From Cutting Carbs to Eating Everything: Rosa’s Perimenopause Weight loss journey

Get Fit in Your 40s

Get Fit in Your 40s
From Cutting Carbs to Eating Everything: Rosa’s Perimenopause Weight loss journey
May 06, 2026 Season 3 Episode 6
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Welcome to Get fit in your 40s. 

This episode is a very special one.

Kausar sits down with her longtime friend Rosa — someone she met over 16 years ago while working as a research analyst in a pharmaceutical lab. Life took them in different directions, and they lost touch… until a full-circle moment brought them back together.

Today, Rosa is not just a friend — she’s also a BFF client.

In this heartfelt conversation, Rosa shares her journey through life, including overcoming major health challenges, feeling stuck in her body, struggling with consistency, and believing she just needed more discipline…

To now losing almost 10 pounds, training consistently, drinking 80+ ounces of water daily, and finally feeling strong, energized, and in control again.

Her story is proof that you don’t need to give up everything to become the version of yourself you want to be.

You just need the right systems… and the right foundation.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • What Rosa thought was holding her back (and what it actually was)
  • The biggest shifts that helped her lose weight and feel better after 40
  • How she rebuilt her relationship with food and movement
  • Why strength training changed everything for her
  • The simple habits that created lasting, sustainable results
  • How she stayed consistent—even when it wasn’t easy

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