Inflammation--from a diet high in processed food, too little OR too much exercise, medication, unmanaged stress, and hormonal imbalances causes an increase in estrogen and insulin which then increases estrogen even more. When the body holds onto excess estrogen, inflammation increases and weight loss becomes very difficult. Don't ignore the underlying nutritional and health implications of imbalanced hormones! Excess estrogen is very common (even sometimes in men it's an issu