224 | Stop Letting Social Media Confuse You About How to Lose Belly Fat

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

August 14, 2026 ∙ 16 mins
Episode 73

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Are you tired of hearing one expert say to fast, another say to eat breakfast, and someone else insist you need more cardio to lose belly fat?

Midlife health advice can get noisy fast. In this episode, I'm sorting through some of the most common claims women over 40 are hearing right now and sharing where I land as a Trim Healthy coach, menopause fitness specialist, and personal trainer.

We'll talk about whether fasted workouts make sense, why breakfast and consistent fueling may matter, how I view intermittent fasting, and why walking is wonderful—but strength training still needs a place in your week. I'll also explain why exercise should be about building a stronger body instead of simply burning calories, what "lifting heavy" really means after 40, where short intense intervals fit, and why creatine has earned so much attention.

If your goal is less belly fat, more muscle, and better energy, protein for weight loss is only one piece. Your body needs consistent fuel, progressive strength training, recovery, movement, sleep, and time.

Ready to get rid of stubborn belly fat with a clear plan and support? Come join me inside the Belly Fat Breakthrough Tribe.

 

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

Episode

73

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August 14, 2026

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16 mins
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    Not long ago, I realized something had to change in the way we approach exercise in midlife. Pushing harder wasn’t working—and honestly, for a lot of women, it was making things worse. If workouts feel more draining than energizing, if your body isn’t responding the way it used to, or if your hormones seem to […]

  • 169 | 12 Ways To Support Healthy Blood Sugar In Midlife

    If you’re juggling work, kids, aging parents, laundry piles, a grocery bill that makes you gasp… and still wondering why belly fat keeps showing up uninvited — this episode is for you. Not because you’re failing. Not because you’re unmotivated. But because midlife hormones change the rules. In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, […]

  • 168 | Overcome The Shame–Cortisol Cycle That Fuels Belly Fat

    Have you ever eaten off plan or skipped a workout—and immediately felt that familiar wave of guilt, frustration, or “what is wrong with me?” That moment matters more than you think… not because of the food, but because of what happens next in your mindset and your nervous system. In this episode of The Menopause […]

  • 167 | Why Midlife Weight Loss Has To Be Simple Now

    If you’re trying to lose weight in midlife but not strength training, this episode may explain exactly why your progress has stalled. So many women in menopause are eating less, walking more, and doing “all the healthy things” — yet belly fat won’t budge, energy is low, and hormone imbalance feels louder than ever. The […]

  • 166 | The Hidden Thyroid Issue Blocking Weight Loss After 40

    Have you ever been told your labs are “normal”… but your body feels anything but? Low energy, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, and that frustrating sense that something is just off—yet you keep hearing, “Everything looks fine.” In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a huge missing piece for many midlife women: thyroid […]

  • 165 | The Mindset Shift You Need To Lose Weight After 40

    Midlife weight loss isn’t just about food or movement. It’s about managing your expectations, your thoughts, and your trust — in your body, in the process, and in God’s timing. If you’re trying to lose weight in midlife and feel stuck, discouraged, or tempted to start over, this episode is for you. In today’s coaching-style episode, […]

  • 164 | Overwhelmed, Hormonal, And Snacking At Night? Start Here

    Have you ever said, “I know what to eat… I just can’t stop eating when I’m emotional”? You can feel calm and confident all day—then nighttime hits. You’re tired, stressed, overwhelmed… and suddenly food feels like comfort, relief, or escape. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m talking honestly […]

  • 163 | Muscle First, Then Fat Loss: Why Strength Training Works After 40

    Have you been strength training, eating “on plan,” doing all the right things… and yet the scale isn’t moving — or worse, it’s creeping up? If that’s you, this episode is going to bring so much peace to your mind and clarity to your strategy. In today’s Menopause Makeover Podcast, we’re flipping one of the […]

  • 162 | 5 Truths About Belly Fat, Hormones, and Losing Weight in Midlife

    Are you exhausted from starting over with weight loss… again? If belly fat feels stubborn, your energy is low, and your body just isn’t responding like it used to, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing a different approach to losing weight in midlife—one that doesn’t rely on pressure, panic, or fixing yourself. Because […]

  • 161 | Walking More Isn't Helping You Lose Belly Fat—Here's Why

     Or maybe you’ve tried doing more—longer workouts, harder cardio—only to feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck with stubborn belly fat. In this episode, I’m clearing up the confusion once and for all. We’re talking about menopause exercise, specifically walking, and why it works differently for midlife women. Not as punishment. Not to “burn off food.” But […]

  • 160 | Lose Weight After The Holidays With Simple Protein Meals

    Have you ever thought, “I know what to do… I’m just not doing it”—especially after the holidays? If you’re feeling bloated, tired, off-rhythm, or quietly discouraged, this episode is your gentle way back. In today’s Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m walking you through how to get back to Trim Healthy without overwhelm, shame, or extremes. No […]

  • 159 | Strength Train or Rest? How to Listen to Your Body in Menopause

    What do you do when your body says “slow down” — but your heart still wants to show up strong? If you’re in midlife and dealing with an injury, hormone imbalance, chronic pain, or a season where your schedule (or caregiving role) feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. In today’s very personal conversation, I’m […]

