Hormones & Weight Loss Resistance

Understanding the causes of weight loss resistance, and the effects of your metabolic health and insulin on your ability to lose weight. We also discuss the role of hormones, your menstrual cycle, liver and detoxification, as well as, your sympathetic nervous system and dysregulated circadian rhythm on weight loss resistance. 

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Episode Overview: 

• 2:45 Introduction
• 3:45 Insulin and Insulin Resistance
• 17:16 Weight Loss Resistance
• 19:45 Metabolic Health And Weight Loss
• 26:00  Understanding Your Hormones and Menstrual Cycle
• 30:00 Liver and Detoxification
• 37:34 Altered Sympathetic Nervous System
• 41:58 Dysregulated Circadian Rhythm
• 48:56 4-Week Course On Hormones

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