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\\nIf you are a regular listener to the podcast, you know I am a huge coffee fan. It\'s true. I drink a lot of coffee and I drink it every single day. But here\'s the reality: coffee might be holding you back. Less coffee might actually help you lose weight.
\\nIt\'s true - and what I want to do in today\'s episode is help you find what is true for you:
\\nWe\'ll talk about the impacts of coffee & caffeine on your hormones, how to know if you\'re having too much and simple changes you can make to enjoy your coffee without compromising your weight loss goals. I\'ve also linked to some super helpful resources below including one of my favorite coffees, a high-quality water filter and some books about understanding the impact of things like coffee on your hormones.
\\nhttp://primalpotential.com/162-does-coffee-make-you-gain-weight/
\\nLet me first say that there is no one set answer for everyone. The goal of this podcast episode is to help you find YOUR answer because I am certain your body is telling you!
\\nCaffeine from coffee, tea, sodas or any source drives your body\'s stress response by increasing the stress hormone cortisol.
\\nYour answer is going to depend on your body\'s unique ability to metabolize caffeine, your sensitivity to stress and your baseline cortisol level.
\\nHere are some signs that your stress response system might be on overdrive and you could benefit from dialing back your caffeine (coffee):
\\nCaffeine consumption triggers the production of cortisol by your adrenal glands. It also suppresses the production of adenosine, which helps you stay calm and depletes your "feel good" chemicals like serotonin.
\\nWhen we chronically elevate cortisol, we can see the following impacts:
\\nThere are also important considerations regarding the quality of the coffee you drink. When the water in our coffee or the coffee itself contains toxins, that impairs fat loss. Here are some recommendations to improve the quality of your coffee:
\\nAquasana Counter Top Water Filter
\\n\\nThe Hormone Reset Diet (Book)
\\nThe Hormone Cure (Book)
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