Dad Bod Sculptors Podcast
Ep69: The Stress-Fat Connection: Why Overwhelmed Men Can't Lose Weight
04 Oct 2025
You’re eating clean. You’re training hard. You’re doing “everything right” but the belly fat won’t budge. In this eye-opening episode of Dad Bod Sculptors, Dane exposes the hidden saboteur blocking your results: chronic stress.Most men never connect the dots between their stress levels and their stalled transformation. But elevated cortisol your primary stress hormone can ramp up hunger, trigger junk food cravings, disrupt sleep, break down muscle, and literally switch off your body’s ability to burn stored fat.No diet tweak or new workout plan can override that.Inside this episode, you’ll learn exactly how stress hijacks your biology, why it creates that vicious cycle of cravings and guilt, and how “hidden” stressors like under-eating, overtraining, perfectionism, and relationship tension quietly undermine your progress.Then Dane walks you step-by-step through his 7-Day Cortisol Reset Protocol and shows you how to weave stress-management into your daily routine so your workouts, nutrition, and recovery finally work the way they’re supposed to.If you’re a busy man over 35 who’s frustrated with a body that won’t respond even though you’re disciplined this episode gives you the missing link to unlock fat loss, reclaim your energy, and finally build the body you’ve been working for. 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE! 💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors➤ Connect with me on Linkedin➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel 🔥 Official Partners & SponsorsOptimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system:HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD)Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD)Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD)Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉 Link⭐️ Enjoying the show?Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.
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