{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Lifer Update Plus The Cortisol Belly Answers You Need To Know - 1290","description":"Question - Would you rather new episodes drop on Sundays or keep on Fridays? Let me know in the podsquad. Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/chalene.com\/newsletter\/ For women over 40, especially in perimenopause and menopause, belly fat isn\u2019t just about calories or willpower. It\u2019s about hormones, cortisol, and a specific type of fat most people don\u2019t fully understand: visceral fat. And here\u2019s the frustrating part\u2026 a lot of the advice women have been following for years can actually make it worse. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down what\u2019s really happening inside the body during midlife, why common weight loss strategies backfire, and what actually works to reduce stubborn belly fat without slowing metabolism or increasing stress. What Chalene Talks About: \u2022 Why visceral fat behaves differently (and why it\u2019s harder to lose) \u2022 The real connection between cortisol, stress, and midsection weight gain \u2022 Why eating less can backfire in perimenopause and menopause \u2022 The \u201cprotein preloading\u201d strategy that helped reduce belly fat \u2022 A simple way to hit protein goals without tracking or counting \u2022 Why certain workouts may be increasing stress hormones \u2022 The best type of movement to support fat loss after 40 \u2022 How muscle impacts metabolism and long-term fat loss \u2022 The supplements that may support blood sugar, sleep, and hormones If you\u2019ve been doing everything \u201cright\u201d and still feel stuck with belly fat, this will finally make it make sense\u2026 and give you a much simpler way forward. Check out this video on YouTube \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@chalenejohnson\/videos   \ud83d\udca5Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http:\/\/chalene.com\/more   \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffc Book your virtual Age Well Appointment today with MIDI Health!! \ud83d\udc49 http:\/\/chalene.com\/MIDI   \ud83c\udf89 Related Links: Berberine Breakthrough \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/chalene.com\/bbt   enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order Magnesium Breakthrough \ud83d\udc49 http:\/\/chalene.com\/mag  enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order Daily Fiber+ \ud83d\udc49http:\/\/chalene.com\/fiber Organifi!!! Go to https:\/\/www.Organifi.com\/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!   \ud83e\udd13 Related Episodes: STOP Doing 10,000 Steps After 40 (Do THIS Instead) Watch: https:\/\/youtu.be\/LtR5TxbFjGk?si=yiSKd6Tti9Lkuvwc Listen: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance\/id911042029?i=1000759025570   I Tried EVERY Walking Pad to See Which Works BEST for Fat Loss Watch: https:\/\/youtu.be\/tmkQBxl4Dls?si=NtyC5M43BYb5byQG Listen: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance\/id911042029?i=1000650107001   \ud83e\uddd0 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/chalene.com\/newsletter\/   Join the PodSquad on Facebook! \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ChalenePodSquad   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com\/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com\/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com\/ChaleneJohnson ","author_name":"The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance","author_url":"http:\/\/www.chalene.com","html":"