If you’ve been feeling tired, moody, and stuck in a cycle of stubborn weight gain, it’s time to stop blaming yourself. The root cause often lies in your hormones—and there’s a way to reset them while reclaiming your energy and balance. These 10 steps will guide you with tips and tools to make each step as easy and manageable as possible.

Understanding Hormone Imbalances

Hormone imbalances can happen for a number of reasons:

• Chronic stress is a big one—it raises cortisol levels, which can mess with other hormones like estrogen and thyroid hormones, leading to tiredness, mood swings, and weight gain.
• A poor diet full of processed foods and sugar can also throw things off, affecting insulin and hormone production.
• Environmental toxins, like those found in plastic and cosmetics, can mimic estrogen and mess with your hormones.
• Sleep deprivation is another culprit, as it messes with cortisol levels and disrupts hormones that control hunger and metabolism.
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