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If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s struggling with perimenopause or menopause weight gain, this podcast is for you. I'm Andrea Cutuk, MA, MBA, and a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach. I lost 20 pounds in my mid-30s and have maintained it for 10 years, through perimenopause, hormonal shifts, and real life. I'm not someone who lost weight six months ago and started a podcast. I'm someone who's lived in this body, tried it ALL, figured it out, and maintained the results long enough to know what works and sticks to become your best, healthiest self today. Every Monday, Behind the Body covers the real reasons women over 40 gain weight, can't lose it, and what to actually do about it. No generic advice. No extreme diets. Just honest, science-backed strategies and my own experiences, built for your hormones, your metabolism, and your lifestyle in this phase of life. Topics we cover: Building a body you're proud of in a sustainable way Perimenopause weight gain and why your body is changing Fat loss after 40 without restriction or deprivation How to boost metabolism and build a stronger body composition Sustainable weight loss strategies that work long-term Strength training for women over 40 - where to start and why it matters Hormone-related weight gain, cortisol, and belly fat How to lose fat without giving up restaurants, wine, your social life, or sanity This isn't about motivation or 90-day challenges. It's about understanding the reality of menopause and perimenopause weight gain and building habits that last. New episodes every Monday. 📩 Join the BTB newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/newsletter 🧪 Take the free Metabolism Type Quiz: https://behindthebody.com/quiz
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Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Are peptides safe for women over 40? I spent $1,600 on a peptide that didn't work for me. Before you try peptides for weight loss, wellness, energy, or skin, these are the 3 things I check first. The peptide I paid for is a genuine FDA-approved drug called tesamorelin. It's proven to work. So why did it leave me with swollen joints, puffy hands, and nothing to show for my money? The answer changed how I look at every peptide on the market, including semaglutide and whatever your wellness clinic is selling right now. I'm sharing what happened when I ordered NAD+ from 2 different clinics, the purity study that made me stop trusting labels, and the 10-minute background check I run on any clinic or compounding pharmacy before anyone gets my credit card. If there's a vial in your fridge or a clinic's checkout page open on your phone, listen to this before you spend another dollar. Websites Mentioned: NABP — Compounding Pharmacy Accreditation PCAB — Compounding Accreditation through ACHC 📺 Watch: The Truth About Tesamorelin: Is It Actually Worth It? RESOURCES: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your maintenance calories, your protein target, and your exact calorie deficit. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Muscle Loss After 40: Why Losing Weight Speeds It Up LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. 3 MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Muscle loss after 40 is one of the main reasons why the weight you lose comes back. If you're dieting and your shape is changing even as the scale drops, this episode covers 4 things that protect the muscle you already have. In this episode: Why your rate of weight loss decides how much of it comes from your muscle The per-meal protein number that matters more than your daily total What 2 weeks of barely moving can cost you and what to do The smallest training dose that helps you keep what you have The 2 supplements worth buying that can help Resources Mentioned: 📌 Creatine I mentioned that I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E9M4XFI?linkCode=ssc&tag=andreacutuk-20&creativeASIN=B00E9M4XFI&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.35UO5O9ONWGF5&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your maintenance calories, your protein target, and your exact calorie deficit. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Why Losing Weight After 40 Can Make You Look Worse LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I underate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio, chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! If you have lost weight, but the mirror still shows the same body, and you just can't seem to see or appreciate your progress, this episode explains what your eyes keep missing. In this episode: The bikini photo a client sent me after losing 50 pounds, and the question that came with it Why the woman who loses weight is the last one to notice What happens to "enough" every time you get closer to it The one question to ask someone who has not seen you in months Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your maintenance calories, your protein target, and your exact calorie deficit. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Lose Weight Without Exercise After 40 LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! You can lose weight without exercise, even after 40. If you're working out but not losing weight, or you have no time for the gym, no problem! This episode breaks down the 2 ways to lose weight after 40 (and why only one of them truly works), why trying to out-exercise your food keeps women exhausted with nothing to show for it, what 6 months of workouts gets you without a single change in eating (researchers tested exactly this), what your workouts are really for, and why building muscle before the fat comes off can leave you looking bigger instead of more defined. If the number on the scale won't move no matter how hard you train, the answer is on your plate, and that turns out to be the best news in this episode. Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Cardio Is Backfiring on Women Over 40 (Here's Why) LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Low-carb diets work fast, and that speed is exactly why the weight comes back. If you're over 40 and thinking about cutting carbs to lose weight, or you're a few weeks in and watching the number drop, this episode explains what those first weeks are really doing. A conversation with my mammogram technician made me finally record this one. She's starting a low-carb diet because a friend lost weight on one, and I know exactly how that story ends, because I lived it. Through my 20s and into my 30s, low carb was my emergency button, and every diet round finished the same way. In this episode, I walk through why the first drop feels so convincing, the costs you can feel while the diet lasts, the most important piece of information for long-term weight loss that low carb never teaches you, and what finally made my 20-pound loss stay off for 10 years with carbs on my plate every single meal. Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Why Diets Fail After 40: The 60% Rule That Finally Works LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Sustainable weight loss for women over 40 doesn't require 100% commitment. Or even 80%. If you keep starting strict diets and quitting shortly after, this episode covers why weight loss over 40 keeps stalling, and what lasts instead. You know the all-in version by heart: calories cut, carbs gone, sugar gone, every meal cooked at home, no dinners out. It lasts for 3 or 4 weeks, and then one restaurant meal or a planned trip unravels the entire month. This episode walks through a different way to lose weight after 40, one built to survive dinners out, a full calendar, and a full life, and why the slower approach is the one that finally sticks through perimenopause and beyond. In this episode: What a major UCLA review of 31 diet studies found about who ends up heavier The one number that makes weight loss for women over 40 fit the life you already have What a realistic week looks like with wine, restaurants, and a busy schedule still in it The first 2 habits to start with if you're starting from zero The all-or-nothing pull I still catch myself fighting on every vacation, 10 years in Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for EVERY level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Food Noise: Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Food After 40 LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Food noise is the constant mental chatter about food that makes weight loss after 40 so much harder. If you can't stop thinking about food, fighting cravings, and negotiating with yourself over every meal, there's a specific cause, and it isn't a lack of willpower. Women over 40 on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy describe their food noise going silent, and that raises the question this episode answers: why do we have food noise in the first place? What makes it louder every time you start a new diet? And why did one fitness coach eat a full-size Snickers bar every single day for 70 days, on purpose? I spent 20 years with the noise turned all the way up, arguing with myself over french fries before I even got to the restaurant. In this episode, I walk through where the chatter comes from, the shift that turns it down without medication, the messy first stretch I'd want my own sister to know about before trying it, and how I keep the foods I love on my plate while maintaining a 20-pound loss through perimenopause. RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE What's My Metabolism Type Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Why Cardio Backfires for Women Over 40 (and What Really Works) LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Body changes after 40 can make aging feel like a fight you keep losing. If you've been searching for how to look younger, this episode is a different way to think about aging gracefully through perimenopause and beyond. A comment from my husband while I was getting dressed changed how I think about every workout and every meal at 45. In this episode, I share the four decisions that let me train five days a week, get Botox, and feel genuinely calm, if even excited, about getting older. If your clothes fit differently, your weight is settling somewhere new, and every body goal you set leaves you feeling further behind, this one was made for you. In this episode: The one word hiding inside your body goals that sets you up to fail after 40 Why the mirror is the worst reason to keep training through perimenopause What I do when hormonal changes move weight to my stomach (extra cardio isn't it) The one question to ask before Botox, filler, or any anti-aging treatment RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method : my 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE 'What's My Metabolism Type' Quiz to identify your unique metabolism type and get a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay connected: join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights. 