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

Have you ever felt addicted to bad food choices? Have you ever been told it isn’t your fault? That food addiction is real? Today my guest, Dr. Joan Ifland, creator of the foodaddictionreset, shares common triggers and some action steps to move yourself away from food addictive behaviors. Find and follow Dr. Joan Ifland at foodaddictionreset.com. ENROLL in my Jan 6-Feb 16 FASTer Way 6-week online c...

Carb cycling is healthy for our over-50 hormones, helps us preserve lean muscle while targeting fat loss, and is healthy & flexible enough to sustain long term without the dreaded plateau. Don’t skip class so you’ll learn more about carb cycling and the low carb foods I love to eat!    ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN CONNECT with Amy...

Whether you are a fan of New Year’s resolutions or not, most people at this time of year resolve to make improvements. They may formally write them down and post them in a prominent place or loosely commit to one thing for the year. Whatever your preference is, I will share my plans for 2025 in hopes that I can motivate you to certain improvements for yourself in 2025. These are my personal resolu...

Today we’re diving into a topic that continues to stir up a lot of buzz: intermittent fasting. If you’ve been hearing about it and wondering what all the fuss is about, or if you’ve thought it was just another way to reduce calories… well, let’s clear that up right now. we’re not saying skip calories; we’re saying change when you eat them. JOIN my free 3-Day Crash Course on Intermittent FASTing (J...

Today's guest is Dr. Kelly Barron. Dr. Barron is a recordholding powerlifter, an American Ninja Warrior competitor, and host of a podcast called The Kellfire Show.  Today she shares how she works to defy stereotypes and empower women over 50. Dr. Barron says her mission is to revolutionize menopause, one badass woman at a time. Connect with Dr. Kelly Barron:  🔥Host of the  @thekellfireshow 🔥Co F...

Spoiler Alert! The solution isn't situps! Weight gain may feel like it’s inevitable once you are near or over 50, but it doesn’t have to be. And that belly that looks bloated or pregnant...we can make that go away! You don’t have to start buying bigger pants with elastic waistbands and give up on looking and feeling good anymore! Today I’ll be sharing the 6 strategies that I use to keep that belly...

Over the past year, this show has reached some milestones that I am so proud of: ranking in the top 2.5% of global nutrition podcasts, surpassing 22K downloads with 69 episodes, and—most importantly—bringing you actionable fat loss tips, motivation, and hope. I want you to know what it takes for women over 50 to become their healthiest, most vibrant selves. This show is for YOU, and I want to make...

When it comes to weight loss, what you eat can make all the difference. But figuring out the best healthy food swaps can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options marketed as “healthy” that may not be.  So today I am sharing some easy food swaps on this bonus Friday shorty episode. And the good news is that making small, intentional changes to your favorite meals and snacks can satisfy yo...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Julie Autrey, one of my incredible VIP clients, to give you a peek behind the scenes of her journey with the FASTer Way lifestyle. Julie is a busy woman over 50 who, like many of us, faced hesitations and doubts before committing to the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® strategies. She opens up about the challenges she’s overcome, the strategies that worked, and the trium...

In today's quickie bonus episode, I share how I felt before finding the FASTer Way and how I realized the ONE REASON all of my previous weight loss efforts had not worked. Grab a seat in class to learn the one thing that is missing in most diet programs.     CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYA...

Have you been eating right and exercising but the scale isn’t moving?  Don’t blame it on hormones or age, the wrong foods, or what you’re doing. It’s probably what you are NOT doing. You likely can blame your weight gain on this lifestyle habit that you aren’t paying attention to.  Get ready for a lesson today on how SLEEP affects not only muscle repair and clearing the body of inflammation, but a...

Do you struggle to justify spending more to eat healthy? Even if you have no control over the inflationary costs of groceries, you do have more control on your grocery spending than you think. With these 15 hacks on how to save money on groceries, you can shop with less stress and more confidence in getting the healthiest choices for your budget.  DOWNLOAD my free 5 Ingredients or Less Macro-frien...

