Perimenopause Weight Loss Success Story With Kettlebell Training and Macros

Jan 19, 2026

 by Mike Barbato

When Marlena started Kettlebell KUTS, she wasn’t lazy.
She wasn’t unmotivated.
And she wasn’t new to fitness.

Life just changed.

A new marriage.
Five kids.
A move to the suburbs.
Rising stress.
And perimenopause quietly changing how her body responded to everything she used to do.

Marlena had trained most of her life. She was in great shape throughout her 40s. Then the scale stopped cooperating. Her clothes felt tighter. Her energy dipped. And when things finally slowed down, she didn’t recognize herself anymore.

This is a story we see often at Precision Kettlebells.

For many women in perimenopause, the old rules stop working. More workouts don’t fix it. Eating less doesn’t fix it. Guessing definitely doesn’t fix it.

That’s when Marlena knew she needed a different approach.

She found Precision Kettlebells through a Google search while looking for a gym that focused on real results, not gimmicks. She hated kettlebells. Signed up anyway.

Before even taking her first class, she committed to Kettlebell KUTS, our structured fat loss and accountability coaching program.

What made this different?

No guessing.
No vague advice.
No “just try harder” messaging.

Kettlebell KUTS uses macro tracking, daily weigh-ins, weekly progress photos, and consistent coaching to uncover patterns most people never see on their own.

Marlena didn’t love that part at first.

She had never tracked food before.
Never taken progress photos.
Never paid attention to daily data.

But what worked before wasn’t working anymore.

Once the data was visible, everything clicked. The numbers explained the stalls. The photos showed progress the mirror hid. The macros revealed where energy and recovery were breaking down.

The workouts were manageable.
Nutrition was the real challenge.

That’s where coaching mattered.

Through Kettlebell KUTS coaching, Kate customized Marlena’s nutrition plan, adjusted macros realistically, and held her accountable without pushing extremes. As a mom and wife herself, Kate understood the constraints Marlena was working with.

No perfection.
Just consistency.

Four months later, Marlena lost over 15 pounds. She dropped clothing sizes. Her energy improved. She became stronger, leaner, and more confident.

And the surprise?

She actually enjoys kettlebell training now.

Kettlebell workouts are especially effective for women in perimenopause because they build lean muscle, support metabolism, and improve strength without excessive joint stress. Combined with macro-based nutrition and accountability coaching, they create a sustainable approach to fat loss.

That’s why Kettlebell KUTS isn’t a one-size-fits-all program.

It’s designed for real people dealing with real life, hormonal changes, busy schedules, and bodies that don’t respond the way they used to.

If you’re in perimenopause and struggling with weight gain, low energy, or stalled progress, you’re not broken. You don’t need more motivation.

You need structure, coaching, and a plan that adapts to you.

You can learn more about how Kettlebell KUTS works here:
Kettlebell KUTS Program

Or explore our kettlebell training philosophy and coaching approach at Precision Kettlebells:
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