Hormonal Weight Gain

Hormonal weight gain is the number one cause of unexplained tummy fat in 75% of women. Childbirth, period problems, PMS, menopause, polycystic ovarian disorder, fibroids, endometriosis, thyroid imbalances and viruses, such as glandular fever, can all affest your hormone levels, as can digestive disturbances such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This then affects your metabolism, causing not only weight gain, but also makes it more difficult for you to lose weight.

So, What do Hormones Do?

Hormones are chemicals made by the endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream. They're like messengers that give orders to cells to do particular things, and are vital for keeping your body functioning and in balance.

If certain hormone levels are too high or low, changes can take place in the workings of your body. This can lead to weight-loss difficulties and weight gain.

Thankfully, correcting the problem is not as hard as you may think and most hormone imbalances can be managed effectively in a natural, healthy way. Then you'll be on your way to keeping the kilos off for good.

Hormonal weight gain may be easy to identify and your symptoms provide clues. Symptoms like:

Mood swings
Low libido
Insomnia
Hot flushes
Period problems
Low fertility

Tiredness
Bloating
Acne
Headaches
Tummy fat that won't budge
Slow metabolism

So, if this sounds like you, it's time to get your hormones checked, start eating according to your body's needs; and kick-start your metabolism.