Should Women Eat Before Morning Exercise? Cortisol Spike Explained @DrStacySims
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Should women eat first thing in the morning, especially if they train early? This episode explores how the natural cortisol awakening response rises before you wake and peaks about 30 minutes after, and why skipping food can disrupt appetite hormones, drive afternoon cravings, and even increase lean mass breakdown.

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