Episode 174 – Beat the Belly Fat Trap: Glucose, Insulin & the Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight with Coach Dimitri Giankoulas

Episode 174 – Beat the Belly Fat Trap: Glucose, Insulin & the Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight with Coach Dimitri Giankoulas

Author: Funk Roberts June 14, 2025 Duration: 53:07

Coffee and a bagel.

That’s how most men start the day—and it’s also how they start gaining belly fat, storing toxins, crashing their energy, and tanking their testosterone without even realizing it.

Here’s the truth: your body is running on autopilot, and that autopilot is programmed to make you fat.

In this episode, I’m joined by transformation expert and my good friend Coach Dimitri Giankoulas, as we break down exactly how glucose, insulin, food timing, and hidden sugars are quietly sabotaging your results.

We get into how processed carbs rewire your metabolism, how eating “wrong” in the morning can wreck the entire day, why most men are insulin resistant by 40, and what to do about it, starting today.

We also challenge the idea of “body types” and talk straight about what’s really behind the so-called “endomorph excuse.”

If you’re over 40 and can’t figure out why the fat won’t come off, even when you train, this episode is your wake-up call.

Let’s lock in.



Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:02 - What really happens when you eat processed foods?

06:37- The vicious cycle of poor eating habits

10:42 - Glucose 101: Why your cells need it

15:50 - Meal timing: when to eat carbs and when to avoid them

22:45 - The somatotype approach to nutrition

31:17 - Hidden sugars destroying your progress

35:55 - Healthy foods to eat

38:10 - Things to do to lose belly fat

48:44 - Making it a lifestyle, not a diet




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Coach Dimitri’s take on what it really takes to change:


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- Movement – Walk, train, breathe, move like your life depends on it

- Muscle – Build lean mass to stay lean for life

- Measure – Track more than weight (waist, workouts, wins)

- Milestones – Celebrate progress so you keep pushing forward


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Hosted by fitness coach Funk Roberts, The Over 40 Alpha Podcast is a direct conversation about reclaiming and maintaining vitality in middle age and the decades that follow. This isn't about fleeting trends or unrealistic body standards; it's a grounded, practical resource built on the understanding that a man's physical needs evolve. The dialogue here focuses on sustainable health-how training, nutrition, and recovery must intelligently adapt to support a demanding life. You'll hear detailed discussions on structuring workouts that protect joints while building strength, navigating the complexities of hormones like testosterone, and applying nutritional strategies for sustained energy rather than quick fixes. Beyond the gym, the podcast delves into the crucial mental frameworks required for long-term discipline, weaving in life lessons that connect physical resilience to overall personal fortitude. It’s a comprehensive guide for any man in his forties, fifties, or sixties who believes his best physical shape is still ahead of him, offering actionable advice to make that belief a reality. Tune in for a no-nonsense approach to building a resilient, healthier life on your own terms.
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