It's not just you! The midlife belly episode I'd love every woman over 40 to hear

You’re not imagining it. If you're a woman over 40, chances are, your belly has changed.And no - it’s not because you’ve “let yourself go” or need another app telling you to track your macros and count your calories.In this week’s episode of Honestly, Carly, we delve into what’s really going on with midlife belly fat - and why the usual generic advice around losing weight doesn’t cut it for women in the perimenopause and menopause years.From fluctuating hormones to insulin resistance, sleep-deprived cortisol chaos to stress-snacking and weekend warrior workouts, Carly breaks down:What actually causes belly fat gain in midlife (spoiler: it’s not just wine and biscuits)Why HRT isn’t a magic bullet Why HIIT could be your secret weaponWhy what you eat is way more important than caloriesThe one shift every midlife woman should start with (and it’s not food)Why a six pack is overrates – but strong core confidence isn’tWhether you’re feeling fluffier, stodgier, or just a bit more meh around the middle, this episode will help you understand your body without shame – and give you tools you can actually use to feel better in it.📚 Mentioned in this episode:Carly refers to several studies exploring abdominal fat and exercise in menopausal women. You can find those links here:Dupuit M, Maillard F, Pereira B, Marquezi ML, Lancha AH Jr, Boisseau N. Effect of high intensity interval training on body composition in women before and after menopause: a meta-analysis. Exp Physiol. 2020 Sep;105(9):1470-1490. doi: 10.1113/EP088654. Epub 2020 Jul 21. PMID: 32613697.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32613697/Boutcher YN, Boutcher SH, Yoo HY, Meerkin JD. The Effect of Sprint Interval Training on Body Composition of Postmenopausal Women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2019 Jul;51(7):1413-1419. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001919. PMID: 31210647.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31210647/Also - check out the latest ZOE research on diet and menopause:“Diet may counteract menopause metabolism change, ZOE study shows” - Yella Hewings-Martin, PhD (reviewed by Francesca Giordano, PhD)https://zoe.com/learn/menopause-metabolism-study?srsltid=AfmBOoplfrzYv45SEToGkcuydnIOFHMWVuwE2XiCSDIbyCjdqhtvLbp-💥 Want to start working on your core confidence?Check out Carly’s PerimenoCore programme – 10 minutes a day, made for midlife bodies: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/perimenocore-buy🔥 Ready to get that short sharp burst of HIITRead more about Carly's HIIT classes and grab a free mini trial class:https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/online-fitness-classes-for-women🌱 Looking for full support, proper coaching, and a real plan that gets you?The Reboot is where the real magic happens:https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/the-perimenopause-reboot💌 Loved the episode? Want Carly to cover something else next? Drop her a message on Instagram @carlycorrigall – she reads every one.🧡 And don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share this with the women in your life who deserve to feel strong, supported and seen.