What is that spare tire around my middle?? Nobody likes belly fat. But what causes it? In this 3-part series, Cam and Amelia will explore this explosive and difficult topic. We talk about HOW midlife is different when it comes to belly fat. Why is this suddenly a problem and so difficult to get rid of? There are several elements that affect belly fat in midlife, and we will explore 1 topic each week for the next 3 weeks: Belly fat and exerciseBelly fat and hormonesBelly fat and gut healthEach of these play a pivotal role in midlife. We hope you stay tuned for all 3 episodes! 00:00 Increase in exercise, but waist grew inexplicably. 06:36 Many women eat too few calories, impacting metabolism. 10:12 Organize core, pull ribs, improve posture, move gracefully. 11:54 Men naturally maintain good posture, hiding gut. 14:44 Woman builds muscle, breaks jeans, blames friend. 18:42 Transitioning to strength training, scheduling, and recovery. 23:33 High intensity repeat training for midlife fitness. 27:03 Mental and physical fatigue impact daily activities. 28:58 Midlife awakening leads to better health mindset. 30:48 Planning bike trip with daughter, learning experience. Stay Connected! Amelia Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/ Cam Website: https://www.camoyler.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam Midlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/ Please share, rate, and review the podcast. We appreciate you! ❤️