Weight Loss After 50 | Menopause, Hormones, Healthy Eating, Pain Relief, Keto Diet, Prediabetes

Robyn Polk | Faith-Led Low Carb Lifestyle Coach
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Are you tired of dieting and wish you could finally lose weight? Do you fear you will stay stuck forever repeating the same cycles and never reaching your goals? Do you dream of being able to move easily without pain? Wondering if you’ll ever feel confident again? Scared to start another diet... and fail.. yet again…?   I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you find peace around food, freedom from guilt and restored confidence in yourself. Imagine experiencing renewed energy to enjoy your day while weight loss happens naturally. Hi, I'm Robyn. A wife, Mom, Nana Jesus lover, and your faith-led, low-carb lifestyle coach. For 50 years, I tried to lose weight on every diet known to man. I felt out of control with food — especially sugar and carbs — and no longer trusted my body or myself. Hormonal changes, low energy, and increasing body pain only intensified as I became older.  I finally realized that if I was going to create sustainable weight loss and take my health seriously, I needed to understand nutrition in a way that felt simple and doable. I realized I didn’t need another strict plan—I needed one that fit me. Something simple, doable, and sustainable. A lifestyle that made health feel lighter and more enjoyable. And now, I’m ready to share it with you. If you are a woman over 50 who is tired of fighting the food noise, doubting yourself and starting over every Monday AND you want to feel in control again, have energy and move with ease without strict diets and guilt, you are in the right place. Grab those comfy shoes, pop in those earbuds and let's move like our knees didn't just make that weird noise.

  1. 3d ago

    172 | Prediabetes After 50: What Every Woman Needs to Know

    Have you been told you have prediabetes? Hearing those words can feel scary, but prediabetes doesn't mean you're destined to develop Type 2 diabetes. In fact, many people are able to return their blood sugar levels to a healthy range through simple, consistent lifestyle changes. In this episode, we're talking about what prediabetes is, common signs to watch for, why women over 50 are at greater risk, and practical steps you can start taking today to improve your blood sugar and overall health. You'll learn: What prediabetes actually means The role of insulin resistance Common symptoms of blood sugar imbalance Why menopause can increase risk Five simple strategies to support healthy blood sugar Why small changes matter more than perfection If you've been looking for a simple place to start, this episode is for you. Links & Resources: Learn more & visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. **Reminder — I’m not speaking from a place of medical authority, and nothing on this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

    15 min

  2. 6d ago

    171 | Overwhelmed By Weight Loss Advice? Start Here.

    Feeling overwhelmed by all the weight loss advice out there? One expert says count calories. Another says count macros. Someone else says cut carbs. It's enough to leave anyone confused and stuck. In today's episode, we're simplifying the process and focusing on three foundational areas that can improve your health after 50: eating, movement, and sleep. You'll learn why eating three meals a day can help you reconnect with your hunger cues, how to start moving even if you haven't exercised in years, and simple ways to improve your sleep during menopause. Remember: you don't have to do everything. Just start where you are. Links & Resources: Learn more & visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. **Reminder — I’m not speaking from a place of medical authority, and nothing on this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

    9 min

  3. Jun 25

    170 | What Should I Eat? A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Healthy Meals

    **Top 10% Globally Ranked Podcast** Do you ever find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator wondering, "What should I eat?" If so, you're not alone. Many women over 50 know they want to eat healthier and lose weight, but they feel overwhelmed trying to decide what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple 5-step meal-building process that takes the guesswork out of healthy eating. You'll learn how to build balanced meals that keep you satisfied, support weight loss, and help you feel more in control of food—without counting calories or following another restrictive diet. We'll walk through simple formulas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with plenty of practical meal ideas you can start using right away. You don't need a perfect meal plan. You need a simple framework you can follow consistently. Small, simple choices repeated consistently can lead to lasting results. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a little support on her health journey. Links & Resources: Visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. **Reminder — I’m not speaking from a place of medical authority, and nothing on this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

    13 min

  4. Jun 22

    169 | How to Recognize Real Hunger Again After 50

    **Top 10% Globally Ranked Podcast** Do you ever find yourself wondering, "Am I actually hungry?" After years of dieting, emotional eating, eating by the clock, and following food rules, many women over 50 feel disconnected from their body's natural hunger signals. In this episode, we're exploring why hunger cues can feel confusing after 50, how years of dieting may have drowned them out, and practical ways to recognize real physical hunger again. You'll learn the difference between physical hunger, emotional hunger, habit hunger, and environmental triggers so you can begin rebuilding trust with your body. If you've ever felt like you don't know when—or why—you eat anymore, this episode will help you reconnect with the signals that were there all along. Listen in and discover how awareness can become one of the most powerful tools in your weight-loss journey. Links & Resources: Visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. **Reminder — I’m not speaking from a place of medical authority, and nothing on this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

