Episode 16: Burn Fat, Boost Life – The Real Belly Fat Fix

Think you need more cardio, fewer calories, and endless willpower to lose belly fat? Think again.

In this eye-opening episode, Scott and Emily reveal the real reason your waistline won’t budge—and it’s not what you’ve been told. Discover how insulin, hormones, stress, and meal timing play a bigger role than your workout routine. From healthy keto to intermittent fasting to salt hacks and protein myths, you’ll walk away with a blueprint to finally shrink belly fat, boost your energy, and reclaim your metabolism.

💡 Plus:
 • 5 belly fat mistakes to avoid
 • What actually works after menopause
• Foods that keep you full and burn fat
• Why visceral fat is deadly—and fixable
• How to start without overwhelm

🎧 This episode isn’t just about fat loss. It’s about life gain.

📍 Ready to turn your wellness journey into a lifestyle or income opportunity?
 Visit mixlife.vip to start.

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Transcript

🎙️ The MIXLife™ Podcast

Episode 16: Burn Fat, Boost Life – The Real Belly Fat Fix
Featuring: Scott Miyano & Emily Brooks
Inspired by the work of Dr. Eric Berg

 They call it stubborn belly fat for a reason.
 It clings. It resists.
 And it frustrates even the most disciplined eaters.

But what if the problem isn’t willpower—
 but misinformation?

In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you the science-backed truth about burning belly fat fast.
 You’ll learn why your waistline says more about your health than your scale,
 the five things sabotaging your fat-burning potential,
 and how to finally tap into the power of healthy keto and intermittent fasting.

Ready to break through the plateau?
 Let’s go.

Scott:
Welcome back to The MIXLife Podcast. I’m Scott Miyano, founder of MIXLife—
and today, we’re tackling one of the most frustrating topics in wellness:
belly fat.

How to burn it fast,
 how to stop it from coming back,
 and what no one tells you about the hormones and habits that keep you stuck.

Emily:
I’m Emily Brooks, certified wellness coach.
And listen—if you’ve tried to shrink your waistline through calorie counting, more cardio, or low-fat diets...
and nothing worked?

You’re not broken. You’ve just been misinformed.
 This episode is about flipping the script.

Segment 1: Why Waist Size Matters More Than Weight

Scott:
Let’s start with the facts: your waist circumference is one of the most accurate predictors of future health risk.

Emily:
More than your weight. More than your BMI.
According to Dr. Eric Berg and other health experts, every extra inch around your waist raises your risk of heart disease, insulin resistance, and even early death.

Scott:
For women, the danger zone starts at 35 inches.
For men, it’s 40.

And this isn’t just cosmetic—we’re talking about visceral fat.
The kind that wraps around your organs and silently fuels inflammation.

Emily:
Visceral fat is toxic.
It produces hormonal signals that spike cortisol, raise blood pressure, disrupt insulin, and even accelerate cancer risk—
especially breast and colon cancer.

Scott:
And here’s what makes it tricky:
you can have a "normal" weight and still carry visceral fat.
That’s why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

Segment 2: The Five Pillars of Burning Belly Fat

Emily:
So, how do you actually burn it?
According to Dr. Berg, there are five key strategies. Let’s break them down.

Scott:
Number one: Drop your insulin levels.
That’s the real fat-burning switch.
And the fastest way to do that is through healthy keto and intermittent fasting.

Emily:
Number two: Eat real fat.
Not seed oils. Not processed fats.
We’re talking about avocado, olives, nuts, grass-fed butter, salmon.

Fat doesn’t make you fat—insulin does.

Scott:
Number three: Eat less frequently.
Skip the snacks.
Every time you eat, you spike insulin. Even if it’s “healthy.”

Emily:
Number four: Ditch the sugar and refined carbs.
No more hidden sugars, sugary drinks, low-fat yogurts, or breakfast cereals.

Scott:
And number five: Prioritize leafy greens and electrolytes to support fat-burning and prevent keto fatigue.

Emily:
That’s your belly-fat blueprint.
But now let’s go deeper.

Segment 3: Keto Without Confusion

Scott:
Keto gets a bad rap because people overcomplicate it.
Macros, ratios, grams—it gets overwhelming.
So here’s the simple version:

Emily:
Keep your carbs under 20 grams per day.
Focus on non-starchy vegetables. Think arugula, spinach, cabbage, bell peppers.

Scott:
Use fat for fuel.
Let it keep you full between meals.
Olive oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter, fatty cuts of meat.

Emily:
Moderate protein.
About the size of your palm per meal.
And always choose fatty cuts over lean.

