Your weight is largely controlled by hormones.
Research shows that hormones influence your appetite and how much fat you store.
Here are 9 ways to “fix” the hormones that control your weight.
1. Insulin
Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of your pancreas.
It’s secreted in small amounts throughout the day and in larger amounts after meals.
Insulin allows your cells to take in blood sugar for energy or storage, depending on what is needed at the time.
Insulin is also the main fat storage hormone in the body. It tells fat cells to store fat, and prevents stored fat from being broken down.
When cells are insulin resistant (very common), both blood sugar and insulin levels go up significantly.
Chronically elevated insulin levels (termed hyperinsulinemia) can lead to many health problems, including obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Overeating — especially sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fast food — drives insulin resistance and increases insulin levels.
