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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 52 MIN

5: The Truth About Midlife Belly Fat (and How to Fix It)

from Midlife Rising · host Jennifer Reimer, PhD and Sheri Johnson | Midlife Experts | Holistic Nutritionist

A huge lie we’ve been told about aging is that belly fat is just inevitable.And of course, we would believe this, because when you look around, many midlife and older women gain weight. So, you think it’s normal and there’s nothing you can do about it. And you might try to diet off and on because part of you doesn’t want to accept it, and another part of you says, “why am I doing this when it’s just part of aging”. The truth is that it is NOT just aging that causes belly fat. There is a very specific physiological response underneath midlife weight gain. And the best part is that it's fixable. Tune in to find out the whole story, the missing piece that no one is talking about, and how to turn the weight gain around.You'll walk away from this episode with a new perspective and optimism about avoiding or losing the belly fat. Plus, the one action you can take now to shift your body starting today.If you're ready to take action to nix your symptoms, including the weight gain, get your energy back, and live a joyful midlife, join the Midlife Red Tent program.Join us in Costa Rica, October 2026 for our Retreat: Soul-Aligned - Design Your Extraordinary Next Chapter! Click here for details.Find us on instagram: @midlifewomenrising@jenreimercoaching

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A huge lie we’ve been told about aging is that belly fat is just inevitable. And of course, we would believe this, because when you look around, many midlife and older women gain weight. So, you think it’s normal and there’s nothing you can do about it. And you might try to diet off and on because part of you doesn’t want to accept it, and another part of you says, “why am I doing this when it’s just part of aging”. The truth is that it is NOT just aging that causes belly fat. There is ...

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