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

Robyn Polk | Faith-Led Weight Loss Coach to Women Over 50
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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. 1d ago

    204 | GLP-1s and Weight Loss After 50 with Debbie Weiss

    GLP-1 medications have become a popular topic in weight loss, but what do women over 50 need to know about them? In this episode of Weight Loss After 50, Debbie Weiss and I discuss GLP-1 medications and the questions many women have about using them for weight loss. We explore the conversation around these medications, the considerations worth understanding, and the importance of looking beyond the number on the scale. Whether you're considering a GLP-1, currently taking one, or simply curious about what all the conversation is about, join us as we discuss weight loss after 50 and the importance of making informed decisions about your health. Tune in for an honest conversation about GLP-1s. Learn more about Debbie and her work: [Debbie’s website/link] Debbie's podcast: Maybe I Can 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. Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  2. 4d ago

    203 | I Went Back to My January Goals. Here's What I Found.

    What happens when you look back at the goals you set at the beginning of the year? In this personal episode, I'm opening my journal and sharing goals and entries from January through October 2026. It's an honest look at my journey, the things I've been working on, and what these months have taught me about progress and showing up for myself. If you've ever felt discouraged because your weight-loss journey isn't going the way you planned, this episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, and recognize that progress is about more than reaching a goal. Sometimes, looking back helps us see what we couldn't see while we were in the middle of the journey. What might you discover if you took a look back at your own goals this year? 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. Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  3. Oct 15

    202 | When You're Ready to Give Up on Weight Loss

    Have you tried diet after diet, only to lose the weight, gain it back, and wonder if you’ll ever figure this out? Maybe you’re over 50, tired of starting over, and beginning to wonder if it’s even possible anymore. In this episode, I’m sharing a message of hope and encouragement for the woman who’s ready to give up. I know what it’s like to struggle with your weight, and I also know that change is possible. At 50, I began a journey that led me to lose 70 pounds and maintain that weight loss for years. You haven't failed too many times, and your past doesn't have to determine your future. Let's talk about why you don't need another diet, how small changes can lead to lasting progress, and why weight loss after 50 is still possible. If you've been losing hope, this episode is for you. Links & Resources: Learn more & visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? I’d love to help you! Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  4. Oct 12

    201 | Why Your Weight Loss Goals Disappear on the Weekend

    Are you starting over every Monday because of what happened over the weekend? If you’re doing well with your weight loss Monday through Thursday, but find yourself “off track” every weekend, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the weekend cycle I used to live in—and the 5 questions that can help you approach your weekends differently, stay focused on what matters, and stop waiting until Monday to start over. Your weekend doesn’t need to be perfect. But it does need to be intentional. 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. Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  5. Oct 8

    200 | When Your Doctor Only Sees Your Weight

    Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment wondering, “Did they even listen to me?” If your weight seems to be the first—and sometimes only—thing your doctor wants to talk about, this episode will give you a different perspective on how to advocate for yourself and ask better questions. I’m also sharing the doctor’s appointment that pushed me to start researching nutrition for myself—and ultimately changed my health, helped me lose 70 pounds, and led me to the work I do today. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by your doctor, you’ll want to hear this one. Links & Resources: Learn more & visit: https://robynpolk.com/  Ready for More Support? I’d love to help you! Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  6. Oct 5

    199 | Are You Gaining Weight After 50?

    Have you gained weight since menopause or retirement? Maybe you've noticed a “menopause belly,” or your weight started creeping up after you retired. In this episode, I’m talking about what may have changed—and why understanding those changes doesn’t mean you have to feel stuck. Menopause and retirement may change your body, your routine, and your habits. But you still have choices. If you’re tired of blaming yourself, blaming menopause, or feeling like weight loss after 50 is no longer possible, this conversation 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. Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  7. Oct 1

    198 | Don’t Have Time to Exercise or Meal Prep? Let's Talk

    “I don’t have time.” If you’ve said this about exercise, meal prep, or taking care of yourself, this episode is for you. Life is busy—but what if taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be as complicated or time-consuming as you’ve made it? Let’s rethink what’s actually possible when you stop waiting for the perfect time and start with what you have. Press play. I think this one might make you look at your time—and yourself—a little differently. 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. Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

  8. Sep 28

    197 | Healthy Eating is Restrictive…Or Is It?

    Yes, I said it. Healthy eating is restrictive. But I want you to think about what we're actually restricting—and what we're gaining. What if the way you eat isn't actually restricting your life—but the way you feel is? If you've ever thought, “I could never eat that way. It's too restrictive,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing why I no longer see eating lower-carb, reducing sugar, and choosing mostly whole, real foods as restriction. For me, true restriction was being in pain, struggling with cravings, constantly thinking about food, and not being able to do the things I wanted to do. This conversation is coming from a place of love. I want to challenge you to think differently about what you're “giving up” and, instead, consider what you might be gaining. Instead of asking, “What am I giving up?” Try asking: “What am I gaining?” Because your life shouldn't revolve around food. Food should support the life you want to live. 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. Ready to stop starting over and finally understand what’s been keeping you stuck? Work with me 1:1 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  🎧 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.

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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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