{"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":"Sugar Burner or Fat Burner? How to Train Your Body to Burn Stored Fat After 50","slug":"sugar-burner-or-fat-burner-how-to-train-your-body-to-burn-stored-fat-after-50","published_at":"2026-07-20T10:01:00+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/sugar-burner-or-fat-burner-how-to-train-your-body-to-burn-stored-fat-after-50","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/sugar-burner-or-fat-burner-how-to-train-your-body-to-burn-stored-fat-after-50/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dawbd32eanme4cc2/Sugar_Burner_or_Fat_Burner_How_to_Switch9p3px.mp3","summary":"Are you hungry every two or three hours? Do you hit an afternoon energy crash and find yourself reaching for something sweet? If so, you’re not lazy and you don’t lack willpower—you may simply be functioning as a sugar burner instead of a fat burner. In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, Amy Bryan explains one of the most important metabolic concepts for women over 50: how your body chooses fuel and why learning to access stored body fat can make fat loss, energy, and appetite control so much easier. If you’ve been frustrated by menopause belly fat, constant cravings, or feeling like your metabolism has slowed to a crawl, this lesson is for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The difference between being a sugar burner and a fat burner Why many women over 50 become metabolically inflexible How frequent eating can keep your body dependent on sugar for fuel The role insulin plays in fat storage and fat burning Why energy crashes and cravings are often signs of poor metabolic flexibility How intermittent fasting can help your body tap into stored fat Why protein, strength training, and strategic carbohydrates matter Simple steps to become a more efficient fat burner—without extreme dieting Key Takeaway Your body has two fuel tanks: Sugar and Stored Body Fat. Most women have spent years relying almost exclusively on sugar because of constant snacking, processed foods, and elevated insulin levels. Your body was designed to burn fat. You simply have to train it to become metabolically flexible again. When that happens, many women notice: Fewer cravings More stable energy Better appetite control Less dependence on snacks Easier fat loss Improved metabolic health Ready to Learn the FASTer Way? If you’re tired of guessing what to eat and want a proven system that teaches you how t…","meta_description":"Are you hungry every two or three hours? Do you hit an afternoon energy crash and find yourself reaching for something sweet? 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