Dr. Ashley LucasPhD Nutritionist & Dietitian | Owner & Founder PHD Weight Loss & Dr. Ashley Wellness

Did You Know that There Are 4 Types of Metabolisms? 🔥

9 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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Short video/transcript by Dr. Ashley Lucas explaining that there are four broad metabolism types — stress-driven, hormone-driven, belly-fat–predominant, and sluggish-thyroid — and how each influences fat storage, energy and symptoms. The clip briefly lists causes (chronic stress/cortisol; hormonal imbalance; insulin resistance/blood-sugar swings; low thyroid function) and common signs (belly fat, cravings, low energy, cold extremities).

Did you know there are four different types of metabolisms? Number one Stress driven metabolism.
Chronic stress and high cortisol keep your body in survival mode, which slows fat burning and increases fat storage, especially around the belly.
Type number two A hormone driven metabolism.
Your metabolism shifts when hormones like insulin, estrogen or testosterone are out of balance. This can trigger cravings, mood swings and fat storage in stubborn areas.
Type number three A Belly fat metabolism.
Some people store most of their fat in the midsection around the belly area. That often comes from insulin resistance, blood sugar swings and inflammation.
Type number four A sluggish thyroid metabolism.
A slow thyroid lowers your metabolic rate that leads to weight gain, low energy, cold hands and feet and slower digestion.
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