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

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 

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 to buy a fix and force fat loss instead of support or allow fat loss with simple foundational strategies. Today’s mini lesson is on FORCE VS. SUPPORT. Join me and other fabulous-over-fifty women in my next 21-Day RESET here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Contacts: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway   

Today’s lesson is one you’ve been begging for. Because let me guess…You’re doing great at home. You’ve got your protein dialed in. You’re walking, lifting, feeling strong And then…dinner out, date night, a vacation...and suddenly you've blown your weight loss goals with restaurant meals.  By the end of this podcast episode, you will: Know how to order at any restaurant Stop the “I blew it” mentality Eat out confidently, not restrictively And still hit your macros and fat-loss goals — yes, even in menopause.    Grab your free RESTAURANT GUIDE download here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/ewbukitfv7  Join my next 21-Day FASTer Way to Fat Loss® RESET for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Other ways to connect and learn more: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway  

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 measures I do recommend for recording progress. Join my next 21-Day Reset for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Contacts and free downloads: www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway  

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 good news right up front: If you’re following the FASTer Way lifestyle, you are already doing many things that help regulate cortisol. This episode teaches what cortisol actually is, when it becomes a problem, and what you can do—very practically—to support your body. Join my next 21-Day RESET for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Rejoin FASTer Way with Coach Amy and over 140 fabulous-over-fifty VIP members here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/vip-membership?aid=AMYBRYAN

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. Register here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN 

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, mood swings— and the nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle habits that can dramatically improve them. Not extreme. Not miserable. And definitely not “eat less and move more.” Join me in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day RESET here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN 

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 our rice and potatoes but don't want the blood sugar spikes and crashes that accompany them and make fat loss even more of an uphill climb.  To learn all of our FASTer Way to Fat Loss® healthy strategies and hacks, join me for my next 21-Day RESET here at this link:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN