Adnan Farooq

Adnan Farooq Root-cause solutions for stubborn weight
ACSM Certified Trainer
Functional Medicine Coach
Thyroid Specialist

You don’t need a Faster Metabolism — you need a Smarter one.Most people think they’re stuck because their metabolism is ...
21/10/2025

You don’t need a Faster Metabolism — you need a Smarter one.

Most people think they’re stuck because their metabolism is “slow.” Truth is — it’s not slow, it’s inflexible.

👉 A flexible metabolism knows when to use carbs for power and when to tap into fat for fuel.
👉 An inflexible one? It crashes after carbs, craves sugar all day, and stores more than it burns.

If you’ve ever felt tired after eating, constantly hungry despite eating “healthy,” or stuck no matter how much you train — that’s metabolic inflexibility talking.

Here’s how to flip the switch ⤵️
⚡️ Train across energy zones — lift heavy, sprint hard, and walk often.
🍚 Cycle your carbs — earn them, don’t fear them.
💪 Build lean muscle — muscle is your metabolic engine.
😴 Prioritize recovery — sleep repairs your hormones and mitochondria.
🧘‍♀️ Manage stress — cortisol chaos keeps your body in fat-storing mode.

The goal isn’t to eat less… it’s to burn better.
Fuel smart. Train smart. Live flexible. 🔥

👇 Comment “FLEX” if you’re ready to make your metabolism work for you, not against you.

17/10/2025

Most people hit a weight loss plateau and immediately blame:

❌ Not enough cardio

❌ Not eating low-calorie enough

❌ Need to push harder

But here’s the truth nobody talks about: your problem may NOT be your workout or calories—it might be Reverse T3 blocking your metabolism.

Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is driven by T3, the active thyroid hormone responsible for fat loss, energy, and body temperature. But when your body is under stress—overtraining, long-term calorie deficit, inflammation, fasting, poor sleep, gut issues—it converts T4 into Reverse T3 instead of T3.

Reverse T3 = metabolic brake. When it rises: – Fat loss stops

⭕ You feel puffy or inflamed

⭕ Weight doesn’t move

⭕ Energy crashes

⭕ Cold hands/feet

⭕ Low body temperature

⭕ Stubborn belly fat

⭕ Body shifts to “survival mode”

The good news? Your body signals this before labs do. Biofeedback is everything.

✅ Track these for 7 days:

1. Morning body temperature – below 36.3°C (97.3°F) = slowed metabolism

2. Cold intolerance – cold hands/feet = possible high Reverse T3

This is called adaptive thermogenesis—your metabolism conserving energy. The solution isn’t to push harder…it’s to reset smarter: – Reevaluate training (reduce stress-based workouts)
❗ Avoid extreme calorie deficits

❗ Support thyroid conversion

❗Test Reverse T3 if symptoms persist

Stop blaming willpower. This is physiology, not failure. Fix the root cause and your results will return. 🔥

17/10/2025

Most people hit a weight loss plateau and immediately blame:
❌ Not enough cardio
❌ Not eating low-calorie enough
❌ Need to push harder

But here’s the truth nobody talks about: your problem may NOT be your workout or calories—it might be Reverse T3 blocking your metabolism.

Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is driven by T3, the active thyroid hormone responsible for fat loss, energy, and body temperature. But when your body is under stress—overtraining, long-term calorie deficit, inflammation, fasting, poor sleep, gut issues—it converts T4 into Reverse T3 instead of T3.

Reverse T3 = metabolic brake. When it rises: – Fat loss stops

⭕ You feel puffy or inflamed

⭕ Weight doesn’t move

⭕ Energy crashes

⭕ Cold hands/feet

⭕ Low body temperature

⭕ Stubborn belly fat

⭕ Body shifts to “Survival Mode”

The good news? Your body signals this before labs do. Biofeedback is everything.

✅ Track these for 7 days:

1. Morning body temperature – below 36.3°C (97.3°F) = slowed metabolism

2. Cold intolerance – cold hands/feet = possible high Reverse T3

This is called adaptive thermogenesis—your metabolism conserving energy. The solution isn’t to push harder…it’s to reset smarter: – Reevaluate training (reduce stress-based workouts)

❗Avoid extreme calorie deficits

❗ Support thyroid conversion

❗ Test Reverse T3 if symptoms persist

Stop blaming willpower. This is physiology, not failure. Fix the root cause and your results will return. 🔥

10/10/2025

If your thyroid is slow, hard workouts will NOT make you lean. They’ll burn you out.

Everyone says “train harder” for fat loss—but if you’re dealing with subclinical hypothyroidism, that advice can actually stall your metabolism and increase fat storage.

Here’s why ⬇️
When thyroid hormones are low, your body can’t recover fast enough, so every workout feels like stress, not progress.

Red flags your workout is damaging your metabolism:
• You’re always sore and recovery takes 48+ hours
• You feel wired-tired after workouts
• Brain fog and fatigue show up after training
• No fat loss, only inflammation and bloating
• Your sleep and mood get worse

Before you blame your “diet” or “consistency,” check your thyroid first. These 3 labs tell you exactly what your metabolism is doing:

• TSH
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Serum Electrolytes

Stop overtraining a hormone-compromised body.
Train smart. Recover harder. Protect your metabolism

06/10/2025

Everyone wants a faster metabolism, better health, and unstoppable focus but here’s the truth: it’s not your goals holding you back, it’s your systems.

You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits.
And most of us are stuck in distraction mode chasing the next “new” thing instead of staying consistent with what actually works.

