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Psst...your hormones are talking to you. Take the quiz to find out what they are saying.

Your signs and symptoms are the language of your hormones, Although there are many, many hormones influencing how you feel and how your metabolism works, these are the biggest players.

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Keep in mind that you may (and most likely do) have issues with more than one hormone. To get the big picture on your metabolism, be sure to re-visit this page and take all five quizzes.

  • Click the button of the quiz you want to take and you’ll be directed to the interactive quiz.
  • Simply answer YES or NO to each symptom question.
  • When you’re done, enter your email address and your results will be sent right to your inbox with a FREE report on your unique hormonal issues.

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Take each of the 5 quizzes below for immediate results delivered to your inbox.

Insulin Resistance Quiz #1

Expanding waistline, reaching for something sweet after every meal, hair loss or breakouts? Insulin Resistance could be one of your hormonal barriers to BETTER fat loss.

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Expanding waistline, reaching for something sweet after every meal, hair loss or breakouts? Insulin Resistance could be one of your hormonal barriers to BETTER fat loss.

Get sleepy after eating (feel like napping or hitting Starbucks)
Have a diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome or Pre-Diabetes
Crave sweets or starches after eating (cravings not relieved by eating these foods) *
Does your belly jiggle (Stand in front of the mirror and shake it, go ahead, no one’s looking) *
Do you have any amount of the dreaded muffin top (meaning do your pants have to button over some fat that wants to squish over your waistband, especially when sitting down) *
Is waist measurement larger than hip measurement *
Are you losing your hair on your head, or even arms and legs *
Do you have high cholesterol OR is total cholesterol more than double triglycerides *
Do you have high blood pressure (over 120/80) *
Do you have high fasting blood sugar (over 99) or a Hemoglobin A1C over 5.6 *
Are you in Perimenopause or menopause and what used to work to lose weight no longer does *

Low Cortisol Quiz #2

Non-functional without your morning coffee, got the blood sugar blues and rollercoaster energy? Low Cortisol could be one of your hormonal barriers to BETTER fat loss.

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Non-functional without your morning coffee, got the blood sugar blues and rollercoaster energy? Low Cortisol could be one of your hormonal barriers to BETTER fat loss.

Do you require coffee to get going in the morning or keep going in the afternoon *
Does your energy dip between meals, then you come alive again after eating *
Are you irritable, cranky or light headed when you miss meals or between meals *
Is your appetite low in the morning, particularly for protein; you may even feel slightly nauseous in the morning *
Do you crave sugar or starchy treats between meals OR do you crave salt *
Do you have difficulty staying asleep and when you wake, find it hard to go back to sleep *
Do you have hot flashes or palpitations (when you feel your heart beating) OR do you get dizzy when standing up *
Do you have sensitive digestion, can alternate between loose stools and constipation OR have a diagnosis of IBS *
Are you sensitive to bright lights (i.e. always need to wear sunglasses when outside) *
Do you have low blood pressure (below 110/70) OR do you have low fasting blood sugar (below 85) *

Elevated Cortisol Quiz #3

Stressed out, cravings off the charts and struggling with blood pressure, heartburn or wonky menstrual cycles? See if Elevated Cortisol is a hormonal barrier to BETTER fat loss for you.

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Stressed out, cravings off the charts and struggling with blood pressure, heartburn or wonky menstrual cycles? See if Elevated Cortisol is a hormonal barrier to BETTER fat loss for you.

Do you hold most of your fat around the middle *
Do you wake tired even after 7 hours or more of sleep OR do you wake achy *
Do you sweat easily or without effort *
Do you have GERD, ulcers or bad digestion *
Do you have difficulty recovering from intense exercise *
Do you have difficulty falling asleep (feel tired, but wired) *
Do you retain water easily, feel and look puffy (especially in the morning) *
Do you mostly crave sugary, fatty, salty type treats *
Do you have high blood fasting blood sugar (over 99) or elevated blood pressure (over 120/80) *
Is your menstrual cycle irregular or getting longer OR can you miss a period when you are stressed out *

Thyroid Troubles Quiz #4

Sluggish everything from energy to digestion, taking thyroid meds but still feel “low”? Low thyroid or autoimmune thyroid disease may be part of your fat loss resistance.

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Sluggish everything from energy to digestion, taking thyroid meds but still feel “low”? Low thyroid or autoimmune thyroid disease may be part of your fat loss resistance.

Do you suffer with depression
Is your hair falling out (increased hair shedding) OR is the lateral 1/3 of your eyebrow thinning
Is your skin dry
Do you tend towards constipation
Take thyroid medication but still have difficulty losing weight OR still have low thyroid symptoms
You take thyroid medications and the dose is continually being increased over time
Do you feel you’re becoming more sensitive to foods (i.e. increased food allergies or sensitivities)
Do you feel stiff and achy OR feel generally inflamed or puffy (can be in the morning or other times
Do you have difficulty recovering from exercise or injuries
Are you in a cloud of brain fog (can’t concentrate or think clearly)

Estrogen + Progesterone Imbalance Quiz #5

Female hormones play a profound role in our wellbeing – and our waistline. Think estrogen or progesterone issues may be playing a role in your fatloss?

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Female hormones play a profound role in our wellbeing – and our waistline. Think estrogen or progesterone issues may be playing a role in your fatloss?

Do you have irritability, agitation or water retention before menses (can gain 2-3 lbs with your period) *
Do you have heavy or painful periods *
Are your breasts painful or tender with your period *
Do you have breast cysts, ovarian cysts, fibroids or endometriosis *
Have you had difficulty getting pregnant *
Are in Perimenopause or menopause *
Is your cycle shorter than 21 days *
Is your cycle irregular or longer than 35 days *
Do you have spotting before menses starts *
Do you have a diagnosis of PCOS *
Do you have hair loss at crown or temples (think male pattern baldness) *

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