161 | Walking More Isn't Helping You Lose Belly Fat—Here's Why

Menopause Makeover⎮Belly Fat, Strength Train, Lose Weight, Hormone Imbalance, Mindset · Jan 9, 2026 · 13m

Or maybe you've tried doing more—longer workouts, harder cardio—only to feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck with stubborn belly fat.

In this episode, I'm clearing up the confusion once and for all.

We're talking about menopause exercise, specifically walking, and why it works differently for midlife women. Not as punishment. Not to "burn off food." But as a powerful, hormone-supporting tool that actually helps your body lose weight and release belly fat.

You'll learn why intense cardio can backfire after 40, how walking lowers cortisol instead of spiking it, and why even short…