Ep. 244 - Cortisol, Insulin & Metabolic Health | Is Fasting Worth the Short-Term Cortisol Spike? | HPA Axis Balance | Stress Management for Weight Loss | Optimizing Hormones Through Fasting | Join the Fasting Challenge

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS September 4, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! SEPTEMBER 4th CHALLENGE REGISTRATION LINK In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we discuss the effects of cortisol on metabolic health and its relationship with insulin resistance in their "Fasting for Life" podcast. We highlight that while fasting can increase cortisol levels in the short term, it benefits long-term insulin control, which is crucial for metabolic health. We present the concept that chronic high insulin states disrupt cortisol regulation, exacerbating stress and leading to metabolic syndrome. The episode concludes with actionable advice on lowering cortisol through lifestyle changes, such as consistent fasting, prioritizing sleep, engaging in moderate exercise, and stress-reducing practices like meditation and spending time in nature. FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows! Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting! Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results! Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins! THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD Link to Berberine mentioned in this episode: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/ffl-berberine DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Get our NEW sleep guide here! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Research Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8419605/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-23298-2#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20our%20data%20suggest,important%20for%20steroid%20hormone%20synthesis https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/10253890.2015.1121984#d1e267 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1078508/full#ref34 https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/15/8178