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. 📱Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment , designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action plan in a fast-paced 15 minutes. https://witsandweights.com/free-call 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 Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram