Why You’re Not Losing Weight: When You’re Doing All the Right Things but Your Body Isn’t Responding
EPISODE #83 — MAR 13, 2026
In this episode, I’m talking about something that comes up with so many women who walk into my practice: stubborn weight. Many women I work with are already eating well, exercising, and trying to take care of their health—but the scale won’t move or they’re gaining weight without understanding why. That disconnect can feel incredibly frustrating. The reality is that weight isn’t always about sheer willpower or calorie math. Your body’s internal environment plays a huge role in how it uses and stores energy. Understanding the bigger picture of your health can change the way you approach stubborn weight.
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In this episode:
01:05 – The pattern I see with clients struggling to lose weight
04:35 – “Calories in, calories out” is an oversimplification
07:22 – Stress and cortisol patterns that affect weight
14:13 – Thyroid health and metabolism
19:20 – Blood sugar patterns that can drive weight gain
24:04 – The essential role of androgens
26:59 – Inflammation is a hidden driver of stubborn weight
30:40 – What actually helps the body release weight
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