What does meditation have to do with weight loss? Anything?
I say with strong conviction: a lot!
First and foremost, meditation decreases cortisol levels. Chronically elevated cortisol levels impair decision making, increase hunger, increase cravings, impair sleep and blunt insulin responsiveness.
But: meditation takes time. It’s hard. Most people suck at it. Those are the most common objections I hear.
If you’ve ever had those frustrations or if you’ve wondered about meditation, you will want to hear this episode!
Resources:
Primal Potential Episode 453: The Impact of Stress
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