Behind the Body: Fat Loss, Metabolism & Muscle for Women Over 40
You’re eating salads for lunch, walking daily, and skipping dessert, but the older you get, the tighter your jeans get. You’ve tried cutting carbs, adding more cardio, and intermittent fasting. Your body is changing faster than your habits, and you’re tired of feeling like it’s out of your control.
Welcome to Behind the Body! I’m Andrea Cutuk, NASM-Certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, and I like to talk openly and honestly about weight loss (or lack thereof) after 40.
After losing over 20 pounds and maintaining it for almost 10 years through perimenopause, I talk about exactly what causes weight gain when hormones shift and what to do about it. No generic advice from 25-year-old fitness influencers. No extreme diets or programs that last two weeks. Just a woman like you who’s been there, done that, with real strategies that work when estrogen and energy drop, metabolism slows, and you’re juggling work, family, and a social life.
Each week, we’ll chat about topics such as:
- Why you gain weight around your midsection even when you eat the same foods - How to lose fat without giving up restaurants, wine, or your sanity
- What specific foods and habits help (and hurt) fat loss after 40
- How to build strength and boost metabolism so you’re aging in the best way possible
This isn’t necessarily about motivation. It’s about understanding the science of perimenopause and menopause weight gain, and getting practical tools that fit your actual life. You don’t need another 90-day challenge. You need sustainable habits that work for your lifestyle, and forever.
I hope you’ll join the Behind the Body community!
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Behind the Body: Fat Loss, Metabolism & Muscle for Women Over 40
Your Perfect Calorie Deficit for Fat Loss Over 40 (Permanent Weight Loss Masterclass Pt. 2)
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Download the free Fat-Loss Formula Workbook for use in this episode.
Most women over 40 are either under- or overeating. Both options use guessing, and that's what's keeping you stuck.
In Part 2 of the Permanent Weight Loss Masterclass, I'm walking you through the exact math behind a calorie deficit that scientifically works, burns fat without tanking your metabolism, and leaves you hungry.
This is a workshop-style episode. Have your phone or calculator ready. By the end, you'll have your specific calorie maintenance and deficit written down.
In this episode, we cover:
- What a calorie deficit actually is (and the one mistake that makes it backfire)
- Why 1,200 calories is a toddler's intake, and why eating more can speed up fat loss
- How to calculate your BMR and TDEE in under 10 minutes
- The difference between a conservative and aggressive deficit, and how to pick the right one for you
- Why you need a "Diet Deadline", and what happens if you skip this step
The bottom line: If you don't know your number, you're guessing. Guessing leads to under- or overeating, a metabolic slowdown, and rebound weight gain. This episode fixes that.
Download the free Fat-Loss Formula Workbook referenced in this episode.
Missed Part 1? Start HERE first.
Get ready for Part 3 next Monday! I cover the Exit Strategy: how to stop dieting without regaining weight.
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👋🏻 ABOUT ME:
I'm Andrea, a certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. I spent years doing cardio and avoiding weights because I just wanted to be skinny, and I didn’t understand the impact it would have. At 40, I did a lifestyle overhaul, and I finally started lifting 3-4 times per week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned, and healthy body I'd been chasing for decades. I've maintained these results for 10 years with the same simple approach. Now I help women over 40 stop overcomplicating fitness and start building sustainable strength.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The content on Behind the Body is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health regimen, especially if you have a pre-existing condition. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.