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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ep15: Cortisol belly is (mostly) a myth - Here’s what’s actually keeping the fat on

from Rachel's Strong Girls Squad · host rachelahoward

Busy job. Poor sleep. Living off coffee. A glass (or two) of wine at night.And suddenly Instagram says your belly fat is “cortisol.”So… is it actually your hormones?In this episode, I share the science (and my own high-stress event manager days) to explain why stress doesn’t directly cause belly fat, but your behaviours might.Strength First Approach to FatlossRachel on Instagram

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