Losing 10kg with an Autoimmune Flare-Up

The Autoimmune Bodybuilder

In the very first episode, Izzy shared that she hadn’t experienced an autoimmune flare-up since 2021, but ironically, right now, she is in the middle of a massive autoimmune flare-up. She discusses her struggles with the sudden onset of symptoms, the triggers that led to the flare-up, the highs, and lows of living with the condition that can suddenly go from dormant to debilitating, and how she manages them.

Izzy is also in the middle of competition prep for an IFBB bikini competition, just five weeks away, and has successfully lost 10 kilos despite the flare-up. She shares how she managed to lose 10 kilos while battling her condition and the five key pillars that have helped her stay on track.

In this episode, Izzy talks about:

• Izzy’s experience with an autoimmune flare-up during her competition prep for a bikini competition
• The need to address the underlying causes of inflammation and imbalance
• The main culprit behind her flare-up (excessive sugar intake during her bulking phase)
• How she managed her symptoms
• Using antibiotics as a short-term solution and their impact on her gut health
• Izzy’s approach to combating the flare-up — herbal medicine, chiropractic care, saunas, cold plunges, etc
• The interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional well-being in achieving your goals
• Five pillars that helped her get back on track and continue her weight loss journey: mindset, environment, sleep, training and nutrition

Notable Quotes:

“If you do not believe that results are possible, if you believe that you’re unworthy of these results, then even if you achieve them, you won’t be able to sustain them.”

“Work on your mindset. Set the vision and overcome limiting beliefs.”

Links Mentioned:

Izzy on Instagram: @izzybeeston

Izzy on Facebook: Izzy Beeston

Izzy on TikTok: @izzy.beeston

Ambitious Bodies on Instagram: @ambitiousbodies

Ambitious Bodies on Facebook: Ambitious Bodies Fitness

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