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. 4d ago

    227. Sugar Burner or Fat Burner? How to Train Your Body to Burn Stored Fat After 50

    Are you hungry every two or three hours? Do you hit an afternoon energy crash and find yourself reaching for something sweet? If so, you're not lazy and you don't lack willpower—you may simply be functioning as a sugar burner instead of a fat burner. In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, Amy Bryan explains one of the most important metabolic concepts for women over 50: how your body chooses fuel and why learning to access stored body fat can make fat loss, energy, and appetite control so much easier. If you've been frustrated by menopause belly fat, constant cravings, or feeling like your metabolism has slowed to a crawl, this lesson is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: The difference between being a sugar burner and a fat burner Why many women over 50 become metabolically inflexible How frequent eating can keep your body dependent on sugar for fuel The role insulin plays in fat storage and fat burning Why energy crashes and cravings are often signs of poor metabolic flexibility How intermittent fasting can help your body tap into stored fat Why protein, strength training, and strategic carbohydrates matter Simple steps to become a more efficient fat burner—without extreme dieting   Key Takeaway Your body has two fuel tanks: Sugar and Stored Body Fat. Most women have spent years relying almost exclusively on sugar because of constant snacking, processed foods, and elevated insulin levels. Your body was designed to burn fat. You simply have to train it to become metabolically flexible again. When that happens, many women notice: Fewer cravings More stable energy Better appetite control Less dependence on snacks Easier fat loss Improved metabolic health Ready to Learn the FASTer Way? If you're tired of guessing what to eat and want a proven system that teaches you how to become a healthier fat burner while preserving muscle after age 50, I'd love to coach you. Inside my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class you'll learn: Intermittent fasting Macro tracking (without perfection) Carb cycling Strength training Walking for fat loss Mindset strategies for lasting success Accountability and coaching every step of the way Registration for my next class is now open! Explore and enroll here: https://www.fasterway.com/pages/vip?aid=AMYBRYAN  Connect With Amy Join my free Facebook community for women over 50 who are committed to getting healthier, stronger, and leaner together. https://www.facebook.com/groups/756727044522580  Be sure to subscribe to FAT LOSS SCHOOL so you never miss a new lesson. If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? ⭐ Leave a review. ⭐ Share this episode with a friend who is tired of living on snacks and sugar. Together we can help more women discover that lasting fat loss doesn't come from eating less—it comes from teaching your body how to use the fuel it was designed to burn.

  2. Jul 13

    226. 60 Lessons I Learned Before 60: My Best Health, Fat Loss, and Life Advice for Women Over 50

    In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing 60 lessons I’ve learned before turning 60 about health, happiness, aging well, relationships, confidence, purpose, and creating a life you love. My hope is you leave class feeling inspired to make the next chapter your very best one. Because growing older isn’t something to fear... It’s something to celebrate. 📝 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 🎓 Why strength is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future self 🎓 The surprising lesson running three half-marathons taught me about fat loss 🎓 That your grandchildren will remember your energy—not your weight 🎓 How becoming a lifelong learner transformed both my health and my career 🎓 Why consistency will always beat perfection 🎓 The mindset shift that changed everything for me after age 50 🎓 The one lesson I hope every woman over 50 carries into her next decade Don’t count the candles. Count the opportunities. Every birthday is another chance to become stronger, wiser, healthier, and more grateful. 📚 Homework Assignment I’d love to hear from you! What’s one life lesson you’ve learned that you wish someone had taught you sooner? Come share it with us inside my free Facebook community or send me a message. Your wisdom may be exactly what another woman needs to hear today. 🎁 Ready for Your Next Chapter? If you’re ready to stop starting over and finally build healthy habits that last, I’d love to help. Enrollment is open for my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class, where we’ll focus on sustainable nutrition, strength training, intermittent fasting, mindset, and healthy aging—all in a supportive community of women over 50. You don’t have to figure it out alone. LINKS to explore & enroll in my next class for women 50+, to the free download for dressing slimmer, and the ways to contact me to share your healthy life lessons are here:   www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway  ⭐ If You Enjoyed This Episode If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a birthday favor? 🎂 Leave a review. 🎂 Share this episode with a friend who’s entering a new season of life. 🎂 Subscribe so you never miss a lesson from Fat Loss School. Every review helps more women over 50 discover that it’s never too late to become healthier, stronger, and more confident.

