In this masterclass-style episode, I break down the real reasons belly fat becomes so stubborn in your 40s and beyond — and why what worked in your 20s no longer applies. We’ll explore the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, how stress and cortisol affect fat storage, the link between poor sleep and weight gain, and how hidden mineral deficiencies may be blocking your results.🧬 Take the Hormonal Assessment Quiz:👉 https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/X4y1ESvqmAIdentify patterns like low progesterone, estrogen dominance, or cortisol issues — and get a personalized PDF based on your results.📥 Download Your Free PDF:👉 https://www.subscribepage.com/v4b1o0_e5🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why belly fat increases in perimenopause — and what hormones have to do with it• The surprising truth about cortisol (and why it’s often a symptom, not the root cause)• Why poor sleep literally leads to weight gain the next day• How mineral deficiencies stall fat loss — and how to test for them• What your waist-to-hip ratio says about your metabolic healthTimestamp 00:00 Introduction to Belly Fat02:15 Understanding Visceral Fat05:02 Hormonal Effects of Belly Fat07:54 Impact of Belly Fat on Health13:46 Hormonal Imbalances in Women22:14 Environmental Toxins and Belly Fat27:47 Cortisol and Belly Fat33:11 Diet and Belly Fat35:52 Calories In, Calories Out: The Basics36:41 The Problem with Ultra-Processed Foods39:25 Why Whole Foods Are Better42:11 Understanding Belly Fat and Weight Loss42:45 Effective Weight Loss Strategies43:27 The Role of Hormones and Supplements47:20 Alcohol and Its Impact on Weight50:14 The Importance of Minerals and Electrolytes53:48 Stress and Weight Gain55:36 Liquid Sugars and Their Hidden Dangers01:04:26 Conclusion and Next Steps📚 Scientific Studies Referenced:1. Ultra-Processed Diets & Weight Gain (Kevin Hall, Cell Metabolism 2019)📖 https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-72. Sleep Restriction & Increased Calorie Intake (Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2022)📖 https://www.jacc.org/doi/full/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.01.056💌 Want to Work 1:1 with Me?I help women in perimenopause and menopause balance hormones, rebuild metabolism, and lose stubborn fat without burnout.📩 Email me directly at: koliver@venus225.com to apply for private coaching.