In This Episode:
Losing belly fat can be frustrating when traditional approaches like eating less and exercising more don’t deliver the results you expect.
In this episode, I explain why visceral fat is more than just stored energy and how factors like insulin, cortisol, inflammation, and stress can influence your body’s ability to burn fat.
The Key Signals That Help Your Body Burn Visceral Fat
I break down the seven-step approach to targeting visceral fat, including fasting, nutrition strategies, movement, sleep optimization, and hormone support.
You’ll discover why improving metabolic health is about creating the right signals in your body rather than simply forcing weight loss through restriction and excessive exercise.
The Lifestyle Factors That Impact Long-Term Fat Loss
Beyond diet and workouts, this episode explores the connection between stress, sleep, mindset, and appetite regulation.
I share practical strategies to support healthier cortisol levels, improve metabolic balance, and create an environment where your body can better regulate fat storage and fat burning.
- 00:00 Heart Breath Ratio Test
- 00:21 Podcast Intro and Vagal Tone Benefits
- 00:49 Reviews and Health Coaching
- 03:53 Vagus Nerve Explained
- 05:54 Polyvagal States and Symptoms
- 08:53 At Home Vagal Tone Tests
- 13:26 Root Causes of Poor Tone
- 14:16 Daily Practices to Boost Tone
- 16:17 Key Nutrients for Vagus Nerve
- 16:51 Wrap Up and Share
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