S3(21) The link between Stress, Belly Fat and Cortisol.

Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane

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

1. Identify stressor and triage them

2. Relaxation techniques breathing, quiet time, walks, sauna, yoga, journaling, creative outlets

3. Eating a balanced diet: fibre, fatty acids, fermented foods

4. Avoid caffeine/smoking

5. Get enough sleep/ bedtime routine

6. Take up a hobby that is not associated with your stressors

7. Laughter and Joy

8. Exercise Don’t do too much, but just right

9. Build good relationships.

10. Take supplements - start with lifestyle then try Omega 3 fatty acids, Magnesium, Ashwagandha,