{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2445: Women, You Will Never Lose Belly Fat Unless You Do These 5 Things","description":"&amp;nbsp;Women, You Will Never Lose Belly Fat Unless You Do These 5 Things   The causes of visceral belly fat. (1:10)   #1 - Hormone imbalances (insulin resistance and estrogen\/progesterone imbalance). (3:15)   #2 - Excessive stress (high cortisol). (4:59)   #3 - Loss of muscle. (10:02)   #4 - Under eating\/overtraining. (13:23)   #5 - Metabolic adaptation. (15:20)   The fix.   #1 - Lift weights (not cardio). (18:29)   #2 - Eat to BUILD. (24:25)   #3 - Have a spiritual practice for stress. (28:02)   #4 - Get good sleep. (34:39)   #5 - Check hormones (maybe HRT). (38:56)   Listener Questions:   #1 - How long should I reverse diet before returning to a calorie deficit for fat loss? (41:41)   #2 - How can I tell if I am overtraining, and what are the signs to watch for? (45:45)   #3 - What\u2019s the difference between muscle loss and fat loss and how do I ensure I\u2019m losing fat, not muscle? (47:08)   #4 - How does sleep impact fat loss, and what practical steps can I take to improve my sleep quality? (49:26)   Related Links\/Products Mentioned   Visit&amp;nbsp;Eight Sleep&amp;nbsp;for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia **   October Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy 50% off! ** Code OCTOBER50 at checkout **    Age and muscle loss - Harvard Health    Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon   Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies    Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism    Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights    Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining    Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss   Mind Pump Podcast \u2013 YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindpumpmedia.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33411402\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/179623027"}