164 | Can't Lose Belly Fat After 40? 5 Signs Stress Is Slowing Your Metabolism

About this episode

This episode discusses how chronic stress affects metabolism and weight loss, particularly belly fat, for women over 40.

Struggling to lose belly fat after 40—even though you're eating healthy and exercising? One of the biggest reasons women gain weight around their middle during perimenopause and menopause has nothing to do with willpower. In this episode, we're talking about how chronic stress can impact your metabolism, hormones, blood sugar, cravings, energy, sleep, and ultimately your ability to lose weight after 40. If you've noticed stubborn belly fat, increased cravings, fatigue, poor sleep, bloating, brain fog, or feel like your body just isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you. You'll learn: ✔ 5 signs your body may be stuck in stress mode ✔ Why stress can make belly fat harder to lose ✔ How stress impacts metabolism and fat burning ✔ The connection between cortisol, cravings, and weight gain ✔ Why many women feel exhausted but wired at the same time ✔ How blood sugar imbalances contribute to stubborn weight gain ✔ A simple step you can take this week to help support your metabolism Remember: your body is not broken. Many women struggling with weight gain, belly fat, fatigue, and hormone changes after 40 aren't lacking discipline—they're dealing with a body under…

People in this episode

Host: Lara Frendjian

Topics covered

• belly fat
• stress
• metabolism
• hormones
• weight loss
• perimenopause
• menopause

Keywords

• belly fat
• chronic stress
• metabolism
• weight gain
• perimenopause
• menopause
• hormones
• fatigue
• blood sugar
• cravings

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