Most women approach health and weight loss with an all-or-nothing mentality. Either they’re “all in” — tracking every bite, hitting every workout, saying no to every treat…Or they’re “all out” — giving up until Monday, or until January 1st. The truth is, that mindset — the “I’ll start when things calm down” mindset — is the very thing that keeps so many women stuck in an endless cycle of starting over. And the holidays? They’re actually one of the best times to begin.

Cortisol: Your Hidden Metabolic Powerhouse (Not Just a “Stress Hormone”) When most women hear the word cortisol, they immediately think stress, weight gain, or burnout. And yes, cortisol can be linked to those things, but that’s not the full story.

The risk of developing thyroid disorders increases with age. It's estimated that 12–20% of women over 60 years may have an underactive...