Age Better with Liz Earle

6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)

July 20, 2026·35 min
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6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)Wondering why your waistline has changed in your 40s or 50s, despite eating well and exercising regularly? Liz explains how perimenopause hormone shifts can change where we store fat, and why muscle loss, poor sleep, stress and gut health all play a role. She also shares strategies to help improve body composition without obsessing over calories.Plus: practical solutions for hip and joint pain, quality protein powders for active teens, exploring seed oils used in HRT and advice for persistent cold feet and visible veins.In this episode:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to help hip and joint pain at night·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safe protein powder for teenagers·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplement advice for circulation issues·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is GTPS?·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Read How much protein do women really need?·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Creatine·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish oils·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collagen peptides·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ancient + Brave protein blend·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Organic Protein Company·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pycnogenol supplement·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Magnesium·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Butcher’s Broom supplements·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Horse chestnut extract·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Omega-3s&nbsp;Get in touch with a question for Liz:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How To Age·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Better Second Half·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a h

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