How Focusing on Hormone Balance Leads to Weight Loss

from Nona Magazine - Vol. 2, Issue 7

Azteca D'Oro

BY EMILY MURPHY FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST, WEIGHT LOSS EXPERT AND HORMONE SPECIALIST

Italk to a lot of women who are having a hard time finding the UMPH to get up and get after it like they used to and wondering why they are lacking motivation along with other symptoms like feeling constantly fatigued but unable to sleep well, no sex drive, bloating, being irritable and anxious, muscle weakness and shortness of breath during non-exercise activities.

Beating yourself up about not being able to get up early and hit the gym before work isn't the answer. Getting back to hormone balance is. But the typical "get in shape starter pack" usually consists of less food and more exercise, which is the exact opposite of what your body is telling you it needs right now.

So here are some real-life tips that you can start to implement to get back on track:

1. Get enough protein and healthy fats. Most women are eating less than half of their protein needs and eat diets very low in healthy fats, which are crucial to balancing blood sugar and having more energy.

2. Go for a light 15-30 minute walk every day. You may not think it is enough, but studies are showing the immense benefits of walking and weight loss, particularly because it lowers stress levels and blood sugar. 3. Your bed is for two things: sex and sleep. I know unwinding with a couple of hours of Netflix or social media at the end of the night is the norm, along with less than 6 hours of sleep and never feeling "in the mood."

Without sleep, our bodies can't naturally reset, our blood sugar stays high, never allowing us to burn fat, and we can't manage stress as well. Creating habits like keeping screen time out of the bedroom can dramatically improve your hormone balance and your love life. l Emily Murphy Functional Nutritionist, Weight loss Expert and Hormone Specialist www.resetwithemily.com