  3. Jul 6

    225. The Best Supplements for Women Over 50: What Helps, What Doesn't, and What to Avoid

    Are you spending hundreds of dollars on supplements and wondering if they're actually helping? In this episode, Amy breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the health and wellness industry: the idea that supplements can replace healthy habits. Spoiler alert: they can't. If you've ever stood in the supplement aisle feeling overwhelmed by promises of more energy, faster metabolism, better sleep, stronger bones, less belly fat, and anti-aging benefits, this episode is for you. Amy uses a simple analogy you'll never forget: Supplements are the sprinkles. They are not the sundae. The real foundation of healthy aging, fat loss, and metabolic health after 50 comes from consistent habits like eating protein, strength training, walking, drinking water, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and eating mostly whole foods. Once those habits are in place, certain supplements may help fill nutritional gaps and support your goals. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔️ Why supplements should never replace healthy eating habits ✔️ The "sprinkles vs. sundae" approach to nutrition ✔️ The most commonly recommended supplements for women over 50 ✔️ Which supplements women over 50 may not actually need ✔️ The risks of taking supplements without testing or professional guidance ✔️ Potential interactions between supplements and prescription medications ✔️ Why healthy habits will always outperform a cabinet full of supplements Important Reminder Always discuss supplements with your healthcare provider, especially if you take medications for: Blood pressure Diabetes Thyroid conditions Heart disease Anxiety or depression Blood clotting disorders Natural does not always mean risk-free. Test to be sure you need any supplement.  Resources Used https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLrvCvFZWswNxcrmDBBlLjQjr  https://www.shefinds.com/collections/supplements-women-over-50-never-mix-prescription-meds/#slide-1  https://www.shefinds.com/collections/supplements-women-over-50-more-energy/  https://www.eatingwell.com/supplements-women-over-50-may-not-need-11998188  Connect with Amy Amy Bryan is a retired educator, certified FASTer Way coach, and host of Fat Loss School. She specializes in helping women over 50 lose fat, build muscle, improve metabolic health, and create sustainable habits that support healthy aging and long-term wellness. Through simple teaching, science-backed strategies, and a supportive community, Amy helps women stop chasing quick fixes and start building a lifestyle they can enjoy for life. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who has a cabinet full of supplements but still isn't seeing the results she wants. Explore and enroll in Amy’s next FASTer Way class for Women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Connect with Amy thru one of these links: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

  4. Jun 29

    224. The Sweet Tooth Dilemma: Why Sugar Cravings Feel So Powerful (and What Women Over 50 Can Do About It)

    Do you feel like sugar has more control over you than you have over sugar? You're not alone. In this episode of Fat Loss School, Amy sits down with Dr. Andrea Grayson, author of The Sweet Tooth Dilemma, to discuss the science behind sugar cravings, emotional eating, blood sugar balance, and why so many women struggle to break free from the cycle of cravings and overeating. If you've ever found yourself craving sweets after dinner, reaching for sugar when stressed, or wondering why your willpower seems to disappear around cookies, candy, or desserts, this conversation is for you. Together, Amy and Dr. Grayson explore what is really happening in the brain and body when cravings hit—and how women over 50 can create a healthier relationship with sugar without relying on restrictive diets or sheer willpower. Work with Dr. Grayson here: www.createchangelab.com Grab her book The Sweet Tooth Dilemma here: https://amzn.to/4ehQZij  Explore & enroll in Amy's next class for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Check out all the ways to learn from Amy here:  www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

