# 91. How to Lose Fat and Get Fit in Your 50s and 60s with Michele Folan

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Podcast: [Functional Moms Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285)
Published: 2026-02-10T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How to lose fat and gain muscle after 50 is one of the biggest challenges women face during menopause and post-menopause. In this episode, Michele Folan shares exactly how women over 50 and 60 can get fit, build muscle, improve bone health, and feel strong again without extreme dieting or overtraining.If you’re confused by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice for menopause, this episode breaks it all down. We cover the best workouts for women over 50, how much protein you really need, why weight training is essential for bone density, and how to start a fitness journey at any age. Michele Folan is the host of the popular midlife podcast Asking for a Friend and a 25-year veteran in the health industry. She specializes in functional health, metabolism, muscle preservation, bone health, and aging well—no BS, no quick fixes. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ How women over 50 can lose fat and gain muscle ✔ The best workouts for menopause and post-menopause ✔ Why protein intake matters more after 50 ✔ How to improve bone density and prevent muscle loss ✔ Walking + weight training basics for women over 50 ✔ GLP-1 peptides: benefits, risks, and when they make sense ✔ The impact of alcohol on women’s hormones and health ✔ How to start getting fit in your 50s and 60s—no matter where you’re starting Connect with Michele Folan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCewzIM0PQcFS5bhMNOH_Yng Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-fitness-personal-growth-tips-for-women-in-midlife/id1620788625 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gAvoLvwjsuJqeEafQ4RYV Get 25% OFF top-quality functional health brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms 👉 Follow Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts &a…

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