Coach Explains How Cortisol Can Impact Low Appetite and Uncontrollable Hunger

Do you ever feel you have no appetite, even when you should? But then, when you finally eat, are you faced with uncontrollable hunger? This phenomenon isn’t uncommon, but the reason it occurs might surprise you.

While we may think our willpower fails us, that’s not always the cause. See why it may happen to you in this video from June 11:

This makes so much sense! Gerard (@ ghallfitness ) paints a clear view of what’s happening inside our bodies, and it’s one we haven’t likely considered before. With this powerful information in mind, it can help us make more sensible decisions. In the short term, they might help us lose a few pounds, and in the long term, they may help keep type 2 diabetes at bay.

Related: Fitness Coach Shares How Excess Cortisol Can Lead To Weight Gain, Even With Exercise

How High Blood Sugar Affects Appetite

When we have no appetite all day and finally eat, it can sometimes trigger that sense of uncontrollable hunger. This inability to stop eating, he reveals, is “A hormonal imbalance related to the improper metabolism of a stress hormone, cortisol. That imbalance leads to high blood sugar levels.” He explains that when our blood sugar is high, the body already thinks it has enough energy. When our blood sugar is low, it signals the body to eat because it needs the energy to keep going. However, if our blood sugar is consistently high, it isn’t receiving a signal to eat. And “High cortisol levels trigger a fight-or-flight response, which raises your blood sugar levels.” So when we finally eat at the end of the day, and it’s a meal filled with carbohydrates, we have a strong insulin response, ultimately decreasing blood sugar levels. The rapid drop in blood sugar forces our hunger hormones into overdrive. This makes it feel as if we can’t stop eating. That is ins so enlightening. Thank you, Gerard, for making this much easier to understand.

Signs of High Cortisol

1. Weight gain , especially around the midsection and face.
2. A fatty deposit or hump between the shoulder blades.
3. Thick stretch marks on the abdomen.
4. High blood pressure.
5. Weak bones, resulting in fractures.

While cortisol provides an essential biological function in the body, consistently elevated levels are not ideal. To maintain optimal levels of this hormone, the Cleveland Clinic suggests simple changes like laughing more, limiting stress, getting quality sleep, deep breathing exercises, and regular exercise.

While stressful periods are all part of the human experience, there should also be times of joy and relaxation. Ultimately, it’s those happy times that can also help us live longer and healthier lives.

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