I wanted to talk about Leptin this week because it is a very large hormone that most of us don't realize we have.  But, with a good number trying to lose weight in January, it is a very good hormone to understand.


It has been labeled before as the obecity hormone, and it is true.  It is the hormone that the brain uses to tell your body when your hungry, how much you should eat but MORE IMPORTANTLY it is the hormone that tells you when to STOP eating!  I love how WebMD Dr. put it:  "Leptin is the way your fat cells tell your brain that your energy thermostat is set right," Lustig says."Leptin tells your brain that you have enough energy stored in your fat cells to engage in normal, relatively expensive metabolic processes," he says.


However, when people go on a diet, the amount of Leptin produced becomes less, because most people begin to eat less resulting in their fat cells losing some fat.
The simple truth is that there are certain Leptin thresholds that occur, which are different person to person.  You can only have so much and you can only have so little.  When you are over weight you typically will produce high amounts of leptin therefore resulting in what is called Leptin resistence (its when your body is so used to large amounts of Leptin that it no longer responds to it properly).  The same happens when a person starves themselves or is too thin your body simply does not respond the way it was intended to respond.

So why this information??  Its January!  Everyone is trying to spring forward on some kind of healthy resolution.  If its weightloss great, if its just to be healthy great!  I love them both - but its my job to help educate you.  There are plenty of marketing tactics out there - that's their job is to market to you, their customer or prospect.  However, as an educator and professional its my job to teach you what you need to know so you can make good decisions.

IF you have not identified yourself with what is called Leptin sensitivity - than great!  Your body is wonderful it is producing leptin as it should and things are where they should be.  However, if you feel when is available and you are nibbling all day, you crave breads, pastas, pastries, chips or other foods in these catagories.  Or, if you feel bloated or gain weight around your waste.  These are all signs, but you can easily check with your health care professional about your specific situation.

There are several supplements that can help you they help with Leptin Sensitivity, manage hunger, etc.
LeptiFit:  Contains LeptiCore 600mg, Green Tea Extract at 150mg, and L-Theanine at 150mg Servings are 30 and price is:  $56.20 (Studies have shown that you do not need this much LeptiCore to get the same results as others that have less)

Life Extension Integra-Lean Irvingia:  Silica, Integra-Lean Irvingia, Gabonensis Proprietary Extract 150mg Servings:  60 Price:  $90.30

Sensa Weightloss System:  Green TEa Leaf Extract, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract, Acai Berry 4:1 Extract, Pomegranate Fruit Extract, Mangosteen Fruit Extract, Pyruvate, Inositol, Choline, Bitartrate, PABA (Para-Amino Benzoiz Acid), Uva ursi (Leaf), Citrus Bioflavonoids, Bio Perine Fruit Extract, Turmeric Root Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Polygonum cuspidatum Root Extract, Vanadyl Sulfate, CoQ10 - Servings:  Month 1 and 2 Shakers Price :  $89.99  

Nutrilite Carb Blocker:  Kidney Bean Extract 500mg, Soybean Extract 300mg, Parsley Concentrate 30mg Servings are 30 Price is:  $42.85 (The problem with this one is that it is a carb blocker, which is never recommended)

Alli:  Orlistat 60mg (Carb blocker which is never recommended)

TLS Core Fat and Carb Inhibitor:  Chromium 100mg, White Kidney Bean Extract 8:1 445mg, LeptiCore Propietary Blend 300mg, Green Select Phytosome, Green Tea Decaffeinated Extract 150mg. (This is the one I recommend to my clients with Leptin Sensitivity because it supports it, helps manage hunger, stimulates fat burning, inhibits amylase enzyme and slows the absorption of carbohydrates but does not block them and it is not meant to be long-term, it is there to stimulate a process that is just off balance until it gets balanced again.  I also love that it has Chromium in it, which an added bonus).  Servings: 60 Price: $69.95

I know this is a lot of information, but if you want more detailed information please email me at info@asimplebite.com  I would love to answer questions or point you in the right direction.