Mastering Menopause

Kathy Cote
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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.

  1. I Couldn't Lose Weight in Menopause Until I Changed This One Thing

    8h ago

    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 two-a-day workouts, teaching multiple spin classes every week, trying keto, intermittent fasting, and eating as little as possible. Instead of losing weight, I was exhausted, losing my hair, developing thyroid issues, and watching the scale refuse to budge. Everything changed when I stopped focusing only on calories and started focusing on macros—especially protein. In this episode, I share: Why counting calories alone wasn't enough during menopauseThe biggest nutrition mistake I see women makingWhy MyFitnessPal's default macro recommendations can work against your goalsHow increasing protein helped me lose 25 pounds while eating more foodAn easy first step you can take today to see if your nutrition is holding you backIf you've been blaming yourself because nothing seems to work anymore, I want you to know this: you probably don't need to try harder—you need a better strategy. Calorie Calculator: https://katalystfitness.net/katalyst-fitness-nutrition-calculator/ Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    17 min
  2. How to Reverse Diet to Break a Weight Loss Plateau in Menopause

    Jun 22

    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 years of eating too little can leave you stuck in a weight loss plateau. This week, we're taking the next step: how to actually reverse diet. If the thought of increasing your calories makes you nervous, you're not alone. For many women in menopause, eating more feels completely backwards. But when you've been maintaining your weight on very low calories, your body may need a period of maintenance before it's ready for an effective fat loss phase. In this episode you'll learn: How to calculate your maintenance caloriesWhether you should increase calories all at once or graduallyWhy protein is the first priorityWhat biofeedback markers tell you your body is respondingWhy the scale may temporarily increase—and why that doesn't mean you've gained fatHow to know when you're ready to transition into a fat loss phaseMaintenance is the foundation that allows you to lose fat more effectively and maintain your results for the long term. If you've been stuck eating less and less with nothing to show for it, this episode will help you understand why eating more strategically might be exactly what your body needs. Calculate your Maintenance Calories: https://katalystfitness.net/katalyst-fitness-nutrition-calculator/ Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    29 min
  3. Why You've Stopped Losing Weight in Menopause (And Why Restricting Isn't the Answer)

    Jun 15

    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 explore why chronic calorie restriction is often the biggest obstacle to your goals. You'll learn: Why 1,200 calories is rarely a sustainable or effective starting point for hormonal health.The truth about the scale: Why your weight might fluctuate when you finally start fueling your body properly.The "Reverse Dieting" approach: How eating more can actually help you break through plateaus and protect your muscle mass.Stop treating your body like a problem to be solved and start fueling it for sustainable, long-term success. If you're ready to break the cycle of restriction and understand the math behind healthy, hormonal-friendly weight loss, this episode is your roadmap. Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    11 min
  4. I can't think of a better demographic for rapid fat loss than a 50+ menopausal female.

    May 30

    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 feeling "off," I decided it was time for a reset. Just five days into the protocol, I'm down 2.5 pounds, my inflammation is noticeably lower, my cravings are gone, and I'm experiencing what Martin McDonald calls "diet utopia". That point where food stops controlling your thoughts and hunger becomes incredibly manageable. I also share:  • Why traditional 1 pound per week dieting often fails women in menopause  • The biggest mistake women make when trying to lose weight  • How clients like Stacy and Pam are losing 4–6 pounds in their first week  • Why this approach creates GLP-1 style appetite control without using GLP-1 medications  • The difference between aggressive fat loss and chronic dieting  • How to know if this strategy is right for you If you've been stuck, frustrated, and overwhelmed by all the noise around cortisol, hormones, supplements, weighted vests, and the latest menopause trends, this episode will give you a different perspective. The truth is, fat loss in menopause doesn't have to take forever. Ready to find out what's actually keeping you stuck? Book a free strategy call and let's talk about your goals: Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    28 min
  5. Becky’s Client Case Study Part 2: How to Maintain Weight Loss Without Tracking

    May 15

    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 maintenance feels scary for so many women  • Learning to trust your body again  • Scale fluctuations and why they don’t mean failure  • How to handle vacations, weekends, alcohol, and social events  • The mindset shift from restriction to freedom  • What “normal eating” actually looks like after coaching This episode gives you an over the shoulder look inside the real coaching process we use inside Katalyst Fitness and Nutrition. If you’ve ever wondered:  “Will I gain the weight back?”  “Do I have to track forever?”  “How do I actually maintain results long term?” This episode is for you. Kathy Coté is a menopause coach and founder of Katalyst Fitness and Nutrition, helping women over 50 lose fat, build lean muscle, and redefine what’s possible in midlife. Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    25 min

  6. May 14

    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 use with clients • why maintenance is the missing piece for most women • how women are losing fat while eating more food and training less This workshop is especially important if you feel like: • your body suddenly changed in menopause • you’re doing “everything right” but nothing is working • your belly fat keeps increasing despite eating healthy • you’re exhausted, frustrated, and confused by all the conflicting information online Watch the replay because there is a LOT of information in this one. Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    1h 15m
  7. What Actually Works in Menopause for Fat Loss Becky: Client Case Study Part 1-Doing Everything Right But Still Stuck

    May 10

    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 coaching conversation with my client Becky. No fluff. No theory. Just what actually works. Becky came in doing what most women in menopause are told to do:  eating less, trying to be “good,” and pushing harder with workouts. And like so many women… it stopped working. In this episode, we break down:  Why eating too little slows fat loss in menopause  How Becky went from under-eating to fueling her body properly  What a rapid fat loss phase actually looks like (and what results to expect)  The truth about scale fluctuations, water weight, and fat loss  How to hit protein goals without going over calories  How to eat out, enjoy life, and still see progress We also cover:  Hormones, stress, and how they impact fat loss  Why “just eat more protein” isn’t enough (and what to do instead)  The biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose weight in menopause  Becky’s experience with GLP-1s and why it didn’t solve the root problem One of the biggest breakthroughs Becky shared: For the first time, she finally understood what her body actually needed… and how to do it consistently. That’s when everything changed. If you’re tired of guessing, frustrated with conflicting advice, and ready for a smarter approach to fat loss in menopause, this episode will give you clarity. 👉 In Part 2, we go deeper into what happens after fat loss, including how to maintain results, increase calories, and stop the cycle of starting over. Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    27 min
  8. Why the Menopause Space Feels So Confusing-Internet vs Reality

    Apr 29

    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 this episode, I break down why the menopause world feels so overwhelming right now, where misinformation shows up, and why so many women are being sold complicated solutions before addressing the basics. We talk about: • Why menopause itself is not the automatic reason you can’t lose weight • How sleep, stress, thyroid health, nutrition, and training actually impact results • The problem with one size fits all advice • Why I stay in my lane as a coach and focus on what truly works • The low hanging fruit most women are missing My approach is simple: support the body, build strength, improve metabolism, create sustainable nutrition habits, and stop chasing every trend on the internet. If you’ve been feeling confused, frustrated, or like everyone has a different answer, this episode will help bring clarity. Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program  https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=share For all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalyst Do you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entry Have a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used!  https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

    21 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kathy Cote
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mastering Menopause
  • Show Website
    Mastering Menopause

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