The Dr. Chad Larson Podcast

Why Stress Makes You Fat


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Most people think fat loss is about food, exercise, and discipline.

Eat better.
Train harder.
Push through.

But what if the real reason you’re stuck has nothing to do with willpower?
In this episode, we explore why chronic stress can rewire your metabolism, even when you’re doing everything “right.” When the nervous system stays in survival mode, the body prioritizes storage, conservation, and protection — making fat loss, energy, and recovery feel impossible.

You’ll learn:

  • Why cortisol isn’t the enemy — but never turning it off is
  • How stress drives insulin resistance and stubborn belly fat
  • Why sleep loss is a metabolic injury, not a lifestyle inconvenience
  • Why “trying harder” eventually fails
  • Where real metabolic change actually begins

If you’ve felt exhausted, inflamed, or frustrated despite your best efforts, this episode will help you understand what your body is responding to — and how to work with it instead of against it.

Your metabolism follows your nervous system.
Heal the system.
Then change the habits.

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The Dr. Chad Larson PodcastBy Chad Larson