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

190. My Journey from Cardio Queen to Strong and Lean At Almost 60

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.
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189. Cortisol, Stress, and Belly Fat: How to Balance Hormones for Fat Loss After 50

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!
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188. What to Eat on Low Carb Days (Without Overthinking It)

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.
 
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187. Why Losing Fat is Easier (and More Fun!) With A Friend - Real FASTer Way Success Stories

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.
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186. Ditch the Gimmicks to Support - Not Force - Fat Loss After Age 50

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.
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185. How to Eat in Restaurants Without Blowing Your Fat Loss Goals

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 strongAnd 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. 
 
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184. Smash the Scale! (How to Measure Real Fat Loss Progress After Age 50)

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.
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183. Is Cortisol Blocking Your Fat Loss After 50? (And What Actually Helps)

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.
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182. Going to Bed Early is a Fat Loss Hack After Age 50

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.
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181. Healthy Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Hacks for Menopause Symptoms

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.”
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