Most women don’t know these two are connected. But when cortisol stays elevated your body breaks down collagen faster than it can rebuild it And when collagen breaks down Your gut lining weakens Your hormones stay dysregulated And your body holds on to fat in exactly those spots Belly. Hips. Thighs. I stopped blaming myself when I understood this My body wasn’t being difficult It was responding to what was happening on the inside Supporting my cortisol response and giving my body the right collagen changed everything Comment COLLAGEN below and I’ll show you what I’ve been using to support my cortisol and gut👇 - @bean.queen_jackie