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

In this episode I break down the most common hurdles holding women back from joining the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®, showing how the program simplifies meal planning, app use, workouts, and strategies so fat loss is achievable for women of all tech levels and fitness backgrounds. Meal guides are optional, macros provide flexible guardrails, lessons arrive in small daily doses, and 30-minute workouts offer beginner and advanced options — with coaching support throughout. I cover expected timelines and clear pricing with a message of self-grace: "progress over perfection!" The program is designed to be simple, supportive, and sustainable, and today’s episode clears up any confusion and resistance, and, of course, invites you to join and get started. Explore and enroll in the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® with Coach Amy Bryan here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Questions? You can email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

This episode shares highlights from a fall VIP Zoom party of Faster Way members: introductions, a scavenger hunt, a dance-off, and lively Q&A. Listen for real-life wins, tips on fasting, carb cycling, upcoming sugar detox and Walktober, and how members customize the program to fit their lives. It’s a snapshot of the sisterhood, support, and practical strategies for women over 50 working toward sustainable fat loss and better health.   Explore & enroll in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Email me here:  amy@fatlossschool.net 

Have you ever wished for a fat loss program that works for your menopausal hormones and your busy lifestyle? Maybe you’ve hesitated to join me before because of a trip, a special event, or just the thought of sticking with a program for 6 whole weeks was too much — or maybe that $249 price tag was a little daunting? Well, I’ve got some exciting news just for you! Starting October 13, I’m thrilled to introduce our brand new FASTer Way to Fat Loss 21-Day RESET, and it’s just $99! That’s right — a shorter, budget-friendly jumpstart designed specifically for women over 50 who are ready to build momentum, see real results, and feel fantastic. And guess what? You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be part of a vibrant community of women just like you, all on the same journey, cheering each other on. So, whether you’re new to the FASTer Way or you simply want a RESET, this is the perfect way to kick off your next chapter.  Listen in as I share everything you need to know about what’s coming in this exciting 3-week reboot!   Join the 21-Day Reset here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Questions? Email me here:  amy@fatlossschool.net 

Today I am answering the top 10 questions women over 50 are searching for online about weight loss. If you’ve ever Googled for help with workouts or what to eat for weight loss, wondered about what's really happening in your menopausal body, or how to make this phase of life easier - plus lose a little fat (or a lot!) -  I’ve got you covered with answers to your burning questions.   Explore & enroll in my new 21-Day RESET (Oct. 13 - Nov. 2) for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Questions? Email me here:  amy@fatlossschool.net 

Today’s guest helps connect healthy skin with lifestyle strategies that mimic the strategies for fat loss! Beauty expert Michelle Rose shares with us her 3-step hydration process, face exercises, the difference in dry skin and dehydrated skin, and much more. The fact that the same strategies (like hydration, nutrition, sleep, and stress) are important for our skin as well as weight management makes today’s conversation a must listen for all women 50+.    Connect with Michelle Rose these ways: Michelle’s email: michelle@michelledayrose.com to book a coaching session. Prefer to listen? Making Life Beautiful Again podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-life-beautiful-again-healthy-aging-midlife-women/id1755919162 Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain Website: www.makinglifebeautifulagain.com     ENROLL in Amy's new FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 3-WEEK RESET at:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  

Today I want to introduce you to another free tool, resource, and support system - a community full of other fabulous-over-fifty women lead by me, Certified Fat Loss Coach Amy Bryan. We understand exactly where you’re coming from - menopause, hormones, decades of dieting, etc., have caused a perfect storm for gaining weight - especially belly fat. This is a supportive, lively, and inspiring space just for YOU! Learn more about all of the fat loss tips and resources offered especially for post-menopausal women in this interactive, informative, and inspirational community.   Join my free Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasterwaywithamybryan 

Today I am sharing my own personal shift in motivation from the goal of a scale weight to a goal that is much more powerful - and I hope to shift your thinking as well! Stay tuned to hear about my shift and a little "Mrs. Eloise" story, too. You may just think differently after you hear!  Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Questions? Contact me by email: amy@fatlossschool.net

Today we’re diving into a topic that’s very common yet often misunderstood—midlife belly fat, especially how hormones influence it and what you can do to tackle it effectively. If you’ve noticed stubborn fat around your abdomen and want to understand why it’s happening—and more importantly, how to manage it—you will love today's episode! CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net   

I once heard that everyone needs 3 hobbies:  one to keep them fit, one to make them money, and one that lets them be creative. Today I am sharing how coaching for the FASTer Way to Fat Loss checks all of those boxes! FASTer Way Coach Certification Information Event: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/certification?aid=AMYBRYAN CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

Today I'm teaching about turning your goals into results - starting with how to set smart goals and track your progress, so you can make this fall your best season yet. CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

Today's lesson is on one of the simplest, most effective ways to improve your health—walking! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to ramp up your activity, walking offers tons of benefits, especially for women over 50. So, lace up those sneakers—let’s get moving! DOWNLOAD the STEPtember BINGO card here: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/bingo?aid=AMYBRYAN  SIGN UP here to get your tracker and details on WALKtober: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/walktober25   ENROLL in the next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

