{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/6a562bb5957ea5916f449a38?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)","description":"<p><strong>6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to help hip and joint pain at night</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safe protein powder for teenagers</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplement advice for circulation issues</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/THE_GTPS.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What is GTPS?</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/read/health/essential-guide-protein-women/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read <em>How much protein do women really need?</em></a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=creatine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Creatine</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=fish+oils\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fish oils</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=collagen+peptides\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Collagen peptides</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off <a href=\"https://abundanceandhealth.co.uk/products/neutrient-curcumin-capsules?variant=55658633953653&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23505302845&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADJSm2iIhblvbKAV33qZwYyuP6-36&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjb3SBhDgARIsAMKiWziP6ILLb4Bar3_nbq28RAI-4NjyodBBmk0K7_z2JwHOYh2xp1TvCDYaAnXPEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/product/ancient-brave/ancient-brave-brave-ancestral-protein/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ancient + Brave protein blend</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://theorganicproteincompany.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Organic Protein Company</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.pharmanord.co.uk/all-products/heart-health-circulation/pycnogenol-supplements\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pycnogenol supplement</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.boots.com/boots-red-vine-leaf-leg-vein-support-60-tablets-10270061?srsltid=AfmBOoq0lrgmAZrB0kC8TDYb87Bleg_AMYo_mcYY3W1ZaHjJN7fHFKQs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=magnesium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Magnesium</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://uk.iherb.com/c/butcher-s-broom?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23087044016&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjb3SBhDgARIsAMKiWzhPflFuebEVtelQ_RRqnDbjH5XRMCVvlJWo49JZjNX8YbweTB4rFxwaAgPDEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Butcher’s Broom supplements</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.naturesbest.co.uk/products/horse-chestnut-complex?srsltid=AfmBOopwPqIV8AkPV9A5Kt6vM3WpbyQ-zEI8TgzHgg1A-_taK0nwRPF7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Horse chestnut extract</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=omega+3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Omega-3s</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Get in touch with a question for Liz:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>WhatsApp:</strong> 07518 471 846</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More from Liz:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Age-Supercharge-Health-Better/dp/1399723715\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>How To Age</em></a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://amzn.to/4gdLAGG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>A Better Second Half</em></a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz on Instagram</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Liz Earle</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)</p><p><strong>Content Writer: </strong>Lucy Parley</p><p><strong>Head of Brand: </strong>Ellie Smith</p><p><br></p><p><em>Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our </em><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/affiliate-policy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Affiliate Policy</em></strong></a><em> for more information.</em></p>","author_name":"Liz Earle"}