Cortisol/weight gain

turtleohs

Has anyone had issues with Cortisol causing them to gain weight? I was working out with a PT and working out 6 days a week and gained 20lbs ...not muscle, you could tell it was fat around the midsection/hips. I did this for about 4 months and saw no difference, and only gained... I went to the doc, found out I had high cortisol/fatigued adrenals, and am doing things to maintain that/get it under control. its now been about 3 months and I've started working out again, too early right now to know if its making me gain or if I'm losing...but just wondering if anyone else has been through this and has words of encouragement? I am also having my thyroid tested.

LiveLoveRunFar

Yep and some of the belly is still there. It's diet and exercise the only way to get it off and get rid of the stress if u can. Cardio helps w the stress for me.

PinkCoconut

I'm going through it right now. Adrenal Fatigue and low cortisol. Feel free to friend me but keep going! Depending on your levels it may take a while!