Behind the Body: Fat Loss, Metabolism & Muscle 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, a double-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, figured it out, and has been maintaining the results long enough to know what actually works and sticks.
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 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.
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Behind the Body: Fat Loss, Metabolism & Muscle for Women Over 40
Why 95% of Diets Fail Women Over 40 (Permanent Weight Loss Masterclass Pt. 1)
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If you’ve ever lost weight, only to gain it back months later, this episode and this entire series are for you.
The problem isn’t your willpower, laziness, or lack of discipline. Sure, they may play a small role. But there's a bigger factor at play.
Biology.
In Part 1 of the Permanent Weight Loss Masterclass, I break down:
- Why 95% of diets fail
- What’s happening to your metabolism
- The role of metabolic adaptation
- Why “eat less and move more” stops working
- The critical mistake women make after reaching their goal weight
- And the one structural shift that makes fat loss permanent
Over this 4-part series, I’ll walk you through the exact phased system I used to lose 20+ pounds and keep it off for nearly a decade, and the same framework I use with my private clients.
Next Episode: We calculate your exact calorie numbers for deficit and maintenance phases. Download the Fat Loss Formula Workbook (link below) so you're ready.
Resources:
- Download the Fat Loss Formula Workbook
- Subscribe to Behind the Body YouTube for video versions
- Take the FREE "What's My Metabolism Type" Quiz and get a personalized plan to start burning fat
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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.