Behind the Body

About Behind the Body

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s struggling with perimenopause or menopause weight gain, this podcast is for you. I'm Andrea Cutuk, a double-certified nutrition and fitness coach. I lost 20 pounds in my mid-30s and have maintained it for 10 years, through perimenopause, hormonal shifts, and real life. I'm not someone who lost weight six months ago and started a podcast. I'm someone who's lived in this body, figured it out, and has been maintaining the results long enough to know what actually works and sticks. Every Monday, Behind the Body covers the real reasons women over 40 gain weight, can't lose it, and what to actually do about it. No generic advice. No extreme diets. Just honest, science-backed strategies built for your hormones, your metabolism, and your lifestyle in this phase of life. Topics we cover: Building a body you're proud of in a sustainable way Perimenopause weight gain and why your body is changing Fat loss after 40 without restriction or deprivation How to boost metabolism and build a stronger body composition Sustainable weight loss strategies that work long-term Strength training for women over 40 - where to start and why it matters Hormone-related weight gain, cortisol, and belly fat How to lose fat without giving up restaurants, wine, your social life, or sanity This isn't about motivation or 90-day challenges. It's about understanding the reality of menopause and perimenopause weight gain, and building habits that last. New episodes every Monday. 📩 Join the BTB newsletter: https://behindthebody.com/newsletter 🧪 Take the free Metabolism Type Quiz: https://behindthebody.com/quiz

Publisher

Andrea Cutuk

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2023

Latest episode

26 May 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 May 2026

   5 Reasons Your Calorie Deficit Fails After 40

   Send us Fan Mail 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...

2. 

   18 May 2026

   Your Best Summer Body After 40 Starts Here

   Send us Fan Mail 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 clea...

3. 

   11 May 2026

   Why Your Fat Loss Isn't Showing Up on the Scale After 40

   Send us Fan Mail You could be tracking your food, eating in a deficit, and staying consistent, yet still not see any weight-loss progress on the scale. You've probably been there before and felt frustrated. After 40, a calorie deficit is still the right foundation for fat loss. But there are three things that can completely override it, and because they seem so normal, most women never connect them to why their progress has stopped. Maybe one, maybe all three in this episode will apply to you...

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