Understanding the causes of weight loss resistance, and the effects of your metabolic health and insulin on your ability to lose weight. We also discuss the role of hormones, your menstrual cycle, liver and detoxification, as well as, your sympathetic nervous system and dysregulated circadian rhythm on weight loss resistance.  Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/Featured Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/104/31/12587.short Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 2:45 Introduction3:45 Insulin and Insulin Resistance17:16 Weight Loss Resistance19:45 Metabolic Health And Weight Loss26:00  Understanding Your Hormones and Menstrual Cycle30:00 Liver and Detoxification37:34 Altered Sympathetic Nervous System41:58 Dysregulated Circadian Rhythm48:56 4-Week Course On Hormones More information about the book at  The Betty Body Book Access to Full Show Notes Here