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Mastering Menopause
by Kathy Cote
I'm Kathy Cote' from Katalyst Fitness and Nutrition and I will show you how to use nutrition, fitness, lifestyle and mindset to master perimenopause and menopause and rock your midlife with style and grace.
Episodes
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Using Form Videos to Progress Faster and Get Toned After 50
Are you lifting weights consistently but wondering if you’re actually training hard enough—or if your form is holding you back? In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I’m sharing one of the simplest tools I use with my clients (and with my own coach!) to get more out of strength training: film...
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Workout Smarter, Not Harder To Get Results Over 50
Are you sweating through group fitness classes week after week, pushing hard, but wondering why your body composition isn’t changing? If you're a woman over 50, you might be falling victim to one of the biggest marketing myths in the fitness industry: the "muscle confusion" trap. In this episode,...
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Weight Loss in Menopause: Labs to Run Besides Your Hormones
Everyone wants to talk about estrogen and progesterone, but when you can't lose weight in menopause, the answer is often hiding in other labs. I just got back from Raleigh, where I spent time with my mentors and fellow coaches from the Functional Nutrition Metabolism School, the program where I...
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Why I changed my coaching process for women over 50, in menopause.
I’ve completely changed my mind about how I approach fat loss for women in menopause, and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I used to believe slow, steady weight loss was the best and only sustainable approach. But I kept watching women struggle to maintain a calorie deficit for…
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Denise- Down 42 Pounds in 5 Months: Rapid Fat Loss for Menopause Clients
What if losing weight in menopause didn’t have to mean spending months on end in a calorie deficit? In this episode, I’m sharing the incredible progress of my client Denise, who came to me with a significant weight-loss goal after her doctor had been encouraging her to consider a GLP-1. She…
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How Julie Lost 19 Pounds in 7 Weeks
Can women lose weight quickly during menopause without relying on endless cardio, meds or another restrictive fad diet? Julie lost 19 pounds, 5.5 inches and 4.4 percentage points of body fat in just seven weeks with a personalized menopause weight-loss strategy. In this client success story…
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Why “Eating Healthy” and Doing More Cardio Isn’t Moving the Scale After 50
Why “Eating Healthy” and Doing More Cardio Isn’t Moving the Scale After 50 You're doing the cardio. You're eating healthy. You're trying so hard... so why isn't the scale moving? If you're over 50 and feel like you're doing everything "right" but still can't lose weight, this episode is for you....
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I Couldn't Lose Weight in Menopause Until I Changed This One Thing
If you're doing all the "right" things trying to lose weight in menopause—eating 1,200 calories, working out every day, cutting carbs, skipping breakfast—and the scale still won't move, this episode is for you. I know exactly how frustrating that feels because I lived it. At 49, I was doing...
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How to Reverse Diet to Break a Weight Loss Plateau in Menopause
In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to implement a reverse diet, including how to calculate your maintenance calories, when to increase calories gradually versus jumping straight to maintenance, and what to expect during the process. Last week, we talked about why chronic dieting and...
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Why You've Stopped Losing Weight in Menopause (And Why Restricting Isn't the Answer)
Description: Are you doing all the "right" things—barely eating, skipping meals, and working out harder than ever—only to find the scale hasn't budged? You are not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down the "restriction trap" that keeps so many women stuck in a plateau during menopause. We...
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I can't think of a better demographic for rapid fat loss than a 50+ menopausal female.
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right in menopause and the scale still won't budge? In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I'm pulling back the curtain on the Rapid Fat Loss approach I've been using with my clients and on myself. After months of travel, stress, inflammation, and...
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Becky’s Client Case Study Part 2: How to Maintain Weight Loss Without Tracking
In Part 2 of Becky’s real client case study, you’ll hear an actual coaching conversation breaking down what happens after fat loss, and how women in menopause can maintain their results without obsessively tracking every bite forever. We talk about: • The transition out of dieting phases • Why...
