If you’ve noticed your waistline changing in midlife and wondered whether this is “just menopause,” you’re not alone. Belly fat is one of the most common and frustrating changes women experience in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I break down some of the key factors contributing to this and what you can realistically do about it. We talk about: How changing estrogen levels affect fat distribution What’s really happening with your metabolism The role of muscle loss Why daily movement matters more than you think By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why this is happening, stop blaming the wrong things, and have concrete steps you can start taking this week to turn it around. --- Resources mentioned: Walkpad I use > Midlife Fat Loss Formula mini course > Podcast episode: Why You Can’t Exercise Your Way to Weight Loss Episode #51: Earning your food with exercise: why burning calories does not work. Lift IT! my 10-Day Introduction to Strength Training (use code PODCAST7 to get it for just $7) Send me your thoughts 😃 If you’re enjoying the podcast, and would like to support my work please consider buying me a cup of coffee – link’s in the show notes! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> Learn to Lift with my 10-week beginner program >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Support the show: Buy me a coffee >>