The Cortisol Curve — Why Timing Your Meals and Movement Matters

⏰ Timing Isn’t Just for Productivity

Your body follows natural rhythms — especially cortisol, the “get up and go” hormone. When cortisol is dysregulated, it messes with your energy, weight, and sleep.

📈 The Natural Cortisol Curve

- 6–8 AM: Cortisol rises (time to wake, move, eat)

- Noon: Moderate (good time for productivity)

- Afternoon: Drops slowly

- Evening (after 7 PM): Low (time to wind down)

🕰️ How to Align With the Curve

🥣 Eat Within 60 Minutes of Waking

Prevents blood sugar crashes and supports metabolism.

🧘‍♀️ Do Intense Exercise in the Morning

It matches your body’s natural energy peak.

🌅 Avoid Big Meals Late at Night

Disrupts cortisol and melatonin, affecting sleep.

📵 Shut Down Screens 1 Hour Before Bed

Blue light disrupts cortisol/melatonin flow.

🔁 Reset Your Rhythm in 3 Days:

- Wake and sleep at consistent times

- Eat balanced meals at regular intervals

- Do light stretching at night instead of cardio

💬 Final Thoughts

Cortisol isn’t the enemy — timing is the key. When you align your habits with your hormones, you feel grounded, energized, and in flow.

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