Having a background as a CrossFit athlete made me confident in my knowledge of nutrition and exercise. Even so, I was carrying 35+ extra pounds, dealing with inflammation and puffiness, and completely stuck. Here are a few changes that finally worked for me: 1. Prioritizing strength and recovery over endless cardio by stepping back from calorie-burning obsessions. 2. Moving away from carb-heavy breakfasts like cereal or toast and making 30-40g of protein the foundation. 3. Eating more protein instead of simply restricting food. 4. Getting outside for daylight and walking instead of staying indoors all day. 5. Minimizing unnecessary exposure to synthetic fragrances and harsh personal care items that disrupt hormones. Comment "STRESSFAT" to get my free webinar explaining why calorie restriction isn't enough when stress is affecting your weight. #hormonehealth #metabolichealth #fatlossforwomen #insulinresistance #weightlossforwomen