{"podcast":{"title":"Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb Cycling, Macros, Exercise, & Mindset","slug":"fat-loss-school-for-women-over-50-strategies-to-lose-weight-and-belly-fat-after-menopause-with-intermittent-fasting-carb-cycling-macros-exercise-mindset-6710005","podcast_index_feed_id":6710005,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/fatlossschool/feed.xml","website_url":"https://fatlossschool.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17238917/weight_loss_for_women_over_50_hormones_mindset_faster_way_7__hrm2zn.jpg","author":"Amy Bryan, FASTer Way to Fat Loss® Certified Weight Loss Coach","episode_count":227,"summary":"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, on the borderline with health issues, and 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 to 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 t…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T22:18:10.318275+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fat-loss-school-for-women-over-50-strategies-to-lose-weight-and-belly-fat-after-menopause-with-intermittent-fasting-carb-cycling-macros-exercise-mindset-6710005"},"episode":{"title":"208. Strength Training for Women Over 50: 8 Myths Keeping You From Losing Fat & Building Muscle","slug":"208-strength-training-for-women-over-50-8-myths-keeping-you-from-losing-fat-building-muscle","published_at":"2026-04-17T10:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fat-loss-school-for-women-over-50-strategies-to-lose-weight-and-belly-fat-after-menopause-with-intermittent-fasting-carb-cycling-macros-exercise-mindset-6710005/208-strength-training-for-women-over-50-8-myths-keeping-you-from-losing-fat-building-muscle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fat-loss-school-for-women-over-50-strategies-to-lose-weight-and-belly-fat-after-menopause-with-intermittent-fasting-carb-cycling-macros-exercise-mindset-6710005","url":"https://fatlossschool.podbean.com/e/strength-training-for-women-over-50-8-myths-keeping-you-from-losing-fat-building-muscle/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gansfer7eiwyyq22/Strength_Training_for_Women_50_8_Myths9o92h.mp3","summary":"Are you still relying on cardio for fat loss and wondering why your body isn’t changing the way it used to? In this Friday Extra Credit episode of Fat Loss School, I’m breaking down the biggest strength training myths for women over 50—and why letting go of these outdated beliefs is the key to finally losing belly fat, boosting metabolism, and building a strong, capable body. If you grew up in the era of: Step aerobics and long cardio sessions “Burn more calories” messaging Fear of getting bulky from lifting weights …you are not alone. But those strategies are no longer serving your body in midlife. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why strength training is more effective than cardio for fat loss after 50 ✔ The truth about “toning” vs. building muscle ✔ Why it’s never too late to build strength and improve metabolism ✔ How to strength train at home (no gym required!) ✔ Why you don’t need long workouts to see results ✔ The role of strength training in preventing muscle loss (sarcopenia) and supporting bone health ✔ Why consistency—not perfection—is what actually transforms your body Ready to learn to strength train plus improve your nutrition for effective fat loss after age 50? Then join me in my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN","meta_description":"Are you still relying on cardio for fat loss and wondering why your body isn’t changing the way it used to? 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