Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb C

Amy Bryan, FASTer Way to Fat Loss® Certified Weight Loss Coach
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Welcome to the Fat Loss School podcast! If you’ve been struggling with extra pounds, menopausal belly fat, feeling overwhelmed by too many diet options, are on the borderline with health issues, and are frustrated by past weight loss failures - especially if you’ve hit the fabulous fifty mark - then grab a seat because this podcast is your ultimate fat loss classroom. I am Amy Bryan, 30 year educator and certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss® online nutrition and fitness coach. I’ll be your teacher and guide to show you that losing fat and gaining energy - plus maintaining it long term - is truly possible even at our age. I know because I’ve been there. In my 30s & 40s, I did all the diets, tried all the gimmicks, over-exercised, lost and gained the same pounds over & over. At 50, I had accomplished so much except in this one very important area and was through wasting time and energy on temporary fixes! This podcast will teach lifestyle changes that shed the fat in a healthy way that you can sustain long term and change your health trajectory so you age with energy, independence, and confidence. Think of these few minutes together as a study hall with cheat sheets for fat loss and include topics like intermittent fasting, carb cycling, mindset reframing, and more. Grab your notebook, because class is officially in session, and it’s time to rewrite your wellness story! Connect with me at https://linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

  1. 6 HR AGO

    Why GLP-1 Alone Isn’t the Solution (And What Actually Keeps the Fat Off Long-Term)

    GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are everywhere right now—especially for women over 50 looking for weight loss solutions. And let me say this first: There is zero judgment here. But there is something important we need to talk about… Because while many women are seeing quick weight loss on GLP-1s, they are not always getting healthier—and in many cases, they’re setting themselves up for muscle loss, slower metabolism, and weight regain. In this episode, I break down: 👉 What GLP-1 medications actually do 👉 The biggest mistake women over 50 are making with them 👉 Why muscle loss is the hidden danger behind rapid weight loss 👉 How metabolism slows when strength training and protein are ignored 👉 And what you MUST do to make fat loss sustainable long term Because after 50, the goal is not just losing weight… 💥 It’s fat loss that lasts. THE 5 PILLARS FOR SUSTAINABLE FAT LOSS (ESPECIALLY FOR GLP-1 USERS): ✔ Strength training to preserve and build muscle ✔ Protein-focused nutrition to protect metabolism ✔ Whole food, high-fiber eating for blood sugar and gut health ✔ Lifestyle support (sleep, stress, hydration, recovery) ✔ Long-term behavior change for lasting results 🔥 KEY TAKEAWAY: GLP-1 medications may help you lose weight… 👉 But only muscle, metabolism, and sustainable habits will help you keep it off. 💗 FREE TRAINING INVITE: Join this FREE training with FASTer Way CEO Amanda Tress and Dr. Bill Campbell to learn: Why fat loss changes after 40 The real cause of fat loss resistance How hormones and metabolism impact results What research from 4,000+ women reveals about fat loss after 40 🎟 Register here: https://www.fasterway.com/pages/dr-bill-campbell-fat-loss-after-40?aid=AMYBRYAN (Live + replay available + bonus offer!) 💗 READY FOR A STRATEGY THAT WORKS AFTER 50? If you’re tired of starting over… And ready to build a body that works with you… 👉 Join my next FASTer Way class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Because at this stage of life… ✨ We’re not chasing quick results—we’re building lasting health.

    12 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    214. Purpose After Retirement: A Flexible Encore Career for Women Over 50

    What if your health journey could become someone else’s breakthrough, too? In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, I share my personal story of going from a 30-year career in public education to building a thriving online nutrition and fitness coaching business with FASTer Way to Fat Loss. I open up about struggling with ineffective exercise and nutrition for years before discovering sustainable, science-backed strategies that finally worked for fat loss after 50. What began as a small “fun money” side business helping other women soon grew into a flexible, purpose-filled encore career that I truly love. This episode is for women over 50 who: Love the FASTer Way lifestyle Feel passionate about helping others Want flexible income from home Are exploring retirement or career change ideas Wonder if they could become an online health coach I also share what makes the FASTer Way coach certification unique, including mentorship, continuing education, business support, hormone education, GLP-1 coaching education, and multiple income opportunities. If you’ve ever thought: “I love this program so much… I wish I could share it with others…” This episode may be exactly what you needed to hear. Links to all opportunities regarding coaching start here:  https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/certification?aid=AMYBRYAN Healthcare call (May 7, 6 pm ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success  Fitness professionals call (May 14, 6 PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success  Retirees/Career Changers call (May 21, 6 PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success  Teachers' call (June 4, 6 PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success

    12 min

  3. 4 MAY

    213. How to Navigate Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Vacations & Summer WITHOUT Starting Over

    Cinco de Mayo. Mother’s Day. Memorial Day. Vacations. Weddings. Summer parties. Birthday celebrations. For women over 50 trying to lose fat, this season can feel like one long string of temptations—and one big reason to “start over Monday.” In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, I am sharing realistic, sustainable fat loss strategies for navigating holidays, parties, travel, and social events during menopause and midlife without guilt, restriction, or falling off track. You’ll learn how to stop thinking like a dieter and start living a healthy lifestyle that actually works in real life. Let's break down practical mindset shifts and simple nutrition strategies to help women 50+ enjoy the fun while still making progress toward fat loss, strength, and overall health goals. If you’re looking for healthy habits, menopause weight loss tips, and realistic strategies for fat loss after 50, this episode will help you approach the upcoming season with confidence and balance. Ready for a plan that works with your life instead of against it? My next 6-week FASTer Way class for women over 50 is opening soon. Inside, you’ll learn simple nutrition, strength training, mindset shifts, and sustainable strategies designed specifically for midlife women who want lasting fat loss results. Grab your seat in class here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    11 min

