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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, are on the borderline with health issues, and are 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 teach ...
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***TOP 2% GLOBAL PODCAST*** The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam. What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again! Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:<) Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!? — Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified ...
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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru Ever feel like your body is staging a protest while you’re trying to sleep? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share 2 quick fixes to help women in perim…
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Today I am sharing my own personal shift in motivation from the goal of a scale weight to a goal that is much more powerful - and I hope to shift your thinking as well! Stay tuned to hear about my shift and a little "Mrs. Eloise" story, too. You may just think differently after you hear! Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here…
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Today we’re diving into a topic that’s very common yet often misunderstood—midlife belly fat, especially how hormones influence it and what you can do to tackle it effectively. If you’ve noticed stubborn fat around your abdomen and want to understand why it’s happening—and more importantly, how to manage it—you will love today's episode! CONNECT wi…
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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Sleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely. It’s not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women e…
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I once heard that everyone needs 3 hobbies: one to keep them fit, one to make them money, and one that lets them be creative. Today I am sharing how coaching for the FASTer Way to Fat Loss checks all of those boxes! FASTer Way Coach Certification Information Event: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/certification?aid=AMYBRYAN CONNECT with Amy Bryan…
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Today I'm teaching about turning your goals into results - starting with how to set smart goals and track your progress, so you can make this fall your best season yet. 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 SCHEDULE a discovery call, VOICE MESSAG…
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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What if I told you the biggest threat to your midlife metabolism isn’t your age or your diet—it’s your office chair? It’s true. Sitting for hours can double your risk for hormone-related metabolic issues in midlife like insulin resista…
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Today's lesson is on one of the simplest, most effective ways to improve your health—walking! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to ramp up your activity, walking offers tons of benefits, especially for women over 50. So, lace up those sneakers—let’s get moving! DOWNLOAD the STEPtember BINGO card here: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/bi…
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Is your gut secretly sabotaging your fat loss? In this episode of Fat Loss School, I’m joined by gut health expert Kerry Madgwick to uncover the surprising ways your digestion, microbiome, and even your lifestyle can make or break your results—especially for women over 50. From probiotics to hormone balance, we’ll explore why healing your gut might…
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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Hair on point—but your hormones are all over the place? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share a hidden hormone disruptor—common in many hairsty…
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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Still trusting “clean beauty” labels? That might be your first mistake. From "fragrance" loopholes to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, your skincare…
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What if I told you there’s a way to serve up delicious, healthy meals without spending half your weekend in the kitchen or up to your elbows in dirty dishes? It’s foil pack cooking…often called Hobo Meals. Everything’s sealed up in foil, no mess, all the flavor, and minimal cleanup. Today, I’m sharing my favorite healthy, easy foil pack ideas that …
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If you think creatine is just for gym bros and bodybuilders, today’s episode is going to change your mind. Yes, it helps with building muscle and strength, but recent research shows creatine is also a game-changing supplement for women in menopause and beyond—and not just for physical strength. We’re talking metabolism, energy, mood, mental clarity…
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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available):https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Tired by 2pm—even after coffee? You’re not alone. In this week’s NEW bonus tip episode, I’m sharing 3 better-than-coffee energy boosters to help you…
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No More Guesswork. No More Labwork. Just your own personal hormone game plan, customized to you. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru What if the reason you're really exhausted, restless, or lying awake at 2am… is your morning coffee? Sounds crazy, right?...but multiple studies s…
