Show Notes
You're putting in the work, but your body isn't giving you the return on effort it once did. That stubborn belly fat in perimenopause often gets blamed solely on hormones, yet the real issue might be a strategy gap in your nutrition and training. What worked for your body at 30 is now actively working against you, leaving you frustrated and questioning your approach.
Lou Driver cuts through the noise, revealing the specific metabolic shifts that occur during perimenopause. It's not about personal failure; it's about understanding what your body is telling you and why your current methods are no longer serving your unique body response. Blaming hormones keeps many women stuck, unaware of the critical calibration needed.
This episode challenges the conventional wisdom, guiding you to stop guessing and instead, discover the precise adjustments required for this new phase of life. You will walk away knowing exactly what needs to change in your approach.
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