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Fit Formula Workshop 5/13 Replay
This is a replay of tonight’s FIT Formula workshop. We had such a great turnout and so many amazing questions. Inside the workshop we covered: • why eating less and doing more cardio stops working in menopause • how to repair your metabolism before fat loss • the exact FIT Formula framework we…
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What Actually Works in Menopause for Fat Loss Becky: Client Case Study Part 1-Doing Everything Right But Still Stuck
Why does fat loss in menopause feel so hard… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve been stuck eating 1,200 calories, doing more cardio, and still not seeing results, this episode will show you exactly why. This is Part 1 of a real client case study, where I take you inside an actual...
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Why the Menopause Space Feels So Confusing-Internet vs Reality
The menopause space has exploded, but with all the noise comes a lot of confusion. One expert says it’s cortisol. Another says fasting. Someone else says supplements, peptides, weighted vests, or microdosing GLP 1s. Meanwhile, women are left wondering what actually matters and who to trust. In…
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How Danette Lost 17 Pounds in 10 Weeks and Is Now Eating More to Maintain It
In 10 weeks, Danette lost 17 pounds and dropped over 3.5% body fat, but more importantly, she completely changed how her body looks and feels. “I had amazing results… I lost seven pounds during the first two weeks… and I was totally astonished.” And that was just the start. “I just feel amazing……
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Strength Training in Menopause with Katalyst Coach Megan Hart
In day two of my training workshop, I’m joined by Coach Megan Hart to break down how to strength train for fat loss and body recomposition in menopause. We cover why body composition matters more than BMI, the difference between weight loss and fat loss, and how losing weight without lifting can...
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Cooked weight vs raw weight: How I log my protein
If you’re tracking your food but unsure whether to log your protein cooked or raw, this episode is for you. This is a quick, practical breakdown of how I log protein and why it matters, especially if you’re working toward fat loss in menopause. When protein cooks, it loses water and typically...
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The Peptide Gold Rush: Why I’m Not Jumping In
Peptides are everywhere right now. Over the past week I attended a three day seminar teaching coaches how to add peptides to their business. The results being presented were impressive and the money being made in this space is even more impressive. So I had to ask myself the question, should I be...
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Recap of the Be One Health Conference-Peptides and the Power of Your Mindset
In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I’m sharing a huge takeaway from a last minute health and mindset conference I attended in St. George, Utah, hosted by Jimmy Rex. We get into what surprised me most, the speakers who completely blew me away, and why the real theme of the weekend wasn’t just...
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Making a Case for Tracking Macros
I’m making a strong case for tracking macros, especially for women in their 50s who feel stuck, frustrated, and tired of dieting. If you’re still counting calories, guessing your protein, or saying “I eat pretty healthy” but not seeing results, this episode will open your eyes. I break down why...
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How I Finally Found Food Freedom- My 20 Year Disordered Eating Story
Twenty years ago, I dug Valentine’s Day chocolates out of the trash. And that moment kicked off 15 years of restriction, rules, all-or-nothing dieting, and solid disordered eating patterns that I didn’t even recognize at the time. In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I’m sharing the story of…
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Maintenance Calories vs Maintaining Your Weight: Why 1,400 Calories Is Keeping You Stuck
I don't think most women understand the concept of eating at maintenance calories vs maintaining their weight on deficit calories. If you’re eating 1,400 to 1,600 calories and not losing weight, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from women in menopause is this: “I...
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Guest Episode: AliciaaXL Real talk on weight loss, accountability, and tracking your food.
In this guest episode of Mastering Menopause, I sit down with Alicia, better known as AliciaXL on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. I found her through a clip shared by Brad Jensen, and I have been binging her content ever since. She is hilarious, brutally honest, and documenting her weight loss...
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How My Clients Are Losing 5–9 Pounds in Just 14 Days
In today’s episode of Mastering Menopause, I’m breaking down the real results from the 14-day Rapid Fat Loss phase my clients and I just completed — and why this approach works so well for women in menopause when it’s done correctly. We kicked this round off on January 5, right after the…
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The #1 Pattern I See Keeping Women Over 50 Stuck
Things are never going to calm down, and if you're waiting for the perfect moment to prioritize yourself, you're going to be waiting forever. In this episode, I'm tackling the #1 pattern I see keeping women over 50 stuck: putting everyone else's needs ahead of their own. If you've ever told...
