If you’ve tried to lose weight with diet and exercise but feel like your body is fighting you, your hormones may be the missing piece. At Cheval Wellness in New Port Richey, we help patients uncover how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, insulin, and cortisol influence metabolism, fat storage, and energy.
Your hormones act as the body’s chemical messengers — regulating appetite, metabolism, fat distribution, and even mood. When they fall out of balance, so does everything else.
In women, declining or fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels (as in perimenopause or menopause) can cause:
Balancing these hormones through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) helps restore lean mass, stabilize mood, and improve metabolic function.
Your thyroid is your body’s metabolic thermostat. Low thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) can lead to:
By testing and optimizing T3, T4, and TSH levels, we can correct sluggish metabolism and improve energy and weight control.
High insulin levels cause your body to store fat rather than burn it. Insulin resistance — common in PCOS, menopause, and chronic stress — contributes to:
Through lifestyle guidance, targeted supplements, and GLP-1 medications when appropriate, we help restore healthy insulin function and glucose balance.
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, a hormone that tells your body to hold on to fat — especially around the abdomen. It also disrupts sleep, increases appetite, and fuels emotional eating.
Our approach integrates stress-modulating strategies, vitamin injections, and hormone-supportive nutrition to calm cortisol and reset your metabolism.
Low testosterone affects muscle mass, motivation, and metabolism in both sexes. It can cause:
Through TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) or natural stimulation protocols, we restore optimal hormone balance for improved body composition and vitality.
One of the most common—and misunderstood—causes of hormone-related weight gain is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
PCOS disrupts normal levels of insulin, testosterone, and progesterone, making it harder to lose weight and easier to gain it around the abdomen.
At Cheval Wellness, we specialize in supporting women with PCOS through hormone balancing, insulin regulation, and medical weight loss options that help restore metabolic stability.
If you’ve struggled with irregular cycles, cystic acne, or stubborn weight that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, PCOS could be a contributing factor.
At Cheval Wellness, hormonal weight loss isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” plan — it’s a medically supervised program that starts with discovery and personalization.
We begin with a detailed consultation that includes biometric analysis and advanced hormone and metabolic lab testing. This helps us identify whether estrogen, thyroid, insulin, or cortisol imbalances are contributing to your weight-loss resistance.
Based on your results, we create a treatment plan that may include:
Your body changes over time, and your treatment should evolve with it. We perform routine follow-ups and dose adjustments, ensuring safe progress and lasting results.
If you experience two or more of the following, hormonal imbalance could be the root cause:
If you suspect your hormones are holding you back, you’re not imagining it — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Cheval Wellness, we’ll uncover the “why” behind your weight gain and design a plan that helps your body work with you, not against you.
