{"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":"225. The Best Supplements for Women Over 50: What Helps, What Doesn't, and What to Avoid","slug":"the-best-supplements-for-women-over-50-what-helps-what-doesn-t-and-what-to-avoid","published_at":"2026-07-06T10:01:00+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/the-best-supplements-for-women-over-50-what-helps-what-doesn-t-and-what-to-avoid","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/the-best-supplements-for-women-over-50-what-helps-what-doesnt-and-what-to-avoid/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r3pacn96erc7tr6b/The_Best_SUPPLEMENTS_for_Women_Over_50_What_Helps_What_Doesn_t_and_What_to_Avoid6d9f8.mp3","summary":"Are you spending hundreds of dollars on supplements and wondering if they’re actually helping? In this episode, Amy breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the health and wellness industry: the idea that supplements can replace healthy habits. Spoiler alert: they can’t. If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle feeling overwhelmed by promises of more energy, faster metabolism, better sleep, stronger bones, less belly fat, and anti-aging benefits, this episode is for you. Amy uses a simple analogy you’ll never forget: Supplements are the sprinkles. They are not the sundae. The real foundation of healthy aging, fat loss, and metabolic health after 50 comes from consistent habits like eating protein, strength training, walking, drinking water, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and eating mostly whole foods. Once those habits are in place, certain supplements may help fill nutritional gaps and support your goals. In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why supplements should never replace healthy eating habits ✔️ The ”sprinkles vs. sundae” approach to nutrition ✔️ The most commonly recommended supplements for women over 50 ✔️ Which supplements women over 50 may not actually need ✔️ The risks of taking supplements without testing or professional guidance ✔️ Potential interactions between supplements and prescription medications ✔️ Why healthy habits will always outperform a cabinet full of supplements Important Reminder Always discuss supplements with your healthcare provider, especially if you take medications for: Blood pressure Diabetes Thyroid conditions Heart disease Anxiety or depression Blood clotting disorders Natural does not always mean risk-free. Test to be sure you need any supplement. Resources Used https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLrvCvF…","meta_description":"Are you spending hundreds of dollars on supplements and wondering if they’re actually helping? 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