Terry Tateossian's journey from struggling with emotional eating to shedding 80 pounds in her forties isn't just inspiring—it's a blueprint for anyone feeling defeated by midlife health challenges. The former immigrant who once found herself 80 pounds overweight and still wearing pregnancy clothes at age 37 now helps women reclaim their vitality through evidence-based approaches to nutrition and fitness.
The conversation takes a surprising turn when Terry challenges our most common excuse: "It's my hormones." While acknowledging that hormonal changes play a role (about 20%), she emphasizes that the bigger culprit is our accumulated decades of habits. This perspective shift feels both confronting and liberating—we have more control than we've been led to believe.
Perhaps most eye-opening is Terry's passionate clarification about resistance training. Those daily walks, yoga sessions, and swimming laps? Wonderful for health, but not resistance training. The distinction matters because only true resistance training builds the muscle mass critical for metabolism, bone density, and preventing falls (the number one cause of hospitalization for older adults). Studies show quad strength is more predictive of longevity than many other health markers—a compelling reason to start incorporating chair squats, wall push-ups, and other accessible strength moves into our routines.
The emotional eating discussion resonates deeply as Terry describes her former nightly pint of Häagen-Dazs and the neural pathways that make sugar "more addictive than cocaine." Her practical approach to breaking these cycles—observing without judgment, preparing protein-rich alternatives, and addressing the emotional needs behind cravings—offers a compassionate framework for those struggling with similar patterns.
At 42, Terry embarked on a profoundly life-altering journey, successfully shedding over 80lbs in her mid-forties, overcoming emotional eating and discovering an untapped source of incredible physical and emotional strength. However, her journey was much more than a physical one. It was an experience thatchallenged and transformed her at every level, reinforcing her belief in the potential for renewal, growth and change, regardless of life's stage or the roles one is juggling. Terry's journey is particularly relevant for women in the peri-menopausal and post-menopausal phases, a time when the body undergoes significant changes that can often feel insurmountable.Her success story is a testament to the fact that with the right mindset, tools, and support, it is possible to reclaim one's health and vitality during and after these transitional years.

Currently, Terry has completely transitioned into the health & wellness industry. Her passion for fitness and newfound love of helping mid-life women regain their health and vitality has compelled her to start a new career path in health coaching as the founder of THOR. THOR is an exclusively curated experiential brand focusing on fitness, wellness and whole body health. We blend in-person retreats, a wellness community for women over 40, ongoing 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching & support and world-class wellness & longevity products to empower women to take back their health.

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