Insulin Sensitivity & Hormone Balance
- Doc Mac
- Oct 6
- 4 min read
Meno-PAUSE
Hormone, Weight, Health, and Mind Optimization
For those of us over 50
If your body were a business, insulin would be your CFO — deciding where your energy gets spent. And your ovarian hormones? They’re the board of directors, constantly voting on whether you burn fat, build muscle, or survive the day.
When insulin and your ovarian hormones are in sync, everything runs smoothly. When they’re not… well, let’s say the board meeting gets ugly, you'll:
gain weight,
not be able to lose the weight, no matter what you do,
develop sleeping disorders,
wake anxious,
have days where you feel low and emotional,
lose your interest in being intimate
lose your motivation to be social.
Let’s fix that.
What Insulin Sensitivity Really Means (and Why You Should Care)
Insulin is the hormone that opens the entrance doors to your cells, allowing sugar to shuttle from your blood into your cells.
"Insulin removes the gas cap to your cells so they can be fueled."
But when your cells' entrance doors become stuck (thanks to constant snacking, stress, or late nights), more and more insulin is released.
"Insulin Resistance is similar to me not being able to take the top off the pickle jar. I call over my wife, then my son-in-law, and even my neighbor to try, but no one can get the top off the jar."
That’s insulin resistance — and it leads to fat storage, inflammation, and hormone chaos.
When you’re insulin sensitive, the top of the jar comes off easily, and your body uses fuel efficiently.
You burn fat more easily.
Cravings drop.
Energy stabilizes.
When insulin functions efficiently, it helps create ovarian hormone harmony.
How Hormones Join the Party (or the Chaos)
When you're resistant, more and more insulin is released, and this causes hormone chaos.
Cortisol spikes — stress, poor sleep, stubborn excess weight
Estrogen rises — mood swings, bloating, more weight gain
Testosterone dips — low drives, slower metabolism, muscle atrophy
Thyroid slows — fatigue, thinning of hair, and brain fog
You can’t balance your hormones until insulin can do its job and not call for extra help. Period.
What Causes Insulin Resistance?
It’s not just sugar. It’s habits that slowly nudge your body off track:
Constant grazing (even “healthy” snacks)
Lack of movement
Muscle atrophy
Chronic stress
Poor sleep
The good news? You can reverse insulin resistance — often in just a few weeks — when you make the right moves.
5 Smart Moves to Restore Insulin Sensitivity
Eat in a rhythm. Stick to 2–3 solid meals each day and allow your body to rest in between them.
Prioritize protein. Consuming 25–35g per meal helps keep hunger and blood sugar levels steady.
Walk after meals. Even 10 minutes helps lower blood sugar.
Build muscle. Muscle is your metabolic superpower.
Sleep like it’s sacred. One bad night's sleep can spike insulin resistance by 30%.
The more of these habits you adopt, the less insulin-resistant you will be.
Why Hormone Balance Starts with Insulin
Think of insulin as the conductor of your hormone orchestra.
When it’s offbeat, everything sounds terrible.
When it’s in rhythm, your energy, mood, and metabolism all come together.
Eliminating insulin resistance helps your body:
Burn fat instead of storing it
Sleep deeper
Think clearly
Feel grounded
You don’t need another diet — you need a strategy that matches your biochemistry.
Want to Know Where You Stand?
Every person’s hormone landscape is different. What works for one may backfire for another. That’s why I use personalized hormone and metabolic testing — to reveal exactly what’s driving your symptoms.
If you’ve been struggling with:
Weight that won’t budge
Cravings that derail your day
Energy crashes or brain fog
Hormone issues like fatigue or low libido
Then it’s time to get answers.
Your Next Step: TALK TO ME
I could write everything you need to know about eliminating insulin resistance and balancing your hormones, but I have, and you’ll need months to read and learn it all.
In a nutshell, you need to:
Balance your ovarian hormones naturally without prescription drugs.
Enjoy a gourmet menu that helps lower your cells' resistance to insulin.
Flush and restore the liver so your hormones and weight optimize quickly.
Improve your Self-Discipline so you finish strong and make success easier.
Once I know your current health status, I can tailor a strategy to your specific body and health needs. After forty-five years of optimizing hormones and weight, I can help you get on the right path in a 30- to 45-minute conversation.
IT’S FREE! WHY?
It’s my God-given purpose to transform people's lives through health optimization. I can say this without my tongue in my cheek because I have never done anything else. She better not tell me I was supposed to be a rockstar, or we are going to have words.
I’m retired; this is not my job. I'm always on the move, traveling instead of playing golf because I am terrible at it. I agree with Mark Twain, golf is a great way to ruin a good walk.
I only accept referrals as clients, and my client roster rarely has an opening, so I promise there will be no sales. But don't worry, I'll teach you all you need to know before I kick you out of the nest.
THIS WEEK'S USIE
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P.S. The sooner we talk, the sooner you’ll feel like you again.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, including zinc, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or are taking medications. Individual needs may vary; this content does not replace the advice of a professional medical expert.
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