Tired of Failed Resolutions? Why Your Hormones Could Be to Blame

January resolutions to lose weight rarely stick. Most people start strong with calorie cutting and extra gym sessions, but after a few weeks, the scale no longer budges. The effort feels pointless, so they quit.

The same thing happens every January. It’s easy to blame lack of willpower, but hormonal imbalance is often what makes weight loss so hard.

At SoCal Wellness in Chula Vista, California, James Joachim, MD, FACN, and our team use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to address the underlying problem. Balanced hormones allow your body to respond to the changes you’re making.

Hormones control how your body stores and burns fat

Several key hormones help regulate metabolism, appetite, and energy levels. When any of these are out of balance, your body fights against your weight loss effort instead of supporting it. Common hormone imbalances that can cause weight gain (or make weight control harder) include:

Thyroid hormones

Low thyroid function slows metabolism, making it harder to burn calories, even when you’re eating less and moving more.

Cortisol

High cortisol from chronic stress pushes fat toward the midsection.

Insulin

Insulin resistance stores carbohydrates as fat, instead of burning them for energy.

Sex hormones

For women, low estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause and menopause lead to weight gain and make fat loss harder. For men, declining testosterone reduces muscle mass and increases belly fat.

Signs your hormones are affecting your weight

Hormonal imbalance shows up beyond the number on the scale. Common symptoms include:

• Constant fatigue despite getting enough sleep
• Stubborn weight gain in the belly or hips
• Food cravings that feel impossible to control
• Difficulty building or maintaining muscle
• Frequent mood swings or irritability
• Brain fog and trouble concentrating
• Diminished libido (low sex drive)

These symptoms mean your body needs more than willpower. You need to address the hormonal factors making weight management harder.

How hormone replacement therapy supports weight loss

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) restores balance to the hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, and appetite.

Balanced hormones help your body burn fat more efficiently. They allow you to have more energy to stay active, better control over hunger and cravings, and improved muscle mass that supports a higher metabolic rate.

At SoCal Wellness, we evaluate your hormone levels through blood tests and create a treatment plan based on your specific imbalances. HRT is available in several forms:

• Pills
• Patches
• Injections
• Creams
• Gels
• Pellets placed under the skin

The best hormone delivery option for you depends on your preferences and the type of hormone imbalance you have.

Combine hormone therapy with medical weight loss tools

HRT often works best when paired with other medical weight loss strategies. We offer:

• Prescription appetite suppressants
• GLP-1 medications for appetite control
• B vitamin injections to support metabolism
• Lipotropic supplements to help your liver process fat

We build a diet and exercise plan around your actual schedule and obligations, instead of giving you some generic template. Regular check-ins keep you accountable and let us adjust your treatment as your body responds.

Stop repeating the same weight loss patterns

If you’ve struggled with the same weight loss patterns year after year, hormone balance could be the missing piece. At SoCal Wellness in Chula Vista, California, we address the biological factors that make weight loss difficult.

Call 619-476-0060 to schedule an HRT consultation today, or book an appointment online at your convenience.