Why You’re Not Losing Weight: Insulin Resistance, Hormones, Muscle & the Willpower Myth

Why are you eating healthy, counting calories, exercising, and still not losing weight?   In this episode, we explain the physiology behind weight loss resistance — including insulin resistance, cortisol, thyroid adaptation, perimenopause, and metabolic slowdown from chronic dieting.   You’ll learn:   • How elevated insulin blocks fat burning • What Set Point Theory means for weight regain • Adaptive thermogenesis and reduced metabolic rate • Why skeletal muscle improves insulin sensitivity and glucose disposal • How stress and poor sleep increase hunger hormones • A practical framework using approximately 100 grams of carbohydrates and 100 grams of protein to support metabolic health • When medications like glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1), metformin, and pioglitazone may help improve insulin sensitivity   This episode is especially relevant for women navigating perimenopause, insulin resistance, weight gain, and hormonal changes.   If you feel stuck despite “doing everything right,” this episode will help you understand why — and what you can control to improve fat loss and metabolic flexibility.   Your metabolism is adaptive. When you change the inputs, the physiology can change.