Did you know that stress could be the hidden culprit behind your weight loss struggles and difficulty getting into ketosis?
Here’s how it works:
🧠 When You’re Stressed:
Your body releases cortisol, the “stress hormone.” In small amounts, it’s helpful. But chronic stress keeps cortisol levels high, which can:
• 🔄 Increase Blood Sugar – making it harder for your body to burn fat.
• 🛑 Block Ketosis – as elevated blood sugar prevents you from switching to fat-burning mode.
• 🍽️ Trigger Cravings – especially for carbs and sugar, making it harder to stick to your eating plan.
• 🧬 Store Fat – particularly around your belly.
💡 What Can You Do?
• 🧘♀️ Practice daily stress-reducing activities like deep breathing, meditation, or stretching .
• 🏃♂️ Exercise regularly to balance stress hormones.
• 😴 Prioritize sleep to support healthy cortisol levels.
• 🥗 Balance your meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
• 💦 Stay hydrated and maintain your electrolytes.
At Clark Wellness, we take a holistic approach to your health and weight loss journey. We know that managing stress is just as important as nutrition and exercise. Let’s work together to get your mind and body back in balance!
💬 Ready to take charge of your health? Visit Clark Wellness or call 📞 254-227-5851 to schedule a consultation.
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