I agree with your point about the risks of skipping meals for some people. Therefore I pointed out clearly that it is not for everyone.
You are spot on the effects of elevated cortisol. I suffered from chronic stress for many years, making my cortisol rise very high, especially in the morning. However, ironically I was consuming three meals and three snacks at the time. After time-restricted eating, customized workouts, and mindfulness practices, I optimized my cortisol levels and lost significant visceral fat which reversed my metabolic condition. I wrote numerous articles about the effects of elevated cortisol on our metabolism and mental health. Here is the recent one in case it can provide a perspective to readers.
I am glad you mention women, as their metabolic needs are different than men's. Therefore, I believe in customized nutrition and workout for each person. We are all unique.
I have a different view about appetite from an evolutionary point of view based on my experience. Yes, cortisol rises in the morning, which might trigger appetite, but if the body is fat-adapted, it is insulin and leptin sensitive, which sends satiety signals to the brain as the body gets the required energy from the stored fat quickly. I sometimes do prolonged fasting like seven days and do not feel any hunger. Ketosis protects the body during the fasted state.
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