The simple reason you still can't lose weight.
If you exercise regularly and eat healthily and still fail to lose weight
the reason could be a hormone that we all produce called cortisol.
Watch the video to learn the symptoms of high cortisol, and easy ways to reduce it.
First, you should know that this hormone is vital as it's the one that causes us to react when there is a danger.
However, a continued excess of high levels of cortisol
can trigger a series of problems that are summarized in a syndrome called Cushing.
The most common way to produce it continuously Is when you're under constant stress.
That's why cortisol is also called the stress hormone.
Producing a lot of it destroys the muscles and alters the metabolism negatively, generating abdominal fat, among other things.
Here are ten classic symptoms of high cortisol:
anger, anxiety, or depression,
permanent tiredness, even if you do nothing,
palpitations or hypertension,
poor or excess appetite and weight gain,
digestive problems and headaches,
frequent urination, constipation, or diarrhea,
sleeping problems and memory loss,
decreased defenses,
facial hair and wrinkles,
swollen face, fat on the neck.
However, there are nine easy ways to reduce it:
One - avoid some foods.
To get your dream body, you should avoid caffeine, alcohol,
foods with high sugar content,
sweeteners, especially Aspartame, and excess potassium.
Two - change your diet.
Start consuming those high in phosphatidylserine, such as mackerel, herring, eel and quality proteins in general.
Also, you need to eat more foods rich in phenylalanine, such as chicken,
eggs, brown rice, broccoli, pumpkin, watercress, and artichoke.
Don't forget to include foods rich in tryptophan in your diet.
They are brown rice, soy, oilseeds, meat, eggs, milk, and
derivatives.
Finally, pay attention to foods rich in vitamin B5, dates, almonds, milk, salmon, wheat germ, and oatmeal.
Three - eat at intervals.
You should eat five times a day in small portions. Do not skip meals, as this produces cortisol.
Four - exercise regularly.
Train three times a week, but no more than 50 minutes, as too much exercise also increases cortisol.
Never train seven days in a row - rest at least two or three days.
Five - sleep well.
You need to have between eight and ten hours of sleep so that your cortisol levels decrease and the body recovers.
Six - relax.
Look for some technique of relaxation or meditation and incorporate it Into your life. Try yoga or meditation.
Seven - avoid any stimulants. Do not drink energy drinks, caffeine, or alcohol.
Eight - take anti-stress supplements.
You can take vitamin C, vitamin B5, folic acid, vitamin A, zinc,
ginseng,
licorice, chromium,
magnesium, calcium, St. John's wort, chamomile, and oats.
Nine - drink plenty of water.
Stay well-hydrated
every day, and make it a habit of drinking a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach
and another glass of water before going to sleep.
Now, if you're Interested in some simple exercises to burn fat effectively, here's an unusual one.
It's called the reverse plank, and it's not yet as popular as the regular plank
How to do it.
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Sit on the floor and stretch your legs in front of you.
Put your hands on the floor palms down, and spread your fingers for maximum support.
Two. Bend forward by 45 degrees to the floor.
Put your hands behind your buttocks so that your arms make a straight line from your shoulders down.
Hold your weight with your hands and heels while pushing your buttocks up.
Four. Lift your torso, legs, and buttocks until they form a straight line, just like with the regular plank.
Five. Strain your abdominal muscles, and pull your stomach while moving your torso up.
Six. Hold this position for 15 To 60 seconds.
Seven. Slowly lower yourself on the floor.
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To check how it works, let's give it a try now.
What do you think? Take the position and hold it for fifteen seconds only. Are you ready? I'll count for you.
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15. Well done!
This exercise is effective in five ways:
Fit buttocks and calves. Compared to the regular plank, the reverse one loads your gluteus and calves much more.
Improved metabolism.
While you're in the plank, calories will burn even faster than they would from effective exercise.
It's been noted that most people practicing the plank have no problems with metabolism.
Perfect Spine.
The reverse plank guarantees an improvement of posture, as you use the muscles that help keep your back straight.
It's particularly important for office workers.
Relief from pain and cramps in the back.
By doing the reverse plank at least three to four times a week, you'll rid yourself of back aches and cramps.
Both reverse and regular planks work the responsible muscles.
Flat abs and more.
It's important not to lower your pelvis or throw back your head, and your back should be straight.
The reverse plank strengthens your arms, abs and legs, and also stretches your shoulder muscles.
We hope this information will help you finally get your weight and hormones under control.
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