Hormone Balance & Weight Loss: Why Fat Distribution Changes With Age

If you’re experiencing symptoms like unexplained weight gain, feeling cold and fatigue your physician will likely suspect your thyroid. But treating just the thyroid hormones, if the test even shows low levels, may only be addressing part of the problem. Hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone levels have several different causes. But one cause that is often overlooked is low progesterone levels. Thyroid 101 Your thyroid is a small gland located at the front of your neck. It p

It’s not uncommon for men, like women, to experience weight gain as they get older. In fact many men start to gain weight after the age of 40. This article will explain many of the reasons why. Men gain weight - Hormonal changes While men experience fewer hormone changes than women, hormones are still a big factor when it comes to weight gain for men. Testosterone levels drop which can make it difficult to hold onto muscle mass, lower energy levels and increase retention of b

If you’re over 40 and you’ve gained weight you’re not alone. Many women notice that weight loss after 40 becomes difficult and the pounds/kilos start creeping on. Let’s take a look at the reasons why. Don't have time to read? Check out this easy-to-consume slide deck for a summary. Women gain weight from Hormonal Imbalances Many women go through perimenopause in their 40s. This means a big disruption of female reproductive hormones. Progesterone levels drop, estrogen levels

What is estrogen dominance? There are three main reproductive hormones - estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Women have mainly estrogen and progesterone. These hormones regulate the female reproductive system. Higher estrogen levels during the reproductive years have many benefits for women including lower risk of heart disease and increased bone density. But estrogen must be balanced by progesterone to limit the negative effects. Estrogen dominance for women is when the