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, on the borderline with health issues, and 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 to 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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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, on the borderline with health issues, and 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 to 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
This episode was created for the MANY women who admit ”I never know what I should be eating.” This episode isn’t about recipes, food rules, or perfection.
It’s about a formula to follow and simple, macro-balanced ideas so you can stop overthinking, stop guessing, and start eating in a way that actually supports fat loss after 50.
Because decision fatigue is real—and it’s killing consistency.
Grab my free download ”Sheet Pan Roasting Cheat Sheet” here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZuOBCrumbqqVOQVzUwG0u0-NKWsqkap/view?usp=sharing
Join my 21-Day RESET for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
I am sharing a brand-new book that is transforming the conversation around menopause — Age Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz.
This book just came out this month, December 2025, and it’s already making waves because it reframes menopause in a way that feels powerful, hopeful, and totally aligned with how I help women over 50 approach health and lifestyle change.
If you’ve ever felt foggy, overwhelmed, exhausted, or like your body isn’t cooperating anymore — this book gives meaning to all of that. It reminds every woman going through menopause that she isn’t falling apart… she’s being rebuilt.
Today, I want to walk you through some of the biggest takeaways and why they matter — especially if you’re interested in building long-term health beyond the scale.
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Today’s episode is your New Year Countdown Plan—your 5-4-3-2-1 step-by-step checklist to march into January feeling clear, confident, and completely ready for a strong start with the FASTer Way.
Because let’s be honest…
Most people roll into the new year:
Still nibbling on stale sugar cookies
Still feeling overstuffed and under-slept
Still saying “I’ll figure it out later”
…and then “later” becomes March.
Not you.
Not this year.
We’re doing a strategic, doable countdown so you hit the first Monday of 2026 already prepared for success.
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Today’s episode is exactly what so many of us need right now, as we’re inching toward the holidays and staring down the final weeks of the year.
Let me ask you something:
When was the last time you slowed down long enough to check in with yourself?
Not your to-do list…
Not your family…
Not holiday plans or work deadlines…
You.
Because here’s the truth most women over 50 don’t realize until they’re deep in burnout mode:
👉 The biggest barrier to your health isn’t lack of willpower. It’s lack of connection—to yourself.
And that is exactly why I created the Back to You Workbook.
It’s a free download and inside you’ll find four simple steps to return to your needs, your energy, your habits, and your future.
Today’s episode walks you through the entire experience.
So grab your ear buds and your walking shoes and let’s go…
Back.
To.
YOU.
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You cannot live in a calorie deficit forever and keep losing fat.
Not at 20.
Not at 40.
And definitely not at 50+.
Your body is too smart.
Your hormones are too influential.
Your metabolism is too adaptive.
And trying to white-knuckle your way through the holidays in a deficit? It’s not impossible by any means but maybe not the best time.
So today, we’re talking about your ENTIRE YEAR—how to use deficit, maintenance, and surplus phases intentionally to make progress without burnout.
Join my FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day RESET for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Today we’re talking menopause, midlife, and why the world has it completely upside down when it comes to weight management and vibrant health for women over 50. Because listen—this is NOT the downhill slide to death.
This is NOT the beginning of the end. This is NOT the time where we “slow down,” “settle,” or “accept” anything less than vibrant health and very capable bodies. This season of life...Let’s make it your POWER SEASON.
Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day RESET for fabulous-over-fifty women here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Contact me and grab a free download here: https://linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway
Today I am sharing details of our annual 14 Days of FITMAS Challenge. It’s free and huge prizes are at stake. Listen to today’s short episode to learn how to opt in, what some of the prizes are, and even the first day’s challenge.
OPT IN to 14 Days of FITMAS here: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/fitmas-2025?aid=AMYBRYAN
Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Winter is NOT the season of weight gain, low motivation, and hibernation.
Not for us.
Not anymore.
In fact, winter might just be the best season for fat loss, better habits, and getting stronger—if you know how to use it to your advantage.”
Today we’re taking three winter “struggles” and flipping them into winter superpowers.
Because women over 50? We are DONE letting short days and chilly weather boss us around.
We’re going to talk hydration, staying active outside, and shifting your mood and motivation during the darker months. And I’ll show you how each fits beautifully into the FASTer Way lifestyle.
ENROLL in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
CONNECT with Amy Bryan here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway
The holiday season is upon us, and, what better time than now to start planning for a healthier, happier you in 2026? You’ve got your list for your children and grandchildren, friends, and more. But what is on that list to help you eat better, exercise better, and have a healthier 2026? Today, I’m sharing a fun, empowering “Christmas wish list” of gift ideas that can help you feel your best, stay strong, and truly enjoy your best years yet.
Enroll in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
For all the ways to learn more and contact me: https://linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway
Today we’re diving into what real sustainable eating looks like—because if you’re like most women I work with, you’ve spent decades following rules written by people who’ve never lived a post-menopausal day in their lives. And guess what? It’s time to stop letting diet culture set the terms.
This lesson is on 7 critical flaws of most weight loss programs and then share what actually works for sustainable fat loss for us fabulous-over-fifty women!
