Could Your Hormones Be Behind Your Low Energy, Bloating and Mood Swings?

If you’ve ever been told by your GP that your test results look fine — yet you still feel flat, bloated, irritable or just not quite you — you’re absolutely not alone.
What you’re experiencing could well be your hormones whispering (or shouting!) for attention. I’m Lucy Round of The FRESH Method, and I help women 40+ who do all the “right” things but still feel off — to rebalance their hormones, restore energy and truly feel themselves again.

In this blog you’ll learn:

• why your body speaks in symptoms when a hormone is out of sync

• how to spot common symptom clusters and what they might mean

• how to use my free Hormone Imbalance Quiz (at https://healthcoachlucy.com/the-hormone-imbalance-quiz) to bring clarity not confusion

• what you can do right now to begin supporting your hormones gently and effectively.

Let’s dive in — no guesswork, no overwhelming rules. Just real ways to start tuning in.

How Your Body Speaks Through Symptoms

Think of your body like a finely tuned orchestra. When all the instruments (your hormones) are in harmony, the music flows. But if one player falls out of rhythm? The whole piece feels… off.

You may have heard your GP say your bloods are “normal” — but what that often means is “within range” rather than “optimally in rhythm for you”.
When your hormones are slightly off — even if everything is technically ‘within range’ — your body often sends symptoms instead of clear labels.

Here are a few common clusters:

• Bloating + low energy + cravings → this often points to issues with blood sugar control and cortisol (your stress hormone).

• Anxiety + poor sleep + irritability → often linked to low progesterone (or a cortisol/sex‑hormone imbalance).

• Weight accumulating around the middle + “tired but wired” feeling → a sign that cortisol is high and may be disrupting everything else.

Rather than chasing each individual symptom (sleep, digestion, mood etc) separately, what if you could identify which hormone is driving the pattern — then support that hormone with simple strategies?

That’s exactly what my free quiz helps you do.

How the Quiz Works (and How You Can Use It)

The quiz at https://healthcoachlucy.com/the-hormone-imbalance-quiz is designed to give you a personalised snapshot of where your hormones may be out of sync — so you can stop guessing and start acting. Health Coach Lucy

Here’s a quick walk‑through:

Step 1 – Go through the eight sections (labelled A – H). In each section you’ll see a list of symptoms. Simply tick any you’ve experienced in the last six months. Don’t overthink — your gut reaction is fine.
Step 2 – At the end of each section tally how many symptoms you ticked. Write the total at the bottom. This helps you spot patterns (you might be surprised which section has the most ticks!).
Step 3 – Once you’ve completed all sections, review your totals. Which section(s) have the highest scores? That will point you to which hormone or hormone system might be the root issue.

And then — you’re not left hanging. The quiz points you to the next step: starting with the hormone showing up most often, and using simple, realistic strategies (not extreme fixes) to bring it back into rhythm.

Remember: you’re not broken and this is not just in your head. Your body is trying to speak to you, and this quiz is youlistening back.

Why This Matters for Women 40+

If you’re 40‑58, active, health‑focused yet still struggling with fatigue, mood swings or weight gain — you are doing so much right. And still… your body can feel like it’s fighting you.
This is where the real magic of the FRESH Framework comes in:

• Food — fuel that supports hormone balance (think stable blood sugar, nourishing ingredients)

• Rest — sleep and downtime that let your body reset rather than always being in ‘go’ mode

• Exercise — movement that energises instead of overtaxing

• Stress — strategies to manage cortisol, not just ignore the feelings

• Hormones — understanding which calls your body is making, and responding with smart, gentle action

By identifying the hormone system that’s off track, you can then apply the FRESH steps in a targeted way — so you begin feeling like you again, not tired, bloated or frustrated.

3 Mini‑Actions You Can Do Right Away (Under 10 Minutes Each)

1. Quick symptom check – Take a moment now to write down 3‑5 symptoms you’ve been experiencing (e.g., waking up tired, belly bloating midday, mood dips after lunch).

2. Mindful 1‑minute reset – Pause, take 5 slow deep breaths, then ask: “What’s my body trying to say right now?” Stay curious for 60 seconds.

3. Blood‑sugar game changer – If you got bloating/cravings/low‑energy symptoms: try pairing a protein or healthy fat + vegetable with your next snack (e.g., Greek yoghurt + berries + almonds) to smooth energy and support cortisol.

These aren’t huge, complicated changes — they’re gentle steps that build momentum.

What to Do Next

If you’re ready to stop the guesswork, comment QUIZ below and I’ll send you the free Hormone Imbalance Quiz (via the link https://healthcoachlucy.com/the-hormone-imbalance-quiz).
Once you’ve taken it, you’ll know which hormone may be behind your symptoms — and you’ll have a clear first step to take.
Because feeling “just off” isn’t inevitable. You can feel aligned, energised and confident again.

You’re not alone in this journey — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Let’s get you back on track, together.

Conclusion
If your GP says your blood work is normal — yet your body tells a different story — it’s time to listen to the whispers. Your symptoms are meaningful. Your hormones are talking. And you can start to understand exactly what they’re saying.
Take the first step now by visiting https://healthcoachlucy.com/the-hormone-imbalance-quiz, get clarity, and then apply the FRESH Framework so you can reboot your hormones, energy and confidence.

Here’s to feeling like yourself again — because you deserve it.