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When Dr. B (name changed for privacy), a 45-year-old physician, first came to me, she was running on empty.
She’s a mother of two, chair of a busy medical department, and like so many women in her 40s, she felt stuck and deplete.
Despite her medical background and deep understanding of human physiology, she was struggling. The same strategies that once worked no longer moved the needle. Her body felt different, her energy was low, and she didn't know how to recalibrate in the midst of her demanding schedule. She was experiencing:
- Constant carb cravings and afternoon crashes
- Poor, restless sleep
- Limited time to cook or meal prep
- Persistent belly fat that no amount of willpower could fix
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” she told me. “I’m exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated that I can’t get my energy or confidence back.”
Her labs revealed what I suspected: elevated inflammation, mild insulin resistance, and elevated triglycerides.
Metabolic and hormonal shifts are common in the 40s and beyond and change where your body stores fat. Elevated insulin and cortisol lead to more visceral fat, the deep abdominal fat that wraps around vital organs like the liver and pancreas.
This kind of fat is dangerous, producing pro-inflammatory molecules that increase risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
At the start of our work together, her waist circumference placed her above the healthy threshold for women (35 inches), a strong indicator of increased metabolic risk.
Instead of restricting calories or pushing harder, we focused on the following:
- Balancing blood sugar: Every meal included protein, healthy fats, and fiber to reduce glucose spikes and sustain energy.
- Lowering inflammation: We swapped processed and ultra-processed “convenience” foods for colorful, nutrient-dense options that didn’t require hours in the kitchen.
- Supporting GLP-1 naturally:
She began incorporating foods known to boost this powerful gut hormone, such as:
- Protein-rich foods: eggs, Greek yogurt, legumes, salmon
- Fiber-packed plants: flax, chia, greens, berries
- Healthy fats: avocado, olive oil, nuts
- Polyphenol-rich foods: green tea, extra virgin olive oil, dark berries
We also addressed sleep and stress, which are just as vital to GLP-1 regulation as food.
Added movement: A short walk after dinner, even 10 minutes, became her non-negotiable reset.
Reframed self-care: Cooking became a form of self-nourishment, not one more task to juggle.
*The Results*
In just four months, Dr. B:
- Lost 19 pounds
- Reduced her waist circumference by 5 inches, bringing her into the healthy range
- Regained her energy, no more mid-afternoon slump/crashes
- Was able to sleep soundly through the night
- Restored her joy in cooking and confidence in caring for herself
- Felt like herself again, strong, calm, and in control
Her results weren’t from a diet. They came from applying The Enso Method: rebalancing her hormones, lowering inflammation, and working with her body’s natural biology.
If you’re ready to feel the same transformation--more energy, balanced hormones, and sustainable weight loss--my comprehensive system, The EnsoKitchen, was designed for you.
It’s a science-backed, lifestyle medicine–based framework that helps you:
- Balance hormones naturally
- Boost energy and reduce fatigue
- Lower inflammation and visceral fat
- Lose weight sustainably, without restriction or overwhelm
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It's all about creating the right environment for your body to thrive.
Here's to sustainable health.
With Love & Science,
Solmaz
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