I see this all the time. Women doing “everything right” but the lower belly and hips won’t budge. It’s not about trying harder. It’s about stopping the things that are working against you. Here’s what needs to go: 1. Undereating I know it sounds backwards. But eating 1200 calories when you’re over 40 tells your body there’s a famine coming. It holds onto fat for survival. Especially in the belly and hips where it’s easiest to store. Your metabolism slows down to match your intake. You need to ea