The idea that people simply eat too much is no longer supported by science. The emerging idea is that weight gain is a survival response: Our bodies are under attack from all directions—an overabundance of processed food, a polluted world, and the pressures of daily life all take their toll. These attacks hit a very important set of glands, the adrenals, particularly hard. The adrenal glands maintain a normal cortisol rhythm (cortisol is a hormone associated with both stress and fat storage). When this rhythm is off, we can become overwhelmed more quickly, fatigued, gain weight, and eventually, develop even more severe health issues such as heart disease or diabetes. Learn whether your adrenals are Stressed, Wired and Tired, or Crashed and which adrenal tonics, exercises, and foods are best for you. Recipes that can be used for your Reset are included. Learn new ways to turn off the triggers of weight gain with carbohydrate cycling, circadian repair, and simple breathing exercises. A 7-day eating plan helps to move your and your adrenals from Surviving to Thriving. Learn the three stages of adrenal impairment and receive distinct strategies for diet, activity, and lifestyle changes for each. Recent study participants halved their cortisol levels in 30 days and lost an average of 9 pounds.