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 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.

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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 liste...

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 ...

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! 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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–f...

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 med...

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 t...

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. 

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Have you ever found yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips and thought, “Wait, am I even hungry?” Or maybe you’ve tried to “be good” all day, only to eat your feelings the moment stress hits?

You're not broken—you're human. But understanding why we reach for food when we're not physically hungry is the first step to breaking the cycle.

That’s why I’ve invited a special guest—a health psychologist who specializes in emotional eating....

Are you drinking enough water? Before you say yes, let me hit you with a fact that blew my mind: The average American drinks nearly 40 gallons of soda per year, but less than half of what experts recommend in plain water. 🤯 And dehydration—even mild—can tank your energy, your mood, and yes, your fat loss progress. Today on Fat Loss School, we’re diving into Hydration 101—how much water you really need, why it’s a non-negotiable pa...