Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb Cycling, Macros, Exercise, & Mindset
Welcome to the Fat Loss School podcast! If you’ve been struggling with extra pounds, menopausal belly fat, feeling overwhelmed by too many diet options, are on the borderline with health issues, and are frustrated by past weight loss failures - especially if you’ve hit the fabulous fifty mark - then grab a seat because this podcast is your ultimate fat loss classroom.
I am Amy Bryan, 30 year educator and certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss® online nutrition and fitness coach. I’ll be your teacher and guide to show you that losing fat and gaining energy - plus maintaining it long term - is truly possible even at our age. I know because I’ve been there. In my 30s & 40s, I did all the diets, tried all the gimmicks, over-exercised, lost and gained the same pounds over & over. At 50, I had accomplished so much except in this one very important area and was through wasting time and energy on temporary fixes! This podcast will teach lifestyle changes that shed the fat in a healthy way that you can sustain long term and change your health trajectory so you age with energy, independence, and confidence. Think of these few minutes together as a study hall with cheat sheets for fat loss and include topics like intermittent fasting, carb cycling, mindset reframing, and more. Grab your notebook, because class is officially in session, and it’s time to rewrite your wellness story!
Connect with me at https://linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway
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Episodes
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Today on Fat Loss School I chat with a fabulous plus-size career fashion consultant. Gayla Bentley will share how to embrace your unique style while navigating your fat loss journey. Whether you're hitting the gym or glam-ing it up for a night out, this episode will empower you to look good and feel great—no matter your size. Tune in and get ready to rock your "weigh" down the path to health!
Gayla Bentley’s contact info:
Her website: gaylabentley.org
Her book Fashion’s Stepsister/A Journey to Style: https://amzn.to/4lrcpKQ
The referenced black sneaker: https://amzn.to/4eWZ4rl
Her email: gayla0143@gmail.com
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
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
July isn’t just any month, it’s my birthday month —🎉 and this is my birthday episode because I’m turning 59 Sunday.
I'm sharing the best gift I could ever give myself: a strong, lean body and a confident mindset heading into the final year of my 50s.
I’m not saying that to brag. I’m saying it because for most of my adult life, I didn’t feel this way. And I want to help you age in a healthier way, too - both with your weight, energy, and size plus a healthy mindset!
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
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Today we'rehaving a little heart-to-heart about a common trap almost all of us fall into—scale obsession.
Tell me if this sounds familiar...
“I just want to get back to my high school weight.”“I was happiest at 135.”“If I could just lose 20 pounds, I’d feel good again.”
I get it. We've been trained to think our weight is everything. But here’s the truth:
💥 The number on the scale doesn't tell much about your body. What really matters isn’t your weight. It’s your body composition.
So today, we're going to break down:
What body composition is
Why it matters more than weight
How to measure it
And how to improve it (without going on some extreme diet)
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
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Today I want you to hear straight from the women who’ve been living this FASTer Way lifestyle.
These are my real clients. Women over 50 who were frustrated, stuck, or skeptical—until they found a sustainable strategy that actually worked with their bodies, not against them.
They’ll share what surprised them most, what results they’ve seen (beyond the scale), and how they made FASTer Way work in their real, busy, not-always-perfect lives.
If you’ve been wondering if this could work for you, this is your episode.
And here’s the best part—you don’t have to wait. Early enrollment is open for my next 6-week FASTer Way class and I’d love to walk alongside you.
You’ll get my personal coaching, our proven strategy, and a supportive community of women just like you.
JOIN my free MINDSET MAKEOVER Mini-Class (July 13-19) here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581157894789825
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
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Intermittent fasting can be a very effective fat loss strategy.But if you're doing it wrong—or too aggressively—it might be backfiring on you.
Today I'm sharing the 5 most common intermittent fasting mistakes women over 50 make...and how to fix them for better energy, metabolism, and long-term fat loss.
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
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
On this Independence Day holiday, there will be fireworks, burgers, family gatherings… maybe even a frozen cocktail or a cold beer on the deck.
But here’s what I want to explore: How does alcohol affect your fat loss progress—and can you still enjoy your favorite drink without sabotaging your goals?
This is not about judgment. It’s about awareness, science, and intentional choices.
So whether you're cutting back, curious about mocktails, or sipping mindfully—this episode is for you.
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
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Today we’re not just talking about summer health habits…we’re talking about FREEDOM.
This July, It’s time to declare your independence from:
Yo-yo dieting
Food guilt and confusion
That “I’ll start over in January” resolution lie
Because July 4th is right around the corner, and while the USA is celebrating freedom from British rule, I want you to celebrate freedom from food noise, the all-or-nothing mindset, andunrealistic rules that don’t work for women over 50
Let’s light a firecracker under the second half of your year, shall we?
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
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Today, we’re diving into a big question that comes up a lot: Do I need to join a gym to get results?No! You can get an incredibly effective, muscle-sculpting, fat-burning, confidence-boosting workout... without ever leaving your house.
Let’s talk about why so many women love home workouts, what to watch out for, and how to make them actually work.
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
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Today I am throwing out the wellness myths, the silly trends, and celebrating the freedom that comes from finally understanding what works—and what’s just hype.
Here’s the truth: most women over 50 have tried all the things—Keto, detox teas, bulletproof coffee, the ab roller and thigh master, chronic cardio—you name it. But today? We're smarter. We’re done chasing trends. And the FASTer Way is not a trend—it's science-backed, sanity-saving, and actually sustainable long term.
Join me today to look at the wellness trends that are no longer trendy, because they never worked in the first place.
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
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Today I’m tackling a topic that every woman has dealt with at some point—and some of us really bothered by it: bloating. Why do we bloat? What causes it? And more importantly—what can we do about it?
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