Advances in technology have made much of our daily lives more convenient, yet we live more stressful lives than ever before.
Constantly, our environmental input and our reaction to it tells our brains – you are running from a predator! This, my friend, increases cortisol, and provides a message to your body to store fat (specifically belly fat) and to decrease muscle. Further, our sleep is poor, keeping us from recovering completely. What bad habits do you have in your life that put you in fight or flight mode, disrupt your sleep, or result in cravings for sweets and comfort foods?