One of the biggest myths in the weight-loss industry?
"Belly fat is simply caused by eating too much."
Sometimes that's true.
But often that's only part of the story.
Chronic stress changes the environment inside the body.
Long-term elevations in cortisol can influence-
- Blood sugar regulation
- Insulin sensitivity
- Appetite
- Sleep quality
- Food cravings
- Fat storage patterns
The body begins preparing for future emergencies.
And one of its favorite places to store extra energy?
Around the abdomen.
This is why many women say:
"I barely eat anything but my stomach won't budge."
The solution isn't hardly ever-
"Eat less. Exercise more"
"Create a body that feels safe enough to release fat."
And HRV can help us measure whether we're moving in that direction.