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 over restrictive diets and  harmful drugs for weight maintenance for us midlife women.   CONNECT...

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” isn’t working. Listen to today’s mini-lesson for the top 4 types of exercise that are most...

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 fat loss, and how simple lifestyle tweaks can make a powerful difference. CONNECT with Amy Bryan...

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, SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAGE me, and DOWNLOAD freebies at...

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 and mindset)! Connect with Ellen Rothstein at www.ellenrothstein.com or email her at...

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 getting nowhere. And the scale isn’t moving. Today’s episode explores why DIYing weight loss is not...

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 next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN Leave your best...

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 FRIDAY” episode for some mindset work around patience for what you really want...weight loss for...

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 world’s adult population can’t digest dairy - leading to inflammation, autoimmune diseases, gut...

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:   CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at...

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 squat or lunge without hurting my bad knees? Today’s lesson answers these questions and more to...

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 quite possibly start to enjoy them and feel amazing and proud that they are done! This episode...

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 off long term). Get ready to understand her three layer bullseye approach to getting deep into your...

Today’s episode will examine the good reasons we all should be walking - especially women over 50!  I’ll cover benefits, proper form, walking gear, and all sorts of tips to help you get the most from your time invested in walking. I’ll also invite you to my WALKtober 10K Step Challenge. It’s online, it’s free, and you’ll be motivated to increase your daily steps while you learn and compete.  JOIN the WALKtober 10K Step Challenge (Oct. 1 - 31) here:...

Be warned! This episode will flip the script on the negatives of using a GLP-1 for fat loss. My guest today will share how she has used the GLP 1 shot as a boost for her already healthy lifestyle. It’s time for class and today’s lesson is how the FASTer Way healthy strategies paired with GLP1s can be a game changer for women over 50 who are stuck.  CONNECT with Debbie Bird on Instagram @debbie_hobson_bird CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week...

Before I found the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®, I couldn’t stick with a healthy eating plan. I couldn’t last 7 days. This month, however, I am celebrating living the FASTer Way strategies for 7 YEARS! You, too, can lose the fat and love your healthier lifestyle when you learn the FASTer Way! Join my Sept. 16 - Oct. 27 class today to start your healthy and sustainable fat loss journey! CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at...

Are you confused over the misleading health labels on foods? Ever bought something that appeared to be healthy but actually was high in sugar, fat, or empty carbs? I certainly have and I keep hearing people brag on items and brands that seem on the surface to be healthy choices but aren’t. In today’s Fat Loss School episode, I am teaching truths about so-called health foods - so you will recognize some of the junk foods being sold as healthy options - and can have better success on your fat...

If you have been wanting to try the FASTer Way but are hesitating, if you are just learning about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®,or  if you simply want a week of focus on reducing stubborn belly fat... ...join our 5-Day Belly Blast - Sept. 9 - 13 for only $20. Link to join the 5-Day BELLY BLAST Challenge: http://www.fasterwaycoach.com/fall-belly-blast?aid=AMYBRYAN CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at...

If you are doing all of the right things to lose weight - like eating healthy and exercising often - but not seeing change in inches and pounds lost, you may have what my guest today calls “weight loss resistance.” Nicki Williams, host of Happy Hormones podcast, will share the first strategies to check, then the “Fiesty Four” hormones, and, finally, lifestyle habits that can have you stubbornly holding onto fat rather than burning it for fuel. Today is a fast paced but thorough identification...

If your diet plan or program isn’t letting you choose the course that you want, then I encourage you to find a new program!  If you are a rebel like me…you question WHY a rule makes sense for you or are constantly looking for alternatives to the rule. If you are like me, you have found it nearly impossible to stick with a rigid plan - maybe even moreso in our 50s. We are grown, sophisticated, educated women and not interested in one-size-fits-all formulas for weight loss or miserable crash...

You’ve heard the phrase “physician heal thyself” and today my guest is a physician who indeed healed herself by reversing her pre-diabetes diagnosis - and lost weight in the process. I asked her to teach us about her warning signs, her method and lifestyle changes, and specific recommendations for this audience of other fabulous-over-fifty women. We know that more and more of our friends and family are being diagnosed with this disease of lifestyle. School is in session and we’re learning...

It’s book report time in FAT LOSS SCHOOL!  Today we’ll deep dive into The Menopause Reset by Dr. Mindy Pelz. I’ll be sharing my takeaways from Dr. Pelz on managing menopause symptoms with an emphasis on losing weight (or more specifically losing fat) even in menopause. I’ll also share the points we agree on and others that we differ on. It’s time for class - with The Menopause Reset as our textbook! CONNECT with certified coach Amy Bryan any of the following ways:  ENROLL in my next...

Today’s Fat Loss School teacher is a certified herbalist sharing the secrets of using herbal supplements to tackle two of the biggest challenges women over 50 face: weight loss and managing menopausal symptoms. From hot flashes to stubborn pounds, get ready to discover how nature’s remedies can transform your health journey. To contact or shop with Danan Whiddon at Sweet Heart Alabama:  www.sweetheartalabama.com Follow her on TikTok and Facebook at Sweet Heart Alabama. Telephone Danan at...

Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you’re at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort — consciously or unconsciously — when facing a difficult problem, feeling stressed or even feeling bored.  Emotional eating can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. It often leads to eating too much — especially too much of high-calorie, sweet and fatty foods - the kind that are hardest to stop once you start.  The good news is that if you’re prone to emotional eating, you...