The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

Could Your Hormones Be the Reason Why You Can’t Lose Weight?

January 30, 2024 Louise Digby Season 1 Episode 49
Could Your Hormones Be the Reason Why You Can’t Lose Weight?
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
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The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
Could Your Hormones Be the Reason Why You Can’t Lose Weight?
Jan 30, 2024 Season 1 Episode 49
Louise Digby

Have trouble reaching your weight loss goals and think your hormones might be the reason why?


This is a common concern, especially as you get older. 


In this episode, Louise Digby breaks down hormonal weight loss resistance. She'll show you how to spot hormonal changes and explain why your old weight management methods may no longer work as well.


Stay tuned until the end for an exciting opportunity to be featured or receive personal coaching from Louise on the Thriving Metabolism Podcast! Find all the details and how to participate in the show notes below.


Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here:https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1


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00:00 - Episode Start

01:36 - The role of sex hormones in influencing fat distribution and muscle mass

04:04 - Thyroid hormones’ impact on the speed of metabolism

05:25 - How insulin and glucagon regulate blood sugar, affecting energy and fat storage

06:31 - Methods to determine the type of hormone imbalance one might be experiencing

07:02 - How stress hormones can significantly affect other hormones

10:02 - The decline in sex hormones after the age of 35–40, marking the onset of perimenopause in women

11:38 - Understanding how our needs change as we age and adopting a nurturing approach to weight loss

12:29 - Why the "eat less, exercise more" mentality can impede long-term weight loss

13:49 - The various factors contributing to hormonal imbalances, including nutrient deficiency, hormone conversion issues, detoxification challenges, lifestyle, and genetics

23:31 - Signs indicative of hormone imbalances 

30:48 - Discussing the uniqueness of each individual's experience with hormonal imbalances and advocating for a personalised approach

31:53 - Listening to your body and taking the necessary steps to meet its needs

32:53 - A holistic approach to sustainable weight loss that you shouldn’t miss


If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, give this a follow, and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriving-metabolism-weight-loss-beyond-diets/id1667816127.


Here's your chance to be featured or receive personal coaching on the Thriving Metabolism Podcast! Tell us how this podcast has supported your weight loss journey. Simply leave a review, take a screenshot, and send it to louise@louisedibynutrition.com. You can also DM it to Louise Digby on Facebook or Instagram. Hurry, entries are open only until February 11, 2024!


Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?

Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1

Show Notes

Have trouble reaching your weight loss goals and think your hormones might be the reason why?


This is a common concern, especially as you get older. 


In this episode, Louise Digby breaks down hormonal weight loss resistance. She'll show you how to spot hormonal changes and explain why your old weight management methods may no longer work as well.


Stay tuned until the end for an exciting opportunity to be featured or receive personal coaching from Louise on the Thriving Metabolism Podcast! Find all the details and how to participate in the show notes below.


Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here:https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1


--TOPICS COVERED–


00:00 - Episode Start

01:36 - The role of sex hormones in influencing fat distribution and muscle mass

04:04 - Thyroid hormones’ impact on the speed of metabolism

05:25 - How insulin and glucagon regulate blood sugar, affecting energy and fat storage

06:31 - Methods to determine the type of hormone imbalance one might be experiencing

07:02 - How stress hormones can significantly affect other hormones

10:02 - The decline in sex hormones after the age of 35–40, marking the onset of perimenopause in women

11:38 - Understanding how our needs change as we age and adopting a nurturing approach to weight loss

12:29 - Why the "eat less, exercise more" mentality can impede long-term weight loss

13:49 - The various factors contributing to hormonal imbalances, including nutrient deficiency, hormone conversion issues, detoxification challenges, lifestyle, and genetics

23:31 - Signs indicative of hormone imbalances 

30:48 - Discussing the uniqueness of each individual's experience with hormonal imbalances and advocating for a personalised approach

31:53 - Listening to your body and taking the necessary steps to meet its needs

32:53 - A holistic approach to sustainable weight loss that you shouldn’t miss


If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, give this a follow, and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriving-metabolism-weight-loss-beyond-diets/id1667816127.


Here's your chance to be featured or receive personal coaching on the Thriving Metabolism Podcast! Tell us how this podcast has supported your weight loss journey. Simply leave a review, take a screenshot, and send it to louise@louisedibynutrition.com. You can also DM it to Louise Digby on Facebook or Instagram. Hurry, entries are open only until February 11, 2024!


Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?

Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1