Most people trying to lose belly fat are focused on the wrong things. They’re chasing trends, stacking tactics, and putting energy into strategies that barely move the needle, while the biggest drivers of visceral fat often go overlooked.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with fitness expert and Mind Pump co-founder, Sal Di Stefano, to break down what actually matters when it comes to visceral fat. Using a tier-ranking framework, Sal categorizes the biggest contributors to fat gain and the most effective strategies for reducing it. He shares why visceral fat is more dangerous than most people realize, unpacks the real role of hormones like cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen, and clears up the confusion around menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and fat loss. Sal also ranks the impact of sleep, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, and stress, while breaking down the highest-leverage habits for fat loss.
Also mentioned in this episode:
- Study on Changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition
- Try This Newsletter on Stress and Cortisol
- The 4 Big Causes Of Visceral Belly Fat & How To Burn It ASAP
- Dr. Vinay Prasad: What is the truth about alcohol consumption
For more on Sal and Mind Pump, follow them on Facebook @sal.d.distefano, X/Twitter @Mindpump, Instagram @mindpumpdistefano, Apple Podcasts Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth, TikTok @mindpumpmedia, YouTube @MindPumpShow, and their Website https://www.mindpumpmedia.com.
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