The other day, I had a conversation with a friend I had not seen in over 3 years.
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When I saw him, I was shocked.
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He had ballooned in weight, gaining 30+ pounds of fat, most of which was in his belly.
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When I spoke to him, he blamed it all on a hormone named cortisol, as the past few years he was under massive stress.
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In his words, he was \"eating healthy\" but still gaining weight.
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And I get it.
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Hormones affect how we lose or gain weight but not in the ways we think they do.
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Specifically, there are 7 of them that are crucial to your metabolic health, and in today's article, we'll go through each and how you can improve them.
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You ready? Let's go!
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7 Hormones That Affect Weight Loss (and How to Improve Them)
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Imagine your body has a team of tiny workers called hormones. These little guys have big jobs in controlling your weight.
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Now, as you read this list, you might be dealing with one (or more) of the hormones that inhibit your ability to burn fat.
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The best way to see if some of these hormones affect you is to feel how your body feels.
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For others, like cortisol, thyroid, estrogen & testosterone, and insulin, you can get a blood test to check your levels and accurately measure if these hormones affect you negatively.
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That said, here are the main hormones when it comes to fat loss:
Disclaimer: This email is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician.
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The Complete Guide to Fixing Your Fat Loss Hormones
The other day, I had a conversation with a friend I had not seen in over 3 years.
When I saw him, I was shocked.
He had ballooned in weight, gaining 30+ pounds of fat, most of which was in his belly.
When I spoke to him, he blamed it all on a hormone named cortisol, as the past few years he was under massive stress.
In his words, he was "eating healthy" but still gaining weight.
And I get it.
Hormones affect how we lose or gain weight but not in the ways we think they do.
Specifically, there are 7 of them that are crucial to your metabolic health, and in today's article, we'll go through each and how you can improve them.
You ready? Let's go!
7 Hormones That Affect Weight Loss (and How to Improve Them)
Imagine your body has a team of tiny workers called hormones. These little guys have big jobs in controlling your weight.
Now, as you read this list, you might be dealing with one (or more) of the hormones that inhibit your ability to burn fat.
The best way to see if some of these hormones affect you is to feel how your body feels.
For others, like cortisol, thyroid, estrogen & testosterone, and insulin, you can get a blood test to check your levels and accurately measure if these hormones affect you negatively.
That said, here are the main hormones when it comes to fat loss:
Disclaimer: This email is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician.