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The Hidden Connection Between Hormones & Weight

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging, especially when hormonal imbalances come into play.

Hormones regulate many aspects of your body, including metabolism, hunger and fat storage. When they’re out of balance, it might feel like your body is working against you.

Understanding how hormones affect your weight can help you take control and reach your wellness goals. Here’s a closer look at how hormones impact you and what you can do about them.

Hormones: Your Body’s Chemical Messengers

Cortisol — The Stress Hormone

When you’re stressed out, your body releases cortisol, leading to mood swings, anxiety and depression, often driving you to reach for unhealthy comfort foods. After all, ever heard the saying “‘stressed’ spelled backwards is ‘desserts’”? When stress hits, it’s challenging to avoid reaching for a sugary treat.

High cortisol levels can also throw your digestion off-kilter, causing indigestion and bloating that contribute to weight gain as your body struggles to efficiently process food.

Plus, excess cortisol kicks insulin production into overdrive, which can mean more fat being stored around your belly. This is called visceral fat, which is not only hard to lose but also linked to various

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