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GLP-1s vs Aggressive Dieting: What the Research Actually Shows
In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I follow through on a promise from my last episode and dive into the research comparing GLP-1 medications with aggressive dieting and the results surprised a lot of people. This is not a GLP-1 bash. These medications absolutely have their place, especially…
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Why I Don't Believe Losing Just 1 lb a Week Is The Best Approach For Women In Their 50s
For years, women in their 50s have been told that losing one pound a week is the “smart” and “sustainable” way to lose weight. I believed that too until I started seeing what actually happens in real life. I explain why slow fat loss often kills momentum, how easy it is to unintentionally erase a...
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From Frustrated to Fit: How Sherrie Dropped 5% Body Fat in 8 Weeks
When Sherrie joined the program, she was stuck. Her weight hadn’t changed, but her belly, thighs, and butt were growing — and nothing made sense. She was eating less, working out more, and feeling more defeated by the day. Fast forward 8 weeks and everything has changed. ✅ 10 inches down ✅ 5%…
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Take The Stress Out Of Holiday Tracking-Chat GPT Hack
In this episode, I walk you through the exact ChatGPT pre-logging hack I’m guiding my clients on for Thanksgiving, and I show you my actual holiday plate. You’ll be shocked when you hear the calorie total I came up with, and even more surprised by the simple adjustments I make to stay on track...
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Festive AF Masterclass: How to Eat MORE and Not Gain Weight This Holiday Season
Think you need to diet through the holidays? Think again. In this masterclass replay, I break down exactly how to INCREASE your calories strategically, enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas guilt-free, and set yourself up to drop 5-9 lbs in TWO WEEKS come January. I know it sounds backwards, but…
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How Undereating Wrecks Your Metabolism in Your 50s
This episode breaks down how undereating is quietly wrecking the metabolism of women in their 50s. I’m sharing the real story of a woman named Carol, who came to me stuck, frustrated, and convinced her menopause belly was permanent. Carol was living on 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day, cutting…
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The Power of a Reverse Diet: Sherrie's experience enjoying food freedom
This is a surprise episode with Sherrie and her 4 week call with me. This episode highlights what a reverse diet can do not just for your body and metabolism, but for your mindset too. I’m sharing my conversation with my client Sherrie, who went from eating 900-1100 calories a day on keto to...
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How to Maintain After 50 Without Giving Up Wine, Travel, or Fun
The hardest part of weight loss isn’t losing it, it’s keeping it off while still enjoying your life. After losing 16 pounds in 8 weeks for my photoshoot, (and a subsequent healthy regain) I am maintaining those results without giving up travel, dinners out, or cocktails. In this episode, I’m...
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Testosterone for Women in their 50s
When most women think about testosterone, they think of it as a “male hormone.” But the truth is, testosterone plays a powerful role in women’s health — especially in your 40s and 50s. In this episode, I share my personal experience with low testosterone, the symptoms women often overlook, and…
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Reverse Dieting & Rapid Fat Loss for Women in Menopause
In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I share client wins from the latest 2-Week Rapid Fat Loss Protocol, where our clients have lost 4–5.6 pounds so far in just the first week. I explain why not everyone is ready for an aggressive fat loss approach and why priming the metabolism with a reverse...
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How To Lose 5-7 lbs in 14 days in your 50s
How to Lose 5–7 lbs in 14 Days (Rapid Fat Loss Masterclass) In this special masterclass recording, I break down exactly how my rapid fat loss protocol works and more importantly, who it’s for (and who it’s not for). We cover: Why building your metabolism first is the key to lasting fat loss The...
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Cheryl’s 4-Week Shred: 12 Pounds Down, 11% Body Fat and 11.5 Inches Lost
In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I sit down with my client Cheryl Vaillancourt to share her incredible results from the 4-Week Summer Shred. Cheryl lost over 12 pounds, dropped her body fat from 43% to 32%, and shrunk by 11.5 inches, while completely transforming her habits and mindset. We...
