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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 15 MIN

FIX Your Stress Belly FAST (Cortisol Hack + Reta/Selank Peptide Protocols)

from Motivation with Jon Andersen · host Bulman Media Network

“Stress belly” is often driven by chronic stress and anxiety, which increase cortisol and push the body to hold water, store fat, and burn muscle, making fat loss and muscle gain difficult. He outlines a strategy to reduce stress-related belly fat by first managing anxiety and lowering fight-or-flight activation (amygdala) using the peptide Selank to help “settle down,” then adding “Reta” to encourage fat burning via glucagon signaling and support better food choices by reducing addictive eating patterns. He also notes that eating less processed food may further reduce cortisol. He emphasizes this is not medical advice, shares personal experience, and directs viewers to JA Protocols, a peptide protocol calculator, Instagram for questions, one-on-one coaching, and Cellular Advantage Academy, plus a “Big dog” discount code for Max Performance for You products. 00:00 Stress Belly Intro01:16 Quick Progress Mindset02:55 Resources and Platforms05:56 Why Stress Adds Fat07:52 Selank for Anxiety10:35 Retatrutide Fat Loss14:06 Food Choices Lower Cortisol15:02 Wrap Up and Links Jon Andersen is a pro bodybuilder, pro strongman, and the strongest man in North America. He offers comprehensive mindset, muscle-building, and nutrition coaching. His methods help you to speed up fat loss, lose weight, and build muscle to reach your fitness goals.  Sick of simply surviving? It's time to learn to live in THRIVE mode.  For a tailored approach to meet your specific fitness goals, consider joining the "Thrive Transformations" program.  If you’re ready to crush your goals now!!  Message me on Instagram with keyword “YouTube” https://www.instagram.com/thejonandersen/ JA Protocols https://japrotocols.com Max Performance 10% off with code (BigDog) https://www.maxperformance4you.com One on One Coaching https://www.jon-andersen.com/coaching-with-jon-andersen/  Rumble https://rumble.com/user/JonAndersen_PeptidePro Cellular Advantage Academy https://cellularadvantageacademy.com #gymmotivation #fitnessmotivations #fitnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivation-with-jon-andersen--6120173/support.If you’re ready to crush your goals now!!  Message me with keyword “YouTube” https://support.japrotocols.com/chat/new?repId=jon-cl  JA Protocols https://japrotocols.com Max Performance 10% off with code (Blog) https://www.maxperformance4you.com One on One Coaching https://www.jon-andersen.com/coaching-with-jon-andersen/  Rumble https://rumble.com/user/JonAndersen_PeptidePro Cellular Advantage Academy https://cellularadvantageacademy.com

“Stress belly” is often driven by chronic stress and anxiety, which increase cortisol and push the body to hold water, store fat, and burn muscle, making fat loss and muscle gain difficult. He outlines a strategy to reduce stress-related belly fat by first managing anxiety and lowering fight-or-flight activation (amygdala) using the peptide Selank to help “settle down,” then adding “Reta” to encourage fat burning via glucagon signaling and support better food choices by reducing addictive eating patterns. He also notes that eating less processed food may further reduce cortisol. He emphasizes this is not medical advice, shares personal experience, and directs viewers to JA Protocols, a peptide protocol calculator, Instagram for questions, one-on-one coaching, and Cellular Advantage Academy, plus a “Big dog” discount code for Max Performance for You products. 00:00 Stress Belly Intro01:16 Quick Progress Mindset02:55 Resources and Platforms05:56 Why Stress Adds Fat07:52 Selank for Anxiety10:35 Retatrutide Fat Loss14:06 Food Choices Lower Cortisol15:02 Wrap Up and Links Jon Andersen is a pro bodybuilder, pro strongman, and the strongest man in North America. He offers comprehensive mindset, muscle-building, and nutrition coaching. His methods help you to speed up fat loss, lose weight, and build muscle to reach your fitness goals.  Sick of simply surviving? It's time to learn to live in THRIVE mode.  For a tailored approach to meet your specific fitness goals, consider joining the "Thrive Transformations" program.  If you’re ready to crush your goals now!!  Message me on Instagram with keyword “YouTube” https://www.instagram.com/thejonandersen/ JA Protocols https://japrotocols.com Max Performance 10% off with code (BigDog) https://www.maxperformance4you.com One on One Coaching https://www.jon-andersen.com/coaching-with-jon-andersen/  Rumble https://rumble.com/user/JonAndersen_PeptidePro Cellular Advantage Academy https://cellularadvantageacademy.com #gymmotivation #fitnessmotivations #fitnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivation-with-jon-andersen--6120173/support.If you’re ready to crush your goals now!!  Message me with keyword “YouTube” https://support.japrotocols.com/chat/new?repId=jon-cl  JA Protocols https://japrotocols.com Max Performance 10% off with code (Blog) https://www.maxperformance4you.com One on One Coaching https://www.jon-andersen.com/coaching-with-jon-andersen/  Rumble https://rumble.com/user/JonAndersen_PeptidePro...

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