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What excuses are you making for not showing up for yourself? Does what you see in the mirror make you feel defeated and hopeless? My guest, Michelle Kuei, was disabled in a car accident at age 11, faced years of insecurity and body shaming, and yet went on to conquer Machu Picchu—26 miles of Peruvian mountains - on crutches. Her story will leave yo…
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Today I’m giving you a book report—Coach Amy’s Fat Loss School style—pulling actions & tips from one of the most powerful mindset and behavior tools out there: Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do—I just can’t seem to stick with it,” this episode is for you. We’re going to break down Clear’s habit framework and appl…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast We blame the co…
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Today I am tackling one of the questions I get all the time: “I thought low carb was good for fat loss—why are we eating carbs on certain days in your program?” I’m going to break down carb cycling so you understand why it is such a smart, effective, and sustainable strategy for us fabulous-over-fifty women. REGISTER for the 5-Day Cortisol Reset: E…
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Today my guest and I are talking about pain. Chronic pain. Joint pain. Muscle pain. The kind of pain that keeps us from moving our bodies and makes fat loss feel even harder than it already is post-menopause. And who better to help us navigate all of this than Stacey Roberts—a physical therapist and holistic registered nurse who’s dedicated her lif…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast Truth: Half of…
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Today I'm talking about cortisol because it gets blamed for everything… belly fat, stress, poor sleep, even cravings for salty snacks. But here's the deal—not everything you've heard about cortisol is true. In this episode, I’m busting 3 of the biggest myths and teasing what you can expect from our brand-new 5-Day CORTISOL RESET. Because guess what…
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Today we’re talking about menopausal weight gain — what’s actually happening in your body, why it matters for your weight, your mood, and your health, and what you can DO about it. And yes, we’ll bust a few menopause myths along the way. ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN SCHEDULE a discovery…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What do you do when the doctor says your labs are “fine”… but you still have no energy, constant brain fog, and weight that just keeps climbing? That’s exactly whe…
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Have you ever found yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips and thought, “Wait, am I even hungry?” Or maybe you’ve tried to “be good” all day, only to eat your feelings the moment stress hits? You're not broken—you're human. But understanding why we reach for food when we're not physically hungry is the first step to breaking the cycle. That’s why I’…
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Are you drinking enough water? Before you say yes, let me hit you with a fact that blew my mind: The average American drinks nearly 40 gallons of soda per year, but less than half of what experts recommend in plain water. 🤯 And dehydration—even mild—can tank your energy, your mood, and yes, your fat loss progress. Today on Fat Loss School, we’re di…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Get my “Better Sleep Over 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet for FREE when you subscribe to my weekly newsletter, The Hot Flash: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Taking you…
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Do you feel like you are doing everything right - like eating very little and exercising - but your weight won’t budge? I have been there! I was a runner adding more & more miles to my routine but the scale was going in the wrong direction! It turns out I was likely under-fueled and over-exercising…so my body was stubbornly holding onto fat instead…
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Today I want to give you a behind-the-scenes peek at what a FASTer Way day actually looks like. Because let’s be real—when people hear “intermittent fasting” or “strength training” or “macro tracking,” they sometimes picture a life that’s rigid, intense, time-consuming… and maybe even miserable. That’s not what we do here. The truth is, the FASTer …
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz You used to be able to fall asleep before your head hit the pillow. Now? You’re wide awake at 2 am, drenched in sweat, and wondering why your jeans are getting tig…
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Today on Fat Loss School I chat with a fabulous plus-size career fashion consultant. Gayla Bentley will share how to embrace your unique style while navigating your fat loss journey. Whether you're hitting the gym or glam-ing it up for a night out, this episode will empower you to look good and feel great—no matter your size. Tune in and get ready …
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July isn’t just any month, it’s my birthday month —🎉 and this is my birthday episode because I’m turning 59 Sunday. I'm sharing the best gift I could ever give myself: a strong, lean body and a confident mindset heading into the final year of my 50s. I’m not saying that to brag. I’m saying it because for most of my adult life, I didn’t feel this wa…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz First, it was low-fat. Then it was no carbs. Then more protein… And finally, “just eat intuitively.” No wonder more than half of us in perimenopause feel totally c…
