S3(21) The link between Stress, Belly Fat and Cortisol.
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Cortisol is our stress hormone and we can't try to lose weight around the midsection and ignore the stressors in our life.
Today's episode is all about Cortisol and 10 ways you can reduce it.
10 ways to lower cortisol
Identify stressor and triage them
Relaxation techniques breathing, quiet time, walks, sauna, yoga, journaling, creative outlets
Eating a balanced diet: fibre, fatty acids, fermented foods
Avoid caffeine/smoking
Get enough sleep/ bedtime routine
Take up a hobby that is not associated with your stressors
Laughter and Joy
Exercise Don’t do too much, but just right
Build good relationships.
Take supplements - start with lifestyle then try Omega 3 fatty acids, Magnesium, Ashwagandha,
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