454: Meditation, Weight Loss, Focus & Motivation

<p>What does meditation have to do with weight loss? Anything?</p> <p>I say with strong conviction: a lot!</p> <p>First and foremost, meditation decreases cortisol levels. Chronically elevated cortisol levels impair decision making, increase hunger, increase cravings, impair sleep and blunt insulin responsiveness.</p> <p>But: meditation takes time. It's hard. Most people suck at it. Those are the most common objections I hear.</p> <p>If you've ever had those frustrations or if you've wondered about meditation, you will want to hear this episode!</p> <p><a href= "https://primalpotential.com/454/">https://primalpotential.com/454/</a></p> <h2>Resources:</h2> <p><a href="https://primalpotential.com/453/">Primal Potential Episode 453: The Impact of Stress</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.tm.org/">Learn more about Transcendental Meditation or find an instructor near you</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/">Guided meditation with Tara Brach</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.headspace.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=917256436&utm_content=51529947492&utm_term=217943261433&headspace&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2uSjm4-j2QIVwbXACh2VOgIDEAAYASAAEgLSEfD_BwE"> Headspace</a></p> <p><a href="https://insighttimer.com/">Insight Timer</a></p> <p><a href="https://instagram.com/elizabethbenton/">Follow me on Instagram</a></p>