India, Jan. 7 -- Excess fat around your midsection can be attributed to various factors, including diet, sleep patterns, physical activity, hormonal imbalances, and certain medical conditions. However, chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels may also play a role, according to a review of several studies, as noted by the National Institutes of Health.

On December 29, Himanshi Yadav, a weight loss coach, posted on Instagram about how she helped her client remove their cortisol belly, 3kg of excess water, and a swollen face without going to the gym or following an exhausting diet. Here's what she focused on: "No gym, no exhausting diets, only by working with stress."

According to the weight loss coach, her client slept, but didn't reco...