If you’ve been doing all the “right things,” like cutting calories, working out harder, and trying every diet, but still can’t lose stubborn belly fat, this episode is for you. The real reason you’re stuck has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with your hormones, metabolism, and stress response.

In this episode I’m sharing:

• Why belly fat is different from other fat and what it reveals about your hormones
• How poor sleep raises cortisol, increases cravings, and drives fat storage (and my exact nighttime routine to fix it)
• The powerful connection between stress, blood sugar, and belly fat, and how to break the cycle
• My client story: how focusing on cortisol balance and adrenal support helped her lose 12 inches without crash dieting
• The three major hormone imbalances that fuel belly fat: estrogen dominance, cortisol dysregulation, and insulin resistance
• The daily habits that restore balance, including better sleep, blood sugar stability, and fiber-rich meals that detox estrogen
• My go-to supplements for belly fat and hormone balance, like reishi, tart cherry, magnesium, and immunoglobulins for gut health
• How to use apple cider vinegar and circadian fasting safely to improve insulin sensitivity
• The mushroom and mineral blends that support adrenals and metabolism naturally

This episode will help you stop fighting your symptoms, understand what your belly fat is trying to tell you, and take action to balance your hormones for lasting results without starvation or burnout.

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

Let’s connect:

📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/

🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/

🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/

📧 Email: [email protected]

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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.