We live in a fast paced society, and it shows no sign of slowing down. We all know that chronic stress can have negative health effects like fatigue, irritability, and depression. But over stress can have negative effects on body composition as well. Stress triggers our bodies to produce cortisol, which can be great in certain situations, such as during exercise. Cortisol tells our bodies to breakdown stored glycogen and increase glucose in the bloodstream. This is great dur