Diet and Exercise Guidelines for Endocrine Obesity
Not all obesity stems from overeating or inactivity—some cases are disease-driven . Pathological obesity falls into two categories: endocrine-related and medication-induced . Here’s how to manage hormonal obesity types through targeted nutrition and fitness strategies. 1. Cushing’s Syndrome Cause : Excess cortisol from adrenal hyperactivity. Body pattern : Central obesity (face/neck/torso) with thin limbs ("moon face" + "stick legs"). Plan : Exercise : Full-body strength training to counter muscle loss. Diet : Anti-inflammatory foods (berries, leafy greens) + TCM herbs (e.g., licorice root). 2. Hyperinsulinemia Cause : Elevated insulin driving fat storage. Body pattern : Visceral/"beer belly" adiposity. Plan : Diet : Low-glycemic meals (non-starchy veggies, lean protein). Avoid refined carbs. Exercise : HIIT + core work (cycling, planks) to boost insulin sensitivity. 3. Hypogonadism (Low Sex Hormones) Body pattern : Fat deposition in breasts/lowe...