There is a correlation between increased inflammation and weight gain after age 50 but what can we do about it? Today’s guest, trained in Ayurveda, shares how spices like turmeric combined with lifestyle tweaks can improve your overall health and weight loss efforts. Grab a seat in class as Dr. Shivani Gupta schools us on how nature’s pharmacy, natural rhythms, and healthy habits are preferred ove...

A LOT of women in their 50s become frustrated that the hormonal changes of menopause cause weight gain - especially around the midsection. What worked for weight loss in our 30s and 40s no longer works. If you are eating healthy (plenty of whole foods, protein & fiber), but still not seeing the weight come off, you probably need a different type of exercise. We now know that "exercise more" is...

Today's lesson is a topic that affects millions of women over 50 and often goes unnoticed: insulin resistance. Maybe you've heard the term, or perhaps you're dealing with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or sugar cravings that just won't quit—these are all potential signs of insulin resistance at work. In this episode, we'll explore why managing insulin resistance is crucial for lasting health and f...

If you are a woman over 50 and frustrated with weight gain - especially belly fat - listen to today’s lesson for 3 surprising actions to start targeting fat loss TODAY. Spoiler alert:  “eat less and exercise more” isn’t going to work!  CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN JOIN my free info group, S...

Life is full of changes - especially for us women over 50. We have changes like menopause being the obvious universal one… plus empty nests, job promotions or retirement, moving or downsizing our homes, divorcing or even marrying, caring for our parents and maybe our grandchildren. However, today’s guest shares how to use life’s changes as catalysts for POSITIVE changes in our health (and weight a...

Are you a DIY (do it yourself) pro? Can you figure most any process out with Google and YouTube? How is that working for weight loss though? You might be downloading all of the free guides, doing all of the challenges, cooking the recipes you found on Pinterest and so on…but is all of this effort actually working for losing fat? Do you feel more like a hamster on a wheel…working so hard but gettin...

Need a little inspiration and a plan for finishing 2024 strong? Determined to avoid the traditional holiday weight gain, remorse, and inevitable New Year's diet? Follow this easy 3-step plan to finish the year strong and prepared...to ensure you are well ahead of the others and setting yourself up for a leaner and healthier 2025!   CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my ne...

Do you fall for every promise of get-skinny-quick or every quick fix diet you hear about?  Come on now. As women over 50, we may have a harder time losing weight, but we are also smarter than falling for UNSUSTAINABLE miserable, restrictive, quick fix diets and killer bootcamps. They just don't work - at all in some cases - and for long in nearly all cases. Listen to today's shorty bonus "FOCUS FR...

FASTer Way trainer Coach LeAnne Ash is today's guest sharing about eating gluten and dairy free. Gluten can trigger adverse reactions in some people because the peptides in gluten are resistant to stomach acids, making them hard to digest. Symptoms can range from mild indigestion to more serious health conditions. As for dairy…cows milk is appropriate to fatten up a child. But about 70% of the wor...

Sugar might be sweet, but it’s sabotaging your health in ways you can’t even see—especially after 50! 🧁 In this episode, I'm uncovering the hidden dangers of sugar, why it hits harder for us, and simple steps to cut back without feeling deprived. Ready to take control and feel fabulous? Tune in to learn how to kick the cravings and reclaim your goal weight and health!" 💪👑   Show notes:   CONNEC...

If you feel that you are too old or too out of shape to get the benefits from our FASTer Way workouts, get ready to think again! Today’s guest, Brenda Bowen, a certified physical therapist, shares 40+ years of experience with helping women (and men too) regain their mobility, strength, and fitness. Is “use it or lose it” a real thing? What’s the difference in pain and muscle soreness? How can I sq...

If quirky, fun, and silly things make our lives, work, and relationships richer, why are we not adding FUN to our nutrition and fitness routines?  If you look at exercise, food prep and cooking as dreaded chores, you are FAR less likely to workout and cook. But if you add some gamification, some silliness, and some fun into those things, you’ll be far more likely to do them in the first place and...

Why are you trying to lose weight and get healthy & fit, but not tapping into your Christian faith as an important piece of the puzzle? Today’s guest, Kelsey Wickenhauser, host of Kingdom Fit Moms podcast, shares encouragement through scripture, shares her PLW process for handling cravings, and answers three questions we all want help with (consistency, family buy in, and keeping the weight of...