07/21/2026
One of the biggest things I hear from clients, “It has to be my hormones.”
Sometimes hormones do play a role in our health and wellness goals, but they’re not always the only issue. Think of hormones as “messengers”. They’re constantly sending information to your nervous system, and your nervous system decides whether your body feels safe enough to let go or if it needs to hold on a little tighter.
That’s why I talk so much about the basics.
If you’re strength training consistently, walking every day, eating enough protein, fueling your body regularly, managing your stress levels, and get consistent quality sleep, you’re sending your body signals that it’s safe to let go. Over time, those consistent habits help your body recover better, regulate hormones more efficiently, improve your metabolism, and become more willing to let go of excess body fat and fluid.
On the other hand, if you’re overeating one day and undereating the next, overtraining or skipping the gym altogether, not sleeping enough, or constantly running on stress, your body gets mixed signals. Instead of feeling supported, it feels like it has to protect you. That protective response can make it harder to recover, regulate your appetite, move fluid efficiently, and make progress toward your goals.
This is why I don’t chase quick fixes. I coach consistency.
Your body isn’t always trying to work against you, it’s trying to keep you safe. The more consistent you are with your movement, nutrition, sleep, and recovery, the more likely your body is to respond the way you want it to.
Progress doesn’t come from being perfect. It comes from giving your body the same supportive message day after day: “Things are going to be ok”.🙂