Getting more mileage in and going for longer distances! I've hit 8k twice in 2 weeks now to hit a 9k this week!

Is this a good supplement to take and what would be a recommended brand?

Another 3 runs in this week with the longest at 8kms. Pretty happy that I'm getting the mileage in!

This past month I've said to myself that I would commit to 3 runs a week and I have! Looking forward to another month of solid effort!

Let’s clear something up first. Cortisol is not the enemy. It’s your survival hormone. - Wakes you up - Mobilizes energy - Helps you handle stress - Supports workouts The problem isn’t cortisol. The problem is chronically elevated cortisol. What Happens After 40? Especially in perimenopause- - Estrogen fluctuates - Progesterone drops - Sleep gets lighter - Blood sugar becomes less stable - Your stress tolerance shrinks. Now layer on - - Fasted HIIT - Extended fasting (consistently more than 14 hours fasting) - Under eating - 5-6 hours of sleep - Work stress - Family stress - Too much caffeine And your body starts interpreting your life as- “We are under threat.” Why Belly Fat Specifically? When cortisol stays elevated- 1.Blood sugar rises 2.Insulin rises to control it 3.Fat storage increases 4.The midsection becomes a preferred storage site Why the belly? Because visceral (internal tummy fat) cells have - - More cortisol receptors - Higher blood flow - Greater stress responsiveness Your body stores energy where it feels it can access it quickly. It’s not betrayal. It’s protection. Signs Cortisol Is Driving Your Belly Fat - You wake up tired but wired - You crave sugar or salt at night - You hit an afternoon crash - You train hard but feel inflamed/puffy - Your belly feels “puffy” not just soft What Actually Lowers Stress Belly Fat? Not more cardio. Not less food. Instead- - Lift weights (signals safety PLUS muscle preservation) - Eat enough protein (30g - 75g per meal target) See a qualified Health Professional to determine - Stop aggressive fasted HIIT - Walk daily (lowers stress without spiking cortisol) - Prioritize 7+ hours of sleep - deep breathe while sitting daily - Manage caffeine FitnHealthy Forever Tip - You don’t have a belly fat problem. You may have a nervous system overload problem. When the body feels safe - - It releases. When it feels threatened…