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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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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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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 Have you ever bought the same supplement twice because you forgot you already tried it? 👀 🙋🏼‍♀️Yeah, been there, got the T-shirt… AND the magnesium spray… AND the …
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Struggling to lose fat, even when you’re doing everything “right”? The missing link might be hiding in your bedroom. I just sat down with a sleep expert who’s spilling the tea on the connection between quality sleep and fat loss—especially for women over 50. Want to know: 1. How bad sleep messes with your hormones and cravings? Simple shifts to imp…
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Tired of doing all the “right” things and still dealing with stubborn belly fat? 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, I break down what actually works—and no, it’s not endless crunches or starving yourself. Belly fat after menopause has more to do with what’s going on inside than you think. 🎧 Tune in and finally get real strategies that work with your body—not ag…
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Still Not Sure What’s Behind Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Skipping breakfast? Swigging coffee ‘til noon and calling it “intermittent fasting”? You’re not alone….But that strategy? It might be backfiring. In fact, if you…
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📝 Pop Quiz Time! True or False: Summer is the worst time to focus on fat loss because of BBQs, beach trips, and zero routine. What do you think? If you said “true,” you've got to listen to today's episode. Summer is actually a secret weapon when it comes to fat loss, especially if you're over 50 and ready to stop starting over every September. I sh…
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Since it’s Memorial Day weekend that this episode airs, today, we’re mapping out your summer. ☀️ But before we hit the gas, I want you to picture this: Where do you want to arrive when summer wraps up? Come September, do you want to feel leaner, stronger, more energized? Or maybe just steady and proud that you didn’t throw your goals out the car wi…
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Still Not Sure What’s Behind 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 eating like a bird, but still can’t button your jeans.:< If skipping snacks, counting macros, or cutting carbs is supposed to help us lose weight…why does…
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Ever feel like you could live a healthier lifestyle… if you could just get your life together first? If the chaos of your calendar, the clutter in your pantry, or the endless to-do list has you feeling stuck, you're not alone. The truth is, fat loss isn’t just about food and fitness—it’s also about systems that support your success. And when life f…
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Today’s topic is all about why keeping the weight off is such a struggle. Most of us have been successful losing weight before. Even if it’s just a couple pounds, most of us have seen the scale dip at some point—we’ve cut calories and exercised til we see weight loss. But the part that no one talks about enough is this: most people regain the losse…
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Still Not Sure What’s Behind Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Weight won’t budge? Want to lose 10 (or 20) pounds before summer so you can feel good in your skin again—and without hiding under a caftan. 👀 Enter wonder drug G…
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Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing. You could be losing fat, gaining lean muscle, getting stronger, feeling better… and that number on the scale might not budge. Or the scale number might even go up a little but you fit in your clothes better. What? How? Why? Today's episode explains this and gives you other data points to track true f…
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We hear a lot about diet and exercise when it comes to fat loss but if you aren’t paying attention to this - especially beyond menopause - you may be missing a critical piece of the puzzle. What is it? Nervous system regulation. Listen to today’s episode to learn from my guest lots more on how nervous system regulation impacts emotions, cravings, f…
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Still Not Sure What’s Behind Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz The average woman starts dieting at age 17. By the time we hit 45, we’ve dieted at least 61 times. Sixty-one. Diets. And yet somehow we’re still being told to ju…
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Today I'm diving into How to enjoy your summer—Cinco de Mayo (today!), Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, beach trips, June weddings, July 4th, vacations —without blowing up your goals. If you’ve ever said: “I’ll start back Monday…” “It’s just one week of leftovers…” Or, “It’s vacation, I’m just going to enjoy it all,” …this episode is for YOU. Learn how …
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Today’s topic is one I get questions about every single week. What's the big deal about protein? How much protein do I need to lose fat without bulking up? What if I don't like a lot of meat? If you’re wondering why your metabolism feels sluggish… why you feel “squishy” no matter how little you eat… or why you’re always hungry by 3pm… Pull up a cha…
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Still Not Sure What’s Behind Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz The average woman spends six years searching for relief from hormone symptoms. AI can’t speed that up. Sure, it can plan your vacation, rewrite your resume, and …
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Today we’re diving into a fun little fitness boost that can seriously level up your walks without adding a single minute to your schedule... weighted vests. Listen to the benefits, how to get started, and hear from a seasoned vest wearer about her experience on today's episode. Deborah Bird @live_well_wth_debbie uses this vest: https://www.amazon.c…
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Brain fog, mood swings, and memory lapses are real—and frustrating! Today's FAT LOSS SCHOOL lesson is on how nutrition, movement, and lifestyle shifts can support mental clarity and emotional stability in this fabulous-over-fifty season. ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN CONNECT with Amy Bry…
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Still Not Sure What’s Behind Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://…
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Could gut health be the reason you aren’t losing fat? Today’s expert guest ANU SIMH shares simple tweaks to both food and lifestyle that will improve gut health and have your body functioning like it should again. To connect with Anu Simh and take her gut health quiz, go to https://www.anusimh.com/ ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class a…
