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

Struggling with menopausal belly fat, daily bloating, and a stubborn midsection that won’t budge—no matter how “healthy” you’re trying to be? In this Friday Extra Credit episode of Fat Loss School, I’m sharing a simple, effective way to finally start seeing results—without extreme dieting or endless crunches. ✨ Introducing the 5-Day AB LAB ✨ This is a $20 micro-commitment designed specifically for women over 50 who want to: Lose belly fat during menopause Reduce bloating and feel better in their clothes Strengthen their core and improve posture Reset their metabolism with a smarter strategy Learn what actually works for fat loss in midlife If you’ve been frustrated with: Weight gain after 50 A bloated, “puffy” stomach by the end of the day Loss of muscle tone and core strength Confusion about nutrition, fasting, or workouts This is your chance to try a proven, science-backed approach that works with your body—not against it. Inside the 5-Day AB LAB (April 13–17), you’ll get: ✔ 5 days of access to the FASTer Way app ✔ A step-by-step Guidebook ✔ Daily workouts + BONUS ab circuits ✔ A simple, effective meal guide ✔ Expert training to explain the strategy ✔ A supportive Facebook community PLUS… a GLP-1 track option with customized nutrition, guidebook, and support for those using GLP-1 medications. Important Dates: Registration is OPEN now Early app access begins: April 11 AB LAB runs: April 13–17 👉 Grab your spot in the 5-Day AB LAB here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/ab-lab?aid=AMYBRYAN This is your low-risk, high-impact way to experience the strategy, structure, and support that helps women over 50 finally feel confident in their bodies again.

Struggling with menopausal belly fat, weight gain after 50, low energy, or loss of muscle tone? You are NOT alone—and more importantly, you are not stuck. In this episode of Fat Loss School, we’re flipping the narrative on menopause and aging. This isn’t about restriction, deprivation, or trying to get “skinny” again. It’s about learning how to boost your metabolism, build strength, balance hormones naturally, and increase your healthspan so you can feel confident, energized, and in control of your body again. If you’ve been dealing with: Stubborn belly fat during menopause Bloating and feeling “puffy” or uncomfortable Slower metabolism and weight gain after 50 Loss of strength, muscle tone, and energy Confusion about what actually works for fat loss in midlife This episode will give you a clear, simple roadmap to start feeling better—fast. You’ll learn: ✔ Why menopause is actually a metabolic reset, not a decline ✔ How to shift from a diet mindset to a strength and health mindset ✔ The importance of protein intake for women over 50 (and how much you really need) ✔ How fiber supports gut health, fat loss, and hormone balance ✔ What an anti-inflammatory diet looks like in real life ✔ How to use intermittent fasting the RIGHT way for midlife women ✔ Why strength training is the key to fat loss, bone health, and longevity This episode is packed with practical, science-backed strategies designed specifically for women over 50 navigating menopause. Because the goal isn’t just to lose weight… It’s to build muscle, increase energy, reduce inflammation, and create a strong, vibrant body that supports you for decades to come. Next Steps & Resources: If you’re ready to stop guessing and start following a proven plan, come join me: Join my free community for women over 50 Download a free fat loss resource Join my 5-Day AB LAB Learn more about my 6-week FASTer Way program Explore all of these here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

If your weight loss has stalled and you’re wondering why nothing is working anymore… this episode is for you. In today’s FAT LOSS SCHOOL Friday Extra Credit, we’re breaking down one of the most common frustrations for women over 50: the weight loss plateau. Because here’s the truth—if you keep doing the same thing for too long, your progress can slow down… but that doesn’t always mean you need to overhaul everything. Before you slash calories, add hours of cardio, or assume your metabolism is “broken,” I’m walking you through a simple, step-by-step weight loss plateau troubleshooting. You’ll learn how to evaluate your consistency, macro tracking, calorie intake, workouts, daily movement (NEAT), sleep, and stress—so you can determine if it’s actually time to adjust your strategy… or just stay the course. This episode will help you: Understand the difference between a true fat loss plateau and normal weight fluctuations Identify the most common reasons weight loss stalls (especially in midlife) Know when to adjust your calories, macros, or exercise—and when not to Stop second-guessing yourself and start making confident, informed decisions If you’re tired of feeling stuck, starting over, or wondering what to change next, this episode will give you clarity and direction. Because not every stall is a plateau—and the right next step might be simpler than you think. 🎧 Tune in now to troubleshoot your fat loss plateau and get back on track with a plan that actually works. Join my free Facebook community, subscribe to my newsletter, send me an email, join my next class for women 50+, and grab a free download all here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

