Unexplained weight gain can be very frustrating especially if you’re doing everything right and still not losing weight. The truth is that weight gain can’t be narrowed down to just diet and exercise. Let’s talk about one of the most common causes of hormonal weight gain, high cortisol. High cortisol leads to weight gain in four different ways: 👇🏼 1. It can cause fat to deposit in in your abdominal area (belly fat). 2. It can increase your appetite. 3. It can lead to insulin resistance 4. It c