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. 3d ago

    219. Reduce Belly Fat and Jumpstart Summer Fat Loss with our 14-Day BELLY BLAST

    What if two weeks could change the way you think about fat loss? In this special episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, Amy sits down with FASTer Way's Senior Director of Programming Haven Hennessey to discuss how the 14-Day BELLY BLAST was designed specifically to help women build momentum with strategic nutrition, strength training, and sustainable fat-loss habits. You'll learn why belly fat after 50 isn't simply about doing more crunches, how macro cycling and effective workouts support body recomposition, and why consistency beats perfection every time. Whether you're brand new to FASTer Way or looking for a VIP focused reset, this conversation offers practical insight into the science-backed strategies that help women feel stronger, leaner, and more confident. In this episode: Why belly fat becomes more stubborn during menopause The truth about core workouts and abdominal fat How macro cycling supports fat loss and energy Why strength training is essential for women over 50 What to expect inside the 14-Day Belly Blast How to build momentum without restrictive dieting If you've been looking for a simple, affordable way to experience FASTer Way coaching, workouts, meal plans, and proven nutrition strategies, this episode is your invitation to join us. Join the June 1-14 BELLY BLAST here: https://fasterway.com/products/belly-blast?aid=AMYBRYAN Rejoin as a VIP member to enjoy BELLY BLAST as your reset here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/vip-membership?aid=AMYBRYAN Grab a seat in the June 15 FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    23 min

  2. 6d ago

    218. Your Summer of Fun and Fat Loss After 50: Mindset, Movement, & Healthy Eating

    What if this summer became the season you finally stopped “starting over” with your health? In this special summer kickoff episode of Fat Loss School, Amy Bryan shares why summer may actually be the BEST time for women over 50 to improve their health, lose fat, build strength, and create lasting healthy habits. Instead of viewing summer as a season of vacations, cookouts, and falling off track, this episode reframes summer as an opportunity for: ☀️ more movement ☀️ more joy ☀️ more fresh foods ☀️ more energy ☀️ and more consistency with healthy habits Amy also shares insights from Gretchen Rubin’s book Design Your Year and encourages women to intentionally design their summer around the feelings, activities, rhythms, and health goals they want most in this season of life. If you are tired of: starting over every Monday waiting until fall to “get serious” struggling with consistency after menopause or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle… This episode will encourage you to approach summer differently. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE: Why summer can support fat loss and healthy living after 50 How mindset impacts consistency with nutrition and exercise Why women over 50 need sustainable habits instead of perfection How to intentionally “design your summer” for better health and joy Why community support matters for motivation and accountability 🌸 SPECIAL FREE SUMMER EVENTS INSIDE THE COMMUNITY: Amy also previews several FREE events happening inside her free Facebook community for fabulous-over-fifty women: 💗 7-Day Mindset Makeover A mini-course focused on breaking unhealthy thought patterns and building consistency 🌸 Vacation Bible School for Fabulous-Over-Fifty Women A nostalgic, faith-filled week of fun, encouragement, healthy living, and community 🎉 Level 60: 20-Day Upgrade Countdown A daily summer countdown leading up to Amy’s 60th birthday with simple upgrades for mindset, fitness, nutrition, faith, and overall wellness 💪 READY FOR “SUMMER SCHOOL”? Amy also invites listeners to join her FASTer Way to Fat Loss foundational class this summer to learn: ✔ sustainable fat loss strategies ✔ strength training for women over 50 ✔ metabolism support ✔ healthy nutrition habits ✔ mindset shifts that create lasting results 💗 JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasterwaywithamybryan  💪 JOIN THE NEXT FASTER WAY CLASS: 👉 https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

    7 min

  3. May 18

    217. "I Know What to Do...So Why Am I Not Doing It?" 6 Mindset Blocks to Fat Loss After 50

