India, May 15 -- Ann-Maria Tom is a weight loss coach who keeps sharing health and weight loss related tips and tricks on her Instagram profile on a regular basis. Ann-Maria Tom, on April 18, addressed how cortisol levels can spike in the body and show up as symptoms. It is essential to understand the early warning signs of high cortisol levels. "High cortisol levels, often caused by chronic stress or conditions like Cushing's syndrome, can lead to a variety of surprising and sometimes embarrassing symptoms," she wrote. Also read | Always stressed? 6 signs that indicate your body has high cortisol levels

Excess cortisol promotes fat storage in the abdominal area, leading to a spare tire or rounded belly.

Cortisol can increase sweat prod...