Weight & Metabolism in Boca Raton
Hormonal Weight Gain and Metabolic Slowdown
If you're eating well and exercising but still gaining weight, your hormones may be working against you. Declining estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones directly slow metabolism and promote fat storage. We address the root cause.
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
These symptoms are medically recognized and often treatable with the right hormonal support.
Why Hormones Drive Weight Gain
Estrogen plays a key role in regulating insulin sensitivity and fat distribution. As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, fat storage shifts from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. This visceral fat is metabolically active and associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
Testosterone, which also declines with age in women, is essential for maintaining lean muscle mass. Less muscle means a slower resting metabolic rate, making weight management progressively more difficult.
Thyroid hormones regulate overall metabolic rate. Subclinical hypothyroidism is common in women over 40 and is often missed by standard testing. At Alignia Wellness, we run a comprehensive thyroid panel including T3, T4, and TSH.
Our Metabolic Approach
Full Metabolic Lab Panel
We test estrogen, testosterone, thyroid (full panel), insulin, cortisol, and inflammatory markers.
Hormone Optimization
Restoring estrogen and testosterone to optimal levels improves insulin sensitivity and supports lean muscle mass.
Thyroid Optimization
We treat thyroid dysfunction comprehensively, including T3 conversion issues that standard TSH testing misses.
Personalized Nutrition Guidance
Evidence-based dietary recommendations tailored to your hormonal profile and metabolic needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Schedule a consultation with Gina Schwartz, MS, PA-C at Alignia Wellness in Boca Raton. We'll review your symptoms, run comprehensive labs, and build a personalized plan.