Cortisol Expert Lost 35 Pounds After Fixing These 5 Daily Mistakes
Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Your hormones might be getting in the way, according to an expert. Amanda Borchardt is a cortisol expert and coach who lost 35 pounds when she finally "cracked the code" to cortisol and adopted certain habits that helped her keep her hormones under control. In a new post, she reveals that she lost 30 and healed her gut after making a few changes. "Here are the 5 things I stopped doing to lose weight after I found out I had High Cortisol," she writes in the Instagram video caption.
She Stopped HIIT Workouts
You might have heard that high-intensity interval training is an effective method for fat loss. However, if you are hormonal, it might be doing more harm than good. Hard HIIT workouts- when your body has high cortisol every intense workout you do is releasing more cortisol, causing further inflammation in the body," says Amanda in her post.
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She Stopped Under Eating
Many people assume that in order to lose weight, you need to eat less, but it's possible you aren't eating enough, either. "Eating too few calories" is a bad habit, per Amanda. "When you don't have enough protein and calories, your body will go into starvation mode, halting your metabolism!" she says.
She Stopped Going to Bed at Midnight
Another unhealthy habit? Not getting enough sleep. "Going to bed at midnight" is something Amanda stopped doing. "The body won't heal if you aren't sleeping enough hours! Cortisol also helps coordinate your sleep cycles!" she says. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z's is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.
She Stopped Dehydrating
Another bad habit she ditched? "Not drinking enough water," she says. "This will allow your body to remove the cortisol and return to a healthy balance. Increasing your water consumption is vital to cortisol health." According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
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She Quit Skipping Vitamins
She also made sure to get all her nutrients. "Skipping Vitamins and supplements" is the final habit she gave up. "Your body is in a state of emergency. The correct supplements can aid your gut and heal your body," she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.
