Belly fat is a topic that so many people are concerned about - mainly for cosmetic reasons. However, we know that having extra weight — especially around the belly — can be risky. It’s one of the main indicators that the body is shifting out of balance, and veering into some unhealthy territory.    Now, here’s the rub: belly fat cells contain four times more cortisol receptors compared with other cells. In other words, every time you raise cortisol levels, you just feed that muffin top and start to create a barrier that stops you from burning fat. So, if you’ve been asking yourself why it’s so freaking hard to manage belly fat, then you’re going to want to hear today’s guest: Dr. Sara Gottfried.   Dr. Sara Gottfried is a New York Times bestselling author. In her newest book, Younger, she created a protocol that can help you gain more control over the way you age than you ever thought possible. It’s a simple matter of turning the good genes on, and the bad genes off.     For more, visit www.kathysmith.com/podcast.