Why Overwhelmed Moms can’t lose weight. I mean does this sound familiar? It has been my day to day: 24-7, 365.
“You eat clean.”
“We try supplements.”
“You skip meals.”
“We walk.”
“Nothing works.”
“You’re exhausted.”
“Our child melts down.”
“You live in fight-or-flight.”
Why Overwhelmed Moms can’t lose weight: “This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system + metabolic safety problem.”
The cortisol (stress hormone is high), we are not insulin signaling properly. Our blood sugar most commonly is not in range (above 150).
Why Overwhelmed Moms can’t lose weight: Reframe: Survival Mode Blocks Healing
Like I was stating above:
- Chronic stress → cortisol
- Cortisol → insulin resistance
- Insulin resistance → fat storage + cravings
- Nervous system dysregulation → burnout + no results
“Your body cannot heal or release weight when it thinks you are not safe.”
Overwhelmed Moms Can lose weight with the right systems:
Systems > Willpower
Here are some systems that helped this overwhelmed mom greatly:
- Sleep system
Only with proper rest can our bodies relax enough for overwhelmed moms to be able to lose weight. I suggest: set a bed time alarm. No technology for at least two hours before sleep. Rest with a fan on. Make sure the environment is cool enough. The room needs to be dark. Stretch and relax before going into sleep mode. Destress. Make a list for tomorrow and leave any cares on the paper/list where you left it.
- Regulation system
We have to be somewhat regulated for our overwhelmed mom bodies to release weight. Self care is so important here. Breath work, proper hygiene, and mind set are important. With implementing these self care techniques the body can become relaxed enough to function optimally. Getting at least twenty minutes of high intensity movement is a regulation booster too. Try it before you knock it.
- Nutrition rhythm
Overwhelmed moms often snack for energy. We also eat to destress. Comfort food (high starches), sugars, caffiene, and heavily processed foods are easy grabs for overwhelmed moms. When this is the case, I suggest drinking water before eating, to insure we are actually hungry. Next keep only whole, nutricious foods around as options. Aim for several small meals instead of cramming a ton of food in. Avoid eating after dinner. Making these rhythms provide an extra layer of security. Eating like this helps me feel more in control.
- Gentle metabolic support
Think of your body like a little car. To make a car go, you need to give it good fuel and keep the engine healthy. Metabolic support is just a fancy way of saying we are taking care of your “inner engine.” When a mom is very tired or stressed, her engine starts to move slowly, and it’s hard to get where she wants to go. By eating the right foods and getting good rest, we help her engine run fast and smooth again. This gives her the “vroom-vroom” energy she needs to play with her kids and feel strong!
Key line:
“Healing happens through systems, not discipline.”
Overwhelmed Mom’s Can Heal and Lose Weight, let me share more:
I have a bit of a “turbo-charged,” system to share with you. This may help assist anyone interested in losing weight. Let me present this fairly new product to you:
Balance & Burn is designed to support the body’s natural balance. Many women today deal with stress, busy schedules, and irregular eating, which can confuse how the body uses fuel. This helps support healthy insulin signaling, which is how the body moves sugar from the blood into the cells for energy. When this system is supported, the body may feel more steady, less “spiky,” and better able to handle daily ups and downs.
When insulin signaling is supported, the body can feel more comfortable releasing stored energy instead of holding on to it. Many women use Balance & Burn as part of a daily routine that includes regular meals, movement, rest, and hydration. It is not a quick fix or a weight loss drug, but a supportive tool that helps the body do what it was designed to do—find balance, use energy well, and feel supported over time.
People are finding their blood sugar levels much more in range using this. It also helps with energy. Click the pictures below to learn more.
Why Overwhelmed Moms Can’t Lose Weight
I hope this post gives you hope. We do not have to take shots to lose weight. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Thanks. May our best be yet to be!
For more on this subject, read this post!
