{"podcast":{"title":"The Over 40 Alpha Podcast","slug":"the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410","podcast_index_feed_id":555410,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-over-40-alpha/","website_url":"http://www.over40alpha.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a6b2cd52-ff45-4f24-9184-412a61f2670d/be332e0b6c6e0f34bc57e3b458c61121.jpg","author":"Funk Roberts","episode_count":196,"summary":"Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have frequent guests—doctors, specialists, fitness professionals, trainers, life coaches and more. Join Funk Roberts on your journey to become the ultimate Over 40 Alpha!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:18:52.705856+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 174 – Beat the Belly Fat Trap: Glucose, Insulin & the Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight with Coach Dimitri Giankoulas","slug":"episode-174-beat-the-belly-fat-trap-glucose-insulin-the-real-reason-you-re-gaining-weight-with-coach-dimitri-giankoulas","published_at":"2025-06-14T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episode-174-beat-the-belly-fat-trap-glucose-insulin-the-real-reason-you-re-gaining-weight-with-coach-dimitri-giankoulas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410","url":"http://www.over40alpha.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ccd9e5d-df9b-42c2-b96c-6dbb789a3303.mp3","summary":"Coffee and a bagel. That’s how most men start the day—and it’s also how they start gaining belly fat, storing toxins, crashing their energy, and tanking their testosterone without even realizing it. Here’s the truth: your body is running on autopilot, and that autopilot is programmed to make you fat. In this episode, I’m joined by transformation expert and my good friend Coach Dimitri Giankoulas, as we break down exactly how glucose, insulin, food timing, and hidden sugars are quietly sabotaging your results. We get into how processed carbs rewire your metabolism, how eating “wrong” in the morning can wreck the entire day, why most men are insulin resistant by 40, and what to do about it, starting today. We also challenge the idea of “body types” and talk straight about what’s really behind the so-called “endomorph excuse.” If you’re over 40 and can’t figure out why the fat won’t come off, even when you train, this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s lock in. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - What really happens when you eat processed foods? 06:37- The vicious cycle of poor eating habits 10:42 - Glucose 101: Why your cells need it 15:50 - Meal timing: when to eat carbs and when to avoid them 22:45 - The somatotype approach to nutrition 31:17 - Hidden sugars destroying your progress 35:55 - Healthy foods to eat 38:10 - Things to do to lose belly fat 48:44 - Making it a lifestyle, not a diet 🔥 JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD 🔥 If you’re tired of guessing, quitting, and getting nowhere, join hundreds of men transforming their bodies (and lives) after 40. ✅ Workouts built for men 40+ ✅ Nutrition plans that actually work ✅ Live coaching and real accountability ✅ Mental toughness, masculine energy, RESULTS 👉 Start for just $1 at: https://www.over40alpha.com   💊 Episode Spon…","meta_description":"Coffee and a bagel. That’s how most men start the day—and it’s also how they start gaining belly fat, storing toxins, crashing their energy, and tanking t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3187,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episodes/episode-174-beat-the-belly-fat-trap-glucose-insulin-the-real-reason-you-re-gaining-weight-with-coach-dimitri-giankoulas/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episode-174-beat-the-belly-fat-trap-glucose-insulin-the-real-reason-you-re-gaining-weight-with-coach-dimitri-giankoulas.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}