Is your gut secretly sabotaging your fat loss? In this episode of Fat Loss School, I’m joined by gut health expert Kerry Madgwick to uncover the surprising ways your digestion, microbiome, and even your lifestyle can make or break your results—especially for women over 50. From probiotics to hormone balance, we’ll explore why healing your gut might just be the missing piece in your fat loss puzzle. Kerry Madgwick is a Clinical Nutritionist specialising in the connection between Gut Health and Physical and Mental health, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Trauma Release Specialist and Instructor, Mindset Coach, Speaker and Author. Connect with Kerry Madgwick on Instagram @kerrym212 or at her website: kerrymadgwick.co.uk    CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

What if I told you there’s a way to serve up delicious, healthy meals without spending half your weekend in the kitchen or up to your elbows in dirty dishes? It’s foil pack cooking…often called Hobo Meals. Everything’s sealed up in foil, no mess, all the flavor, and minimal cleanup. Today, I’m sharing my favorite healthy, easy foil pack ideas that work for the grill, the oven, or even over a campfire. And yes—these are FASTer Way–friendly.   CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  DOWNLOAD my free Foil Pack Cooking Idea Sheet here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/foilpack   ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

If you think creatine is just for gym bros and bodybuilders, today’s episode is going to change your mind. Yes, it helps with building muscle and strength, but recent research shows creatine is also a game-changing supplement for women in menopause and beyond—and not just for physical strength. We’re talking metabolism, energy, mood, mental clarity…the whole package.    JOIN my Sept. 8 - Oct 19 FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN GRAB a tub or two of our Pink Lemon Burst Creatine here: https://fasterwayshop.com/products/faster-way-pink-lemon-burst-creatine?aid=AMYBRYAN  SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

What excuses are you making for not showing up for yourself? Does what you see in the mirror make you feel defeated and hopeless? My guest, Michelle Kuei, was disabled in a car accident at age 11, faced years of insecurity and body shaming, and yet went on to conquer Machu Picchu—26 miles of Peruvian mountains - on crutches. Her story will leave you rethinking what’s truly possible. Purchase Michelle Kuei's book here: https://amzn.to/45wFxtz  Connect with Michelle Kuei through her website here: http://www.elevatelifecoaching.org/speaking   CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

Today I’m giving you a book report—Coach Amy’s Fat Loss School style—pulling actions & tips from one of the most powerful mindset and behavior tools out there: Atomic Habits by James Clear.  If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do—I just can’t seem to stick with it,” this episode is for you. We’re going to break down Clear’s habit framework and apply it directly to your fat loss and healthy lifestyle goals. Listen to my friend Theresa Emanual's Faith Food Fellowship podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-food-fellowship-self-care-strategies-for-busy/id1546685414   CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net     

Today I am tackling one of the questions I get all the time: “I thought low carb was good for fat loss—why are we eating carbs on certain days in your program?” I’m going to break down carb cycling so you understand why it is such a smart, effective, and sustainable strategy for us fabulous-over-fifty women. REGISTER for the 5-Day Cortisol Reset:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net 

Today my guest and I are talking about pain. Chronic pain. Joint pain. Muscle pain. The kind of pain that keeps us from moving our bodies and makes fat loss feel even harder than it already is post-menopause. And who better to help us navigate all of this than Stacey Roberts—a physical therapist and holistic registered nurse who’s dedicated her life’s work to helping people relieve pain naturally—without surgery, injections, or medications. Stacey brings the perfect mix of science and soul to this conversation, and she’s here to help us understand how pain and inflammation affect everything from mobility to metabolism, and how smart changes in movement, mindset, and nutrition can help us finally feel good in our bodies again—at any age. So if you're ready to stop feeling stuck, stiff, or sidelined—and start taking real steps toward a pain-free, strong, and active life—you’re going to love this conversation. Connect with Stacey Roberts at her website:  newyouhealthandwellness.com  The Pain Free Formula Book: https://amzn.to/45bwRs8  The Pain Free Formula Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411 CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  REGISTER for the 5-Day Cortisol Reset: http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/cortisol-reset?aid=AMYBRYAN ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net       

Today I'm talking about cortisol because it gets blamed for everything… belly fat, stress, poor sleep, even cravings for salty snacks. But here's the deal—not everything you've heard about cortisol is true. In this episode, I’m busting 3 of the biggest myths and teasing what you can expect from our brand-new 5-Day CORTISOL RESET. Because guess what? You’re not doomed by your stress hormones. You just need to know how to work with them—not against them.   Join the 5-Day Cortisol Reset here:  http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/cortisol-reset?aid=AMYBRYAN ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net  

Today we’re talking about menopausal weight gain — what’s actually happening in your body, why it matters for your weight, your mood, and your health, and what you can DO about it. And yes, we’ll bust a few menopause myths along the way.    ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, JOIN my free Facebook community group, and DOWNLOAD my latest freebies at www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway Email me at amy@fatlossschool.net