Dr. Elowen Fitzgerald

19/01/2026

Dangers of excessive body fat:
Excess body fat accumulation, a condition identified as overweight or obesity, constitutes a major risk factor for multiple chronic and life-threatening health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and a range of physical and mental health issues.

19/01/2026

Obesity has overtaken hunger as a leading global health risk, affecting populations across both developed and developing regions.
Driven largely by unhealthy diets and the widespread availability of processed, high-calorie foods, obesity increases the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
While hunger and undernutrition remain serious challenges, especially in vulnerable communities, their share of overall global health burden has declined relative to overnutrition.
As lifestyles become more sedentary, excess weight now contributes to a growing loss of healthy life years worldwide.
This shift highlights the need for prevention strategies that address diet quality, food systems, and long-term public health outcomes.

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

"Calorie counting is a trap! Your body isn’t a calculator – it’s controlled by hormones."
1️⃣ Why “eat less, move more” DOESN’T WORK
✋ Your body tricks you: If you eat too little, it slows down your metabolism (like turning off the heating).
🍞 Carbs are the problem: Bread/pasta/candy → high insulin → your body stores fat instead of burning it.
😩 You get hungrier: Your body sends out ghrelin (the hunger hormone) – all you think about is food!
💡 The point:
“It’s not YOU who’s weak – it’s your HORMONE BALANCE that’s messed up!”
2️⃣ How to fix it: 2 simple steps
A. Eat FAT & CUT CARBS (LCHF method)
🥑 Eat veggies + fats: Avocados, olive oil, nuts, fish.
🚫 Ditch sugar and bread: Max 50g carbs per day (like 1 banana + some veggies).
🥩 Protein is fine: Meat, eggs, cheese – but fat is KING!
"Fill up on fat – your hunger will disappear naturally!"
B. TRY INTERMITTENT FASTING
⏱ The 16:8 rule: Eat only during an 8-hour window (e.g., 12:00–8:00), then fast for 16 hours.
🔥 Bonus: When you’re not eating, your body burns fat like a “deep clean.”
"Let your stomach rest – and your body will take care of the rest!"
3️⃣ Three things to NEVER do:
🚫 Eat “light” products (e.g., Coke Zero) → they make you crave sweets!
🚫 Eat 6 small meals a day → keeps insulin high ALL THE TIME.
🚫 Believe exercise alone will save you – food is 80% of the solution!
✅ The results:
🩺 Diabetics: Stopped needing insulin within 2 months.
⚖️ Regular people: Lost 10–15 kg (22–33 lbs) in a year – without starving!
📏 Waistlines: Many saw a flat belly for the first time ever!
🌟 Elin’s best advice:
"Stop fighting hunger – fix your hormones instead!
When insulin is low, your body BURNS FAT on its own."

19/01/2026

Staying on track doesn't mean being perfect. 💡
Small, consistent choices—like walking 20 minutes a day or choosing water over soda—can make a big difference in managing blood sugar.
You're not alone on this journey. 💙

19/01/2026

Lipedema: Troubles Caused by Fat Metabolism Imbalance
Lipedema is a chronic disease that mainly affects the lower extremities. It is characterized by abnormal and uneven accumulation of adipose tissue. This condition often presents bilaterally symmetrically, usually starting from the distal part of the legs and gradually spreading upwards.
Lymphedema: Swelling Caused by Obstructed Lymphatic Circulation
Lymphedema occurs due to a dysfunction in the lymphatic system, which leads to poor lymphatic fluid drainage. Excessive lymphatic fluid accumulates in the interstitial spaces, thereby causing local or systemic swelling.

19/01/2026

Lymphoedema 💧
Hard to believe these are the same legs?!
Brilliant life changing improvements from this gentleman, his oedema has reduced, his skin integrity has improved, his mobility has improved hugely and he is happier!
Now to work on the maintenance phase 🙌🏼