  • 158 | Why You Can't Trust the Scale in Menopause (But Can Still Lose Belly Fat)

    Why does the scale feel so wacky in midlife—especially when you’re doing all the “right” things? If you’re eating well, prioritizing protein, strength training, and trying to take care of yourself… yet the scale keeps bouncing up and down, this episode is for you. So many midlife women tell me, “Why do I keep gaining […]

  • 157 | Facing Menopause Giants Like Hormone Imbalance, Weight Gain, And Mindset

    Do you feel like midlife has brought a whole new set of “giants” you never asked for—belly fat, hormone imbalance, low energy, and a mind that keeps telling you nothing will work anymore? In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m sharing a message straight from my own heart—and straight from Scripture. We’re talking […]

  • 156 | How to Lose Weight in Midlife Without Blowing Up Your Holidays

    Do the holidays make you feel like all your progress goes out the window? Like you’re on everyone else’s schedule, surrounded by food, and holding your breath until January? Let’s talk about a better way. In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m sharing simple, realistic holiday strategies I coach my own midlife clients […]

  • 155 | 5 Belly Fat Loss Truths That Reward Consistency after 50

    Have you ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things… so why is my belly fat getting worse?” If that’s you, pull up a chair, friend — this episode is for you. In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m sharing five things every midlife woman needs to understand about fat loss after 40 […]

  • 154 | Why You Didn't Fail—How To Lose Belly Fat After Holidays

    Did the holidays leave you feeling bloated, behind, and a little ashamed… like you “blew it” and now you have to start over? Friend, lean in close—because that story is not the truth. In this episode, I’m walking you from shame to strength with a gentle reset that actually works for a midlife body. Not […]

  • 153 | How Long Does It Take To Lose Belly Fat & Build Muscle After 40?

    Why does changing your body after 40 feel so slow — even when you’re doing “all the right things”? If you’ve been strength training, eating your Trim Healthy meals, and still staring at the scale wondering what on earth is happening, today’s episode is going to breathe so much relief into your journey. We’re talking […]

  • 152 | What If You Could Lose Belly Fat With Simple Consistency After 40?

    Ever feel like you’re doing “all the things” and still not losing belly fat — no matter how hard you try? If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, that frustrating stop-and-start cycle isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s your midlife hormones asking for a new approach. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the quiet power of […]

  • Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm Finlay

    From smartwatches to fitness trackers, more of us than ever are monitoring our health in real time. With just a glance at our wrist, we can check our step count, sleep quality, heart rate and, more recently, something called HRV. But what do these numbers actually mean? And more importantly, how can we use them […]

  • 235 | Want Less Belly Fat? Stop Throwing Away Your Good Weeks

    What if the healthy habits you’re tempted to dismiss are already changing your body? You planned three workouts but finished two. You ate well most of the day, but dinner went sideways. You walked three times instead of every day. When the week wasn’t perfect, you decided it didn’t count. But it did count. In […]

  • 354 🪞 How We Lose Ourselves in Love: Trauma Bonding, Self-Abandonment & Breaking Free with Jessica Anne Pressler, Author of “Traitor Within”

    Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, how did I lose myself like that? In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Jessica Anne Pressler — a Columbia-trained psychotherapist, hospice grief counselor, and author of the new psychological suspense novel Traitor Within — to talk about self-abandonment, trauma bonding, and the hidden […]

  • Why I changed my coaching process for women over 50, in menopause.

    I’ve completely changed my mind about how I approach fat loss for women in menopause, and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I used to believe slow, steady weight loss was the best and only sustainable approach. But I kept watching women struggle to maintain a calorie deficit for months, then […]

  • Begin Again Moments: Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent

    In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Simon Squibb and psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton examine how the behaviour of a parent can shape the person you become long after childhood is over. Simon shares the reality of growing up with a mother he describes as a narcissist, from being left to find his own way home […]

  • Liz Houghton: Losing My 20-Year-Old Son & How To Keep Living When Your World Ends

    How can you really support someone you love when they’re going through unimaginable loss? In this moving episode of Begin Again, Mint Velvet co-founder Liz Houghton joins Davina McCall and shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son Will after a cycling accident, and the moment she learned his injuries were unsurvivable.  She opens […]

  • Episode 45: BURNING THE MENOPAUSE PLAYBOOK TO START A HORMONAL RIOT w/ THEO KOGAN & SYDNEY SILVER of LUNACHICKS

    ⚡️This week we laughcry our ever loving buns off with two absolute PUNK ICONS Theo Kogan and Sydney Silver of Lunachicks! 🎉❤️‍🔥⚡️ We get into the wild pre-teen origin story of the Lunachicks, their roller coaster of a ride through the music biz as an all-female band, their own rollicking peri/meno tales, the role of […]

  • Ep #207: Insulin, GLP-1s & Menopause | Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND

    My labs came back "normal." So why do I feel like I'm falling apart and gaining weight? If you've heard that from your doctor, this one's for you. Andrea sits down with her friend (and her own doctor), Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, founder and clinical director of Advanced Women's Health. They recorded this with no […]

