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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 32 MIN

Could intermittent fasting in your 40s be a cause for belly fat? Truth bombs nobody is telling you

from 40s Fitness Reset | Longevity-focused and science-backed approach to weight loss, aging, time-effective high return habits, target visceral fat · host Jihane Farrell, Former aging-research scientist, Functional Health Coach, PhD-level longevity coach

Are you a working mom in her 40s and belly fat is bothering you? Or a you are a busy dad, and finding that fat in your gut area really stubborn? If you are also someone who has been practicing intermittent fasting for years, in particular by skipping breakfast, then you really need to be listening to this.  I am breaking down the research for you and sharing the evidence for the fact that the way you have been doing intermittent fasting could very well be causing belly fat. Truth bomb! In this episode, I am sharing about the science of why skipping breakfast is : - Causing a misalignment with your circadian rhythm - Driving insulin resistance - Directly linked to storing fat in your belly - Causing chronically elevated cortisol - Crashing your metabolism >>> AND HOW this is all contributing to higher visceral belly fat I also share some tips on how to fix this. So make sure to tune in and share this episode with someone you know who has been skipping breakfast for years.   🤜🤛Join the free community https://www.facebook.com/groups/40sfitnessreset   When you are ready, here are the ways I can help you: 🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session 📏 Get your data: Get 10% off your body composition scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching 🤜🤛Join the free community https://www.facebook.com/groups/40sfitnessreset 📩 Sign up for weekly evidence-based tips in your inbox: https://jihanefarrellphd.kit.com/c5a73ae318 Email me your questions: [email protected]  

Are you a working mom in her 40s and belly fat is bothering you? Or a you are a busy dad, and finding that fat in your gut area really stubborn? If you are also someone who has been practicing intermittent fasting for years, in particular by skipping breakfast, then you really need to be listening to this.  I am breaking down the research for you and sharing the evidence for the fact that the way you have been doing intermittent fasting could very well be causing belly fat. Truth bomb! In this episode, I am sharing about the science of why skipping breakfast is :- Causing a misalignment with your circadian rhythm- Driving insulin resistance- Directly linked to storing fat in your belly- Causing chronically elevated cortisol- Crashing your metabolism >>> AND HOW this is all contributing to higher visceral belly fat I also share some tips on how to fix this.So make sure to tune in and share this episode with someone you know who has been skipping breakfast for years.   🤜🤛Join the free community https://www.facebook.com/groups/40sfitnessreset   When you are ready, here are the ways I can help you: 🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session 📏 Get your data: Get 10% off your body composition scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching 🤜🤛Join the free community https://www.facebook.com/groups/40sfitnessreset 📩 Sign up for weekly evidence-based tips in your inbox: https://jihanefarrellphd.kit.com/c5a73ae318Email me your questions: [email protected]

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