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Belly Fat – Part 2What do hormones have to do with belly fat? As it turns out, a lot! In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The impact of stress on belly fat and hormonal changes during midlife, specifically the effects of chronic stress on cortisol and insulin levels. 2. Natural methods and tools to lower […]

00:00 Body's cortisol rises in morning, lowers later.03:24 Light in the morning affects cortisol, melatonin.08:39 Stress affects body: heart rate, digestion, energy.12:29 Stress affects fertility and can harm pregnancy.16:13 Exercise led to weight gain, then loss.17:25 Enjoy cycling, brings joy and balance.20:42 Hypothalamus and pituitary regulate cortisol production.25:27 Limit stress before bed by unplugging devices.28:59 […]

We all handle stress in slightly different ways, but in today's fast-paced world, most of us experience some amount of stress.In today's episode of the Midlife Mommas, we explore stress. What is stress? How do our bodies respond to stress? How to identify your stress triggers How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play […]