  • Is your gut the secret to anti-aging? 6 science-backed ways to boost your bone strength, muscle, and balance | Prof Elaine Dennison

    Picture the sound of a bone snapping – the kind of sound that makes you wince – and ask yourself how often you’ve thought about your bone health. Most of us only think about bone density when something breaks. Until then, your bones stay almost invisible, carrying you through every day. In today’s episode, Professor […]

  • SEEN & HEARD: Breast Cancer at 38, Menopause, and My One Chance at Motherhood

    Breast Cancer at 38, Menopause, and My One Chance at Motherhood What changes in healthcare when we stop starting with the expert and start with the woman who lived it? Seen & Heard is built around lived experience. Real women tell their health stories in their own words: what happened, what it felt like, where […]

  • 234 | What If Eating Less Is Keeping Your Belly Fat Stuck?

    What if your next step for losing stubborn belly fat isn’t taking away more food—but adding a little more fuel? When weight loss slows down, most of us immediately start looking for something else to cut. Fewer carbs. Less fat. More Fuel Pulls. Maybe another round of fasting. Before long, we’re eating from a tiny […]

  • It's Not Your Hormones — It's Your pH – With Dr. Anna Carbera, The Girlfriend Doctor | 301

    Christian women navigating perimenopause and menopause who have adjusted their hormones, cleaned up their diet, and still feel off may be missing the layer that sits underneath everything else: the internal chemistry that either lets your hormones work or quietly prevents them from working no matter what else you do. Picture a fish tank. If […]

  • 258 From Size 12 to Size 6-8, and What Happened in Between!

    From Size 12 to Size 6/8, and What Happened in Between! What happens when you stop fighting your body, start listening to yourself, and discover that your next chapter might involve a paintbrush instead of a classroom? You get my sister Teresa! 🎨(listen to our first episode #232B) In this episode, we’re chatting about her incredible […]

  • The Grief No One Talks About: Menopause, Caregiving & the Weight We Carry

    Menopause Mastery | The Grief No One Talks About: Menopause, Caregiving & the Weight We Carry | Ep. 296 solocast    🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! What happens when you’re the one everyone depends on—but you never get a chance to stop and feel what you’re carrying? ❤️‍🩹 In this deeply personal episode of […]

  • 102: Optimizing your sleep with Stephanie Silberman

    You’re exhausted, you finally get into bed, and suddenly your brain is wide awake. Or maybe you fall asleep just fine, only to find yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM. If sleep has become harder during perimenopause or menopause, it’s not something you simply have to accept as part of getting older. In […]

  • Estrogen, Interrupted: Real Talk on New Meds, Old Myths, and What to Do When You Can't Take Hormones with Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch (Episode 291)

    Today’s menopause conversation is dominated by hormone therapy, which leaves many women who can’t use it feeling left out and worried about their current and future health and well-being. This week’s guests, Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch — co-authors of Estrogen, Interrupted and hosts of the OvaryActive podcast — are here to bring some […]

  • How to Create Healthy Boundaries Without the Guilt with Therapist Jessica Miller

    What happens when a relationship becomes emotionally draining? In this insightful conversation with therapist, Jessica Miller, we explore the importance of recognizing unhealthy relationships, setting necessary boundaries, and giving yourself permission to walk away from friendships or relationships that no longer support your emotional well-being. Jessica shares valuable insight into why people often feel obligated […]

  • Episode 235 – Why Testosterone After Breast Cancer Is Becoming a Mainstream Conversation

    Ah, this was a great start to such an important episode! I literally did no planning AT ALL! I just wanted to know from Dr Jordan Emont, our guest on today’s show, if there is a common question he gets asked by his patients in his clinic. And after getting such lovely personal insights into […]

  • Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector

    We’ve all heard the saying: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it may sound like a cliché, there’s some truth to it. Because for many of us, breakfast is the one meal we keep the same – day after day, morning after morning.  This consistency means our breakfast choices have […]

  • 233 | Why Your Body Stores Belly Fat Instead of Burning Fuel

    Does your body seem much better at storing food than burning it these days? You’re eating healthy and exercising, but a few hours later you’re hungry, tired, or searching for something else to eat—and that stubborn belly fat still isn’t changing. It’s easy to blame a damaged metabolism or hormone imbalance. But your body may […]

  • 353 👑 Stop Waiting for Him to Change: Marriage Transformation, Intimacy Skills & Femininity with Alicia Johnson, Certified Relationship Coach

    What if you could completely transform your marriage — without your husband changing a single thing? In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Alicia Johnson, certified Laura Doyle relationship coach and founder of Crown of Honey, who went from constant fighting, controlling everything, and believing she’d married the wrong guy… to rebuilding her […]

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

Lose Weight Through Hormone Driven Health Strategies. Are you tired of making the best choices, doing all the right things to lose weight, and finding nothing is working anymore? Tired of struggling to get your jeans buttoned? Rocking the Trim Healthy eating plan only to see the digits on the scale go up instead of […]

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