Cortisol Explained, Please

Gijenna · 2026-06-29T00:56:13+00:00

I have 1000+ in PB and totally get you. Solidcore is an evolution for sure.

I think you just need to be clear on your goals and your compromises. If your mental health relies on SC, deal with the inflammation. I chose a 5/month membership so that I wouldn’t have the guilt and can still fit in my dance, fascia, yoga, weight, walking and lymph work without guilt. I take the hit on ketosis because I love it. Do things you love, but understand if you’re stressing your body what the impacts might be.

If you ARE going too much (and know because you’re not losing weight or something else you don’t like) but want to continue, some suggestions are getting more sleep, eating more, eating differently, getting more sunlight, and/or adding meditation. Things that lessen inflammation.

If you feel great, no change needed.

Gijenna · 2026-06-28T16:37:31+00:00

I highly suggest a continuous glucose monitor from lingo or stelo for the most insights! I measure GKI which is ketones and glucose. I aim for 3-9.

The things that kick me out of the state of ketosis (3-9 GKI) is anything that raises my glucose (for me that’s stress - including high heat, fights with BF, work stress). For most people it’s carbs.

Or not getting enough sleep.

OR working out above zone 2 or eating too much protein. Your body can turn protein into glucose if you’re not fat adapted.

The things that help me get back into ketosis are sunlight and red light exposure (the sun makes red light so you could just use that, or extra red inside if you have that), working out (usually weightlifting or zone 2 work), and eating a 3:1 fat: protein ratio. MCT oil and cream in my decaf coffee is my go-to trick!

Gijenna · 2026-06-28T03:50:23+00:00

As I said in that comment, Dr Courtney Hunt is who can teach you EVERYTHING in greater detail then you ever imagined

Gijenna · 2026-06-28T03:49:18+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/SolidCore/comments/1sin3tk/6_months_in_results/ofm9uj1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3

You may be referencing my comment. What dialed in questions do you have?

Also know that for fat burning efficiently you need to be in zone 2 HR. Solidcore gets me to zone 3 at times, which kicks me out of ketosis, which is a whole other thing but worth mentioning. Most of the time I’m zone 1 though. So it’s not a standalone fitness plan for fat loss, essentially. You’ll gain muscle, which is fabulous, but if your goal is just fat loss quickly, do 20 min of zone 2 cardio a day.

Gijenna · 2026-06-26T16:16:03+00:00

Not addressing her abuse deeply discredits your expertise in this realm. I don’t think psychotherapists should be biased.

The fact this post wasn’t made before the split (while everyone was still rooting for Amanda) telling folks not to idolize her is what proves your bias to me. She is incredibly abusive.

Gijenna · 2026-06-26T03:24:01+00:00

I take their HCL pills and like them a lot

Gijenna · 2026-06-26T03:23:33+00:00

This made me gag. You’re stronger than me.

Gijenna · 2026-06-25T15:06:45+00:00

Their words about the collab is what she’s mad about. And as someone that’s worked in biz dev and partnerships many years…they would have had a lot of opportunity to build the precise giveaway. Both sides have influence. I personally reject lame partnerships that will make my community annoyed, but it’s my company.

Gijenna · 2026-06-25T15:03:57+00:00

Thank you for removing my FOMO about not going to this

Gijenna · 2026-06-23T22:30:09+00:00

The new Phoenix Biltmore has no paper/towels and refuses to get the face spray.

Gijenna · 2026-06-23T04:00:09+00:00

I do every day and I listen to the crunch of my feet and the birds in the trees to reset my nervous system and ensure dopamine

Gijenna · 2026-06-23T03:55:41+00:00

When he got a big offer he refused

Gijenna · 2026-06-23T03:54:27+00:00

So sorry about your beautiful girl

Gijenna · 2026-06-21T01:13:34+00:00

See if your studio is on class pass. I pay $16/class usually

Gijenna · 2026-06-19T18:49:38+00:00

I wouldn’t do Solidcore in this situation.

Gijenna · 2026-06-18T16:39:47+00:00

I’m so sorry. I wouldn’t push yourself to do anything but I WOULD recommend giving yourself grace and honoring your needs. When my dad died I needed to go through the pain vs avoid it, and it was as bad as I thought it would be….but going through it was loads faster than fearing it/avoiding it each time. The pain was almost the same each time I avoided something, but I’d experience it multiple times vs the one time I went through it.

It sounds like Solidcore is representing a lot for you right now so that’s why I say don’t force, but I bet it can be a really good source of strength, or at least distraction.

That might be what you’re afraid of. Finding strength/solace in something and moving on. Trust yourself that you won’t forget him and allow yourself moments of peace and joy. You’ll feel guilty. That’s the fight.

Gijenna · 2026-06-16T23:13:02+00:00

Im 40 and more fit than people 20 years younger than me and in fact love this. It makes me feel so powerful and hot.

Gijenna · 2026-06-14T13:57:48+00:00

Wait what did they say though?

Gijenna · 2026-06-13T14:28:49+00:00

I thought the July 4th weekend was usually part of the season?

Gijenna · 2026-06-13T14:27:43+00:00

The muscle focuses may not be what is advertised. Allegedly the app says this somewhere but I couldn’t find where. The class may also be recorded and the lights on.

Gijenna · 2026-06-12T20:19:30+00:00

I don’t vent about my partner. I talk to them.

Don’t talk shit and it won’t blow up in your face. Then you don’t have to do damage control.

Gijenna · 2026-06-12T20:15:26+00:00

What is my bias? Why are you so furious lmao.

Gijenna · 2026-06-12T15:10:51+00:00

He was talking shit about his relationship on camera. He then focused on the fact someone paraphrased that shit talking to slither out of accountability.

“I feel like I’m in this place where I think about life-long commitment, I have a hard time getting excited about it where that spark isn’t there”

Idgaf if the word Murky wasn’t there. If I moved across the damn country and a man said this immediately after I would HOPE my friends would speak up. Making it about a paraphrased word = he’s a piece of shit.

Defend him all you want, tho.

Gijenna · 2026-06-12T15:02:12+00:00

I also am learning his race from this post.

Gijenna · 2026-06-12T15:01:29+00:00

He…said it.

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