Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything
7/6/202627 min
If you've been struggling with menopause belly fat or perimenopause weight gain, despite eating well and exercising, you're not alone. Hormone changes affect your metabolism, muscle mass, stress hormones, and even your gut health, making it much harder to lose weight the way you used to. The good news is there are science-backed ways to work with your body instead of against it.
This episode is part of Tamsen's series breaking down the biggest topics from her New York Times bestselling book, How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week, it's belly fat.
Tamsen shares what finally worked after interviewing leading experts in menopause, nutrition, endocrinology, and longevity, and why the answer isn't eating less or doing more cardio.
Inside the episode:
- Why estrogen changes where your body stores fat
- The protein and fiber goals that support muscle and metabolism
- Why strength training beats more cardio in midlife
- How cortisol, sleep, and chronic stress keep belly fat hanging around
- The connection between gut health, inflammation, and weight gain
- Why drinking less alcohol made such a noticeable difference
- The five habits that helped Tamsen feel stronger, healthier, and more confident
If you're tired of doing everything "right" and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why your body changed and what to do next.
If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series:
Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes
Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell
Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About
Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking
Anxiety 101: What I Wish I Knew Before I Hit Perimenopause + How I Got My Life Back
Progesterone 101: The Hormone Behind Your 3am Wake-Ups, Your Anxiety & Your Worst PMS
Coming up: Mental Health, Estrogen 101 and more!
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Transcript preview
First 90 secondsTamsen Fadal· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hi there, friends. I am so glad you're here. So today, we're gonna talk about the most annoying freaking topic that most of us can't get our minds off of, which is belly fat. I swear it's a universal experience, and I think something so many of us are struggling with right now. This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Menopause doesn't happen overnight. It happens over years of nights. Hormones start shifting long before your period ends, and most doctors aren't trained to spot it. That's why Midi Health exists, and it's why I tell every woman I know about them. Midi is the only virtual care clinic built specifically for women navigating midlife hormonal changes, from perimenopause through menopause. And yes, visits are covered by insurance. Book your first virtual visit today at joinmidi.com/tamson. That's join M-I-D-I.com/tamson.
Speaker 20:53
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Tamsen Fadal· Host1:23
Belly fat absolutely killed my confidence during the years of perimenopause