Cortisol stimulates your appetite and drives intense cravings for "comfort foods"—specifically those high in sugar, fat, and calories.
When you're under pressure, your body isn't just "feeling" stressed—it’s undergoing a chemical shift that makes losing weight much harder. Chronic stress triggers the release of , a hormone that signals your body to store fat, particularly around the abdomen.
To lose "stress weight," you need to address both the hormonal response and the behavioral habits that follow. The Science: Why Stress Causes Weight Gain
