Hot Body Crew Fitness Co.

Lori Feldman-Hans, Owner HBC Fitness Co, ISSA Certified PT, Sports Nutritionist and Health Coach Online health and fitness coach

04/25/2026

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03/26/2026

Cortisol Triggering Foods

The body's primary stress hormone Cortisol can be adversely elevated by consuming foods that cause rapid blood sugar spikes, inflammation, or metabolic stress. Avoid foods that include added sugars, refined carbohydrates, alcohol, caffeine, and processed foods high in trans/saturated fats. Consistently consuming these can lead to chronic elevation, weight gain, and increased anxiety.

Examples to avoid: Candy, cookies, cakes, soda, white bread, and pastries cause sharp blood sugar spikes, forcing the body to release cortisol to manage the stress.

Processed & Fried Foods: Fast food, chips, and packaged meals often contain trans fats and unhealthy oils, inducing inflammation and high stress responses.

Caffeine: Your favorite Coffee drinks, energy drinks, and some teas can raise cortisol, especially when consumed in high amounts or on an empty stomach. Choose matcha green tea instead of coffee. It contains higher levels of L-theanine and helps promote relaxation and reduces anxiety.
EGCG Compounds: The catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) acts as an antioxidant and can inhibit the body's production of cortisol, say studies from the National Institutes of Health.
Regular consumption can reduce the cortisol spikes associated with chronic stress and anxiety.

Alcohol: Often considered a relaxing drink, alcohol acts as a stimulant to the adrenal glands, which triggers cortisol production and disrupts sleep.

High-Calorie Meals: Eating large, heavy meals, particularly late at night, can lead to prolonged increases in cortisol levels, notes the NIH.

Fasting: Skipping meals or failing to eat enough calories can prompt the body to release cortisol, causing feelings of stress and hunger.

03/21/2026

I think back to the beginning when I first began this fitness path. The late night workouts while my babies were asleep, the determination I felt picking up the weights for the first time. Late night runs. I would lose myself in the music while I ran 5 miles a day. I weighed my food, I balanced my macros, it took me two years to not only reach my goal then, but exceed it. I got my certifications and killed it on my exam with a 98. I competed, I ran marathons, I was sponsored by three different companies. I accomplished this alone. I didnt have a gym membership, no one cheering me on. It was just me, in my living room pushing myself. Not allowing the noise of the haters to stop me. I keep every single negative, mean spirited comment that was ever said to me in the back of my mind. Its fuel for my workouts. I will never let it slip. So thank you. Your haters have a purpose. It all led me to greatness. I don't do this for the money, for the likes, I did it to prove a point to myself. I won a long time ago💯❤️💪