The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
Is Stress Causing Your Belly Fat?
Let's dive into how stress affects weight loss, especially around the belly, where elevated cortisol often plays a role. While cortisol naturally rises and falls throughout the day, chronic high levels can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and stubborn weight gain. Women between 35 and 55, as they approach menopause, are especially vulnerable to stress due to hormonal shifts.
Topic covered:
- Understanding Cortisol and Its Impact on Weight Loss
- Hormonal Changes and Stress in Women Over 40
- Strategies to Lower Cortisol Levels
- Balancing Fasting and Cortisol Management
- Listener's Question on Chocolate and Heavy Metals
