How Cortisol Sabotages Keto Weight Loss
Did you know that elevated cortisol—your body’s stress hormone—is a major reason why people struggle to lose weight, even on keto? High cortisol levels wreak havoc by:
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Triggering fat storage, especially around your belly.
When cortisol levels are elevated, your body enters "stress mode" and signals that it needs to conserve energy. This results in increased fat storage, especially around the belly, because this area has more cortisol receptors.
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Keeping your body out of ketosis, slowing fat-burning.
Cortisol disrupts ketosis by increasing your blood sugar levels. In response to stress, your liver releases glucose into your bloodstream to provide a quick energy source. However, this rise in blood sugar prevents your body from relying on fat as its primary fuel, effectively halting ketosis
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Disrupting your sleep, leaving you tired and craving carbs.
Cortisol interferes with your sleep-wake cycle, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Poor-quality sleep impacts your keto journey by increasing hunger hormones like ghrelin, which leads to stronger cravings for carbs and sugary foods.

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