<p dir="ltr">In this groundbreaking episode, I'm tackling one of the most frustrating challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause: metabolic changes that seem to happen overnight. Drawing from cutting-edge research and decades of experience, I reveal why that stubborn belly fat appears and - more importantly - the science-backed strategy to reverse it. I'm sharing my four-pillar approach that helps women reclaim their metabolism, build crucial muscle mass, and finally see results. This isn't just another weight loss plan - it's a complete roadmap for understanding and optimizing your midlife metabolism.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">What you'll learn:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The real reason your metabolism changes during menopause (hint: it's not just about estrogen)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why traditional calorie restriction often backfires and what to do instead</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The critical role of protein timing and how much you actually need</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A game-changing approach to exercise that specifically targets belly fat</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How sleep quality directly impacts your ability to lose weight</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The truth about hormone replacement therapy and metabolism</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Simple daily habits that can boost your metabolic rate</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Full show notes: <a href="https://www.jjvirgin.com/4thingsforweightloss">https://www.jjvirgin.com/4thingsforweightloss</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Bill Campbell interview: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lean-for-life-with-dr-bill-campbell-part-1/id911502027?i=1000645266940">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lean-for-life-with-dr-bill-campbell-part-1/id911502027?i=1000645266940</a></p> <p dir="ltr">7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst</p> <p dir="ltr">Use my Eat Protein First Calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst</p> <p dir="ltr">Download Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty: Your Anti-Aging Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/antiaging</p> <p dir="ltr">Shop Apple Watches: https://amzn.to/43dn8QV</p> <p dir="ltr">Shop Oura Rings: https://ouraring.com/</p> <p dir="ltr">Oxiline bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/product/scale-x-pro/?ref=mza2ntv</p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a</p> <p dir="ltr">Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://reignitewellness.com/products/protein-first-enzymes</p> <p dir="ltr">Epsom Salt: https://amzn.to/3IxgmMm</p> <p dir="ltr">Join my Exercise Snack Challenge: jjvirgin.com/snackchallenge</p> <p dir="ltr">Vital Choice wild-caught seafood: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy</p> <p dir="ltr">Food Scale: https://amzn.to/3IBttvS</p> <p dir="ltr">Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: https://jjvirgin.com/resistance</p> <p dir="ltr">Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off.</p> <p dir="ltr">Download my FREE Best Rest Sleep Cheat Sheet: https://jjvirgin.com/sleep</p> <p dir="ltr">Dry Farm Wines: dryfarmwines.com/jjvirgin</p> <p dir="ltr">Try SHEatine: https://reignitewellness.com/collections/all/products/sheatine-capsules</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Episode Sponsors: </p> <p dir="ltr">Try Timeline: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop?rfsn=7082975.4b75243 Use code JJ10 for 10% off all products</p> <p dir="ltr">Go to qualialife.com/VIRGINWELLNESS to try Qualia risk free for up to 100 days and code VIRGINWELLNESS for an additional 15% off</p> <p> </p>