🎧 Listen Next: Why Losing Weight After 40 Makes You Look Worse LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Weight loss for women over 40 rarely comes down to a secret diet, a harder workout, or one more round of cutting carbs. When perimenopause and menopause change how your body responds, real progress comes down to one ordinary habit most women skip right past while they go chasing something faster. Strangers stop me all the time and ask what my secret is. They want a trick. What I tell them is a lot less exciting than they're hoping for, and it's the exact thing standing between most women over 40 and the results they want. Inside this episode: What strangers assume about my body, and what's really going on Why the fast, restrictive approaches cost you more than they give back after 40 The one number I live by that makes weight loss doable and keeps it off How I still order fries, dessert, and wine without it derailing my progress I lost 20 pounds in my late 30s and kept it off for 10 years through perimenopause, and it wasn't restriction that did it. If you've been hunting for the shortcut everyone else supposedly has, press play, because there isn't one, and what's real is much better news. RESOURCES: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: a 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts per level with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection 📝 Grab the FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: The Fastest Path to Fat Loss and Fitness in Your 40s and 50s LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Weight loss for women over 40 stops working the way it used to, and perimenopause and menopause are big reasons why. The eating and exercise that kept your weight in check in your 30s can stop delivering results after 40, so this episode covers what really changed and what to do about it. You haven't changed much. Same habits, same effort, maybe even more of it. But the weight is creeping up anyway, mostly around your stomach, and the approach that always reigned it in isn't doing the job now. Your body went through a real shift, and the old plan was built for the body you had ten years ago. I'm walking through the three changes that made the biggest difference in how my body looks and feels after 40, plus two smaller habits I now treat as non-negotiable. These are the exact changes I used to lose 20 pounds in my mid 30s and keep every one of them off for 10 years, right through perimenopause. Inside the episode: The one change I'd start with if you only did a single thing What I got completely wrong about working out in her 20s and 30s The eating habit I let go of at 45, and what she does instead Two small daily habits I now refuse to skip Resources mentioned in this episode: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: a 4-week at-home core program for women over 40, built for every level, even if you've never worked out a day in your life. 12 guided workouts with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: Why Losing Weight After 40 Makes You Look Worse LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Cardio for weight loss after 40 feels like the answer, but for a lot of women over 40, it's the reason the scale won't move, and the body won't change. If you're doing more cardio in perimenopause or menopause and getting little return on your investment, this episode is why. For years, I did it the way we were all taught: eat less, stay in a deficit, and do cardio to burn off my food. Marathons, the StairMaster, spin class, the whole thing. I was thin but worn out, and it all barely made a difference in how my body looked. Then I learned what truly changes a woman's body after 40, and it wasn't more cardio. In this episode, I talk through why cardio stops paying off the way it used to after 40, what's behind the weight that settles around your middle in perimenopause and menopause, and the shift that finally got my body to respond at 45. If you're a woman over 40 who wants to lose weight, build muscle, and feel strong again without living on the treadmill, this episode is for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40, every level, that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: Why Losing Weight After 40 Makes You Look Worse LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s, I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Weight loss after 40 can leave you smaller and softer at the same time, even at your goal weight. In this episode, we're talking about why losing weight makes some women over 40 look worse, what "skinny fat" really means, and how to lose fat without losing your shape. You can chase a number for two years, finally hit it, and like what you see in the mirror less than the day you started. The weight came off, but the body you pictured didn't. There's a reason for that, and it has almost nothing to do with how much you lost. Inside this episode: The one number that decides how lean you look, and it isn't what you weigh What "skinny fat" means and why it shows up more after 40 Why each round of dieting tends to be harder than the one before it My honest answer to "won't lifting make me bulky?" How to know it's working during the weeks the number won't move I lost 20 pounds in my mid-30s and have kept it off for over 10 years, and I spent 20 years making this exact mistake before I figured it out. This one's for every woman who got skinnier and still didn't recognize the body looking back. Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40, every level, that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: What I Stopped Doing to Lose Weight Over 40 (And Keep It Off) LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years I under-ate, avoided weights, and lived on cardio chasing skinny, and none of it gave me a body I was proud of. In my mid-30s I changed my approach: more protein, real strength training, and a plan that fit my life. I lost 20 pounds, and 10 years later, at 45, I'm still maintaining it through perimenopause. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that last. Every week I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Weight loss for women over 40 doesn't work the way it did in your 30s. Through perimenopause, the same eating and exercise that always got results stop moving the weight, and it's hard to understand why. For years, I thought eating very little and doing hours of cardio was discipline. I'd weigh myself every morning and let that one number set the tone for my entire day. I was working harder than ever, and my body slowly stopped producing the change it always had. In my mid-30s, I started to reverse five specific things I'd always believed I had to do to look the way I wanted. That's when the 20 pounds I'd been holding finally came off, and I've kept it off for 10 years straight through perimenopause. I'm a double-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, and I still had to learn these the hard way. In this episode, I walk through the five things I stopped doing after 40, why they backfire at our age, and what I do now instead that makes losing weight and keeping it off SO MUCH easier. If you're over 40, doing what always used to work, and the weight won't come off, this is the conversation I wish someone had with me ten years ago. Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40, every level, that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: Your Best Summer Body After 40 Starts Here LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! On a GLP-1, a big chunk of the weight you lose can come from muscle instead of fat, and for women over 40 on Ozempic or Wegovy, that's the one kind of loss you don't want, especially in perimenopause. If you're on a GLP-1, thinking about starting one, or already off it, this episode is for you. Half the women in my life are on these drugs right now, and I'm not anti-medication at all. But for women in their 40s and 50s, what's happening underneath that weight loss matters just as much as the number you see on the scale, and it changes what you do while the medication is doing its job. I'll walk you through what's going on in your body on a GLP-1, the three things I'd prioritize if I were you, in order, and the one part of coming off the medication that most women skip and end up regretting. I'm a double-certified nutrition and fitness coach who lost 20 pounds in my mid-to-late 30s and kept it off for 10 years through perimenopause, and my whole focus is on making sure the weight you lose is fat and that it stays gone after the injections stop. Resources Mentioned: 👉🏻 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40 that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently. 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB Newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. 🎧 Listen Next: The Fastest Path to Fat Loss and Fitness in Your 40s and 50s LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! So you're in a calorie deficit, you're being careful with your food, and the weight just won't budge. I've been exactly there, and I promise you there's a real reason for it. A deficit stops producing weight loss for women over 40 for reasons most people never think to look at, and once you see them, it makes so much sense. In this episode, I'm getting into what changes in perimenopause that makes losing weight so much harder than it used to be, and why the usual advice stops working the way it used to. A couple of these honestly didn't seem like that big of a deal until I cleaned them up, and they made a HUGE difference not only in my ability to lose the weight but also in keeping it off. What you can expect in this episode: Why your deficit can look perfect on paper and still leave you nowhere The perimenopause shift that changes how your body responds to eating less A common "healthy" habit that could be slowing your results down The first thing I'd check before cutting your food any further I lost 20 pounds in my mid-to-late 30s and have kept it off for 10 years now, through perimenopause and all of real life, and I'm a double-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach. So everything I'm sharing here is lived and studied, not theory. Resources Mentioned: 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently → Get it HERE 👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE 🎧 Listen Next: Your Summer Body After 40 Starts Here LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! You're a few weeks out from months of warm weather and sunshine, beach vacations, pool parties, and summer weddings. The outfits don't cover as much this season, and maybe the body underneath them isn't where you want it. I get it! I'm 45 and starting my own little mini cut for summer right now. So many women over 40 don't see results before summer because they focus on one or two things and skip the rest. Usually, it's more cardio, cutting carbs, and maybe trying to eat cleaner. None of that is enough on its own in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I'm walking you through the six specific things I'm doing to get my body ready for summer. They're not extreme or complicated, but they are the same things that have given me proven results before - they work. When you do all six together, they will change how your body looks and feels in six to eight weeks. I'm also covering the one habit most women won't pause that's wiping out their calorie deficit and making fat storage easier without them realizing it. Resources Mentioned: 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently → Get it HERE 👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💌 Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE 🎧 Listen Next: The Fastest Path to Fat Loss and Fitness in Your 40s and 50s LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! You could be tracking your food, eating in a deficit, and staying consistent, yet still not see any weight-loss progress on the scale. You've probably been there before and felt frustrated. After 40, a calorie deficit is still the right foundation for fat loss. But there are three things that can completely override it, and because they seem so normal, most women never connect them to why their progress has stopped. Maybe one, maybe all three in this episode will apply to your life, give you some awareness, and help you make the right next steps for your journey. In this episode, I cover: Why eating in a deficit stops being enough after 40 