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Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! What if some of the things you're doing to look better after 40 are actually making you look worse? People often say that looking good as we get older means being more disciplined, following more rules, and working harder. But what if that approach is actually the problem? Many habits women use to stay thin, fit, and youthful can sometimes have the opposite effect. The tricky part is that we often don't even notice when this happens. In this episode, I'll go over 10 habits that could be stopping you from looking and feeling your best after 40. Some of these might surprise you, others may feel familiar, and a few could even change the way you think about health and fitness. Because getting older doesn't automatically mean looking worse, and looking better shouldn't require making your life miserable. 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: Weight Loss: Wanting to Be Skinny Isn't Enough 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! It's easy to feel motivated to lose weight during the first week, but that motivation often fades after a few weeks. If you're over 40 and keep telling yourself you want to lose weight, but nothing in your week has changed, this episode will ask you the same question I had to ask myself. It's easy to say you want to be skinny. I've said it myself. I spent years yo-yo dieting just to fit into a smaller size, and I ended up feeling and looking terrible. What finally helped me keep the weight off was changing who I was, and that process took much longer than I expected. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: What a woman who keeps the weight off after 40 does every dayWhat people who have kept off at least 30 pounds have in commonWhy two women with the same busy week can get different resultsThe point when your weight loss motivation really gets testedWhat you can say instead of "I want to be skinny" 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: Stop Trying to Be Skinny After 40, It's Making 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 other 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. 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! Starting HRT in perimenopause was a big decision, and I just started it at 45. If you're over 40 and you feel numb, unmotivated, or not like yourself, this is why I started and how it's going. This one is different from my usual episodes. It's just me talking to you like I'm FaceTiming a friend, because I didn't want to wait to share it. I never had hot flashes or night sweats, so I almost missed the signs. The symptoms I had were harder to name, and they started getting in the way of my work and my life. Maybe you're wondering if what you feel is perimenopause. Maybe you're on the fence about HRT. Either way, I hope this makes you feel a lot less alone. I'm not a doctor, and this isn't a recommendation. It's my experience, shared as openly as I can. In this episode: The symptoms I had that didn't look like perimenopause at firstWhat I did during the 2 months I waited for my appointmentHow my first week on the lowest dose actually wentThe side effect I had no idea was connected to HRT Quick note: full episodes now come out every other Monday, with a bonus episode like this one when something can't wait. 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: Perimenopause Weight Gain: The 7,000 Steps a Day I Lost 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 Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and "glowing up." New episodes every other 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! 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 7,000 steps a day to perimenopause, and I didn't notice for months. I was still in the gym regularly. My diet was the same. My weight went up anyway. My workouts and my meals were never the problem, and the number that finally explained it was sitting in my phone as data the whole time. This is where those calories went, why I stopped moving without ever deciding to, and how I got back in control on the days I didn't feel like doing any of it. In this episode: How you can lose 7,000 steps a day while you're still working out every weekThe everyday movement that burns calories that doesn't show up in a workout logWhat to check on your phone before you change a single mealWhy the walks and dinners out can and even just leaving the house can stop when nothing about your schedule changedThe first place to look if your weight is up but your workouts and food are the sameWhat I do now on the days I don't feel like leaving the house 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: The Muscle Loss After 40 Nobody Warns You About  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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! 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 Saturday. I mean French fries and wine in a normal week while the weight comes off. There is 1 rule every way of losing weight has to follow, and 3 ways to follow it, and the slowest of the 3 is the one I use to keep 20 pounds off through perimenopause. What you give up to get there is your choice, and it doesn't have to be the food you love. In this episode: The 1 rule every diet has to follow, and the 3 ways to follow it, with the speed and the trade-off of eachWhat I gave up to keep French fries in my diet regularlyHow often the foods you love can show up and still let you lose weight after 40The question to ask yourself before you finish a restaurant plateWhy the scale goes up the morning after the meal you love, even when you did the week rightWhat to look at instead of the scale, and how often 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: 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat! 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 when I read it all. I have spent years telling women over 40 to eat more protein. So when the eat-less-protein headlines started, I read the review behind them, every page of it, and asked the question the headline skipped. What I found decided whether my advice stands, and it changed how I read every nutrition headline now. If you lift weights, one part of this review is specifically about you. And back in January, the US updated its official dietary guidelines for the first time in decades, and where the protein recommendation moved matters for this whole conversation. In this episode: What the study behind the eat-less-protein headline looked at, and how far its findings goWho was studied, and why that decides whether the headline applies to youHow lifting weights changes what your body does with the protein you eatThe protein range I still recommend if you lift, and my recommended starting point if you don'tWhat the January update to the official US dietary guidelines did to the protein recommendationThe 2 questions to ask before any headline changes your entire diet 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: 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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. 3MEDICAL 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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 muscleThe per-meal protein number that matters more than your daily totalWhat 2 weeks of barely moving can cost you and what to doThe smallest training dose that helps you keep what you haveThe 2 supplements worth buying that can helpResources 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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 itWhy the woman who loses weight is the last one to noticeWhat happens to "enough" every time you get closer to itThe 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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 heavierThe one number that makes weight loss for women over 40 fit the life you already haveWhat a realistic week looks like with wine, restaurants, and a busy schedule still in itThe first 2 habits to start with if you're starting from zeroThe 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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 40Why the mirror is the worst reason to keep training through perimenopauseWhat 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...

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 onWhy the fast, restrictive approaches cost you more than they give back after 40The one number I live by that makes weight loss doable and keeps it offHow I still order fries, dessert, and wine without it derailing my progressI 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. 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 enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more women like us discover our community of strength, growth, and learning. We release new episodes every other Monday. 👋🏻 ABOUT ME: I'm Andrea, a double-certified NASM Nutrition and Fitness Coach and the founder of Behind the Body. For 20 years, I ate too little, skipped weights, and focused only on cardio, always trying to get skinny. None of that made me feel good about my body. In my mid-30s, I changed things up by eating more pro...