Cortisol, stress and weight issues.

[Ringgogo]

59yrs old , post menopause belly , overweight, stressful job.

please can someone explain the link between cortisol, stress and weight

thank you.

Interested as I think this whole cortisol belly is a crock of shite to sell weight loss products.

Would be delighted to hear otherwise as I'm permanently stressed

Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone. Chronic stress,like from your job, raises cortisol levels. High cortisol increases appetite, encourages belly fat/storage, and slows metabolism

After menopause, lower oestrogen makes it easier to gain fat, again especially around the belly

The combination of high cortisol and low estrogen leads to weight gain, especially around the belly

To help try to manage stress, eat a healthy diet, reduce sugar, strength training, gentle exercise, improve sleep, cut back on caffeine and alcohol.

All easier said than done! If anyone has the solution to achieving it sustainably along with balancing a stressful full time job and other family demands I am all ears!

how can cortisol levels be managed medically ?

not likely that I can change my job !

A quick google will tell you that there is no medical way to manage cortisol unless elevated levels are due to a more serious underlying medical condition.

It will also tell you a million and one ways to manage it naturally ....

https://zoe.com/learn/how-to-lower-cortisol-levels