06/02/2026
Can Stress Stop Weight Loss?
Yes, high stress can absolutely impact your weight, especially if it’s ongoing.
When you’re stressed, your body releases CORTISOL, the stress hormone.
When cortisol stays high, your body goes into survival mode. Fat loss becomes very difficult because your body is focused on protecting itself, not burning fat.
This is why extreme dieting when you’re stressed often backfires.
Eating less, panicking about food, or overtraining can actually push cortisol even higher.
The real solution is to TACKLE STRESS AT THE ROOT, not just food.
Simple ways to lower cortisol and support fat loss:
* Go for a brisk walk (especially outdoors)
* Do short, gentle workouts instead of intense sessions
* Avoid screens first thing in the morning
* Delay caffeine and drink water first
* Stretch, breathe, or do a short morning or night routine
These small habits help calm your nervous system and signal safety to your body, which is when fat loss can actually happen.
If stress is high, the priority is REGULATING YOUR BODY, not punishing it.
Comment STRESS if you want simple routines to help lower cortisol and support weight loss.