😫 Why Is Cortisol a Bigger Deal After 50?
Because your body isn’t bouncing back like it used to.
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause already put your system under stress. Add in work, caregiving, aging parents, and the general chaos of life, and you’ve got a cortisol cocktail that leaves you running on fumes - and storing fat you cannot seem to lose.
💥 So, What Can You Do About It?
The good news? You have more control than you think. Cortisol doesn’t need perfection — it needs consistency and intention. Start here:
- Eat enough.
Seriously. Skipping meals or under-eating (hello, 1,200-calorie diets) spikes cortisol. Your body thinks it’s starving and kicks into survival mode. Prioritize protein, whole foods, and real fuel.
- Sleep like it’s your job.
Cortisol and sleep are in a constant dance. The more rest you get, the more your body can regulate stress hormones naturally.
- Lift weights, walk more, rest often.
Intense cardio every day can raise cortisol if your system is already stressed. Strength training + walking + recovery is the magic combo for women over 50.
- Breathe. Literally.
Deep breathing, meditation, or even 5 minutes of silence helps lower cortisol. It’s not woo-woo - it’s science.
- Join a program that supports your WHOLE health.
That’s what I do as a FASTer Way coach - we look at the full picture: food, movement, mindset, and sustainable habits that help you reset, not restrict.
💡 Bottom Line?
If your body is feeling stuck, sluggish, or stressed —
It’s time to stop blaming yourself and start supporting your hormones.
Cortisol doesn’t get to run the show anymore.
You do.
💬 Want to join the 5-Day Cortisol Reset?
http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/cortisol-reset?aid=chrisfulkerson
Your energy isn’t gone - it’s just waiting for the right support.
And I’d love to help you find it. 💛