    14 min

  5. Jun 18

    168 | One Day You Realize It's Easier

    **Top 10% Globally Ranked Podcast** Have you ever noticed that one day something just feels easier? Maybe it's walking across the parking lot. Getting up from the floor. Climbing stairs. Or simply moving through your day with less effort. In this episode, Robyn shares a recent experience that reminded her why consistency matters so much. The biggest victories in a weight loss journey aren't always found on the scale. Sometimes they're found in the simple moments when you realize your body is stronger, more capable, and moving with greater ease. If you've been wondering whether your small daily choices are making a difference, this episode is for you. Remember: the scale doesn't tell the whole story. Links & Resources: Visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. **Reminder — I’m not speaking from a place of medical authority, and nothing on this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

    16 min

  6. Jun 15

    167 | Why Diets Stop Working for Women after Menopause

    **Top 10% Globally Ranked Podcast** Have you ever wondered why the diets that used to work no longer seem to work after menopause? You're not imagining it—and it's not because you've suddenly lost willpower. In this episode, we're talking about three reasons weight loss becomes more challenging after menopause, including the loss of muscle, hormonal changes that affect hunger and cravings, and the hidden stress that years of dieting can place on your body. You'll learn why your body is responding differently than it did in your 30s and 40s and why another restrictive diet may not be the answer. Plus, stay until the end where I share three simple shifts that can help you work with your body instead of against it. If you're tired of feeling frustrated by weight loss after 50, this episode is for you. Links & Resources: Visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. 💜 Let’s keep walking this path together—with grace.

    22 min

  7. Jun 11

    166 | The Moderation Myth: Why "Just Have One" Doesn't Work for Everyone

    Have you ever wondered why some people seem able to eat "just one" cookie while you struggle to stop once you start? In this episode, we're diving into the moderation myth and why the advice to "just use moderation" doesn't work for everyone. You'll learn how sugar affects the brain, why willpower isn't the whole story, and what neuroscience reveals about cravings and habits. If you've ever asked yourself, "What's wrong with me?" when it comes to sweets, this episode will help you understand what's really happening—and give you practical strategies to navigate cravings with more confidence. You'll learn: • Why moderation may not work for everyone • How sugar impacts the brain's reward system • Common weight loss myths that keep women stuck • Simple tools to use when cravings hit If you're ready to stop blaming yourself and start understanding your brain, this episode is for you. Links & Resources: Visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. 💜 Let’s keep walking this path together—with grace.

    14 min

  8. Jun 8

    165 | Ugh! Why is My Willpower So Weak Around Sweets?

    Do you feel like your willpower completely disappears when sweets are in the house? In this episode, I’m sharing why cravings feel so powerful, what’s really happening in your brain, and why this has nothing to do with being “bad” or lacking discipline. I’m also opening up about the hard conversation I had to have with my husband when I started my weight loss journey — after years of being snack buddies and foodies together. You’ll learn: Why a craving is not an emergency How to stop panicking around food Practical ways to handle temptation at home How to teach your brain you can feel an urge without losing control This episode is honest, relatable, and full of mindset shifts that can truly change your relationship with food. Links & Resources: Visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling confident around food… I’d love to help you. Book a 1:1 coaching session here ↓ Book your 1:1 Mindful Eating Coaching Call — a focused, one-hour session to help you understand your hunger cues, break the start-stop cycle, and build a plan that actually fits your life. 💬 Loved this episode? Email: robyn@robynpolk.co and tell me why! 📩 Get weekly weight loss tips, movement ideas & easy meals—join the Insider list HERE 👭Join our Facebook community: Weight Loss After 50-Pain-Feel in Control of Food Again w/God-Led Low Carb Strategies  🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a 5⭐ review and share it with a friend who needs to know: you’re not stuck — you’re rebuilding. 💜 Let’s keep walking this path together—with grace.

    14 min
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Are you tired of dieting and wish you could finally lose weight? Do you fear you will stay stuck forever repeating the same cycles and never reaching your goals? Do you dream of being able to move easily without pain? Wondering if you’ll ever feel confident again? Scared to start another diet... and fail.. yet again…?   I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you find peace around food, freedom from guilt and restored confidence in yourself. Imagine experiencing renewed energy to enjoy your day while weight loss happens naturally. Hi, I'm Robyn. A wife, Mom, Nana Jesus lover, and your faith-led, low-carb lifestyle coach. For 50 years, I tried to lose weight on every diet known to man. I felt out of control with food — especially sugar and carbs — and no longer trusted my body or myself. Hormonal changes, low energy, and increasing body pain only intensified as I became older.  I finally realized that if I was going to create sustainable weight loss and take my health seriously, I needed to understand nutrition in a way that felt simple and doable. I realized I didn’t need another strict plan—I needed one that fit me. Something simple, doable, and sustainable. A lifestyle that made health feel lighter and more enjoyable. And now, I’m ready to share it with you. If you are a woman over 50 who is tired of fighting the food noise, doubting yourself and starting over every Monday AND you want to feel in control again, have energy and move with ease without strict diets and guilt, you are in the right place. Grab those comfy shoes, pop in those earbuds and let's move like our knees didn't just make that weird noise.

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