01/07/2026
Weight loss often isnât just about calories or âdiscipline.â
When youâve been under chronic stress (emotional, mental, or physical), your body shifts into fight-or-flight mode. In this state, your nervous system is focused on survival, not fat loss.
Your body holds onto extra weight because it doesnât feel safe.
That extra weight is your body trying to create a âbackupâ of resources (calories, energy, etc.).
So whether the stress is purely mental or physical, your body perceives it the same way: as a threat.
When youâre in a constant state of stress:
đ Stress hormones stay elevated
đ Digestion is impairedâ¨đ Blood sugar becomes harder to regulateâ¨đ Fat storage increases as protection
So the harder you push, restrict, or over-exercise, the more your body may resist your attempts because itâs adding stress, not taking it away.
â¨This is your body adapting to what it sees as a threat to your survival.
Real, sustainable weight regulation happens when the nervous system is supported, stress patterns are addressed, and the body feels safe again.Â
To create safety in your body, you need to work WITH it, rather than against it.
This means speaking kindly to yourself, resting, and adding gentle & supportive movements.
If youâve âtried everythingâ and nothing has worked, itâs time to stop forcing change and start restoring peace.
One of the most effective treatments for nervous system healing that we use at Hope and Healing Naturopathic is NET (NeuroEmotional Technique).Â
NET is a gentle modality, guided by muscle testing, that helps release stress and trauma that the body has been holding onto.Â
Itâs a fast and effective way to bring peace and regulation back to your body and nervous system.Â
We can also combine this with gentle acupuncture, frequency devices, and homeopathy for an even greater effect!
If youâre ready to feel confident looking in the mirror, schedule your appointment online or call âď¸602-836-4673 today!
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