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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m constantly seeing ads on Instagram saying that middle aged women (I’m 46) gain weight because of hormonal imbalances and stress.

I’ve gained 15 lbs since Covid started and I really can’t get it off.

Articles I read about what to do say to eat less and exercise. Well duh. But then why do I need their program and why does it matter if it’s from stress or hormones.

My question is - has anyone ever found a program or medication that helps weight loss by fixing these hormonal issues? 
Drs run minimal tests during annual physicals so I don’t even know what to test for!

I can’t imagine what these programs know that we don’t. [/quote]

Can hormones impact weight? Sure. But do most people gain weight due to "hormone imbalances"? No. But it sure makes a great marketing gimmick. Make people believe their bodies ar broken so we can sell them a special program.  This is the same with any diet that get you to believe you gained weight or can't lose weigh for a specific reason.  Gluten makes you fat, eat paleo. Carbs make you fat- go keto.

COVID did NOT suddenly change your hormones. It doesn't happen like that.  You likely gained weight for the same reasons many of us, myself included, did this past year. That is by being home, eating and snacking more along with a huge change to regular routine.

and for the record I have hashimotos and blamed my weight and reason I struggled to lose weight on my thyroid for years. Truth was I was just eating too much and when I did reduce calories I didn't stick with it long enough or consistently enough to see results and gave up too soon.  Once i took responsibility for my diet I lost 20 lbs. Then COVID hit, my routine changed, I was home more and made a lot more trips to the fridge when i wanted a work break and put on 8 lbs. Previously I would bring food to work and that was all that was available to me. [/quote]

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