cortisol....what a bitch

was thinking that i was feeling a bit thick around the middle

must be about that time of the month

check my calender

NOPE

turns out to only be cortisol

WHAT A BITCH

SORRY BOYS....this one would normally be GIRLS ONLY

but stress play a huge role in high blood pressure & heart disease

the hormone cortisol is secreted by the adrenals......... responsible for regulating glucose metabolism, blood pressure, insulin release, immune function & inflammatory response.

usually a reaction to the fight or flight response.

higher, more prolonged levels of this hormone in the bloods stream leads to

suppressed thyroid function, blood sugar imbalances, decrease bone density & muscle tissue

high blood pressure, lower immunity & what do ya know...INCREASED ABDOMINAL FAT (high fives all around)

the reason for the longevity of the cortisol

is that there is no relaxation period after the initial response

in turn, blaming my period was quite inaccurate

i was just being a bitch :)

no no no....wait, i can blame it on the cortisol

could it be possible that a week will come that i have both?!

apologizing in ADVANCE

its not me

REALLY

my pooch is taking over!

how do we solve this world wide phenomenon we call PMS?

in men's case STRESS?

yoga

meditation

journaling

breathing techniques

exercise

listening to music

and sex

cough..........might i recommend all at once