Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb Cycling, Macros, Exercise, & Mindset

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?

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.

Grab my free download "Sheet Pan Roasti...

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 ...

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
• St...

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 b...

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, maintena...

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.

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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 ...