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In my latest guest episode on The Savage Perspective Podcast, I open up about the wake-up call that completely changed my life. At 40, I was 210 pounds, exhausted, and facing serious health scares after years of dieting, overworking, and trying to “push through” what I thought were just midlife changes.
In this conversation with host Robert Sikes, I share how I finally broke the cycle – and why the real path to sustainable fat loss in midlife isn’t starvation, restriction, or hours of cardio. What actually works is a strategic blend of protein-focused nutrition, strength training, and a bodybuilding-inspired approach that helps women rebuild their metabolism during perimenopause and menopause.
If you’ve struggled with stubborn weight gain or feel stuck in your midlife journey, this episode offers a clear, realistic roadmap. It’s the exact method that helped me lose 80 pounds, gain strength, and transform not just my body – but my entire life.
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Host: Robert Sikes from The Savage Perspective Podcast
Terry Tateossian is a Menopause Lifestyle Medicine Coach and the Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand serving women over 40 through retreats, coaching, macro-nutrition and community. After facing serious health challenges, early perimenopause, burnout, and emotional eating while running a successful agency and raising two children, Terry rebuilt her health in her 40s and lost more than 80 pounds through evidence-based nutrition, training, and mindset work. Today, she helps women build muscle, improve confidence, support hormone health, and create a stronger second half of life. Terry has been featured in major media outlets and is available for podcasts, expert commentary, brand collaborations, and speaking engagements on midlife health, reinvention, emotional eating, menopause wellness, and strength training for longevity. Get her free macro calculator for her cookbook here.
