bellyfat | Debbie Harbec Coaching

How to Cut Back on Carbs in 3 Steps

Carbs can feel like enemy #1 when it comes to losing belly fat.

However, there are many factors that contribute to fat around the middle:

Peri/menopause, lack of sleep, chronic stress, inactivity,…

And yes, processed carbohydrates, a.k.a. carbs.

I’m talking bread, pasta, crackers, cookies, cake,…

Perimenopause. Food. Belly fat.

Belly fat in particular is the reason I began working with women in perimenopause.

Because I noticed my own belly was taking up more space.

Even though I hadn’t changed what I was eating.

And even though I was still walking, running, and doing my planks.

My belly just started to show.

Hanging over my pants.

Making me very uncomfortable in my jeans.

And I wanted to understand why.

What I found out then, was that at 46, I was in perimenopause and my hormone levels were shifting.

This is a big topic.

But it’s an important one, especially if you’re in perimenopause or menopause.

Not only in relation to belly fat.

Stress, I believe, is the major factor behind many of the issues you may be experiencing at this time of your life.

So, buckle up, here we go!

We have hormones.

All of us.

And we all need them, because hormones take care of all our bodily functions, and even affect our mood.

And when your hormones are in a good balance, life is great!

You feel good physically, and emotionally.

But when they’re imbalanced… Well, it’s probably best to stay out of your way.

So what causes hormones to become imbalanced?