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’s the difference between muscle loss and fat loss and how do I ensure I’m 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 Eight Sleep 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 – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

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