Are your hormones keeping you from losing weight?
Are you doing everything right-you're exercising and eating healthy and still not losing weight?
You may have a hormone imbalance. Let's look at some common symptoms and what you can do to balance these top female hormones and start losing weight.
So, how do you know if you have a hormonal imbalance?
You might be if you are experiencing any of these potential warning signs:
* Unexplained weight gain
* Low libido
* Fatigue and low energy
* Poor sleep
* Depression, irritability, mood swings
Hormonal imbalance isn't the only cause of these symptoms; however, your doctor can run blood tests to determine if your hormones are the culprit.
Several years ago, I found myself coming home from work and falling asleep in my chair by 6p. I was also starting to gain a little weight. It wasn't out of control, but it was out of the norm for me and I couldn't pinpoint any reason for it. For the longest time, I said nothing and just "dealt with it". I worked out harder and watched what I ate even closer.
I assumed it was just part of getting older.
Then, I decided to see a naturopathic doctor for the first time.
It was during this visit that everything began to change. My doctor asked questions about how I felt overall, my nutrition, my weight, my fitness routine, etc. I casually mentioned that I had been falling asleep at 6p - in the middle of one of my favorite TV shows. This was NOT normal for me at all.
Although I thought this was just part of getting older, it was a red flag to my doctor. He immediately ran some tests. Looking back now, of course, it made no sense. I was very active, working out nearly every day, and eating pretty healthy. SO, why was I so tired and gaining weight?
If this sounds like you, just know you do not have to suffer. This is NOT just a part of getting older that you need to accept.
I, personally, had several hormones out of whack. I began feeling like a whole different person once he had them back in balance!
If you think you may have a hormone imbalance, please don't suffer in silence. See a doctor.
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