🧠 Is High Cortisol Holding You Back? Here's How to Reset Your Stress Hormones Naturally
- MJ Prowse
- Jun 1
- 2 min read
If you’ve been eating well, working out, and still feel tired, bloated, or stuck with stubborn belly fat… it’s time to look at your stress hormone: cortisol.
Cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone. It’s essential for survival — helping you respond to pressure, danger, and challenges. But when it stays elevated too often (thanks to modern life), it can start working against you.
⚠️ What Are the Signs of High Cortisol?
High cortisol doesn’t just show up as “feeling stressed.” It can disguise itself as:
Stubborn belly fat (especially if you’re doing everything else right)
Low energy, even after a full night of sleep
Mood swings, anxiety, or feeling “on edge”
Cravings for sugar, salt, or caffeine
Sleep disruptions or waking in the night
Brain fog or trouble focusing
Bloating or constipation
Irregular menstrual cycles or low libido
Sound familiar?
You’re not broken. You’re just burned out. And your body is asking for a reset.
🔄 Why High Cortisol Blocks Fat Loss (and More)
When cortisol is elevated for long periods of time:
Your body stores fat — especially around your midsection
Your thyroid slows down
Your metabolism drops
Muscle starts breaking down instead of building
Blood sugar stays elevated, leading to insulin resistance
Hormone production (like estrogen and progesterone) gets disrupted
Even if you’re doing all the “right” things — too much stress can keep your body in survival mode.
🧘♀️ The Good News: You Can Reset It — Naturally
I created a free 7-Day High Cortisol Reset that’s all about teaching your body how to calm down, heal, and restore balance again — without medication or intense diets.
✅ Here’s What You’ll Learn in the Reset:
What cortisol is and how it impacts your metabolism, hormones, and mood
Daily stress-reducing rituals to calm your nervous system
How to build meals that lower blood sugar and support your adrenals
The top superfoods and supplements for cortisol balance
Why workouts and caffeine might be making your stress worse
How to improve sleep quality and recovery
Simple, sustainable habits to help your body feel safe again
You’ll walk away feeling clearer, calmer, and in control — with tools you can use long after the 7 days are up.
🌿 Ready to Start Your Reset?
✨ Get the 7-Day High Cortisol Reset Guide here
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You don’t have to push harder — you need to calm smarter. Let’s start there.
Megan Prowse
Certified Coach & Founder of Prowse Fitness
📱 780-581-5527
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