The pattern that wipes out days of progress A nightly habit that pauses fat burning for hours at a time The fat loss blocker that has no immediate feedback on the scale, and why that makes it the easiest one to dismiss Plus two free resources to find your exact fat loss numbers and identify what's slowing your results down. Resources Mentioned: 🎯 Take the FREE ‘ What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently → Get it HERE 👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE 🎧 Listen Next: The Fastest Path to Fat Loss and Fitness in Your 40s and 50s LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! If you're over 40 and eating clean but still not seeing the scale move, there's a good chance there's one gap in your diet that's quietly canceling out everything else you're doing, and most women have no idea it's there. It's not carbs. It's not calories. It's protein . And the amount you need after 40 is probably a lot more than you think, and a lot less than you're eating. In this episode, I'm breaking down why protein is the biggest lever you can pull for fat loss AND fat maintenance after 40, why most women are falling short without realizing it, and what it's costing them in terms of metabolism, muscle, and results. You'll also get a real example of what hitting your protein target looks like in a normal day of eating, plus the one daily habit that makes it stick without overhauling your entire diet. If you've been putting in the work and not seeing as much progress as you'd like, this one is worth a listen. Resources Mentioned: 🎯 Take the FREE ‘What’s My Metabolism Type’ quiz that identifies your unique metabolism type and get empowered with a personalized plan to manage your weight confidently → Get it HERE 👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💌 Stay Connected:Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE 🎧 Listen Next: 7 Fintess Tips That Are DESTROYING Your Metabolism After 40 LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BehindtheBody/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://behindthebodypodcast.buzzsprout.com 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! You're not eating badly. You're not skipping workouts. But belly fat after 40 keeps showing up anyway, especially around your midsection. If that's you, this episode explains exactly why. There's a biological loop, driven by cortisol, that runs in the background of daily life for most women over 40. It keeps your body in fat-storage mode. And it has nothing to do with how clean you're eating. In this episode, I'm covering: Why belly fat after 40 isn't just a food problem How cortisol and poor sleep override your calorie deficit The daily habit that's spiking your fat-storage hormones before lunch Plus three fixes you can start this week, no diet overhaul required. 💌 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact protein, calorie deficit, and maintenance numbers. 🎯 TAKE MY FREE QUIZ: ' What's My Metabolism Type?' : Find out what's stalling your weight loss + get your personalized action plan. 📩 Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE 🎧 THE PERMANENT FAT LOSS Masterclass Episodes 50–53 — linked in the playlist below. E50 : Why 95% of Diets Fail Women Over 40 E51 : Your Perfect Calorie Deficit for Fat Loss Over 40 E52 : How to Stop Dieting Without Gaining the Weight Back (Reverse Dieting Explained) E53 : How to Eat Out, Travel, and Live Your Life Without Gaining the Weight Back LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider&
Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Fat loss and fitness in your 40s and 50s don't start where most people think they do. Most women jump straight to cutting calories and doing more cardio. And for a while, that worked. But the body you have in your 40s and 50s responds to different, more specific things, and knowing where to focus for the fastest results is the difference between spinning your wheels and seeing your body change. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five highest-impact areas to focus on for fat loss and body composition after 40, including one that has nothing to do with the gym or your diet and could account for more calorie burn than your entire workout. Most women never think to connect it to fat loss at all. I also cover why your body stops responding even when you're consistent, the hormonal reason recovery matters more in your 40s and 50s than it ever did before, and the one nutritional strategy that directly drives your metabolism, backed by the specific numbers you need to hit. Whether you're starting from scratch or starting over, this episode gives you a clear path forward. 👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook to calculate your exact protein, calorie deficit, and maintenance numbers. 🎯 TAKE MY FREE QUIZ: ' What's My Metabolism Type?' : Find out what's stalling your weight loss + get your personalized action plan. 📩 Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE 💌 🎧 THE PERMANENT FAT LOSS Masterclass Episodes 50–53 — linked in the playlist below. E50 : Why 95% of Diets Fail Women Over 40 E51 : Your Perfect Calorie Deficit for Fat Loss Over 40 E52 : How to Stop Dieting Without Gaining the Weight Back (Reverse Dieting Explained) E53 : How to Eat Out, Travel, and Live Your Life Without Gaining the Weight Back LET'S CONNECT! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebody.co/ 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindthebody.co 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebody 💌 Join my Newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter 👩🏻💻 Behind the Body Website: https://behindthebody.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up". New episodes every Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week , I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
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