2445: Women, You Will Never Lose Belly Fat Unless You Do These 5 Things

The causes of visceral belly fat. (1:10)

#1 - Hormone imbalances (insulin resistance and estrogen/progesterone imbalance). (3:15)

#2 - Excessive stress (high cortisol). (4:59)

#3 - Loss of muscle. (10:02)

#4 - Under eating/overtraining. (13:23)

#5 - Metabolic adaptation. (15:20)

The fix.

#1 - Lift weights (not cardio). (18:29)

#2 - Eat to BUILD. (24:25)

#3 - Have a spiritual practice for stress. (28:02)

#4 - Get good sleep. (34:39)

#5 - Check hormones (maybe HRT). (38:56)

Listener Questions:

#1 - How long should I reverse diet before returning to a calorie deficit for fat loss? (41:41)

#2 - How can I tell if I am overtraining, and what are the signs to watch for? (45:45)

#3 - What’s the difference between muscle loss and fat loss and how do I ensure I’m losing fat, not muscle? (47:08)

#4 - How does sleep impact fat loss, and what practical steps can I take to improve my sleep quality? (49:26)