32: Why You Can’t Lose Weight (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)

😅 If weight loss has felt frustrating or confusing, this episode will bring you some much needed clarity! Today, I’m breaking down why weight loss resistance is rarely a willpower issue and is more often driven by hormones, stress physiology, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and metabolic adaptation. Using a functional medicine lens, I explain how lab patterns often reveal the real barriers to progress. This episode also includes an important note on seasons when weight loss is not appropriate - such as postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, or active healing - and why pushing for fat loss during these times can backfire. You’ll also learn when adding pharmaceutical tools may be helpful (and when they’re not), setting the stage for next week’s guest episode on GLP-1s and other peptides with Cheryl Montgomery, a functional medicine certified health coach specializing in peptides and metabolic health. For full episode show notes & links/resources related to this episode, visit my website at https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/32