11/11/2025
If the scale won’t budge, it’s rarely laziness—it’s biology. When insulin stays high, cortisol runs late, thyroid under-delivers, or perimenopause shifts hit, your “calorie math” stops working. We fix the drivers, not you.
Start with foundations: build a VPC plate (veggies → protein/healthy fats → carbs), hit 30g protein/meal (100–120g/day), walk 8–10k steps/day, and lift 3x/week.
Protect sleep with an evening wind-down and a caffeine cutoff by 12 p.m.
If you like data, ask for: fasting insulin + glucose (HOMA-IR), A1c, TSH/fT4/fT3, E2/P4 (timed), total/free T, SHBG, DHEA-S, CMP, lipids (TG/HDL), hs-CRP, ferritin, Vitamin D, B12/MMA, RBC Mg.
Genetics can guide tweaks: MTHFR may prefer methylfolate/folinic acid with B12, COMT may mean earlier caffeine cutoff, AR can influence androgen sensitivity, and HFE warns not to self-dose iron—use a ferritin/iron panel.
Targeted helpers (8–12 weeks): berberine 500 mg with meals 2–3x/day, myo-inositol 2–4 g/day, creatine 3–5 g/day, magnesium glycinate 200–400 mg at night, Vitamin D to target; iron only if low ferritin. Safety first—check interactions and your context.
If lifestyle + supplements aren’t enough, discuss metformin, GLPs, tailored HRT, or thyroid adjustments with your provider—alongside protein and strength training.
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Education only; not medical advice.