#344 - Before you start HRT: what you should know about estrogen with Kate Deering

Are you being told your only solution is more estrogen?If you’re in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve started experiencing symptoms like:🔥 Hot flashes😵‍💫 Brain fog💤 Poor sleep💥 Mood swings💪 Weight gain (especially around the midsection)And what do most doctors say?You’re low in estrogen just take HRT.But what if that’s not the root cause? What if it’s not just about low hormones, what if you still have estrogen levels and they don't show up in your bloods?What if if has more to do with the way you've been living - stress, poor nourishment, and years of running on empty?In this episdoe with Kate Deering (author of How to Heal Your Metabolism), we break down:→ What actually happens during perimenopause & menopause→ Why estrogen might be helping short-term but hurting long-term→ How to reduce symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and sleep issues without jumping straight to HRT→ What prolactin levels say about tissue estrogen (and why blood tests can be misleading)→ The connection between nourishment, stress, progesterone and your ability to feel like yourself againThis episode is a must-listen if you’re confused, overwhelmed, or feeling pressure to go on hormones before truly understanding your options.RESOURCES + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldKate Deering @katedeeringfitnessAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Are you a woman who’s obsessed with her weight?Have you jumped from fad diet to diet only to fail when your willpower gave out?Have you cut dairy, sugar and entire food groups to try and lose weight?Do you wonder if you can ever be free from food obsession?Do you suffer one or more of these issues: inability to lose weight, hormonal imbalances, PMS or menopausal symptoms, hair loss, sleep issues, low sex drive, fatigue or bloating/digestive issues?Welcome to the Weight loss for women: eat more, train less and get results podcast.Kitty Blomfield and Craig McDonald, alongside various experts, explore the truth about fad/restrictive diets and why they never work, as well as education on metabolism, hormones, pro-metabolic nutrition, training and mindset so you can eat more, train less and get results.Kitty and Craig are all about empowering women and providing them with the right knowledge, tools and resources to help them restore their metabolisms, lose weight and tone up in a healthy and sustainable way.