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Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories
Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short…
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Fill Your Cup First: Boost your energy, clarity and focus to reduce stress
If your mornings start with checking emails, scrolling social media, and jumping into everyone else’s demands, you’re setting yourself up for stress and overwhelm before the day even begins. In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I’m sharing how learning to fill your cup first completely...
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Finding Freedom & Strength in Your 50s
In this episode, I share a recent TikTok live session that covers a lot of ground, including personal updates, my current book project on fitness for women in their fifties, and some entertaining anecdotes about my recent experiences with hot yoga and rollerblading. I also discuss my approach to...
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The Unraveling: Sherri Dindal on Menopause, Identity, and Starting Over
Unfiltered and Unapologetic: Sherri Dindal on Coming of Age (Again) in Your 50s If you've ever cried in the shower and wondered—who even am I anymore? This episode is for you! In this deeply honest and healing conversation, entrepreneur, creator and now comedian Sherri Dindal (The Real Slim…
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How an Aggressive Diet Helped Me Lose 16 Pounds in 8 weeks and Reset My Habits
In this episode, I’m sharing the full, unfiltered story of my 8-week aggressive cut—how I dropped 16 pounds for a photo shoot and came out of it with more than a leaner body. I’ll walk you through the highs, the hard days, the re-feeds, and the mindset shifts that surprised even me. What started…
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What Makes a Protein Source ‘Good’? Here’s How to Tell
What Makes a Protein Source ‘Good’? Here’s How to Tell Not all “protein” is created equal—especially if you’re trying to hit your goals without blowing your calories. In this quick-hit episode, I break down how to spot actual high-quality protein sources using a simple formula anyone can follow....
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Rewriting My Story with Alcohol at 57
It Might Not Be About the Wine: My Personal Journey with Alcohol, Menopause & Mindset Shifts In this unfiltered episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story, my decades-long relationship with alcohol, how it shaped my habits, and what finally helped me shift my mindset. From bartending for 30…
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It Might Not Be Your Fault- Inner Work and Mindset with Chaz Spackman
What if your struggles with weight, food, and self-doubt didn’t start in your 40s—but in your childhood? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Chaz Spackman, a coach and mindset mentor whose podcast I listen to often (Lost and Lifting Talk) and the episode that inspired me to make changes...
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Jeff Hoehn on body recomp, sleep, hydration, meal timing and creatine for women over 40
In this special client community coaching call, I’m joined by Coach Jeff Hoehn for a no-BS deep dive on one of the most confusing topics in fitness: can you actually build muscle and lose fat at the same time, especially in menopause? We break down: Why body recomposition IS possible over 40 (and...
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Bloated AF? 3 Real Fixes for Bloating in Menopause That Actually Work
I’m sharing the top 3 tips from my Bloated AF workshop that women are already using to feel lighter and less bloated, fast. If you’re in menopause and constantly dealing with that “ugh, nothing fits” belly bloat, this episode is for you. We’ll cover: ✔️ Why chewing your food (like, really…
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The 3 Things You Need for the Most Effective Fat Loss (Especially During a Rapid Protocol)
In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 3 things that helped me lose 7.5 pounds in 3 weeks, and what my clients like Angie and Jennifer did to drop 6.5 pounds in just 14 days. These principles are non-negotiable if you're doing a rapid fat loss protocol and want results fast. We’re talking about:...
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How Jennifer lost 6.5 lbs, 4.25 inches and 2% body fat in 2 weeks using our Rapid Fat Loss Protocol
Today I'm joined by our amazing client Jennifer, who just wrapped up a two-week rapid fat loss phase, and dropped 6.5 pounds, 4.5 inches and 2% body fat without misery, starvation, or cardio. We dive into: – why we decided it was time for a more aggressive approach – how she used ChatGPT and...
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I'm Kathy Cote' from Katalyst Fitness and Nutrition and I will show you how to use nutrition, fitness, lifestyle and mindset to master perimenopause and menopause and rock your midlife with style and grace.
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