Is It Your Hormones… Or Your Metabolism?

You’re eating pretty well. You’re working out. You’ve probably tried cutting calories MORE than once.

But fat loss still feels way harder than it should.

So… is your metabolism actually “slow”?

Are your hormones working against you?

Or is something else going on entirely?

Answer these questions honestly and I’ll help you figure out what your body may be telling you.

What is your Instagram handle? *

Over the last 2-3 years, how much time would you say you’ve spent actively trying to lose weight? *

Very little / this is fairly new for me

A few dieting phases with breaks between

I feel like I’m almost ALWAYS trying to lose weight

I honestly can’t remember the last time I intentionally ate at maintenance

What happens when you lower your calories? *

My weight/fat loss responds pretty predictably

I initially lose, then progress stalls

I have to keep eating less and less to see progress

I’m already eating pretty damn low and barely seeing movement

I don’t actually know because my intake isn’t consistent enough to tell

How would you describe your energy throughout the day? *

Pretty stable

Good in the morning, exhausted later

I rely heavily on caffeine to function

I’m tired basically all day

I get random crashes, especially between meals or later in the day

How has your training been going lately? *

Strength and performance are improving

Mostly maintaining

I’m training hard but recovering poorly

My strength/performance has noticeably declined

I feel exhausted before I even start half the time

I’m not currently strength training consistently

How hungry are you most days? *

Hunger feels pretty normal and predictable

I’m rarely hungry

I’m hungry basically ALL the time

I’m fine all day, then ravenous at night

My hunger is all over the place

How would you describe your sleep? *

7-9 hours and generally good quality

I sleep enough, but wake up tired

I struggle to fall asleep

I wake up frequently throughout the night

I regularly get less than 6-7 hours

How would you describe your current stress level? *

Low/manageable

Moderate, but I’m handling it

Pretty damn high

I basically live in fight-or-flight right now

Now I have some specific questions, if you're a male or female. Let me know below! *

Male

Female

How would you describe your menstrual cycle? *

Outside of workouts, how active are you? *

Mostly sedentary

Some walking, but no consistent step/activity target

Fairly active

Very active / active occupation

I track steps and consistently get 8k+

Which statement BEST describes your relationship with food right now? *

I eat pretty flexibly without much stress

I’m constantly thinking about what I “should” or “shouldn’t” eat

I’m very strict during the week and loosen up on weekends

I frequently restrict, then overeat

I’m scared that eating more will immediately make me gain fat

I feel like I’ve completely lost structure

When was the last time you intentionally spent 8+ weeks NOT trying to lose weight? *

Which best describes your current situation? *

I know what to do, I just struggle with consistency

I’m consistent but my results have completely stalled

I feel like I have to eat less and exercise more every time I want results

I’m doing “everything right” but I feel terrible

I don’t know what my body actually needs anymore

If you could fix ONE thing over the next 3-6 months, what would it be?

This is space to write about what you've tried before, what is most frustrating right now, and anything else you'd like me to know! *

Your answers are in.

There are a few patterns I look for when someone feels like their metabolism or hormones are fighting them: dieting history, current intake, training load, recovery, sleep, stress, digestion, cycle/libido, activity and how their body is actually responding.

I’m going to take a look at your answers and tell you what stands out to me, and more importantly, what I’d focus on FIRST.

Below on the look out for my direct message to you via Instagram!!