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Why You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Off — And What Your Hormones Have to Do With It

November 06, 20253 min read

Why You’re Doing Everything “Right” But Still Feel Off — And What Your Hormones Have to Do With It

You’re doing all the right things.
Eating clean. Getting your workouts in.
Maybe even swapping your morning coffee for green tea (for a week, at least).

But despite your best efforts, you still feel tired, bloated, foggy, or just... off.

Sound familiar?
You’re not imagining it — it’s probably your hormones.


Hormones control everything

Hormones are your body’s command centre. They influence how you burn food, manage stress, sleep, regulate mood, and even your sex drive.

And when just one falls out of balance, it doesn’t stay in its lane — it ripples through your whole system.

If you’re noticing any of these, it could be a sign of hormone imbalance:

  • Energy crashes or constant fatigue

  • Brain fog or mood swings

  • Weight gain (especially around your middle)

  • Poor sleep or low libido

That’s not “just ageing”.
That’s hormonal chaos.

Learn more about common hormone imbalance symptoms in women over 40.


Why doing “everything right” isn’t enough

Here’s the truth: most women I work with are doing plenty.
They eat well, move regularly, and genuinely care about their health.

The problem isn’t effort — it’s strategy.

Because when your hormones are out of sync, no amount of willpower or workouts can fix what’s happening on a cellular level.

You don’t need another diet or detox — you need a hormone-balancing framework that works with your body, not against it.


The FRESH Framework: Your roadmap to hormone balance

This is the foundation of everything I teach inside my private coaching programmes.
Five simple pillars that bring your body back into rhythm:

  1. Food – Eat simple, hormone-balancing meals that stabilise blood sugar, reduce cravings, and eliminate hormone disruptors. (Hint: this has nothing to do with restriction — it’s about rhythm.)
    👉 Learn more: How to eat for hormone balance

  2. Rest – Prioritise recovery. Quality sleep (7–9 hours) is your body’s best natural reset button for cortisol and metabolism.

  3. Exercise – Train smarter, not harder. Strength and restorative movement help you build muscle and balance hormones — no need to exhaust yourself with endless cardio.

  4. Stress – Learn quick tools to calm your nervous system and lower cortisol. Breathwork, journalling, or simply taking a quiet moment after lunch can make a huge difference.

  5. Hormones – Once your lifestyle foundations are strong, you can fine-tune with targeted nutrition and supplements (only where needed).

When these five work together, your body naturally finds balance again.
You’ll feel calmer, lighter, clearer — and more like yourself.


Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz

If you’re tired of chasing symptoms and want real answers, take my Hormone Imbalance Quiz — it only takes 5 minutes.

You’ll discover exactly which hormones are out of sync and get personalised insights on how to fix them naturally.

👉 Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz here

This quiz helps identify common imbalances such as:

  • High cortisol (stress hormone overload)

  • Low progesterone or oestrogen

  • Thyroid sluggishness

  • Blood sugar dysregulation

Once you know what’s really going on, you can stop guessing — and start healing.


You’re not broken — your body just needs balance

You deserve to feel vibrant, energised, and in control — not stuck in survival mode.

Your hormones aren’t working against you — they’re simply sending signals that it’s time to reset.
And once you do, you’ll be amazed how quickly your energy, mood, and confidence return.

💛 Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz to get your personalised results — and start your journey back to balance today.

Lucy Round is a Certified health and nutrition coach, and creator of the FRESH Framework.

Helping women 40+ naturally rebalance their hormones, restore energy, and finally feel like themselves again 

Through personalised nutrition and evidence-based coaching, she empowers women to regain energy, reduce overwhelm, and feel confident in their long-term health.

Lucy Round

Lucy Round is a Certified health and nutrition coach, and creator of the FRESH Framework. Helping women 40+ naturally rebalance their hormones, restore energy, and finally feel like themselves again Through personalised nutrition and evidence-based coaching, she empowers women to regain energy, reduce overwhelm, and feel confident in their long-term health.

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