Felicia Tatum's Blog

Changes After Weight Loss

Weight loss is an interesting journey. On the one hand, you’re losing weight and building confidence in ways you never imagined…but on the other, you now have loose skin and people compliment you in low-key insulting ways. 

Since 2020, I’ve lost 144 pounds. In this time, I’ve gained a newfound confidence in myself and my body that I never had before. I’ve also…

Gained more energyImproved inflammationLooked at people differentlyDiscovered numerous non-scale victoriesAdvocat...

Irregular Periods and Hashimoto’s Disease

What Is an Irregular Period?What Causes Irregular Periods? How Does Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Impact Periods? Stress How to Cure Hormonal Imbalance: Irregular Menstruation FAQsIs It Normal to Get Your Period Again After a Week? Effects of Not Having a Period for a Long Time? What to Do When Periods Are Late? What Is the Irregular Menses Medical Term? What to Do When My Period Won’t Stop, But It’s Light. Why Is My Period Lasting Longer Than Usual? How to Regulate Your Period Naturally:

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What Is the Endocrine System?

Let me start this article by clarifying that I am not a medical professional. I can’t treat or diagnose anyone’s disease; my opinions are mine. I’m simply writing about what I personally know about the disease and the avenues I’ve researched and tried to heal myself. It’s difficult not to feel alone and misunderstood with this disease, so if this article helps just one person, my heart will be happy.

What Are Hormones? The Endocrine System FunctionWhat Are Glands? Glands, Tissues, and Organs ...

What Should I Eat With Hashimoto’s Disease?

Do You Have to Be Gluten-Free With Hashimoto’s? What Is Gluten? What Should I Eat With Hashimoto’s Disease? What Are the Best Foods to Heal the Thyroid? What Foods to Avoid With Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Food List: BreakfastLunchDinner Snacks 

In 2023, I asked myself daily, “What should I eat with Hashimoto’s Disease?” Due to severe intolerance and high levels of inflammation, I was quite miserable most days. It hurt to walk across the room. The thought of planning a meal sent me into a fit of...

Chronic Stress and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

What Is Stress? What Is Cortisol? What Does Stress Do to the Body? Emotional Stress Symptoms Physical Signs of StressHow I Deal With StressWhat Does Hashimoto’s Disease Do to Your Body? Can Stress Cause Hypothyroidism? 

Chronic stress and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis are a problematic combination. According to Paloma Health, stress can exacerbate Hashimoto’s symptoms. The endocrine system is delicate; too much stress can throw the entire body out of whack. 

As someone who has had Hashimoto’s fo...

How Daily Affirmations Transformed My Mental Health

What Are Affirmations? How to Use AffirmationsHow Words of Affirmation Helped Me How to Write an Affirmation Powerful Daily Affirmations I WritePositive Affirmations to Use Daily

Daily affirmations can have a lasting, positive impact on your mental health and overall well-being. A 2013 study showed positive affirmations helped 50% of people with chronic stress to become better problem-solvers. 

When I decided I wanted to come off antidepressants, I knew I would have to make mindset shifts....

Hashimoto’s Disease and Depression

Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism Symptoms: How to Come Off Antidepressants With Hashimoto’s DiseaseSteps I Took: Important Notes: What Is Antidepressant Withdrawal?Symptoms of Withdrawal What Is a Drug Half-Life? Do I Feel Better Since Weaning Off Antidepressants? 

Did you know there’s a common link between Hashimoto’s disease and depression? Since I was a teen, I’ve dealt with depressive moods and feelings, but didn’t make the connection until much later in life. Several medical studies confirm ...

Losing 100 Pounds With Hashimoto’s

How to Lose Weight With Hashimoto’sHow to Safely Lose 100 Pounds in a Year With the Hashimoto’s Diet: What I Did 20202023 and 20242025How I Lost Weight With Hashimoto’s Disease Need Help Losing Weight? My Top Weight Loss Tricks: 

Losing weight with Hashimoto’s is a difficult task, especially losing 100 pounds. My weight loss journey is no new thing. Since I was a young child, I’ve been on and off diets ranging from Weight Watchers to Slimfast to calorie counting. I’ve always struggled with my...

Natural Cycles Review

What Is the Natural Family Planning Method? Menstruation Follicular Ovulation Luteal Benefits of Non-Hormonal Birth Control Who Should Not Use Natural Cycles? What Is the Failure Rate of Natural Cycles? Is Natural Cycles Worth the Money? Natural Cycles and Hashimoto’s Disease 

I’ve been using this application for two years, and this is my Natural Cycles review. 

is a Swedish-based period tracker application that uses basal body temperature to determine the menstrual cycle ph...

Top Gluten-Free Foods at Walmart

Since beginning my journey in 2023, I have discovered several tasty and affordable gluten-free foods at Walmart. I have tasted and tested as many breads, pastas, crackers, and baked goods as I can find. Some I did not like, but others are quite good. 

This journey is what sent me on the path of gluten-free baking and cooking. After trying so many products and not liking many of them, I decided to try my hand at making my own. I should note I am a picky eater and always have been. Just because...