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The Hidden Reason You’re Not Losing Fat (Even If You’re Eating Clean and Training Hard)
And 7 ways to fix it to finally burn stubborn belly fat.
Most people think fat loss is about calories.
But if your stress is high, you’re not going to lose fat — no matter how clean you eat or how hard you train.
Cortisol-driven fat storage leads to stubborn fat in the belly and chest area.
Here’s why (and 7 steps you can take to fix it):
Trying to lose weight while chronically stressed is an uphill battle.
You can train hard, eat clean, and still hold onto stubborn fat.
Why?
Because your cortisol levels are high.
And when that happens, your body prioritizes survival — not fat loss.
Cutting calories only makes it worse.
Here’s why:
Calorie restriction is a stressor.
It spikes cortisol.
You’re stacking stress on top of stress.
More cortisol = more fat stored around the belly and chest.
Here’s what keeps most people stuck (and how to fix it):
