Why 95% of Women Over 40 Can't Lose Belly Fat (The Real Reason)

What if 95% of women over 40 are fighting the wrong battle when it comes to belly fat? Adrian Wells sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to reveal why traditional dieting fails and what actually works at the hormonal level. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why fasting can boost growth hormone by 1300% in women (and what that means for fat loss) • The insulin resistance epidemic affecting 88% of adults and how it locks fat in place • How autophagy kicks in after 16-18 hours and repairs cellular damage naturally • Why women need to sync fasting with their menstrual cycle for optimal results 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want science-backed solutions to health challenges that actually make sense. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian introduces the belly fat epidemic most women face [01:45] Dr. Pelz explains why traditional dieting backfires hormonally [03:30] The growth hormone connection nobody talks about [05:15] Insulin resistance: the hidden culprit behind stubborn fat [07:00] How autophagy becomes your body's repair system [09:30] Why timing matters more than you think for women [11:00] Practical steps you can start implementing today This isn't another quick fix. It's understanding how your body actually works so you can work with it instead of against it. Dr. Pelz breaks down complex metabolic science into actionable insights that make immediate sense. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: intermittent fasting, hormone optimization, belly fat, insulin resistance, autophagy Find all episodes at First Principles ------------ Keywords: productivity science, fame psychology, cognitive biases, leadership psychology, celebrity interviews, behavioral economics, social media addiction, motivation psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices