News — Weight Loss

Let’s be honest, losing weight is hard enough — so when you finally are losing weight, it can feel pretty impossible when you’re shedding pounds from everywhere else except your stomach. But keep in mind that you’re definitely not alone in this struggle. This phenomenon of losing weight from everywhere except from your stomach is experienced by more people than you’d expect — and over the past few years especially, that amount has grown exponentially. The Rise Of Chronic Stress  It might not come as a surprise to hear that the stress levels of people across the globe have wildly increased over the...

Stress is an inevitable part of our daily lives, and let's be honest, it can be a real pain in the gut — literally! We've all experienced that bloated, uncomfortable feeling that seems to come out of nowhere and sticks around for way too long. But did you know that stress can actually cause your body to store fat around your midsection? That's right, your cortisol levels (a hormone released during stress) can wreak havoc on your waistline, and can lead to the development of a “cortisol belly.” Understanding Cortisol Levels and Weight Gain While cortisol can be helpful in...

Exploring the Benefits of Somatic Exercise for Weight Loss | The Workout Witch Weight Loss & Cortisol Exploring the Benefits of Somatic Exercise for Weight Loss If you've tried every diet and workout program without lasting results, it's not a discipline problem. It's a cortisol problem, and somatic exercise is specifically designed to fix it. LT Liz Tenuto Somatic Exercise Educator · 15 years experience · August 3, 2026 · 8 min read Are you tired of trying countless diets and workout routines without seeing the results you want? Do you dread going to the gym or find it hard...

New studies are showing that significant weight loss is connected with those who practice somatic exercises. Let me explain exactly what that means… Does this sound like you? You’ve tried EVERY diet possible to drop some extra pounds but nothing ever sustainably keeps the weight off. You’ve joined allllll the workout programs at your local gym (and even online!) but nothing is giving the results you crave. You’re becoming a little resentful of your partner because they can eat without gaining a single pound and you can't. You’re constantly googling “why can’t I lose weight!?!?!” And you're getting sick of...