Do cortisol reducing products work to help you lose weight?
Cortisol is a stress related hormone. It is part of our fight or flight response, and causes us to dump glucose into our bloodstream which will then make you hungry. So, websites say if you have a lot of belly fat, with a high stress life, Cortisol is to blame. Now there are all these products like Relacore, Cortislim, and Cortidrene on the market. I fit the profile of the ads and commercials. I carry a lot of weight in my stomach, buttocks, and thighs, but no where else. My husband is deployed, my housemate and I don't get along anymore, I had a few friendships deteriorate, and I just had to get a job because the Army screwed us out of money. So, my question is, do these products help, or is it just a scam like most other diet pills? I would really like to hear from people who have tried the products with diet and exercise and get their opinions, but I will listen to anyone who has something intelligent to say. Thank you.
For reference, I use an elliptical trainer 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes and am on a healthy food plan from a nutricionist. I know I am going to have to work for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, but a little help wouldn't hurt aka a diet supplement.
Hmmm, I guess I should have put more about me in this. I was in an accident when I was younger and got broken pretty badly. I also have a chronic pain disorder. I try and work out as much as I can, but the pain can be overwhelming. My neck, knee, shoulder, and some other joints are severely damaged. Weights and anything impact is out of the question. I have a pool and swim but it is getting cold. I want to join a gym/pool but money is a factor right now and I have a recumbant bike and elliptical trainer at home. I have curbed my eating alot and realized I'm a boredom eater, so I try and stay busy. I haven't ever really tried to lose weight before so I'm deeply researching my options.