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149 | 3 Midlife Mistakes Keeping You From Losing Belly Fat

Menopause Makeover⎮Belly Fat, Strength Train, Lose Weight, Hormone Imbalance, Meal Planning

November 28, 2025 24 mins

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're supposed to do… and yet your belly fat just will not budge? Friend, you're not imagining it — midlife changes the rules. And most women are unknowingly doing a few things that actually make fat loss harder.

In this episode, I'm walking you through three common midlife mistakes I see often. These are things women do with the best intentions — more walking, skipping breakfast, avoiding weights — but they end up slowing metabolism and increasing belly fat. And no one is telling women this.

We'll talk about what Zone 2 cardio is (and why it's not the magic we've been sold), why skipping strength training is one of the most damaging things you can do in menopause, and how something as simple as a solid protein-rich breakfast can completely shift your hunger, energy, and hormone balance.

If you've been feeling frustrated or confused, this episode will feel like a big exhale — finally, clarity.

 

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