Nikki, dive into one of the most powerful hormones that have a significant effect on your fat loss goals: CORTISOL. She discusses how cortisol can be a game changer for your fat loss goals and how to manage your stress levels so that you can achieve your health goals without breaking down under pressure.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• What are cortisol, its primary function, and the effects it has on the body
• The connection between cortisol & weight or fat loss
• Influence of cortisol on other hormones and your metabolism
• Difference between weight loss and fat loss
• Common mistakes people make when they are trying to lose weight and how they can be avoided
• Some tips for stress management 

Memorable Quotes:

"When we work towards a fat loss goal or a weight loss goal, and our cortisol is elevated and our body is stressed out or we are stressed out, it's not only going to make the process of getting those body composition changes we're looking for, a lot more difficult, also it's probably not gonna be very sustainable."

"The big game changer I've found when it comes to sustainable fat loss is gonna be making sure that our cortisol is in check."

"When you have a body composition goal, weight loss goal, or fat loss goal focus on your health first, get the body back in balance first, address your high stress, get your adrenal health in check."

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