The Stress-Fat Connection

The Stress-Fat Connection

If you matched Type B, this is important.

Your body may not be holding fat because of food.

It may be holding it because of stress.

When cortisol remains elevated:

  • Fat storage increases (especially abdominal)
  • Muscle breakdown increases
  • Cravings intensify
  • Sleep quality drops

And ironically…

More intense workouts can increase cortisol further.

So the harder you push, the worse it gets.


The Big Type B Mistake

People think:

“I need more discipline.”

So they:

  • Add more workouts
  • Drink more coffee
  • Sleep less
  • Eat less

Which tells the nervous system:

“Threat is ongoing.”

So the body stores more.

This is not weakness.

It’s biology.


What Works for Type B

Before fat loss, you must:

  1. Stabilize sleep cycles
  2. Lower stress load
  3. Support nervous system recovery
  4. Adjust training intensity

Once cortisol stabilizes, the body releases fat more easily.

Not because you “try harder.”

Because it no longer feels under attack.


The Structured Approach

Most diet plans ignore stress physiology completely.

But there is one structured program I reviewed that:

  • Incorporates recovery-first sequencing
  • Uses moderate, cortisol-friendly workouts
  • Includes dietary timing aligned with stress rhythms

It’s designed for people whose fat storage is stress-driven.

You can review the full structure here:

👉 See the Type B Regulation Plan


This post serves as a resource for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine, especially when managing a condition