04/14/2026
Still holding onto stubborn face fat, belly fat, or weight that just won’t budge—even when you’re eating clean?
Let’s be honest: it’s probably not a willpower problem.
It’s likely a hormonal or metabolic one.
If your body feels stuck, it’s time to stop guessing and start testing.
Here are the blood labs I recommend for women who’ve tried everything and still feel inflamed, puffy, or weight-loss resistant:
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1. Fasting Insulin + Blood Glucose
✅Chronically elevated insulin = fat storage mode
✅If your fasting insulin is above 8 µIU/mL, it could be stalling fat loss even with a calorie deficit
2. A1C (3-Month Blood Sugar Average)
✅Slightly elevated levels can indicate early insulin resistance or prediabetes
✅This often flies under the radar—but it matters for fat loss and hormone balance
3. Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Antibodies)
✅Low thyroid = slowed metabolism, fatigue, and water retention
✅High Reverse T3? That’s often a sign your body’s under stress and blocking fat burn
4. Cortisol (AM & PM)
✅High cortisol = stubborn belly fat, poor sleep, dysregulated hunger
✅Don’t guess—test both morning and evening levels to understand your pattern
5. Female Hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, SHBG, LH, FSH)
✅Estrogen dominance? That’s fat storage in the face, hips, and lower belly
✅Low progesterone? Think bloating, water retention, and mood swings
6. Inflammation & Lipid Markers (CRP, Homocysteine, Triglycerides, LDL)
✅Chronic inflammation makes weight loss feel impossible
✅These markers give you real data on how well your body’s metabolizing fat
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If this hits home, COMMENT “CALL” and I’ll help you understand what to look for, how to interpret it, and help you figure out what approach is most appropriate for your goals 👍☎️
You don’t need more cardio or less carbs.
You need to work with your hormones, not against them.