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Today we'rehaving a little heart-to-heart about a common trap almost all of us fall into—scale obsession. Tell me if this sounds familiar... “I just want to get back to my high school weight.” “I was happiest at 135.” “If I could just lose 20 pounds, I’d feel good again.” I get it. We've been trained to think our weight is everything. But here’s th…
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Today I want you to hear straight from the women who’ve been living this FASTer Way lifestyle. These are my real clients. Women over 50 who were frustrated, stuck, or skeptical—until they found a sustainable strategy that actually worked with their bodies, not against them. They’ll share what surprised them most, what results they’ve seen (beyond t…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz You’re not imagining it—strength training can make the scale go up before it goes down. In fact, 40% of midlife women say they’ve quit a workout routine because th…
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Intermittent fasting can be a very effective fat loss strategy. But if you're doing it wrong—or too aggressively—it might be backfiring on you. Today I'm sharing the 5 most common intermittent fasting mistakes women over 50 make ...and how to fix them for better energy, metabolism, and long-term fat loss. CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following…
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On this Independence Day holiday, there will be fireworks, burgers, family gatherings… maybe even a frozen cocktail or a cold beer on the deck.But here’s what I want to explore: How does alcohol affect your fat loss progress—and can you still enjoy your favorite drink without sabotaging your goals?This is not about judgment. It’s about awareness, s…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz You’re lifting weights. Eating more protein. Tracking your steps. So why does your body feel like it didn’t get the memo?🙃📝 If every workout lately leaves you more…
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Today we’re not just talking about summer health habits…we’re talking about FREEDOM. This July, It’s time to declare your independence from: Yo-yo dieting Food guilt and confusion That “I’ll start over in January” resolution lie Because July 4th is right around the corner, and while the USA is celebrating freedom from British rule, I want you to ce…
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Today, we’re diving into a big question that comes up a lot: Do I need to join a gym to get results? No! You can get an incredibly effective, muscle-sculpting, fat-burning, confidence-boosting workout... without ever leaving your house. Let’s talk about why so many women love home workouts, what to watch out for, and how to make them actually work.…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Do you wake up with energy, but hit a wall halfway through the day? Is brain fog making it hard to focus—or even finish a complete sentence? Are you still trying t…
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Today I am throwing out the wellness myths, the silly trends, and celebrating the freedom that comes from finally understanding what works—and what’s just hype. Here’s the truth: most women over 50 have tried all the things—Keto, detox teas, bulletproof coffee, the ab roller and thigh master, chronic cardio—you name it. But today? We're smarter. We…
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Today I’m tackling a topic that every woman has dealt with at some point—and some of us really bothered by it: bloating. Why do we bloat? What causes it? And more importantly—what can we do about it? 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 SCHEDULE…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz You’ve swapped cereal for eggs, added collagen to your coffee, maybe even splurged on the “cleanest” plant-based protein tub you could find at Costco… and still, y…
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Today I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes tour of something that has totally changed the game for my clients’ health, fat loss, and overall lifestyle...the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® app. It’s like having a coach, a cheerleader, a macro calculator, a food diary, a workout tracker, and a personal trainer—all in one. The link to my June 16-20 5-Day Summe…
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Have you heard of Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies? It's a personality assessment - kind of like the enneagram. The 4 tendencies explain how we respond to expectations—our own and others’—and knowing your tendency can help you better know how you should approach fitness, fat loss, and health. Today I am breaking down those 4 tendencies as it relate…
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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Which is better for midlife weight loss: Keto? Carnivore? Optavia? It’s a question I get asked all the time—especially in the summer, when the pool invites start r…
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If the words "meal prep" make you roll your eyes or panic a little... take a breath. Today I’m giving you a system so simple, you’ll wonder why we ever made this so hard. I call it the 2-2-2 Method. And it’s going to be your new favorite meal prep hack for fat loss success. DOWNLOAD the Meal Prep Checklist here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HT7…
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Today I’m sharing 5 sneaky habits that could be slowing your fat loss… even if you're working hard and showing up. These bad habits tend to be neglected as impactful on our weight loss and management but they do matter! I'll lay our these 5 habits and suggest a fix for each of them. CONNECT with Amy Bryan any of the following ways: ENROLL in my nex…
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