5 Reasons Why Working Mom's Can't Lose Wight & How to Fix It
How Your Gut Affects Your Brain (and Why That Matters for Focus)
You ever sit down to crush your to-do list — only to stare blankly at your screen, brain fog thicker than your protein shake?
You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. Your gut might just be calling the shots.
🧬 The Gut–Brain Hotline
Think of your gut and brain as besties constantly texting each other. Your digestive system sends signals to your brain through the vagus nerve, influencing mood, focus, and energy. When your gut is inflamed or out of balance, those messages get scrambled — and suddenly, you’re unfocused, anxious, or just off.
⚠️ When the Gut’s a Mess, the Brain Feels It
If your gut lining is compromised (aka leaky gut), toxins and undigested food particles slip into your bloodstream, creating inflammation that reaches your brain. This can lead to:
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Brain fog
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Low motivation
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Mood swings
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That 3 p.m. “I can’t even” crash
Sound familiar?
💡 The Science-y Fix: Heal the Gut, Clear the Mind
Supporting your gut isn’t just about better digestion — it’s ...
About
Mary Catalogna
Author
A leading weight loss health coach teaching professional working moms how to lose the stubborn weight gain and increase their energy by improving their gut health. With my simple holistic resources it is possible to ditch the stretchy paints, painful belly bloat, sleepless nights, and teenage ache to focus on the fast-paced life demands. As a certified health coach from IIN & a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN), and a Fermentationist, I'm best known for providing straightforward weight loss news, belly bloat & gut reviving tips, and resources to help you stay consistent in rebuilding the happy you. My 1:1 VIP coaching, online programs, products, and functional lab testing has helped hundreds of overwhelmed women step out of “there’s no time for me,” to “I’m able to feel good while balancing it all.”