Scott:
Add sea salt. Stay hydrated.
And never eat if you’re not hungry.
Let your body tap into stored fat.

Segment 4: Intermittent Fasting — The Belly Fat Accelerator

Emily:
Intermittent fasting is where the magic happens.
It doesn’t just help you burn fat—
it resets your metabolism.

Scott:
Start with 16:8.
Fast for 16 hours, eat during an 8-hour window.

Eventually, aim for OMAD: one meal a day.
It sounds extreme, but you won’t be hungry if you’re doing keto right.

Emily:
And the goal?
To keep insulin low long enough for your body to switch fuel sources—
from sugar... to stored fat.

Scott:
Add walking or light movement during the fasted state.
You’ll burn belly fat even faster.

Segment 5: The Post-Menopause Shift

Emily:
Let’s talk about women.
After menopause, everything changes.

Estrogen drops, cortisol rises,
 and the fat that used to go to your hips now settles in your belly.

Scott:
That’s why post-menopausal women see dramatic changes in shape—
and it has nothing to do with calories.

Emily:
But the same strategy works:
Healthy keto, intermittent fasting, magnesium-rich greens, and stress reduction.

Scott:
And strength training.
It builds muscle, lowers insulin, and gives you the curves back.

Segment 6: What NOT to Do

Emily:
Here are the biggest mistakes we see:

1. Eating when you’re not hungry
2. Snacking all day
3. Low-fat everything
4. Lean protein with no fat
5. Overdoing sugar-free treats

Scott:
Just because it says “keto” doesn’t mean it’s clean.
Check the ingredients.
Avoid maltitol, sucralose, and soluble corn fiber.

Emily:
Real food is always better.
Eggs, wild salmon, leafy greens, nuts, avocado, cabbage, real butter.

Segment 7: The Waistline Wake-Up Call

Scott:
Visceral fat isn’t about vanity. It’s about survival.
It hijacks your hormones, zaps your energy, and increases your risk of nearly every major disease.

Emily:
But it’s also one of the most reversible things in health.
You can shrink your waist. You can reduce inflammation.
You can change your trajectory.

Scott:
And you don’t need perfection.
Just direction.

Small consistent changes compound fast.

Emily:
Start with salad.
Start with skipping breakfast.
Start with sea salt in your water.

Scott:
And don’t forget to enjoy the journey.
This isn’t a punishment.
It’s a reset.
Your body wants to heal.
Give it the chance.

Final Segment — Burn Fat, Boost Life

Scott:
Before we wrap up, let’s talk about what this journey is really about.

Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about a smaller waistline or tighter jeans.
 It’s about showing up in your life with more energy, more confidence, and more freedom.
 Freedom from food guilt.
 Freedom from fad diets.
 Freedom from the constant battle with your own body.

Emily:
I work with people every week who say,
“I’ve tried everything. I feel stuck. I feel tired. I feel ashamed.”

And the truth is—
 you didn’t fail.
 The system failed you.
 The food marketing, the outdated guidelines, the calorie-counting myths...
 they’re designed to keep you chasing results that never come.

But the body is incredibly smart.
 It wants to heal.
 And when you give it the right environment—
 it will.

Scott:
Imagine waking up not just lighter on the scale—
but lighter in your mind.
Clearer. More focused. Less inflamed. More alive.

That’s what this is about.
 Not just fat loss—
 life gain.

Emily:
And it’s not a crash diet.
It’s not extreme.
It’s just real food, real rhythm, and real results.

So if you’ve been stuck,
 if you’ve felt like nothing works—
 let today be your turning point.

Emily:
So here’s your MIXLife mission:
Cut the carbs,
Fuel with fat,
Fast with purpose,
And nourish with intention.

Scott:
Say goodbye to the belly fat lies.
And say hello to energy, mental clarity, deeper sleep, and a healthier you.

Emily:
To start your wellness journey—or even turn this into an income opportunity—
visit mixlife.vip

Scott:
Thanks for listening to The MIXLife Podcast.
Until next time—burn fat, boost life, and stay MIXed for good.

📍 Ready to turn your wellness journey into a lifestyle or income opportunity?
 Visit mixlife.vip to start.

#BellyFatBurn #IntermittentFasting #HealthyKeto #VisceralFat #InsulinResistance #WomensHealth #LowCarbLife #EatFatLoseFat #FatBurningFoods #MIXLifePodcast #ScottMiyano #EmilyBrooks #FatLossTips #HormonalHealth #KetoForWomen #FastingForFatLoss #NutritionTruths #WellnessJourney