Behind the Body: Fat Loss, Muscle, & Metabolism for Women Over 40
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.
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Behind the Body: Fat Loss, Muscle, & Metabolism for Women Over 40
Latest Episodes
Perimenopause Weight Gain: The 7,000 Steps a Day I Lost
Perimenopause weight gain can start while you keep working out and eating like before. If your weight is going up after 40 and your routine has not really changed, this episode is about the movement you may have stopped counting.I lost 7...
Eat Whatever You Want, Drink Wine, Lose Weight After 40
You can eat whatever you want and lose weight after 40, fries and wine included. If every diet you start feels too restrictive to last, this episode covers the 4 things that let you keep the foods you love.I don't mean a cheat meal on Sa...
How Much Protein After 40? The New Study and My Answer
How much protein after 40 is right? A new review that's getting a lot of media attention recently says the protein advice I have given women over 40 for years is wrong. But before you cut a single gram, this episode is what I found whe...
3 Things You Should Know About Peptides After 40
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-ap...
Muscle Loss After 40: Why Losing Weight Speeds It Up
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 episo...