The Hidden Weight of Stress: How Stress Hormones impact weight
If you’ve ever blamed yourself for lacking willpower, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In honor of Women’s Health Month, let’s look at the science and of what’s really happening when weight won’t budge (despite your best efforts). Stress is a major player. When the body is under chronic stress, it produces more cortisol—a hormone designed to help you survive. But when it stays elevated for too long, it can: Signal the body to store fat, especially around the belly • Disrupt your sleep, digestion, and hormone balance • Trigger emotional eating or sugar cravings…
What If It’s Not Willpower… But Cortisol?
How stress hormones impact weight—and what you can do instead. “Your body is not the enemy. It’s the messenger.” — Dr. Libby Weaver As we come to an end of May’s focus on Women’s Health Month, I want to say that this doesn’t mean you stop focusing in on your health. Of course you know that, but sometimes we can start directing our attention elsewhere unless we keep reminding ourselves of our priorities, don’t you agree? So, whether you are new to my community or been here a long time, I’m sure you’re well…