#409; the real reason women gain belly fat after 35 (the truth about cortisol + fat storage)

think it’s just cortisol causing belly fat after 35? here’s the real reason your body’s not responding

and what to fix if fat loss keeps stalling.

you’ve been told it’s your hormones. that it’s cortisol’s fault.

but what if the real reason belly fat is sticking around after 35 isn’t your hormones—it’s your recovery?

in this episode, we break down what’s actually happening with cortisol, fat storage, and why the things that used to work just… don’t anymore.

we cover:

• why cortisol isn’t the villain (and what is)

• how your stress response is sabotaging your progress

• why fasted training, low carb, and HIIT might be keeping you puffy

• how your 40s body responds to under-recovery

• what to focus on instead: muscle, meals, and metabolism

• the shift every woman needs to make if she wants real, lasting change

this episode is your no-bs guide to understanding why your belly feels softer, your cravings are louder, and your results are slower—even when you’re doing “everything right.”

because the answer isn’t harder. it’s smarter.

🎯 if your body feels inflamed, stuck, or like it’s fighting you every step of the way, this one’s for you.

🎧 share it with the women in your life who’ve been blaming themselves—or their age—without seeing what’s really going on underneath.

message me on instagram @transformxruby with your biggest takeaway or question—i’d love to hear from you.

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