Why You’re Gaining Weight — and Why It Just Won’t Budge

It’s Not About Willpower. It’s About Hormones.

You’re eating healthy, working out, maybe even cutting calories — and somehow the scale still won’t move.
Here’s the truth: your body isn’t broken, but your hormones might be out of sync. When that happens, your metabolism slows down, your cravings skyrocket, and your body clings to fat no matter how “good” you are.

1. Your Stress Hormone (Cortisol) Is Running the Show

Constant stress — from work, under-eating, or overtraining — spikes cortisol.
High cortisol tells your body to store fat (especially around your belly) and hold on to every calorie “just in case.”
You can’t burn fat when your body thinks it’s in survival mode.

2. Your Blood Sugar’s on a Rollercoaster

Skipping meals, eating too little protein, or living on caffeine and carbs sends your insulin all over the place.
When insulin stays high, your body can’t access stored fat — and fat loss stalls, no matter how hard you try.

3. Your Sex Hormones Are Out of Balance

Low progesterone, high estrogen, or sluggish thyroid hormones can all mess with your metabolism.
You might feel bloated, tired, moody, or just… stuck.
Until these are addressed, no diet or workout plan will move the needle long-term.

4. You’re Undereating or Overdoing It

Yep — eating too little or pushing too hard can make your body rebel.
When you chronically diet or train without enough fuel, your metabolism adapts by slowing down. Your body starts hoarding fat to protect itself.

Bottom Line

If your weight won’t budge, it’s not a lack of discipline — it’s a hormonal traffic jam.
Once you balance cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and sex hormones, your metabolism starts firing again — and your body finally lets go.

That’s exactly what Her Hormone Reboot is built for: getting your hormones (and your body) back on the same team.