Have you ever wondered why you can know exactly what to do—eat better, move more, stick with your plan—but somehow still find yourself slipping back into old habits? Why willpower works for a while… and then suddenly disappears? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today with my special guest, Rita Black, who is a top clinical hypnotherapist, weight management expert, and best-selling author. Rita has spent decades helping people understand the brain science behind weight loss and how to rewire the subconscious patterns that can sabotage our best intentions. In this conversation, we talk about the hidden mental patterns that drive eating habits, why traditional dieting often fails at the mindset level, and how shifting your subconscious thinking can make healthy choices feel more natural and sustainable. If you’ve ever felt like part of you wants to lose weight—but another part of you keeps getting in the way—this episode is going to open your eyes in a really powerful way. Thin Thinking Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thin-thinking-podcast/id1558558881 From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss book by Rita Black: https://amzn.to/3MMzwDG Free Hypnosis Mastery Class: https://www.shiftweightmastery.com/free Connect with Amy Bryan here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

This Friday Extra Credit episode is a quick little lesson for anyone who feels like they might want to play hooky from tracking for a day. We all know that weighing, measuring, and tracking our food is one of the most accurate ways to improve body composition. It helps us understand what we’re eating and how to fuel our bodies well. But let’s be honest. After a while, logging your chicken and broccoli for the 500th time can start to feel… a little heavy. At first, tracking feels empowering. You’re learning what’s in your meals, seeing progress, and connecting choices to outcomes. But over time, it can start to feel like one more thing on your never-ending to-do list. Between work, family, workouts, and life, sometimes the thought of logging every bite can feel exhausting. The good news? You don’t have to choose between staying on track and staying sane. Today I’m going to give you some tracking hacks so you can lighten the mental load while still making meaningful progress toward your goals. To join my free Facebook community group for women 50+, subscribe to my weekly newsletter, grab a freebie download, or join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+, go to this link: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

Today I’m joined by Theresa Emanuel, the host of Faith Food Fellowship podcast, and we’re talking about something that goes way beyond just food and fitness. Because if you’ve ever felt like your habits are off, your routines are cluttered, your mind feels noisy… and no matter how many times you try to “get back on track,” something just isn’t clicking—this conversation is for you. Theresa has created something really special called Spring Clean With God: Clear the Clutter from your Heart, Home, Habits, Health, and Head, and I love the way it takes a step back and looks at the whole picture. (It's happening March 24-26 and it's free!) Not just what you’re eating or how you’re working out—but what’s going on in your heart, your head, your home… and how all of that connects to your health. And honestly? This is the piece a lot of women are missing. So today we’re diving into what it really means to “clear the clutter,” why it matters more than you think, and how this kind of reset can make everything else feel a whole lot more doable. Register free for the Spring Clean with God Mini-Summit here: https://20205508--p31virtues.thrivecart.com/spring-clean-mini-summit/ Listen to Faith Food Fellowship with Theresa Emanuel here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-food-fellowship-self-care-strategies-for-busy/id1546685414 Connect with Amy Bryan here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

For the 200th episode, I’m giving you a bold countdown. It's something I've noticed about the women who are successful at losing the fat and keeping it off....they all stop making these 10 mistakes. I'll be identifying these common mistakes which include nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle - counting down to the number one mistake I see over and over. Join me in the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Register for the March 24-26 free audio mini-summit Spring Clean with God: Clear the Clutter in your Heart, Home, Health, Habits, and Head: https://20205508--p31virtues.thrivecart.com/spring-clean-mini-summit/ Register for the March 26 free training GLP1-s and Peptides Done Right!: http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/peptide-training?aid=AMYBRYAN

Today we are talking about a topic that is everywhere right now—GLP-1 medications for weight loss. You’ve probably heard about them from friends, your doctor, social media, or the news. And for many women, these medications are becoming one possible tool in their health journey. But here’s the key question I wanted to explore today: What happens when you combine GLP-1 medications with the foundational habits that actually support long-term health and fat loss? Because one thing I always teach here in Fat Loss School is that no tool replaces the fundamentals—things like prioritizing protein, eating mostly whole foods, strength training, managing stress, and creating sustainable habits. So instead of just talking about GLP-1s, I thought it would be much more helpful to talk with women who are actually navigating this in real life. Today I’m joined by two of my FASTer Way clients, Liese Tavaglione and Robyn Neft, who are both using GLP-1 medications as one tool in their journey while also following the FASTer Way strategies like a protein-first approach to eating and consistent strength training. They’re generously sharing their honest experiences—what led them to consider this option, what they’ve learned along the way, and how focusing on foundational habits has helped them do this in a healthy and sustainable way. If you’ve been curious about GLP-1s, considering them yourself, or simply wondering how they fit into a bigger health picture, this conversation will give you a balanced, real-life perspective. Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Join the free FASTer Way training on GLP-1s and Peptides Done Right here: http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/peptide-training?aid=AMYBRYAN

Today’s lesson might be the most underrated fat loss strategy of all. Sleep. Not macros or intermittent fasting. Not 10,000 daily steps and not even strength training. Sleep. Today I will share the research and strategies to help you get more and better sleep even after age 50 and menopause. Because poor sleep and weight gain are not inevitable! Join my FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Connect with Coach Amy Bryan here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

