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Episode 3055:

Dr. Monali Y. Desai explains how stress-induced cortisol spikes can sabotage your weight loss goals by triggering cravings for sugary comfort foods. Learn how to outsmart your hormones with small daily habits like tea, chocolate, exercise, and mindfulness to curb stress eating and improve your long-term health.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.ifwewerefamily.com/hormones-stress-weight-loss/

Quotes to ponder:

"When you’re stressed out your cortisol levels rise, this is part of the flight or fight response you may have heard of before."

"You may think your stress eating has something to do with self-control or discipline. But actually, it may have to do with your body’s normal response to stress."

"Exercise will initially increase your cortisol levels. But long-term regular exercise will help keep your cortisol levels lower later in the day and at night."

Episode references:

Headspace: https://www.headspace.com

Calm: https://www.calm.com

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