404. Q&A: Is Coffee Before Breakfast Sabotaging Your Fat Loss?

Should you be eating breakfast before your morning coffee if your goal is fat loss? On today's episode, I'm answering a question from a listener named Brittany about whether drinking coffee before breakfast can raise cortisol levels in a way that makes fat loss harder. With so much conflicting advice online, it can be tough to know what's actually worth worrying about. In this episode, I break down what the research really says about caffeine, cortisol, and coffee on an empty stomach. I also share when having food first might make sense, when it probably doesn't matter, and why this is often distracting women from the habits that have a much bigger impact on their results. You'll learn the difference between temporary and chronic cortisol elevations, common misconceptions about stress hormones, and how to decide what works best for your body without overcomplicating your fat loss journey. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Register for my first free and live Masterclass Leaner, Faster that I'm hosting on July 13th HERE Apply to be coached by Lauren HERE Join the Hot & Healthy Membership HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes: 🎙️ Episode 277: 4 Fat Loss LIES The Internet Has Been Telling You Lately 🎙️ Episode 223: Q&A: How To Reduce Cortisol To Lose Belly Fat 🎙️ Episode 212: Controlling Cortisol for Weight Loss… Craze or Correct? I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Huge thank you to every person who has left a review thus far!