Hormones run the show. Sure, what we eat matters a lot. How much we eat matters a lot. Our stress, sleep and movement matter a lot. 

But hormones run the show. They drive appetite, cravings, fat storage (and location of fat storage), mood, irritability, workout recovery, libido and so, so much more. 

Often, optimizing your hormones can mean fewer cravings, fat loss, increased motivation, decreased depression and anxiety, better sleep, fewer headaches and overall better quality of life. Fortunately, there's so much we can do to support our hormones. Much, if not most, is within our control (regardless of our age!) Nutrition is a powerful tool, as is stress management, sleep, avoiding toxins and targeted supplementation.