    If you’ve ever thought: “I know what to do… so why am I not doing it?” Or found yourself stuck in the cycle of: 👉 starting over 👉 falling off track 👉 repeating the same patterns This episode is for you. And let’s be clear right from the start… This is NOT a willpower problem. This is NOT because you’re lazy. 👉 This is about the thought patterns driving your behavior. In today’s episode, we go deeper into the mindset shifts required for sustainable fat loss after 50—because no diet, workout plan, or program will work long-term until you address what’s happening beneath the surface. 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why knowing what to do isn’t enough for weight loss success The 6 hidden mindset patterns that keep women over 50 stuck How emotional eating and food-as-comfort develops The role of stress, hormones, and your nervous system in cravings Why all-or-nothing thinking sabotages consistency How your identity and self-talk impact long-term results The truth about control, meal plans, and food freedom Why shame fuels the cycle of weight gain—and how to break it READY TO DO THIS DIFFERENTLY? Inside my FASTer Way 6-week class for women over 50, we don’t just focus on: ✔ Nutrition ✔ Strength training ✔ Fat loss We focus on: 👉 The mindset that makes it all stick So you’re not just losing weight… You’re becoming the woman who can keep it off for life. 👉 Join my next class: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  FREE RESOURCES + COMMUNITY: Want to go deeper into mindset work right now? Join my free Facebook community for women over 50, where I’m hosting: 💗 7-Day Mindset Makeover (May 25–31) 🌸 Vacation Bible School for Fabulous-Over-Fifty Women (June) 🎉 Level 60 Birthday Countdown + Bingo (July) Plus: ✨ Recipes ✨ Scripture ✨ Motivation ✨ Before & after transformations ✨ Mini lessons + challenges 👉 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasterwaywithamybryan

    15 min

  4. May 15

    216. Why Women Over 50 Succeed with FAT LOSS in COMMUNITY (Free Facebook Group + Events)

    Looking for a free weight loss community for women over 50 that actually helps you stay consistent, motivated, and encouraged? In this special Extra Credit Friday episode of Fat Loss School, I’m inviting you beyond the podcast and into something even more powerful—my free Facebook community for fabulous-over-fifty women. Because while listening to podcasts can inspire you… 👉 real transformation happens when you engage, connect, and take action. Inside this supportive, faith-filled community, you’ll find daily encouragement and practical strategies for fat loss after 50, healthy eating, fitness, and mindset—all designed specifically for this stage of life. Each week inside the group includes: Scripture and faith-based encouragement Motivation and mindset coaching for women over 50 Real client transformations and success stories Healthy recipes and simple meal ideas Fun engagement, humor, and community connection But right now, we’re going even further… ✨ I’m hosting special FREE events inside the group, including: 💗 7-Day Mindset Makeover Mini-Course A powerful reset to help you break free from all-or-nothing thinking, stay consistent, and finally follow through on your health goals. 🌸 Vacation Bible School for Women Over 50 A fun, nostalgic, faith-filled week with daily activities, encouragement, and simple health habits to keep you engaged and motivated. 🎉 Level 60: 20-Day Upgrade Countdown A daily series leading up to my 60th birthday, focused on small, sustainable habit upgrades for fat loss, fitness, mindset, and overall health after 50. No cost. No pressure. No registration required. 👉 Just join the group and show up. If you’ve struggled with: Starting over every Monday Staying consistent with healthy eating or exercise Feeling isolated on your weight loss journey Then community may be the missing piece. Inside this group, you’ll connect with women who: ✔ Understand midlife challenges like menopause and hormonal weight gain ✔ Are focused on sustainable fat loss—not quick fixes ✔ Want to feel strong, confident, and healthy for life 💗 JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasterwaywithamybryan  Come be part of a space where you’re encouraged, supported, and reminded that: ✨ You are not too old ✨ You are not behind ✨ And you are just getting started

    6 min

  5. May 11

    215. 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

  6. May 8

    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

  7. May 4

    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

  8. May 1

    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
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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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