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Today we’re diving into a topic that many women over 50 are curious about — supplements. I’ll share what I personally take, why I choose those, what the research says, and how supplements can support your health and fat loss goals — but remember, supplements are just that, supplemental. They’re not a magic fix, but when used properly, they can fill nutritional gaps and support your overall wellness.
Explore & enroll in the next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for Women 50+: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
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Email Amy at amy@fatlossschool.net
Too often, we become overwhelmed during the season, feeling that sticking to healthy strategies is impossible during this season, and give up on our fat loss goals and healthy habits.
So today my lesson is on holiday survival — how to take a break, a holiday, a trip, or a vacation - without losing your progress in mindset, nutrition, and movement. Listen for big picture ideas as well as specific things to do before, during, and after a food-centered event.
Enroll in my FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
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Today we’re diving into a topic that might surprise you… because it has nothing to do with carbs, macros, or fasting. Today is all about your gut — your microbiome — and how it plays a major role in your ability to lose fat, feel energized, and stay healthy as you age. It’s a highly Googled topic and there’s so much noise and conflicting information on social media. When we finish today’s lesson, you’ll be able to identify and steer clear of the snake oil salesmen with the magic potions for gut health and know how to improve your gut health naturally. And, you’ve heard me say this before, but the side effect of healthy eating and a healthy gut…is fat loss!
Explore and enroll in my next 21 Day Reset (Dec 1-21) at this link: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Contact me with questions here: amy@fatlossschool.net
Today we’re diving into a topic that might surprise you… because it has nothing to do with carbs, macros, or fasting. Today is all about your gut — your microbiome — and how it plays a major role in your ability to lose fat, feel energized, and stay healthy as you age. It’s a highly Googled topic and there’s so much noise and conflicting information on social media. When we finish today’s lesson, you’ll be able to identify and steer clear of the snake oil salesmen with the magic potions for gut health and know how to improve your gut health naturally. And, you’ve heard me say this before, but the side effect of healthy eating and a healthy gut…is fat loss!
Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day class of fabulous-over-fifty women here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
If you’ve ever felt lost on your fat loss journey… if you’ve tried to follow a “diet map” that led you straight to Frustrationville… buckle up.
Because today, I’m handing you the roadmap—your GPS to the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. I want you to understand how our program works …from where to start as a new client to the progression to a long term lifestyle change as a VIP.
This isn’t a quick detour or a “shortcut” route.
It’s the smart, sustainable, and science-backed way to reach your healthiest destination.
After you’ve listened, grab your spot in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day Reset here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Today we’re talking about something that’s quietly keeping so many of us spinning our wheels: processed foods.
Now before you roll your eyes and think, “Amy, I know chips and cookies aren’t health food,”—hang with me. This is bigger than that.
Because the truth is… 74% of Americans are now overweight or obese, and 38% are insulin resistant or have prediabetes.
So clearly, something in our food system—and our daily habits—is working against us. Stick around to be inspired to enjoy more whole foods to prevent disease, balance hormones, stay satiated, and lose fat!
Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
This episode is a little bit different. Rather than a lesson on a fat loss strategy, I am sharing a hack to help you better succeed with the strategies. We get stuck with problems that feel frustrating - not knowing all of the answers and solutions - which takes the fun out of going for a fat loss goal. Stick around. I’ve got ideas for using AI - artificial intelligence - like Google or ChatGPT as a ready problem solver! I’ll give specific ways I’ve used these free tools to solve my food problems!
Join my next fabulous-over-fifty FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Teresa Emanuel joins me today to introduce the Calm Christmas Workshop — an audio-only, Christ-centered event running November 11–13 with 11 presenters offering short lessons and free gifts to help busy Christian women prepare spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially for a peaceful, Christ-focused holiday.
The live workshop is FREE during the three days, with a $12 VIP upgrade available for extended access, a workbook, and a bonus lesson; register with this link: https://20205508--p31virtues.thrivecart.com/the-christmas-workshop-waitlist/
Today I’ll explain how women over 50 can stop long-term calorie restriction and use short deficit phases plus strategic reverse dieting to lose fat, protect hormones, and boost metabolism.
She defines deficit and reverse dieting, gives practical timelines (6–12 weeks in a deficit, ~12 weeks in maintenance), and explains how to measure progress with photos, measurements, and tracking rather than relying solely on the scale.
The episode covers actionable tips and practical timelines —to preserve muscle, prevent rebound weight gain, and improve energy and sleep.
Learn how to implement these science-backed strategies to lose fat, regain energy, and maintain a healthy weight long term, and get more at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Today, we’re tackling a challenge many of us face—those pesky mid-afternoon cravings and late-night snack attacks. You know the ones I mean: 3 p.m. whispers from the pantry or vending machine calling your name, or the urge to munch just before bedtime.
Listen as I share the secrets to beating those cravings—so you can stay on track without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.
Download the free Cravings Decoder here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/cravings
Explore & enroll in my next 21-Day Reset here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb C
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, on the borderline with health issues, and 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 to 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
