Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications.
From the best exercises for building muscle and losing fat to how much protein and fiber you really need, these experts break down what’s happening to your body in midlife and the changes that can actua...
Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications.
From the best exercises for building muscle and losing fat to how much protein and fiber you really need, these experts break down what’s happening to your body in midlife and the changes that can actually make a difference.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause
- The difference between belly fat and dangerous visceral fat
- The best exercises for changing your body composition
- How protein, fiber, sleep, stress, and insulin resistance affect weight
- Why eating less may actually be working against you
- What women should know about GLP-1 medications in midlife
Featuring:
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen — Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Expert, author of Weightless
Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist & Founder of Evlo Fitness
Dr. Amy Shah, MD — Nutrition Expert & bestselling author of Hormone Havoc
Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD — Dual board-certified Internal & Obesity Medicine physician, author of The Ozempic Revolution
Everything you’ve been wondering about stubborn belly fat in midlife, all in one episode.
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