When we’re stressed, our body releases the stress hormone called cortisol. This is our body’s natural built-in alarm system. It helps us get out of dangerous situations, but if it remains elevated in the longer term, it slows down weight loss.
You can lower your stress level and cortisol through relaxation, getting rest or easy to moderate exercise. Grab a good book or meditation and unwind, or put on your shoes and go for a walk!