Hi All, Today I’m going to look at Hormones and more specifically Hormone Imbalances That Cause Weight Gain. If you have stumbled upon this post today you might know a bit about this already. Our body has many different hormones that function in very different ways. According to Wikipedia, there are 64 hormones + 12 extra steroid hormones.
A grand total of 76 but pretty sure there could be more or less depending on who you speak to. These are compromised of different groups are eicosanoids, steroids, amino acids, proteins or peptides, and gases.
I would actually love to go through all these with you but no. For this article today I am just going to focus on just 5 of these hormones. 6 if you correctly count the Thyroid Hormones as 2 instead of 1.
So, without further ado let’s get started!
Hormone Imbalances That Cause Weight Gain
– 5 Hormones Explained!
For this article, I am going to take a closer look at one of the chief causes of why people become overweight. It is not as simple as people think. Yes, if you eat a bit too much a bit too often then this is generally thought to be the reason. However, have you ever found that sometimes that there are thin people that eat more but still stay slim?
This is actually to do with hormones. It is to do with metabolism but hormones are actually responsible.
It can work the opposite as well where bigger people eat very little but still don’t lose weight. Again this is to do with metabolism and you guessed it…
What Are the 5 Hormonal Imbalances?
A hormonal imbalance generally means that you have either too little or too much of a hormone in your body. One good example is fatigue and tiredness. This could be caused by an imbalance of cortisol (the stress hormone) and melatonin (the sleep hormone). There countless other hormonal imbalances also that can cause all sorts of other problems;
These include;
- Mood Swings
- Erectile Dysfunction (For Men)
- Hair Loss and Thinning
- Muscle Weakness
- Changes in the Menstrual Cycle (For Women)
Weight Fluctuations are another and this what we will look at today. Hormonal Imbalances related to weight gain and metabolism. These imbalances are as follows;
- Leptin
- Insulin
- Cortisol
- Estrogen and
- Thyroid Hormones TR1 + TR2
What Does Hormonal Weight Gain Look Like?
Putting on weight isn’t caused just by taking in a bigger number of calories than you consume (the supposed “calorie-in/calorie-out” model). Calories in and calories out are related elements, so when calories are confined the body really eases back its digestion, bringing down the energy it utilizes for fundamental real capacities.
Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) can diminish by as much as 30% to save calories!
As opposed to this, when an excessive number of calories are taken in by somebody who becomes overweight, the body will attempt to dispose of them by expanding its Basal Energy Use, generally by accelerating breath, expanding pulse and breathing, and creating more body heat.
The body does this since its ‘set point’; the load at which your body likes to be and will, in general, remain with almost no exertion, is profoundly directed. It truly isn’t that simple to acquire or shed pounds on the off chance that we haven’t effectively undermined this underlying homeostatic component.
That is the reason why attempting to control calories doesn’t always work for long-haul weight reduction. At the point when we limit calories and increment our activity, our body reacts by becoming more hungry. In which case we may start to crave (particularly for certain food varieties). For example, basic carbs that can be separated rapidly to glucose for your blood) and by diminishing the measure of energy it employs.
How To Balance Hormones To Lose Weight?
Of course, if we can identify a hormonal imbalance as the cause of weight gain then we may be able to find a solution. Firstly, the main thing we must consider is a healthy diet.
According to Healthline.com consuming the right amounts of protein daily is right up at the top of the list.
This is because protein helps to deliver to the body essential amino acids.
The recommended daily intake is 20-30g for each meal.
All in all, Healthline shares another 11 tips. Similar to protein are healthy fats such as MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) found in food products such as coconut oil, and palm oil. Dairy fats and monosaturated fats can also be very beneficial.
Other than this it is sensible to avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates. This is because these can spike insulin levels. Two of the main examples are refined sugar and white bread. Sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola are not recommended either but contrary to this is consuming a high fiber diet with food items such as Wholemeal Bread and Porridge Oats.
Oily fish packed with Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids, Green Tea, and Eggs are also supposed to help with our hormones.
As is managing Stress Levels, Regular Exercise, and getting the Right Kind of Sleep. And finally underrating and overeating.
Hormone Imbalances That Cause Weight Gain
In Summary
Leptin Resistance, Insulin Resistance, High Cortisol, High Estrogen Levels, and Underactive/Overactive Thyroid Hormones are all likely factors that can cause weight gain.
Usually, by following the right kind of nutrition plan you can target all of these health conditions together. For instance, by remedying the cause of insulin resistance as a result you can usually help reverse leptin resistance. The same can be said about lowering high cortisol levels. Which can benefit leptin, insulin, and thyroid hormones.
You can also lower estrogen levels in much the same way as you lower cortisol levels.
In principal consuming the right kinds of food and drink plus avoiding the wrong kinds of food is fundamental to losing weight. As is sleeping properly and regular exercise. However, you can also find products such as supplements that are designed especially for this very purpose.
In fact, if you would like to read on. In my next post, I will be reviewing one of these supplements that claim to be able to help exactly this problem. Once this is published you can read by clicking the following link;
HB-5 Advanced Hormone Balance Support Review – Can This Really Help?
In Conclusion
For starters cut back on junk food. Try to eat whole foods and try to include adequate protein in your diet. Even if you don’t eat meat try to eat leafy greens and things like Almonds, Cashews, etc. (Nuts + Legumes). The tips I have given above I think are golden but try to get certain vitamins and minerals into your diet that will benefit your hormone cycle.
Magnesium, Vitamin B6, B12, Sulfur, and Iodine are some of my personal picks. You can read more from my recent post “Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies Explained!” My point being is that taking personal care of your well-being is right at the forefront of all of this. Avoid Stress, go to bed at a reasonable time, spend some time outdoors (even if it’s just a walk), even try meditation.
“Look after your body and it will look after you”.
I will no doubt explore this further in my upcoming article;
HB-5 Advanced Hormone Balance Support Review – Can This Really Help?
So be sure to check that out if you would like to learn more.
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