Understanding and Managing Hormone Imbalances
Understanding and managing hormone imbalances
Suffering from hormonal imbalances can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. Our entire well-being is determined by an assortment of actions and choices made over the course of time, as opposed to one specific act. In this blog post, we will look at the main factors that can trigger hormone imbalance and offer tips on how to get your hormonal system back in balance.
By addressing these factors and adopting a holistic approach to hormone health, we can restore harmony within our bodies and reclaim our well-being. Remember that our general health is not influenced by “one” particular action (within reason of course) – the body is incredibly resilient! Let’s dive into the key “ingredients” of this recipe for hormonal imbalance and uncover strategies for achieving optimal hormonal health.
Factors contributing to hormonal imbalance
Recipe for hormone imbalance:
- Irregular sleep schedule
- Skipping meals
- Not active/ sedentary lifestyle
- Low carb diets
- Hormonal birth control
- Excessive cardio/ no strength training
As I mentioned before, our general health is not influenced by “one” particular action. It is a complication of many repeated choices and actions over time.
That being said…wellness can come with a lot of shame and health can feel make or break or all or nothing. 🙅♀️ We often feel like one “wrong” thing can ruin our health or progress, when in reality our health is generally a reflection of a collection of habits and/ or repeated decisions over time. I am here to remind you that that is NOT true.
Now, let’s be clear – I will definitely feel a night of poor sleep the next day (I swear this feels so much worse in my mid-twenties lol?!) – and one poor night of sleep will actually impact my hormone health for the next day or so according to the science we have on this – but I’m not going to develop adrenal fatigue because of that one single night – and so on…
Strategies for achieving hormonal balance
So let’s talk about a few key things you can begin working on to pave the way for healthier hormones and symptomless menstrual cycles.
A recipe for hormone balance looks like this:
- Make sure you are sleeping enough. Prioritize getting 7-8 hours consistently. When we get less than 7 hours of sleep, insulin sensitivity decreases and blood-glucose levels are elevated. Studies have shown that after just a couple of nights of compromised sleep, our blood work can look as if we’re diabetic. We’re more likely to store fat when insulin is imbalanced and insulin resistance also contributes to an imbalance in sex hormones.
- Be consistent and eat consistently. Try not to skip meals. And even if you don’t notice any improvements within the first week of practicing the 2 steps above, stick. with. it. It takes time to create new habits and to heal the body. You’ve got this queen
- Get those steps in. Incorporate regular active and shoot for 10k steps most days (if you need to work up to this that’s okay too! I like to see clients hitting 5-7k steps minimum)
- Prioritize eating fats and proteins with carbs. I looovvee me some carbs and y’all KNOW I’ll always advocate that you eat all the carbs. But when we consume carbs alone or have a high-carb, low-fat, low-protein meal – it can cause an insulin spike that throws off our sex hormones, contributes to blood sugar imbalance, and impacts metabolic function.
- Educate yourself on all contraceptive methods. I encourage you to speak with your doctor about hormonal and non-hormonal options + do your own research on both the pros and cons.
Wellness as a daily practice
As cheesy as it sounds, I like to think of true wellness as a recipe to a lifestyle that is aligned with my goals! 🦋 So take 1-2 action steps that feel most aligned with you/ your lifestyle/ goals and start from there. And remember: give yourself grace throughout this process.
My Hormone Bootcamp clients will tell you, one of the very first things I teach is that we have to give ourselves grace. Wellness cannot and will never be a perfect practice…
And that’s exactly what it is, a practice. ✅
Wellness is a *daily* practice and what we do consistently and frequently gives us the benefits we crave…
Next steps…
If you are looking for the ultimate guide to hormone health, start with my FREE Are My Hormones Imbalanced? Masterclass 💻🥳
It is full of info and resources to help you start your hormone-health journey and get a look into what’s happening during your cycle 🌈
It includes
- What’s behind your hormonal ups and downs
- Common symptoms that are a red flag for hormone imbalances, such as fatigue, brain fog, and acne.
- How to support hormone health for life without giving up your sanity
- My step-by-step process to support your hormones and avoid the crazy mood swings and breakouts.
- All about Hormone Bootcamp and whether it’s right for you.
Click HERE to grab your spot in the free class! ✨
🥰For more support, ask inside my Facebook community, DM me on Instagram, listen to the Get Cliterate podcast, read my blog, Or all of the above?! Hehe 💛
LET’S HAVE HEALTHY, HAPPY HORMONES! 👑🔥💫💖
Free resources:
- Join our *SECRET* Facebook Community
- Are My Hormones Imbalanced? Masterclass Learn how to identify hormone imbalances, where to start, + how to take charge of your symptoms!
- What Is Non-Hormonal BC? Masterclass Learn more about non-hormonal birth control options, effectiveness, & how to get started!
- Hormone Happy Grocery List: Your quick guide to hormone happy grocery shopping!
- Follow @caleeshea and @getcliterate on Instagram
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