Start with 15 minutes of pure, undistracted focus daily. No phone. No scrolling. Just presence.
That’s how you rewire your brain for success, one focused minute at a time.

28/09/2025

I’d love to meet you — and I promise it will be worth your time.

Truth is, I thought I had it all figured out when I set sail for the UAE. But my journey tested everything I knew: how to bring thyroid, adrenals, emotions, energy, and metabolism into alignment for sharper focus, stronger cognition, and real vitality.

Now, I want to share these battle-tested techniques with you.

🌼 DM NOW to secure your spot — let’s make this transformation happen together!

27/09/2025

🔥 Ever felt like your fat loss just stops even when you’re eating less?
That’s adaptive thermogenesis at work — your body’s survival mode.

⚡ Key truth:
1️⃣ Thyroid = Metabolism’s master switch
2️⃣ Big calorie cuts → more Reverse T3 (your thyroid’s “brake”)
3️⃣ Symptoms like fatigue & cold intolerance = warning signs

Don’t just slash calories. Fix your thyroid. Fix your metabolism.

👉 Save this if your fat loss has stalled & share with someone who needs it!

23/09/2025

It’s not your willpower—it’s your body fighting back.
Adaptive thermogenesis kicks in: hunger hormones rise, satiety drops, and metabolism slows.

But here’s the good news:
💪 Lift weights 2–3x/week → build lean muscle & boost metabolism
😴 Prioritize deep sleep → reset hormones & energy

Work with your body, not against it → that’s how you achieve sustained fat loss

21/09/2025

Most people quit when progress slows down… but not me. 💥

After 15 years, I’m training harder than ever—and the biggest lesson I’ve learned? Motivation fades, but discipline is what builds results.

When results don’t show up, when your energy is low, when people doubt you—that’s when discipline has to take over. Because discipline teaches you how to adjust, how to keep going, how to figure out what’s not working and bounce back stronger.

This time, there’s no quitting. No hopping from one thing to another. Just staying consistent, focused, and growing. The gains may not look like they did 20 years ago—but my mindset? Stronger than ever.

Consistency wins. Discipline wins. And so will you.

18/09/2025

🚨 Stuck at a weight loss plateau? You’re not alone, 99% of people face this wall! It’s called adaptive thermogenesis (your metabolism slows down).

Here’s how to break free ⬇️

1️⃣ Check your Free T3 (active thyroid hormone)

🔹 Standard lab range: 2.0 – 4.4 pg/mL

🔹 Optimal range: 3.2 – 4.2 pg/mL

👉 Even if you’re “normal,” you might not be optimal.

2️⃣ Build your metabolism with lean muscle

🏋️ 2–3 days resistance training

🔄 1–2 sets per muscle group (start with 1, move to 2)

⏱️ 60 sec rest between sets

🎯 Focus on perfect form

💪 5g creatine daily

🍗 1.5g protein per kg body weight

Cutting more calories or over-exercising won’t fix it—building muscle and optimizing thyroid will.

👉 Save this post, follow for more metabolism & thyroid tips, and comment “Plateau” if you’re ready to break free from yours!

13/09/2025

I was wrong. ❌
I used to say calories don’t matter for weight loss…
But after going full circle—I realized they do.

The problem? It’s NEVER just about calories.

👉 Thyroid. Gut. Adrenals. Liver.

They all decide whether you actually lose fat or stay stuck.

This is why so many people plateau. This is why you feel stuck. And this is what I’ll help you fix.

🚀 Ready to finally break free from weight loss resistance?

💇‍♀️ Hair Fall? It’s Not Always Your Shampoo or Stress…👉 Did you know your thyroid could be the hidden reason?🧬 Why Your...
29/08/2025

💇‍♀️ Hair Fall? It’s Not Always Your Shampoo or Stress…
👉 Did you know your thyroid could be the hidden reason?

🧬 Why Your Thyroid Controls Hair
Thyroid hormones (T3 & T4) regulate:

Growth phase (anagen) of hair follicles

Blood flow & nutrient delivery to roots

Keratin + pigment synthesis
⚠️ Imbalance = shortened growth cycle + fragile strands

🌀 When Thyroid is Underactive (Hypothyroidism):

Dry, coarse, brittle hair

Diffuse thinning across scalp

Outer eyebrow loss

Slowed regrowth after shedding

🚨 Why Hair Fall is NOT Just Cosmetic
It’s often a health warning:

Hormonal axis disruption (thyroid–adrenal link)

Metabolic slowdown (energy pathways)

Nutrient malabsorption (iron, zinc, selenium)

Autoimmunity clues (Hashimoto’s, Graves’)

🌱 Root-Cause Fix (Functional Medicine):

Test thyroid fully (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Antibodies)

Replete nutrients (selenium, zinc, iron, iodine, omega-3, protein)

Heal the gut (anti-inflammatory diet, remove triggers)

Manage stress (cortisol blocks T4→T3 conversion)

⚡ Daily Thyroid Hairfall Hacks:

🥦 Plate Hack → Fill ½ plate with colorful veggies for antioxidants

💧 Hydration Hack → 1 glass warm water + lemon in the morning

🏃 Movement Hack → Daily activity boosts circulation & T4→T3 conversion

😴 Sleep Hack → Sleep by 11 PM to support cortisol & thyroid rhythm

🍎 The Hairfall RX (Food Rx):

Cucumber + mint water → refresh & hydrate

Apple / Pear slices + pumpkin seeds → fiber + magnesium

Lean protein + leafy greens → keratin + iron

Cruciferous veggies → detox & thyroid support

✨ Healthy thyroid = healthy hair + healthier YOU.

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