Hormones and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

It happens to most of us at a point in our lives – weight gain. Sometimes we know why it’s happening – we stopped going to the gym and started picking up a donut on the way into work every day.

But too often, it’s unclear. Our habits haven’t changed in a big way – we’re eating our salads and running a couple of times a week – and yet the weight keeps creeping on.

One of the most common culprits for unexplained weight gain is a change in hormones. As we age, our hormone balance shifts naturally. But there are also underlying hormone disorders that can pop up without us noticing:

You can read more about how to know if your hormone balance is off in our previous blog post .

So many different hormones can affect your weight.

More info on each hormone and its relationship to weight loss can be found here.

As you think about making a doctor’s appointment to figure out what’s going on, take a close look at your habits and lifestyle.

All this information is valuable to both you and your doctor – it will help narrow down what’s really going on and ensure the right tests are run.

You know your body best, and you deserve a doctor and a medical team who will listen carefully and patiently to you and take your needs and your health seriously.

Just because it’s a common problem doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed. We believe every one of us deserves to live a life that’s healthy. We’ll work one-on-one with you, taking the time to really get to know you and your unique needs, problems, and life .

So, if you’re struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts at dieting and exercising, don’t lose hope. Schedule an appointment and start getting answers and solutions today.

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