Is Your Body Stuck in Survival Mode?
Answer YES or NO to the following - 1.You store most of your weight around your belly 2.You’re doing “all the right things,” but nothing changes. 3.Sleep is poor - wired at night, tired during the day. 4.Cold hands/feet, low thyroid symptoms. 5.Afternoon energy crashes. 6.You feel overwhelmed or anxious more easily. 7.You bloat or feel digestion isn’t smooth. 8.You wake up stiff or inflamed. 9.You crave carbs or chocolate when stressed. 10.You’ve tried restrictive diets before. 11.Strength training feels helpful, but progress is slow. 12.You gain weight quickly when stressed How many YES votes did you get? ✅ 9+ YES - Your metabolism is in full survival mode. Tiger running. ✅ 6–8 YES - Partial, easily reversible ✅ 0–5 YES - Great — metabolism mostly safe & responsive!