The 3 Things Behind Losing 20 Pounds and Keeping It Off for 10 Years

The 3 Things Behind Losing 20 Pounds and Keeping It Off for 10 Years

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] Weight loss for women over 40 stops working the way it used to, and perimenopause and menopause are big reasons why. The eating and exercise that kept your weight in check in your 30s can stop delivering results after 40, so this episode covers what really changed and what to do about it. You haven't changed much. Same habits, same effort, maybe even more of it. But the weight is creeping up anyway, mostly around your stomach, and the approach that always reigned it in isn't doing the job now. Your body went through a real shift, and the old plan was built for the body you had ten years ago. I'm walking through the three changes that made the biggest difference in how my body looks and feels after 40, plus two smaller habits I now treat as non-negotiable. These are the exact changes I used to lose 20 pounds in my mid 30s and keep every one of them off for 10 years, right through perimenopause. Inside the episode: * The one change I'd start with if you only did a single thing * What I got completely wrong about working out in her 20s and 30s * The eating habit I let go of at 45, and what she does instead * Two small daily habits I now refuse to skip Resources mentioned in this episode: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: [https://behindthebody.com/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 with video demos, 20 minutes, 3 times a week, to build a stronger, more defined midsection. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz [https://behindthebody.com/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 [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter] for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: Why Losing Weight After 40 Makes You Look Worse [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/episodes/19339864] 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 or Spotify Podcasts. 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.

Why Cardio Backfires for Women Over 40 (and What Really Works)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] Cardio for weight loss after 40 feels like the answer, but for a lot of women over 40, it's the reason the scale won't move, and the body won't change. If you're doing more cardio in perimenopause or menopause and getting little return on your investment, this episode is why. For years, I did it the way we were all taught: eat less, stay in a deficit, and do cardio to burn off my food. Marathons, the StairMaster, spin class, the whole thing. I was thin but worn out, and it all barely made a difference in how my body looked. Then I learned what truly changes a woman's body after 40, and it wasn't more cardio. In this episode, I talk through why cardio stops paying off the way it used to after 40, what's behind the weight that settles around your middle in perimenopause and menopause, and the shift that finally got my body to respond at 45. If you're a woman over 40 who wants to lose weight, build muscle, and feel strong again without living on the treadmill, this episode is for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: [https://behindthebody.com/strong-core-method] a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40, every level, that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz [https://behindthebody.com/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 [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter] for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: Why Losing Weight After 40 Makes You Look Worse [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/episodes/19339864] 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 or Spotify Podcasts. 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.

Why Losing Weight After 40 Makes You Look Worse

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] Weight loss after 40 can leave you smaller and softer at the same time, even at your goal weight. In this episode, we're talking about why losing weight makes some women over 40 look worse, what "skinny fat" really means, and how to lose fat without losing your shape. You can chase a number for two years, finally hit it, and like what you see in the mirror less than the day you started. The weight came off, but the body you pictured didn't. There's a reason for that, and it has almost nothing to do with how much you lost. Inside this episode: * The one number that decides how lean you look, and it isn't what you weigh * What "skinny fat" means and why it shows up more after 40 * Why each round of dieting tends to be harder than the one before it * My honest answer to "won't lifting make me bulky?" * How to know it's working during the weeks the number won't move I lost 20 pounds in my mid-30s and have kept it off for over 10 years, and I spent 20 years making this exact mistake before I figured it out. This one's for every woman who got skinnier and still didn't recognize the body looking back. Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: [https://behindthebody.com/strong-core-method] a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40, every level, that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 🎯 Take the FREE ‘What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz [https://behindthebody.com/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 [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter] for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: What I Stopped Doing to Lose Weight Over 40 (And Keep It Off) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/episodes/19305712] 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 or Spotify Podcasts. 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.

What I Stopped Doing to Lose Weight Over 40 (And Keep It Off)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] Weight loss for women over 40 doesn't work the way it did in your 30s. Through perimenopause, the same eating and exercise that always got results stop moving the weight, and it's hard to understand why. For years, I thought eating very little and doing hours of cardio was discipline. I'd weigh myself every morning and let that one number set the tone for my entire day. I was working harder than ever, and my body slowly stopped producing the change it always had. In my mid-30s, I started to reverse five specific things I'd always believed I had to do to look the way I wanted. That's when the 20 pounds I'd been holding finally came off, and I've kept it off for 10 years straight through perimenopause. I'm a double-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach, and I still had to learn these the hard way. In this episode, I walk through the five things I stopped doing after 40, why they backfire at our age, and what I do now instead that makes losing weight and keeping it off SO MUCH easier. If you're over 40, doing what always used to work, and the weight won't come off, this is the conversation I wish someone had with me ten years ago. Resources Mentioned: 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: [https://behindthebody.com/strong-core-method] a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40, every level, that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 📝 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers. 🎯 Take the FREE ‘What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz [https://behindthebody.com/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 [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter] for weekly insight 🎧 Listen Next: Your Best Summer Body After 40 Starts Here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/episodes/19192666] 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 or Spotify Podcasts. 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 NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually 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 podcast 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.

You're Losing More Than Just Fat on Your GLP-1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] On a GLP-1, a big chunk of the weight you lose can come from muscle instead of fat, and for women over 40 on Ozempic or Wegovy, that's the one kind of loss you don't want, especially in perimenopause. If you're on a GLP-1, thinking about starting one, or already off it, this episode is for you. Half the women in my life are on these drugs right now, and I'm not anti-medication at all. But for women in their 40s and 50s, what's happening underneath that weight loss matters just as much as the number you see on the scale, and it changes what you do while the medication is doing its job. I'll walk you through what's going on in your body on a GLP-1, the three things I'd prioritize if I were you, in order, and the one part of coming off the medication that most women skip and end up regretting. I'm a double-certified nutrition and fitness coach who lost 20 pounds in my mid-to-late 30s and kept it off for 10 years through perimenopause, and my whole focus is on making sure the weight you lose is fat and that it stays gone after the injections stop. Resources Mentioned: 👉🏻 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💪🏼 The Strong Core Method: [https://behindthebody.com/strong-core-method] a 4-week, step-by-step core program for women over 40 that includes 12 guided workouts, video demos, and a simple plan to help you build a stronger, more defined midsection in just 20 minutes, 3 times per week. 🎯 Take the FREE ‘What’s My Metabolism Type’ Quiz [https://behindthebody.com/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 [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter] for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox.  🎧 Listen Next: The Fastest Path to Fat Loss and Fitness in Your 40s and 50s [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/episodes/19037057] 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 or Spotify Podcasts. 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 NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually 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 podcast 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.