Emotional Eating

Personally, I often struggle with cravings and with knowing the difference between PHYSICAL hunger and EMOTIONAL hunger (aka eating because I'm bored, stressed, etc). I have found that participating in challenge groups and checking in everyday helps make me more aware. And being aware and recognizing is KEY to keeping emotional eating under control during times of stress.

But speaking of stress...

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland, is released primarily in response to STRESS, and is another important hormone to keep balanced for optimal fat loss.

Here are 3 things you need to know about cortisol:
**The main functions of cortisol are to increase blood sugar, suppress the immune system, and aid in protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
**FAT BURNING: Cortisol can be used to your benefit when released in the presence of HGH, as it enhances the fat-burning effect.
**FAT STORING: Cortisol released with low levels of HGH and/or high levels of insulin causes muscle burning and fat storing.