What to Do When Diets and Exercise Don’t Work

If you’re one of those people who used to never gain an ounce—or, if you put on a few pounds, you could easily shed them and get back in shape—reaching your middle years can come as a shock. You begin by putting on a couple of extra pounds, but they don’t leave. More pounds join them. And then more. No matter how many calories you cut or how many hours you spend at the gym, the fat accumulates. If you think your body is changing, it is, but not only in size. Your hormones are undergoing transformations that may cause disruptions to their ideal ratios, which are necessary to achieve and maintain your optimal weight. You may develop estrogen dominance, hypothyroidism, or insulin dominance, all of which are associated not only with weight gain but with increased risk of disease. Rebalancing your hormones may be your first step to lasting weight loss. Read more…