448/ the honest truth about calories, fat loss, and midlife metabolism (+ why your deficit isnt working) with Aram Grigorian

31/10/2025 51 min

Listen "448/ the honest truth about calories, fat loss, and midlife metabolism (+ why your deficit isnt working) with Aram Grigorian"

Episode Synopsis

You’ve been sold fat loss like it’s a math equation.“Eat less, move more.” “Track your calories.” “Cut carbs.”But what happens when your body stops responding—and you're doing all the 'right things'? cos truth be told… if you WERE eating 1200 calories… even 1400 for many of you… while doing all the other right things… youd be dropping fat In this episode, we pull the curtain back on midlife metabolism and the real reasons your fat loss has stalled (and it’s not just about calories). We break down:- common mistakes & beliefs that keep many women trapped- why it is different in midlife… you feel it, your body feels it, we know it. and jumping on the next set of diet rules, going harder + doing more only keeps you stuck in a deficit, not losing fat despite watching what you eat, being healthy and doing the work so… if you’re a woman in your late 30s, 40s or 50s wondering why nothing is working, this is for you we’re breaking down:why 1,200 calorie diets keep failing youwhy your scale is stuck even tho you’re trackingwhat metabolism really is (and how to build it) and why it is slowing down for you despite what research saysthe hidden cost of approaching cardio, calories + training the wrong waythe truth about fat loss plateaus, menopause, and training intensityhow to fix the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps sabotaging progressyou’ll walk away understanding:what your actual fat loss season should look likewhy training to failure > cardio marathonshow to stop burning out and start building a lifestyle that sticks💥 2 actionable takeaways:audit your deficit: is it working or just theoretical?choose your season for fat loss... then commit or GTFO if you’ve ever said:“i’m eating clean but not losing fat”“i look the same even though i lift”“i keep starting over every few weeks”👇 comment below if this hit home, and let us know: what’s been your biggest struggle with fat loss or metabolism? ps…. this isn’t another “motivation” episode. this is the slap of truth most women need bc that’s what Aram is so good at find me @transformxruby on instagramaram @4weeks2thebeachapply for a free consult:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqaxMDfbPYPYVui3BgSClnDXTj4BWjRvPkbBHuK5CP7SQsIw/viewform?usp=sf_link direct link to dm me on ig: https://ig.me/m/transformxruby

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