7 Fitness Tips That Are DESTROYING Your Metabolism After 40

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If you’re over 40 and the scale is barely moving even though you’re eating clean, staying in a calorie deficit, and doing the workouts you were told would work, it’s time to question the advice, not yourself. A lot of mainstream weight loss and fitness guidance was written for a 25-year-old body, and when we apply it to perimenopause and midlife hormones, it can underperform or even backfire.

In this episode, I'm breaking down 7 things women over 40 are still doing that are making it harder to lose weight and change their body composition. I'll tell you what each one is doing to your metabolism, and exactly what to swap in instead.

By the end, you'll know why your effort hasn't been paying off. And what to do differently starting this week.

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🎧 LISTEN TO THE PERMANENT FAT LOSS MASTERCLASS Episodes 50–53 — linked in the playlist below.

• E50: Why 95% of Diets Fail Women Over 40
• E51: Your Perfect Calorie Deficit for Fat Loss Over 40
• E52: How to Stop Dieting Without Gaining the Weight Back (Reverse Dieting Explained)
• E53: How to Eat Out, Travel, and Live Your Life Without Gaining the Weight Back

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👋🏻 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: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.