Kerstin Klein

It´s a well known saying, stress makes fat. But why is chronic stress "fatening". The hormone cortisol which is released during stress makes us crave snacks, inhibits metabolism, and makes the work of insulin, the hormone responsible for blood sugar regulation and fat storage, much harder. In this article, you get the briefing on how to lower your chronic cortisol levels with the right diet, lifestyle, and mindset.

Which diet is best for you? Kerstin chased nutrition trends from High Carb Low Fat to High Fat Low Carb. She gained strength doing HIT workouts but her goal was to gain muscle mass and improve her health with food. In addition to AURUM strength training, epigenetics and a personalized nutrition approach was the answer. A personal self-optimisation journey by Kerstin.