In Part 2 of this weight loss deep dive, Amy and Anna tackle one of the biggest missing pieces in the conversation—hormones. They break down the role of menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and why weight gain isn’t just about hormones (even though it often feels that way).
They also explore how stress resilience plays a huge role in weight management, why working out more can actually backfire if your body is in fight-or-flight mode, and how toxins stored in fat tissues make weight loss even harder. Plus, they discuss the gut-hormone connection, cost-friendly nutrient-dense foods, and popular trends like intermittent fasting and CGMs.
If you’ve been frustrated with weight gain despite doing “all the right things,” this episode is packed with insights on what to test, what to change, and how to take a sustainable and biblical approach to lasting health.
What is Amy Beard MD?
This podcast is all about empowering you to improve your health and quality of life and making you less dependent upon our current "sick care" medical system. A functional medicine physician, deprogramed dietitian, ER and family medicine doctor is joined by her engineer, farmer, chef husband to provide you with the knowledge and skills to reclaim your health and wellbeing, overcome and prevent chronic disease, and live healthier and happier lives. All areas impacting your health, from the farm to the exam table, are discussed.