Either way, these are short-term stressors your body can easily resolve on its own.
The problem happens when cortisol production remains high because of chronic stress.
Excess cortisol leads to weight gain because this hormone stimulates blood sugar production.
And as I’ve shown you earlier, excess blood sugar becomes fat which your body stores inside fat cells.
What’s more, cortisol can relocate to visceral fat cells found under the abdomen. The bad news is, visceral fat cells love cortisol. Which means, the more stressed you are, the bigger your tummy becomes.
Lastly, cortisol can influence you to binge eat by hooking around the part of your brain responsible for appetite and cravings.
Now that you know the 5 weight-loss hormones you should pay attention to, the next big question is how to balance these hormones and stay fit in a healthy, sustainable way.
Luckily, Mother Nature has provided us with 21 superfoods that, when taken together, may provide the nourishment and support you need for hormonal balance and healthy weight loss.