Body Quote by Sara Pascoe
“The pancreas releases insulin to make you ready for fight or flight when you're scared. So if you don't fight or flight - if you stay onstage, telling jokes - then your body stores more fat in your tummy which makes you insulin resistant. All comedians have fat bellies, even if they exercise.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, Sara Pascoe, 2022
Stress hormones affect metabolism; staying still under pressure can lead to abdominal fat and insulin resistance.
In simple terms: Stress can cause belly fat.
Key Takeaway
Manage stress, move often.
Themes
health
stress
metabolism
Mood
anxious
informative
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- public speaking
- high‑stress jobs
Key Concepts
physiology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can performers stay active during shows?
- What stress‑reduction techniques help?
A Different Perspective
Exercise alone may not offset chronic stress effects.
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