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. 5d ago

    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

    12 min

  2. 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

    23 min

  3. 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

    13 min

  4. 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

    17 min

  5. 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

    22 min

  6. 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

    13 min

  7. May 25

    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

  8. May 22

    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

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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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