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Why Women Over 35 Struggle to Lose Weight (Even With Diet & Exercise)

If you’re doing “everything right,” eating better, cutting calories, and trying to be active, but the scale barely moves, you’re not crazy. For many women over 35, weight gain and stubborn fat have very little to do with willpower. The real issue is often something most diets completely ignore: Hormones and thyroid function . The Frustration No One Talks About I hear this over and over from women: “I barely eat, and I still gain weight .” “I’m always tired no matter how much I sleep.” “My belly fat won’t budge.” “I used to lose weight easily. Now nothing works.” This isn’t laziness. This is biology changing. After 30–35, a woman’s body starts to shift: Estrogen fluctuates Cortisol (stress hormone) increases Metabolism naturally slows Thyroid function can become less efficient When that happens, your body becomes resistant to traditional weight loss methods. You can diet harder and exercise more and still see little to no results. The Thyroid &...