How to take control over stress to lose visceral belly fat and stop sabotaging your weight loss

How to take control over stress to lose visceral belly fat and stop sabotaging your weight loss

Author: Jihane Farrell, former aging research scientist, PhD-level longevity coach, ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach February 23, 2026 Duration: 47:51
Stress is not only one of the top 5 drivers for visceral belly fat (Listen to Episode 2 for more on this), it is also causing us to turn to alcohol or food for comfort and other cravings that sabotage weight loss.  Stress is also linked to accelerated aging, chronic inflammation and overall increased mortality.  Getting stress under control is key for you to get the body you want, but also, experience more peace in life and a longer healthier life.  In today's episode I share 3 tips on how to create a system to reprogram your respond to stress. 1. Identify your personal stress signatureHow does stress show up for you personally? 2. The science-backed way to respond to stress for complete reliefThis will lessen cravings, help you bypass the avoidant behaviors that are sabotaging your life (think playing video games, seeking alcohol or comfort food) and help you think more clearly. 3. Becoming aware of nervous system dysregulation What it is, what causes it and how to have more peace.    Ready to take action? I want to support you 📏 Get your data: Body composition “Inbody scan” near me or get 10% off your smart scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session (The special price will be available for a limited time) 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching 🤜🤛Join the free community https://bit.ly/jihanefarrellcommunity 📩 Email me your questions: info@drjihanefarrell.com  

Navigating fitness after 40 can feel like a puzzle where the old pieces no longer fit. 40s Fitness Reset is for anyone who’s tired of generic advice that ignores the biological shifts of midlife, particularly the stubborn accumulation of visceral fat. Host Jihane Farrell brings a unique perspective to this podcast, merging her background as a former aging research scientist and PhD-level longevity coach with her practical role as an ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach. The conversations here move beyond simplistic calorie counting to explore a longevity-focused, science-backed approach. You’ll hear discussions on why traditional weight loss methods often fail at this stage and what truly works for sustainable change. Episodes break down actionable strategies for time-effective, high-return habits that target metabolic health and body composition, not just the number on the scale. It’s about building a resilient physiology for the decades ahead. Jihane translates complex research into clear steps, offering a realistic reset for those ready to move past frustration. This isn’t about another drastic diet; it’s a thoughtful recalibration of how we think about energy, movement, and aging. Tune in for a blend of evidence and empathy, designed to help you reclaim agency over your health and feel strong in your own skin again.
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40s Fitness Reset | Longevity-focused and science-backed approach to weight loss, aging, time-effective high return habits, target visceral fat
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