Women, You Will Never Lose Belly Fat Unless You Do These 5 Things | Mind Pump 2445

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)
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