#157: Why You Gain Belly Fat in Menopause & How to Reduce It

If you’ve noticed your waistline changing in midlife and wondered whether this is “just menopause,” you’re not alone.Belly fat is one of the most common and frustrating changes women experience in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I break down some of the key factors contributing to this and what you can realistically do about it.We talk about:How changing estrogen levels affect fat distributionWhat’s really happening with your metabolismThe role of muscle lossWhy daily movement matters more than you thinkBy the end of this episode, you’ll understand why this is happening, stop blaming the wrong things, and have concrete steps you can start taking this week to turn it around.---Resources mentioned:Walkpad I use >Midlife Fat Loss Formula mini course >Podcast episode: Why You Can’t Exercise Your Way to Weight Loss Episode #51: Earning your food with exercise: why burning calories does not work.Lift IT! my 10-Day Introduction to Strength Training (use code PODCAST7 to get it for just $7)Send me your thoughts 😃Support the showJoin my strength training membership > Learn to Lift with my 10-week program >Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula >Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>Let's connect!Instagram >Facebook >YouTube >My website >