Could hormonal havoc be contributing to your overeating?

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Janet approached me at the end of a seminar I was giving on emotional eating. She was in a state of desperation. In the last six months, she had gained twenty-five pounds and she was afraid she would gain more weight. She was sure her eating had an emotional component to it but was unsure of what to do to curb it. Her overeating was out of control and she could not bring herself to go on another diet.
Janet's job as inside counsel for a large real estate firm was a regular source of stress. She skipped meals and drank coffee and diet soda all day to keep going. She ate sweets for an energy boost. She worked long hours and exercised infrequently because of time constraints and low energy. She was often depressed and anxious.
She complained of chronic fatigue and irritability and didn't feel rested even after a good night's sleep. She was noticing more frequent mood swings and difficulty sleeping. At age 49, her periods were becoming irregular and her carbohydrate, sugar and fat cravings intensified before her period and led to weeks of compulsive junk food eating. She binged regularly on bread, pastries, chocolate and ice cream.
It was immediately clear to me that Janet was struggling with more than just emotional issues. Janet is representative of the many clients who come to see me for help with their overeating. Like Janet, they are stressed out, depleted and frustrated. Their bodies are hormonally challenged-adrenal, thyroid, insluin and sex hormone imbalances are causing sweet and carbohydrate cravings, low energy and fatigue, blood sugar fluctuations, PMS, pre-menopausal and menopausal symptoms, overeating and weight gain. They feel desparate and don't know who to turn to for help.
Most diet books and weight loss programs fail to address hormonal imbalances that fuel overeating. Even the most balanced eating plans can inadvertently trigger body and brain imbalance in sensitive individuals. The majority of clients I work with believe their overeating is emotionally driven. They feel ashamed and guilty about their eating ane exercise habits. They see themselves as weak willed and undisciplined when it comes to eating and exercise. I remind them, and I'd like to remind you that it's not your fault that you may have inherited some hormonal imbalances or that you live in a stressful, 24/7 chemically toxic urban environment. Both are throwing off your chemistry.
Change begins with awareness. The first step in resolving hormonal imbalances that lead to overeating is to pay attention to the symptoms. Once you know what to look for, you can begin to make some simple lifestyle changes to bring your body back into balance. Some symptoms may represent underlying conditions that will require the assistance of a qualified healthcare provider.
During our first session together, I suspected that Janet was suffering from adrenal exhaustion caused by too much stress and the resultant poor lifestyle habits. She exhibited many of the symptoms of adrenal burnout, which include: