193 | How to Get Your Body Back Into Fat-Burning Mode

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

April 29, 2026 ∙ 15 mins
Episode 42

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right… and your belly fat is still not budging?

You're eating healthy. You're working out. You're staying consistent. And yet, the scale stalls—or worse, it goes up. That's where so many women find themselves in midlife, quietly wondering what changed.

In this episode, I'm walking you through what's actually happening inside your body when belly fat burning slows down. We're talking about how high cortisol, shifting hormones, and rising insulin resistance impact your results—even when your effort is high.

You'll learn why pushing harder can sometimes backfire, how to support your body so your blood sugar levels stay more normal, and why Trim Healthy principles are so powerful in this season.

This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what works now.

If you've been feeling frustrated, confused, or like your body isn't responding the way it used to—this conversation is going to bring clarity and hope.

🎧 Press play and let's figure this out together.

 

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

Episode

42

Date

April 29, 2026

Length

15 mins
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