Conquering Belly Fat After 40
MENTOR: JJ Virgin
Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat that seems to have appeared overnight? As women over 40, our fat distribution changes dramatically, and that belly fat isn't just a cosmetic issue but a serious health concern. In this class, triple-board-certified nutrition expert JJ Virgin reveals why visceral fat becomes problematic as we age and provides a science-backed plan to get rid of it once and for all.
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Meet Your Mentor
JJ Virgin, a four-time New York Times bestselling author and triple-board certified nutrition expert, has transformed millions of lives through her evidence-based approach to aging and longevity. A Fitness Hall of Famer, her Well Beyond 40 podcast has over 21 million downloads. She regularly appears as an expert on shows like TODAY and PBS, and teaches at Tony Robbins' Life Mastery Program.
About This Class
Get your step-by-step plan to belly fat reduction designed for women over 40. Learn how to target visceral fat with the right nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep strategies. By the end of this class, you'll have a complete roadmap to reduce visceral fat and improve your metabolic health.
Here’s what you’re going learn:
::: LESSON 1. Meet Your Mentor – Join JJ as she shares her mission to help women thrive after 40 and what’s she’ll teach you in this class.
::: LESSON 2. What is Belly Fat & Why Do We Gain it in Midlife – Discover the hormonal trifecta that drives midlife belly fat and why it shows up seemingly overnight.
::: LESSON 3. Why are Belly Fat & VAT Problematic – Learn why visceral adipose tissue is more dangerous than other body fat and how it impacts your health.
::: LESSON 4. Solutions Overview – Get your roadmap for targeting belly fat with specific strategies for each contributing factor.
::: LESSON 5. How to Determine Body Composition & VAT – Learn practical ways to measure and track your visceral fat levels and body composition.
::: LESSON 6. Exercise – Discover the three types of physical activity scientifically proven to specifically target belly fat.
::: LESSON 7a. Nutrition: What to Eat – Learn which foods help reduce belly fat and which ones make it worse.
::: LESSON 7b. Nutrition: How to Eat – Master meal timing, caloric strategies and hydration for maximum fat-burning potential.
::: LESSON 8. How Sleep & Stress Impact VAT – Understand how poor sleep and chronic stress drive belly fat accumulation and learn practical solutions.
::: LESSON 9. The Role of Hormones – Learn how hormonal changes affect belly fat and explore options for balancing them, including hormone therapy.
::: LESSON 10. Cold Exposure – Discover the science behind cold therapy and how to incorporate it for increased fat burning.
::: LESSON 11. Recap & Review – Review the key principles to ensure you grasp the complete strategy.
::: LESSON 12. Action Steps – Get your clear action plan for implementing everything you've learned immediately.
Plus, Checklists Galore
Short on time & like to get things done? Your Class Guide helps you remember what you learned and know exactly what to do next.
- RECAP LIST: Forgot something important you know you learned? Here’s your at-a-glance review sheet for the class.
- RESOURCE LIST: Want to dig deeper? Here’s a list of JJ’s recommended sources on many of the key topics.
- TODO LIST: Your short and to-the-point action steps so you can implement what you learned.
- MEASUREMENT GUIDE: Tracking progress is essential. This printable guide helps you monitor your measurements and VAT reduction.
- SHOPPING LIST: When you want to add to cart… An unbiased roundup of any products mentioned in the class. (PS… you’ll never see any affiliate links in our shopping lists.)
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Get access to JJ's class PLUS an incredible collective of the top doctors, scientists, innovators, and educators whose joint mission is to empower women in midlife.
Bonus? You're Supporting Good Causes
20% of proceeds from MiddleList, Inc. and MENTORS is being donated to important causes that support women's health, including the Women's Alzheimer's Movement and Let's Talk Menopause.