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

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.

5 Reasons Your Calorie Deficit Fails After 40

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] So you're in a calorie deficit, you're being careful with your food, and the weight just won't budge. I've been exactly there, and I promise you there's a real reason for it. A deficit stops producing weight loss for women over 40 for reasons most people never think to look at, and once you see them, it makes so much sense. In this episode, I'm getting into what changes in perimenopause that makes losing weight so much harder than it used to be, and why the usual advice stops working the way it used to. A couple of these honestly didn't seem like that big of a deal until I cleaned them up, and they made a HUGE difference not only in my ability to lose the weight but also in keeping it off. What you can expect in this episode: * Why your deficit can look perfect on paper and still leave you nowhere * The perimenopause shift that changes how your body responds to eating less * A common "healthy" habit that could be slowing your results down * The first thing I'd check before cutting your food any further I lost 20 pounds in my mid-to-late 30s and have kept it off for 10 years now, through perimenopause and all of real life, and I'm a double-certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach. So everything I'm sharing here is lived and studied, not theory. Resources Mentioned:  🎯 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 → Get it HERE [https://behindthebody.com/quiz]  👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers 💌 Stay Connected: Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter]  🎧 Listen Next: Your 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  📌 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.

Your Best Summer Body After 40 Starts Here

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601108/fan_mail/new] You're a few weeks out from months of warm weather and sunshine, beach vacations, pool parties, and summer weddings. The outfits don't cover as much this season, and maybe the body underneath them isn't where you want it. I get it! I'm 45 and starting my own little mini cut for summer right now. So many women over 40 don't see results before summer because they focus on one or two things and skip the rest. Usually, it's more cardio, cutting carbs, and maybe trying to eat cleaner. None of that is enough on its own in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I'm walking you through the six specific things I'm doing to get my body ready for summer. They're not extreme or complicated, but they are the same things that have given me proven results before - they work. When you do all six together, they will change how your body looks and feels in six to eight weeks. I'm also covering the one habit most women won't pause that's wiping out their calorie deficit and making fat storage easier without them realizing it. Resources Mentioned:  🎯 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 → Get it HERE [https://behindthebody.com/quiz]  👉 Grab The FREE Fat Loss Formula Workbook HERE [https://behindthebody.kit.com/da09590a82] to calculate your exact calorie deficit and maintenance numbers  💌 Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE [https://behindthebody.com/Newsletter]  🎧 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.