What Causes Stubborn Midlife Belly Fat (It's Not What You Think) | Ep 218

Do you ever wonder why that stubborn belly fat won’t budge, even with a solid diet and workout routine? Are you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and noticing changes in your midsection that weren't there before?

Philip (@witsandweights) reveals the real reasons behind midlife belly fat—and it’s more than just calories in versus calories out. Get ready to dive deep into the science of belly fat, and walk away with actionable strategies to take control of your health and physique without the typical advice that doesn’t work.

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Today, you’ll learn all about:

1:49 Why belly fat matters beyond aesthetics
3:01 Visceral fat and its health risks
5:26 The seven causes of midlife belly fat
15:40 Why eat less move more doesn’t work and what you can do
19:57 Reducing belly fat with core strength
25:35 Recap and final takeaways for belly fat reduction
28:18 Outro

Related episodes:

• Why Weight Loss Always Fails (But Don't Ditch the Scale Yet)
• 4 Surprising Ways to Lose That Midlife Belly Fat with Megan Dahlman

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