Hormonal imbalances can lead to weight gain & hinder efficient calorie burning ​Hormones like insulin, estrogen, progesterone, leptin, ghrelin & cortisol are key players in managing fat breakdown & storage ​Estrogen guides where fat is stored in the body, while insulin helps convert glucose into fat ​Leptin signals when we're full, & ghrelin triggers hunger ​High stress levels can raise cortisol, leading to more abdominal fat ​And imbalance in hormones can heighten stress, anxiety, & irritability by disrupting the body's natural regulatory mechanisms ​These hormones work together to regulate weight & body fat in women