Hormones

Gaining Weight Because of Menopause?

April 19, 2011

I have recently been part of a few conversations where women who are beginning to approach menopause talk about how they are gaining weight, especially around the waist. Some felt that this is just “what happens” when you reach “that time” of your life, but is this really true? Hormone Imbalance Can Trigger Weight Gain [...]

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How Hormones Can Keep You From Being Fit

August 24, 2010

Hormone imbalance can have a negative impact on your weight, but there are other hormone-related issues that could prevent you from achieving your fitness goals.

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Are Hormones Making You Fat?

August 19, 2010

The body’s hormones are a complex system that controls every function that is carried out on a daily basis.
Abdominal fat can be a result of hormonal imbalance. The reverse is also true – abdominal fat can cause hormonal imbalance. Either way, “apple”-shaped people have increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Determine if you fall into the “apple” shape category and find out how to reduce how you can lower your risk with the following healthy life plan guidelines.

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