Hormones and Weight Gain 

Have you started gaining extra pounds, despite watching your diet and exercising regularly? It can be very frustrating to experience sudden fluctuations in weight when you’re doing your best to stay in control. Unfortunately, as we age, the natural shifts in hormone balance can be enough to send the body into a frenzy that is difficult to regulate, even when the best lifestyle practices are in place. At the Harley Institute Institute, we help men and women of all ages look and feel their best. Dr. Harley and her team of specialists have helped countless Atlanta, Georgia area clients find innovative, non-surgical solutions to common age related issues, including unexpected weight gain. We want to help you achieve the results you’ve been looking for as well. 

Hormone Imbalance and Aging

As we get older, our bodies begin to change. When fertilization ceases to be a top priority, hormones like progesterone, testosterone and estrogen can become extremely low or high, or rapidly shift back and forth. As a result, many vital bodily functions can be impacted. Dramatic reductions in hormones can also spark an avalanche of other imbalances, such as excess insulin or an overwhelming amount of cortisol. In mild cases, these disruptions can cause weight gain, lethargy and stress. In extreme circumstances, men and women can develop dangerous conditions like diabetes, heart disease and chronic anxiety or depression. 

Weight Gain is Common in Those Suffering from Imbalanced Hormones

One of the most common side effects of age related hormone imbalance is an unexpected weight gain. The changes occurring in your body can severely slow down metabolism and make individuals extremely tired. A combination of excess insulin, rising cortisol, low energy levels and a difficulty burning fat can easily make people want to avoid the scale. Unfortunately, matters can be made even worse, because the same diet and exercise routine that kept you slim for decades may no longer be adequate. Struggling with weight loss despite working hard in the gym or eating salads for lunch every day can be disheartening, and make people feel like giving up. 

What Can Be Done About It?

Many people assume that they’ll need to resort to gastric bypass or similar surgeries in order to reduce their weight to healthy levels. While there are certain circumstances where surgery is the best option, there are many others who can successfully shed their extra pounds without going under the surgeon’s knife. At the Harley Institute Institute, we employ a variety of well reputed, non-surgical techniques for weight loss. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help restore the level of estrogen, testosterone or progesterone available for achieving long term balance. Smart Lipo can help you melt away fat deposits, providing instant weight loss in problem areas without the need for conventional liposuction. And, Ultherapy can help stimulate muscular tissue and reduce cellulite. One or more of these methods can be utilized by patients to achieve a customized approach to reaching their goals. 

Need Hormone Replacement Therapy in Atlanta, GA? Visit the Harley Institute Institute 

Are you interested in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Ultherapy or Smart Lipo in Atlanta, Georgia or the surrounding area? Then call or visit the Harley Institute Institute today. Our friendly customer care team is ready to answer all your questions and can help schedule a convenient appointment for your first consultation.