Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb Cycling, Macros, Exercise, & Mindset
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
Episodes
Today we’re talking about something that might completely change how you think about fat loss after 50.
It’s not another workout. It’s something called NEAT. NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.
It’s the energy you burn doing everything that is NOT: sleeping, eating, or working out.
So NEAT is walking around your house, cleaning, fidgeting, taking the stairs, parking farther away, etc.
All of that counts.
And he...
Sometimes I get questions about registration…Do I sign up for the regular FASTer Way to Fat Loss class, or do I want the VIP membership?
And I totally understand the confusion. A lot of programs have a basic entry option and then a VIP version with bells and whistles layered on top.
That’s not the case with our VIP program.
So in today's episode I want to walk you through exactly what VIP membership with the FASTer Way is, how it w...
As a FASTer Way client, you get a custom macro plan and weekly meal plans which help you reach your fat loss goals without even thinking much about it. But you might be like me and like to figure out your own meal ideas. Or maybe you want to deviate for just one meal or fill in missing gaps in certain macros at the end of the day. Today’s shorty lesson includes 2 hacks for meeting your macros while following your own unique craving...
Since this is our Friday Extra Credit episode dropping right before Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about something I hope you’re giving yourself plenty of this week… a little self-love.
And I realized something recently: I haven’t properly introduced myself on this podcast in almost two years. Since I’ll be turning 60 this summer — which still feels wild to say out loud — I thought this would be the perfect time to reintroduce myse...
Today we’re talking about one of the most misunderstood hormones affecting women over 50 — cortisol. If you’ve been feeling tired but wired, struggling with stubborn belly fat, sleep issues, or cravings that just won’t quit, then this episode is for you!
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...Today’s extra credit short episode is addressing a question I get all the time: “What can I eat on low carb days?”
I get this especially from women who are not following a meal plan, or they’re traveling, eating out often, or just living their best lives!
Today's episode breaks down what foods to eat on a low carb day in a way that makes sense.
Join my next 21-Day FASTer Way to Fat Loss® RESET for women 50+ here: https://www.fa...
Today you’re going to hear a real conversation with two women who decided to do this journey together. Not perfectly. Not obsessively. But together.
They talk about:
- Losing weight and inches of fat
- The accountability that comes from having a friend alongside you
- And maybe most importantly… how their "why" shifted
Because this wasn’t...
Today's Friday Extra Credit episode is short, honest, and meant to save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.
Today’s extra credit question is this: Are you trying to force fat loss… instead of support it?
I'll share a long list of gimmicks and gadgets women our age are influenced to purchase as the missing piece we need to lose weight. The problem isn't that any of these things are “bad” — the problem is you are trying...
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Do you weigh yourself to determine if your diet and exercise plan is working? Does the number make or break your day…and your motivation to keep trying?
This Extra Credit Friday lesson is short, important, and might save you from ruining a perfectly good weekend: The scale is not the best measure of fat loss. And honestly? It’s not even a very good one. I encourage my clients to stay off the scale. Listen to learn why and what me...If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve probably heard this phrase:
“High cortisol causes belly fat.”
And maybe you’ve wondered:
- Is cortisol my problem?
- Is my stress ruining my metabolism?
- Am I doing everything right and still stuck because my cortisol is too high?
Today we’re going to clear this up —Because here’s the g...
Today’s extra credit might sound almost too simple…
Going to bed early is a fat loss hack.
I know. Sounds too simple to impact fat loss. You were expecting a meal plan tweak, a supplement, a workout addition, or something difficult.
But this week's extra credit tip is so very simple but impactful… your bedtime.
Join me in the 21-Day RESET to learn lifestyle, nutrition, and fitness strategies that work for fabulous-over-fifty women...
If you’re a woman over 50 struggling with your weight and you’ve ever said—or thought— “Menopause broke my body,” or “Something must be wrong with me,” this episode is for you.
Because here’s the truth no one explained to us: Menopause doesn’t need to be fixed. It needs to be supported.
Today, we’re going to connect the dots between common menopause symptoms— like stubborn weight gain, low energy, poor sleep, brain fog, cravings...
Today's episode is the first of a new rhythm: 👉 Mondays will be our longer, deeper-dive lessons 👉 Fridays are now Extra Credit Friday — short, powerful tips you can use immediately to make fat loss and health after 50 feel simpler, not harder.
No overwhelm. No homework. Just a little extra credit that actually pays off.
And today’s tip is one of my FAVORITES that most women don’t know about. It's a tip for those of us who love ...
Holiday weight gain is NOT the problem.
The real problem? It’s the habits that follow you out of December and sneak into January… then February… and sometimes never get back under control.
Yep. The quiet, sneaky carryover effect. And today, I’m exposing it and sharing 3 strategies to reset your good habits for real fat loss results in 2026.
Join me and other fabulous-over-fifty for our 21-Day FASTer Way to Fat Loss® RESET here: h...
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.
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 ...
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