  4. 1 MAY

    212. May Day, Movement, & How Getting Outside Helps with Fat Loss

    In this May Day-inspired episode of Fat Loss School, we explore how outdoor activity can support fat loss, boost metabolism, and reduce stress—especially for women over 50. Learn why simple movement like walking, fresh air, and sunlight exposure can improve hormones, lower cortisol, and enhance overall weight loss results. If you’re looking for easy, sustainable fat loss tips, low-impact workouts, and realistic ways to stay active, this episode will show you how getting outside might be the missing piece to feeling better, moving more, and finally seeing progress. Explore & enroll in my FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    7 min

  5. 27 APR

    211. Why Eating "Healthy" Isn't Working for Fat Loss (and What to Do Instead)

    In this episode of Fat Loss School, we break down why eating healthy isn’t leading to fat loss—and what to do instead. If you’re a woman over 50 eating clean but not losing weight, you’ll learn the key difference between healthy eating vs. fat loss nutrition, and why protein intake, macros, and calorie balance matter for results. Discover how to stop spinning your wheels with “clean eating” and start using strategic nutrition, muscle-building habits, and metabolism support to finally lose fat and keep it off. Explore and enroll in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    9 min

  6. 24 APR

    210. Easy Food Swaps for Fat Loss and Better Health

    In this Friday Extra Credit episode of Fat Loss School, we break down simple food swaps for fat loss that help you lose weight without feeling restricted. Learn how to replace high-sugar, low-protein foods with high-protein, high-fiber alternatives that support metabolism, reduce cravings, and keep you full longer. If you’re a woman over 50 looking for easy nutrition tips, sustainable weight loss strategies, and realistic healthy eating habits, this episode gives you a practical, step-by-step approach to making fat loss easier—one smart swap at a time. Explore and enroll in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 6-week class for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    8 min

  7. 20 APR

    209. The Workout Fix That Builds More Muscle and Burns Fat Better

    In this episode of Fat Loss School, we’re talking about the missing piece that might be slowing your results—even if you’re doing all the “right” workouts. You’ll learn why fat loss and muscle building don’t actually happen during exercise, but during recovery, and how sleep, rest days, and smart fueling directly impact your progress. I break down how overtraining and under-recovering can stall fat loss, especially for women over 50, and what to do instead so your workouts actually work for you—not against you. Plus, I’ll show you how the FASTer Way approach trains smarter, supports muscle, and helps you burn fat without burnout or muscle loss. Here's a single link to everything (to join my free Facebook community, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, to register for my next 6-week FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class, and to join my membership group of fabulous-over-fifty VIPs):  www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

    12 min

  8. 17 APR

    208. Strength Training for Women Over 50: 8 Myths Keeping You From Losing Fat & Building Muscle

    Are you still relying on cardio for fat loss and wondering why your body isn’t changing the way it used to? In this Friday Extra Credit episode of Fat Loss School, I'm breaking down the biggest strength training myths for women over 50—and why letting go of these outdated beliefs is the key to finally losing belly fat, boosting metabolism, and building a strong, capable body. If you grew up in the era of: Step aerobics and long cardio sessions “Burn more calories” messaging Fear of getting bulky from lifting weights …you are not alone. But those strategies are no longer serving your body in midlife. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why strength training is more effective than cardio for fat loss after 50 ✔ The truth about “toning” vs. building muscle ✔ Why it’s never too late to build strength and improve metabolism ✔ How to strength train at home (no gym required!) ✔ Why you don’t need long workouts to see results ✔ The role of strength training in preventing muscle loss (sarcopenia) and supporting bone health ✔ Why consistency—not perfection—is what actually transforms your body Ready to learn to strength train plus improve your nutrition for effective fat loss after age 50? Then join me in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    11 min
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Welcome to the Fat Loss School podcast! If you’ve been struggling with extra pounds, menopausal belly fat, feeling overwhelmed by too many diet options, are on the borderline with health issues, and are frustrated by past weight loss failures - especially if you’ve hit the fabulous fifty mark - then grab a seat because this podcast is your ultimate fat loss classroom. I am Amy Bryan, 30 year educator and certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss® online nutrition and fitness coach. I’ll be your teacher and guide to show you that losing fat and gaining energy - plus maintaining it long term - is truly possible even at our age. I know because I’ve been there. In my 30s & 40s, I did all the diets, tried all the gimmicks, over-exercised, lost and gained the same pounds over & over. At 50, I had accomplished so much except in this one very important area and was through wasting time and energy on temporary fixes! This podcast will teach lifestyle changes that shed the fat in a healthy way that you can sustain long term and change your health trajectory so you age with energy, independence, and confidence. Think of these few minutes together as a study hall with cheat sheets for fat loss and include topics like intermittent fasting, carb cycling, mindset reframing, and more. Grab your notebook, because class is officially in session, and it’s time to rewrite your wellness story! Connect with me at https://linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

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