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Hormone health, cortisol and stress, and what your labs can show.

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  • Hormones & Hormone Health

    Can stress stop me from losing belly fat?

    Yes, according to Nikkiey. On The WarriorBabe Show she explains that chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, which she says increases fat storage around the midsection and drives cravings for comfort foods. Even with solid macros and training, a body stuck in survival mode can hold on to fat, so managing stress becomes part of the plan.

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    Should I lift weights on my period?

    Yes, you can keep lifting on your period, but adjust rather than push. Nikkiey still shows up to keep the promise she made to herself, using lighter weights and higher reps. Guest Jessica Suchan agrees: train all month, go lighter or skip progressive overload if tired. On heavy, crampy days, a rest day is fine.

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    What blood tests should I ask my doctor for after 40?

    Nikkiey suggests going beyond the basic panel: a full thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, antibodies), estrogen or estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, fasting insulin and A1C, plus vitamin D, B12 and iron. For heart health she adds ApoB, high-sensitivity CRP and homocysteine. Bring the list and talk it through with your doctor.

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    Why are my lab results normal when I feel awful?

    Often because normal isn't the same as optimal. Nikkiey explains that standard lab ranges come from population averages wide enough to include about 95% of people, including those who are unhealthy, insulin resistant, sedentary or already symptomatic. Basic panels also tend to leave out key markers, like a full thyroid panel or testosterone.

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  • Hormones & Hormone Health

    How do I know if I have insulin resistance?

    The clearest check is a fasting insulin test. On Ep. 159, Dr. Morgan Nolte says the research gold standard is a HOMA-IR score, calculated from fasting glucose and fasting insulin, and that fasting insulin alone should ideally be under six. On Ep. 211, Lara Briden adds that normal blood sugar or HbA1c can't rule it out.

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