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Calories vs. Hormones: Why Your Weight Loss Plan Isn't Working | Episode 81


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Why is weight loss so frustratingly difficult—even when you’re “doing everything right”? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we uncover the critical role hormones play in weight management, and why calorie counting alone can’t explain why some people lose weight easily while others struggle.

We break down the key metabolic regulators: insulin (the fat-storage switch), leptin (the satiety hormone), ghrelin (the hunger trigger), cortisol (the stress-driven craving hormone), and thyroid hormones (your body’s metabolic thermostat). When these systems are out of balance, even the best diet and exercise plan can stall.

Most importantly, we reveal how comprehensive lab testing can uncover your personal hormonal roadblocks—transforming weight loss from frustrating trial-and-error into a targeted, data-driven strategy.

If you’ve ever wondered why your results don’t match your effort, this episode offers clarity, empowerment, and practical steps to finally align your biology with your goals.

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