If you are on a journey to lose weight, sudden changes in your eating and exercise habits can be stressful. All of this new pressure triggers your body to release the hormone cortisol, which is responsible for why you feel stressed. Today we discover the truths behind cortisol and weight gain for over-50s, and some of them will surprise you.

Cortisol causes the body to go into fat-storage mode instead of fat-burning mode, which can cause weight loss to stagnate or even intensify. It also can cause you to have more cravings, making eating healthy that much more difficult. These are a couple of the reasons why we must recognize the triggers for Cortisol and try to minimize them where we can.

Cortisol and Weight Gain Truths After 50/Ft. Cassie Christopher

This week, my guest on the show, Cassie Christopher, is a Registered Dietitian and Mom to a busy toddler. She supports postmenopausal women in getting a handle on emotional eating and feeling more confident in their bodies without depriving them of what makes them happy.

In this episode, we discuss triggers that can raise cortisol, how weight loss is affected by cortisol levels during menopause, and how to make shifts in your life and routine to lower cortisol levels.

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