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How to Use Exercise to Reduce Cortisol

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Many of the women who come to me for one-on-one and group coaching come to me with hormonal imbalances. Many of these imbalances are a result of overtraining. They’ve adopted the ‘all or nothing’ approach to their nutrition and fitness which has left their hormones wrecked and in much need of repair and rejuvenation.⁠ If there’s a will, there’s a way to for how to use exercise to reduce cortisol. Read on for details! What is Overtraining Syndrome?⁠⠀ Overtraining and overtraining syndrome is a real thing, and it’s not reserved for extreme athletes. Everyday women who are actively pursuing their own weight loss goals often fall into the overtraining trap. They go into their workouts seeking results with hours and hours (and hours) of training. They do not allow their bodies to rest and recover between workouts, so they end up damaging their hormones and their bodies.⁠⠀⁠⠀ Symptoms of overtraining syndrome include:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ▪️insomnia⁠⠀ ▪️fatigue⁠⠀ ▪️headaches⁠⠀ ▪️frequent colds, inf

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Greek pasta salad recipe is simply divine and perfect as a side dish or main meal! Summer is nearly here, and few foods make a delicious, filling, summer dinner the way pasta does. Served hot or cold, pasta is a great addition to the dinner table. And if you have any vegans or vegetarians in the house, this is a perfectly versatile dish for them as well as meat eaters. Serve as is for vegans and vegetarians, and mix in some cooked, chopped chicken for meat eaters. It’s a great way to make everyone happy! WHAT GOES WITH PASTA SALAD? An easier question would be, what DOESN’T go with pasta salad! Truly, just about anything will pair nicely with a pasta salad, whether you are vegan or not. This particular salad will work with most non-vegan dishes for sharing, and for the vegan diet, it pairs well with other veggies, breads, crackers, salads and even some fruits! It also goes amazingly well with a little hummus and veggies or hummus and crackers. CAN YOU MAKE PASTA SA