Ep. 81 | Stress Is Making You Store Fat
You're eating clean. Tracking every macro. Hitting the gym. Doing everything the internet told you to do.
And the scale? Stuck. Or worse — going up.
So you cut more calories. Add another workout. Try intermittent fasting. And your body holds on tighter.
This isn't a food problem. It's a stress problem. And until you address that, nothing on your plate is going to move the needle.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How stress hormones like cortisol directly slow your metabolism and signal your body to store fat — especially around your belly
The hidden stressors that trigger fat storage in perimenopause and menopause — and they're not just your job or your schedule. Under-eating, intense workouts, skipping meals, and years of dieting all count
Why dieting harder backfires in midlife — and how restriction actually increases cortisol and makes your body hold on to weight more aggressively
What the stress-metabolism loop is and why it keeps you stuck no matter how "clean" you eat
What to focus on instead if you want sustainable fat loss and a body that actually feels good to live in
Your body isn't working against you. It's in survival mode. And when your Response Capacity is maxed out, your body's number one priority is protection — not fat loss.
That's why the answer isn't eating less. It's reducing the load so your body feels safe enough to let go.
This episode is for you if: You're a woman over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who's been restricting, exercising, and white-knuckling her way through every diet — and she's heavier and more frustrated than when she started. It's not your fault. Your body just needs a completely different approach.
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