  5. Jun 22

    223. How to Lose Fat & Build Healthy Habits Before 2027: A Mid-Year Report Card

    Six months of 2026 are behind you, but here's the good news: you still have six months to create incredible change. In this episode of Fat Loss School, we're treating July like a mid-year report card—not to judge yourself, but to assess what's working, make adjustments, and finish the year stronger than ever. If you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to start, this is your reminder that you don't need a new year or even a new month. You just need a fresh decision. Plus, with Independence Day around the corner, it's time to declare your freedom from diet culture and embrace a sustainable approach to fat loss that actually lasts. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why July is the perfect time for a mid-year health reset How to stop letting the first six months define the next six Why busy schedules don't have to derail your progress How Amy stays consistent through travel, vacations, and family events What it means to declare your independence from starvation diets, punishing workouts, and all-or-nothing thinking Practical strategies for navigating holiday weekends without guilt The core habits that make the biggest difference after 50: Intermittent fasting Strength training Walking Drinking more water Choosing mostly whole foods Prioritizing sleep and recovery Why summer's longer days, fresh produce, and outdoor opportunities can actually make healthy living easier How starting now can lead to significant fat loss and improved health before Christmas and 2027 Ready for Your Next Semester? Enrollment is now open for Amy's next 6-Week FASTer Way to Fat Loss® Class for women 50+, beginning June 29 and running through August 9. If you're ready to stop starting over and finally build a sustainable lifestyle that works for women over 50, this is your opportunity to begin before the holidays and create momentum that carries into 2027. Get registered here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Join the Level 60 Birthday BINGO Celebration! Amy is celebrating her 60th birthday all month long with a free Level 60 Birthday BINGO Challenge running July 1–20 inside her free community. Download the BINGO card, complete fun healthy habits, celebrate your wins, and even adapt the idea for your own birthday or milestone. Join the free community here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasterwaywithamybryan    Also, you can always connect with Amy here:  www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

  6. Jun 15

    222. The Hidden Cause of Belly Fat After 50: Lessons from Dr. Benjamin Bikman's WHY WE GET SICK

    What if the real reason you're struggling with belly fat, low energy, cravings, inflammation, and weight gain after 50 isn't a lack of willpower—but a metabolic problem hiding beneath the surface? In this episode of Fat Loss School, I'm bringing you another Book Report and breaking down one of the most important health books I've read: Why We Get Sick by Dr. Benjamin Bikman. Don't worry—I did the science reading so you don't have to! Dr. Bikman argues that insulin resistance is at the root of many of today's most common chronic health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer's disease, infertility, and more. The good news? Insulin resistance is not a life sentence. In this episode, I'll translate the science into simple, practical takeaways specifically for women over 50 who want to lose fat, gain energy, preserve muscle, and improve their long-term health. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔️ What insulin actually does in the body ✔️ What insulin resistance is and why it matters ✔️ Why belly fat and insulin resistance often go hand-in-hand ✔️ The surprising connection between insulin resistance and chronic disease ✔️ The simple lifestyle habits that help reverse insulin resistance ✔️ My biggest takeaways from Dr. Bikman's research If you're ready to improve insulin sensitivity, lose body fat, build lean muscle, and create healthy habits that actually fit real life, I'd love to coach you inside FASTer Way to Fat Loss® for women 50+. Explore the class and enroll here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Questions? Connect with Amy via email at amy@fatlossschool.net or learn more here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

  7. Jun 8

    221. Body Sculpting After 50: What Works, What's a Gimmick, & How to Target Stubborn Fat

    Can body sculpting tools help women over 50 look leaner, firmer, and more confident? In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, Amy interviews nurse Erica Garcera about stubborn fat after menopause, popular body sculpting treatments, how to avoid gimmicks, and why nutrition, strength training, and healthy lifestyle habits still matter most. Plus, true to FAT LOSS SCHOOL fashion, Erica gives listeners simple “homework” they can start right away! **Erica's free guide — The Science of Non-Invasive Body Sculpting** www.stan.store/blushbodylounge   **Erica's recommended machine vendor — Freyara** https://www.freyara.com/TS00109MS?tracking=69fb50a67ae09 **Erica Garcera's Instagram** @blushbodylounge Ways to connect with Amy Bryan, take her class for women 50+, join her free community and more at https://www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

  8. Jun 1

    220. Summer School Is in Session! Belly Fat Tips, the 14-Day Belly Blast, and VBS for Fabulous-Over-Fifty Women

    Ready to kick off your healthiest summer after 50? In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, Amy shares practical belly fat loss tips for women in menopause, explains why the 14-Day Belly Blast is the perfect jumpstart for fat loss and healthy habits, and also invites you to join Vacation Bible School for Fabulous-over-Fifty Women. Learn how strength training, strategic nutrition, core workouts, and mindset shifts can help reduce belly fat, boost metabolism, and create lasting results—while having fun along the way!  Join the June 1-14 BELLY BLAST here:  https://fasterway.com/products/belly-blast?aid=AMYBRYAN  Join the free Facebook community to take part in Vacation Bible School for Fabulous-over-Fifty Women here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasterwaywithamybryan  Join my next foundational 6-week FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women over fifty here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

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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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