If you seek out weight loss guidance, you’ll find many variations of the same advice: Eat healthy and exercise. But, what if a healthy lifestyle isn’t bringing you closer to your weight loss goals, try as you might. The answer isn’t diet pills or miracle diets—but it could come down to balancing your hormone levels. 

How Do Hormonal Imbalances Affect Weight Loss?

Hormonal imbalances can make weight loss a serious challenge. Hormones impact various bodily processes that contribute to your weight, including metabolism, appetite, and fat distribution. So, having too much or too little of certain hormones can quickly sabotage your weight loss efforts, making it difficult to shed fat, curb cravings, and even find the energy to exercise. 

Incorporating Hormonal Rebalancing Into Your Weight Loss Plan

By taking a holistic approach to weight loss, you can consider the effects of hormonal imbalances on your weight loss efforts. Comprehensive testing, including a full hormone panel, can identify imbalances that could interfere with your weight. With this information, you can effectively address the underlying factors contributing to weight loss challenges. 

For example, if your hormone panel reveals low thyroid hormone levels, our integrative physicians may suggest a therapeutic trial of natural, non-synthetic thyroid hormone supplementation. This can accelerate your metabolism and significantly boost your chances of reaching your goal weight. 

Thyroid hormones aren’t the only hormones that influence weight loss. For example, low estrogen due to menopause can lead to weight gain, while high cortisol due to chronic stress can increase fat storage. Your physician will consider all possible hormonal imbalances to create a well-rounded weight loss plan. 

If you’re looking for a new, natural way to reach a healthy weight for good, we’re here to help. Contact the team at The Center for Natural & Integrative Medicine today!