8 Hormones That Can MAKE or BREAK Weight Loss–#7 Can Help You Burn Fat While You Sleep

8 Hormones That Can MAKE or BREAK Weight Loss–#7 Can Help You Burn Fat While You Sleep
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Bill Pan
By Bill Pan, Reporter
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When people think of hormones, they may link them to sex, reproduction, happiness, or stress. But actually, that’s not all they do. Your body relies on a delicate hormone balance to maintain many functions and overall health. And for anyone who’s interested in fitness, trying to control their weight, hormones can have a huge impact on weight loss or gain. This article is for you.

Here are 8 hormones that affect your weight, and some helpful tricks—you can turn the tables and use them to lose weight:

1. Insulin, the Blood Sugar-Breaking Hormone

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