how stress hormones affect fat loss

Good morning,

Did you know that women who learn to manage their stress hormone, cortisol, lose fat faster?

When cortisol levels stay high, it signals your body to store fat, particularly around your belly. But managing cortisol properly makes fat loss easier and more sustainable.

how to lower cortisol for faster fat loss

1. chin up walks
   Walking outside with your chin up forces lateral eye movement, which naturally reduces stress. Slouching traps negative thoughts, but looking around and engaging with your environment helps keep cortisol levels in check.
   

2. selective giving
   Only give your energy to people who appreciate it. Research on inner-city teachers found that avoiding emotional burnout balances cortisol levels over time. No more people-pleasing—it’s time to set boundaries.
   

3. fix your gut
   Your gut and brain are connected, and poor digestion can lead to higher stress levels. Adding fermented foods like kimchi, taking a quality probiotic, and even using red light therapy on your stomach can improve gut health and lower cortisol.
   

the bottom line

When you reduce cortisol, you make fat loss easier and more sustainable—especially around your midsection.

Want more science-backed strategies for balancing hormones and losing stubborn fat? Watch my video here for a deeper dive.

To lowering stress and unlocking easier fat loss,

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