Curious about becoming a Certified FASTer Way Coach? In this episode, we share why we pursued FASTer Way certification, what the onboarding process really includes, and how the done-for-you systems make building an online health coaching business simple and sustainable. We discuss how coaching can be customized to fit your income goals and schedule — whether you’re looking for part-time income, a flexible work-from-home opportunity, or a scalable wellness business after 40 or 50. We also talk about the unexpected benefit of coaching: how leading others keeps us consistent, accountable, and strong in our own health journey. If you’re a FASTer Way client considering certification or you’re exploring online fitness coaching opportunities in the health and wellness space, this episode will help you decide if becoming a FASTer Way Coach is the right next step. Download our free coach blueprint here: http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/coach-blueprint?aid=AMYBRYAN Register (free) for the March 19 Coach Certification Information Event (and get the replay if you can't attend live) here: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/certification?aid=AMYBRYAN Connect with Sarah Martin on Instagram @sarahfmartin and www.linktr.ee/sarahfmartin Connect with Amy Bryan at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway

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 here’s the kicker…For women over 50, NEAT may impact fat loss more than your 45-minute workout. Join me in a FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women over 50: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

Most women join my FASTer Way class because they want to lose weight for their health. And that is a GREAT reason to join. But somewhere along the journey, something shifts. They realize what they actually want isn’t just weight loss. They want fat loss. And here’s the discovery that shocks almost everyone: Not all exercise targets fat loss. Strength training is THE most effective way to target fat loss. It also preserves muscle so your metabolism doesn’t slow down as you lose fat. Muscle burns more calories — even at rest. So you don’t just get smaller… you get leaner and stronger. And that means you can sustain the loss long term. I wish I could change every woman’s mindset to this: Instead of working so hard to lose weight…Work to gain muscle. You’ll get a better aesthetic result. You’ll keep the fat off longer. You’ll be stronger. And you’ll live independently longer. I don’t know a single woman who wants to become tiny and frail as she ages. We want to be strong, independent, mobile, and maybe a little sassy. So here’s the question leading our lesson today: Are you strong enough? In today's episode, I want to shift your thinking from getting smaller through weight loss… to getting stronger and watching fat loss become the side effect. To join me in a FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+, register here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

This stage of life, our fabulous fifties, sixties and beyond, is prime travel season. We are empty nesters. We have a little more freedom. We maybe a little more disposable income. We are retired or it’s on the horizon. And with March here next week, spring break travel season is officially here. And, if you don’t already know this about me…we own a house in a little beach community so we travel to it A LOT. So here’s the question I hear all the time: “How do you travel so much and still stay on track?” Today's Friday Extra Credit episode gives you a GPS-style travel guide — how to travel without losing your way on your fat loss and healthy weight maintenance journey. Grab your copy of my Healthy Travel Guide here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/kovfoe1u44 Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

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 works, and what you can expect — so you can register confidently and understand the value your coach brings to both options. Because at age 50 and beyond, we aren’t after quick fixes and fast regains. We are looking for healthy lifestyle tweaks to get to and stay at a healthy weight goal long term. Think of this episode as an orientation day at school. We’re going to walk the campus together and I’ll show you what life looks like inside VIP. Who knows? You may want to join our sorority - our VIP sisterhood! Join my VIP Membership here and use discount code VIP2026 for the $79/mo rate: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/vip-membership?aid=AMYBRYAN Get started with your foundational FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

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 cravings and taste preferences. Grab your free Power Bowl download here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/xstg4tc9a1 Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

Today’s lesson is a BIG one. It starts with a history lesson of the previous 2 decades of governmental guidelines on nutrition because, for the first time, America’s dietary guidelines finally reflect what research and America's obesity problem have been reflecting all along: whole foods are what we should be eating for health and weight maintenance AND ultra processed foods with lots of grains, sugars, and carbs, have been keeping us sick and fat. It’s not just about calories. It’s not about willpower. The problem has been the food recommendations — and especially highly processed foods — all along. Stay tuned to be educated and motivated on what you should be eating for health and fat loss! Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Join my Jan. 16-20 Cortisol Reset week for only $20 here: https://fasterwaycoach.com/cortisol-reset?aid=AMYBRYAN

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 myself and share 3 shifts that made my healthy fat loss journey successful for years. Because if you’re listening to this and you’re frustrated with your body in midlife, I want you to know I’ve been exactly where you are. Join my 5-Day Cortisol Reset Feb. 16-20 here: https://fasterwaycoach.com/cortisol-reset?aid=AMYBRYAN Join my next FASTer Way To Fat Loss® foundational class for women 50+ here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN

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! Grab the free download here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/jkkb1mrape Register for the 5-Day Cortisol Reset here: https://fasterwaycoach.com/cortisol-reset?aid=AMYBRYAN

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.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Rejoin as a VIP with my fabulous-over-fifty VIP group here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/vip-membership?aid=AMYBRYAN

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 about “getting skinny.” It was about: Getting stronger Feeling confident in their bodies Showing up for themselves in midlife And actually enjoying the process instead of white-knuckling it So take a listen — not just for the results they’re seeing, but for the mindset shift, the laughter, and the reminder that fat loss doesn’t have to be lonely or miserable. Join my next 21-Day FASTer Way to Fat Loss® RESET for fabulous-over-fifty women here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Contact me and grab a freebie here: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway