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Why You Know What to Do… But Still Can’t Lose Weight
Struggling to lose weight despite eating well? Discover how hormones, gut health, and metabolism may be blocking fat loss—and what to do instead.
Vicki Witt
3 days ago3 min read


Why Low Energy, Poor Sleep, Mood Changes & Pain Are Often Hormone-Driven
If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, wired at night, moody, or achy — you are not imagining it, and you are not broken. Many people aren’t told that a hormone imbalance doesn’t always show up on standard testing. Even when labs appear “normal,” your body may still be functioning far from optimal. Low energy, disrupted sleep, mood swings, stubborn inflammation, and body pain are often signs your hormone system is struggling to keep up. Y
Vicki Witt
Feb 243 min read


The Science of Strength Training: Hormonal Changes You Need to Know After 30
When deciding on the best type of exercise for weight loss, most people think about what will give them the quickest results. But the real key lies in how exercise influences your hormones. Strength training, also known as resistance training, creates powerful hormonal changes that support fat loss, improve energy, and restore balance. Let’s explore how to get the most from strength training so you can work with your body and achieve sustainable weight loss. What is strength
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Oct 7, 20255 min read


Is Wheat Making You Fat? The Science Behind the Cravings & Weight Gain
Wheat has many properties that contribute to wheat gain. Gluten is partly to blame, but other parts of wheat also cause weight gain.
Vicki Witt
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Black Cohosh For Menopause & More
Many women suffer from the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, mood swings and weight gain. They often...
Vicki Witt
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Supplements to balance hormones and lose weight
Hormone imbalance is one of the most common causes of weight gain, or inability to lose weight. There are several supplements that can...
Vicki Witt
Mar 12, 20254 min read


Signs of hormonal weight gain
If you’re struggling with weight gain that doesn’t seem to make sense, your hormones could be the contributing factor. In this blog post...
Vicki Witt
Feb 20, 20254 min read


How to regulate GLP1 naturally
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic (Semaglutide) have become a very popular way to lose weight. But a better option is to regulate GLP-1...
Vicki Witt
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Goal Setting For Lasting Weight Loss
Many people start January with a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight. But few people will achieve this goal. If you want to be one of...
Vicki Witt
Jan 14, 20255 min read


Benefits of a walk after dinner
You’ve had a long day and just finished dinner. What’s your next step? If you’re trying to improve your health and lose fat then going for a walk should be high on your list. Let's take a look at the benefits of walking after dinner. Benefits of walking after dinner Improved digestion and less bloating. Walking helps food to travel more easily through your digestive system. It helps to speed the digestive process and reduces constipation . Walking has also been shown to preve
Vicki Witt
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Revitalize Your Thyroid: The Essential Role of Progesterone
If you’re experiencing symptoms like unexplained weight gain, feeling cold and fatigue your physician will likely suspect your thyroid....
Vicki Witt
Oct 16, 20244 min read


How to increase testosterone naturally
We often think of low testosterone as something that causes erectile dysfunction and only affects older men, but low testosterone affects...
Vicki Witt
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Is Your Food Disrupting Your Hormones And Causing Weight Gain?
Hormones play a big role in your health and your weight. So when a substance disrupts your hormones this also can disrupt your health and...
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Jul 30, 20243 min read


How to stop hormonal weight gain
You’ve probably been told you are gaining weight because you’re eating to much or not getting enough exercise, but did you know that your...
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Jul 17, 20244 min read


Is eating out sabotaging your weight loss?
Eating out can be tempting, but if you eat out often you are probably sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Cooking your food at home is...
Vicki Witt
Jun 28, 20245 min read


The Dangers Of Rapid Weight Loss Solutions
Weight loss plans that promise quick results are understandably very popular. Unfortunately, rapid weight loss can have several...
Vicki Witt
Jun 6, 20244 min read


9 Ways to stay motivated during weight loss
You've probably seen lots of advertisements for easy weight loss. But in reality losing weight is more than just taking a pill, fasting,...
Vicki Witt
May 22, 20244 min read


Surprising Ways Protein Helps You Lose Weight
Protein is an important nutrient. It helps to build and maintain muscles and bones. It also is an important building block of hormones....
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May 8, 20244 min read


Why Exercise Isn't the Answer To Weight Loss
Exercise has many health benefits. It helps to improve cardiovascular health, bone density and hormone balance. However if weight loss is your goal, exercise should not be your first step in improving your lifestyle. Why exercise doesn’t help as much as you think You’ve decided you need to lose weight so your first step might be to get a gym membership and start exercising. But after a few weeks or longer you’re not seeing results. In fact, your weight may have even gone up.
Vicki Witt
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Why Calorie Deficits Don't Work For Weight Loss
You've probably been told that weight loss is a simple equation. You just need a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is when your calorie...
Vicki Witt
Jan 3, 20244 min read
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