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Think you're too old or too out of shape to start working out? Think again! In this episode of Fat Loss School, I’m breaking down exactly how to get started with exercise in your 50s and beyond—safely, sanely, and with zero shame. Whether you're a former gym junkie or a total newbie, this episode is packed with encouragement, smart tips, and a few …
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✨ Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz You’re not crying in traffic because you’re crazy. You’re not snapping at your family because you’re unstable. You’re just living in a body that’s shifting—and no one explained what that would feel like. Let’s b…
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Today, along with my expert guest, I’ll be tackling inflammation, anti-inflammatory foods, and the role of inflammation in our fat loss progress (or lack thereof). CONNECT with Lindsay Cotter at www.cottercrunch.com. Here's the discount link for the anti-inflammatory 21-day meal plan and diet guide, which is valid through the year. For more detaile…
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Today’s FAT LOSS SCHOOL lesson is for anyone staring at the scale in frustration. You're doing “all the things”—eating healthy, getting your steps in, crushing those workouts—and yet… nothing is moving. Not the scale, not your pants size, not your mood. Today I'm teaching about the dreaded weight loss plateau and what to do when it happens to you. …
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✨ Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Dragging by 3pm—even after a “clean” lunch and your second coffee? It’s not your schedule. Or your age. Or even those 10 pounds that won’t budge. It’s your hormones. Even if your doctor says everything looks “normal,” tha…
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Is your negative self-talk keeping you fat, sick, and depressed? Today's guest shares mantras and mindset shifts of positivity to help us stick with our weight loss journey. Learn more from Deborah Mallow at www.thedailydecisions.com. Check out her book here: https://amzn.to/4ivjLvf ENROLL in Amy's next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www…
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In this very special 100th episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, I'm giving the best gift I can give you, the secrets to the kingdom…the secrets that helped me lose the extra fluff over 7 years ago and keep it off this entire time. I bet you are here for it! ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN CONNECT w…
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✨ Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What if the reason you’re still struggling to balance your hormones has nothing to do with what you’re doing… and everything to do with what you’re thinking? Here’s the thing: our brains are wired to keep us safe. (You kn…
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Today’s FAT LOSS SCHOOL lesson is all about coach certification with FASTer Way’s Director of Coaches, Etta Gibson. Listen to today’s lesson to learn more about how coaching and serving others might just be a good fit for you - keeping your lean, healthy, and prosperous! Register for the next free FASTer Way Certification Info Call: https://www.fas…
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Our standard American diet is making us fat, sick, and starving for real satisfying nutrition. We don't find that real nourishing and satisfying food in Snack Wells, Lean Cuisines, or even protein bars. We are missing the mark if we are trying to get healthy and lose fat with processed food-like substances. Today's lesson reminds us that nature's w…
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✨ Take the First Step To Balance Your Hormones With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz You’ve done everything right…scheduled a visit with your doctor, got some lab work done, maybe even filled a prescription (or two.)... So why do you feel like you're slowly dying inside while pretending everything’s fine…
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Today’s lesson comes from a recovering emotional eater…we’re talking bags of M & Ms and pints of ice cream. Who can’t relate to over-eating on sugary foods like those? Her lesson is on rewiring your brain based on patterns and threats (or triggers) and is tied to her occupation (and I can’t wait for you to hear what her job was). Stick with us to t…
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If you’ve ever felt like a cookie is calling your name —don’t worry, you’re not alone. Sugar cravings are real, powerful, and often feel like they have a mind of their own. But guess what? I'm going to break it down like any good teacher would—step by step—so you understand what’s happening in that amazing body of yours and what you can actually do…
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What’s Going On With Your Hormones? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Master Your Midlife Hormones In 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Does it ever feel like you’re the only one still struggling to figure out your hormones? Trust me—you’re not alone. Up to 85% of w…
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I have questions all of the time that are so basic…not complicated questions like "how do I carb cycle" or "how do I determine my macros" but “is there an app or a Facebook group?” and “where do I sign up and what happens next” …just really basic info and I realize that I skip those important pieces of basic information in my enthusiasm to share th…
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If losing weight feels harder than it used to, or you’re gaining pounds despite maintaining the same diet and exercise routine, you might have a slow metabolism. And you’re not alone—many women over 50 experience a drop in their metabolic rate, making it trickier to manage weight. Today’s FAT Loss School lesson will teach why this happens, the sign…
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Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Balance Your Hormones Naturally In Less Than 90 Days. Apply To Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnowbit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Hey friend, Are you waking up exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get? Are you drooling on y…
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“Don’t believe everything you think!” "Don’t fall for comparing yourself to someone’s social media illusions." "Write the negative thought down and challenge that thought." These and more thought challenges are presented by today's guest, Diane Randall, a holistic wellness coach. Grab your notebook to save these mindset shifts to boost your weight …
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If you've been stuck in the cycle of counting calories, frustrated by slow progress, and wondering why the scale isn’t budging, this episode is for you. Today, we’re going to reframe how you think about fat loss by diving into one of the biggest game changers: tracking macros instead of just calories. You'll learn the many ways macros affect fat lo…
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Do You Have A Hormonal Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment and Find Out!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Stop The Guesswork, Balance Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again! Apply for My Program, “Master Your Midlife Hormones”: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Hey friend, 😵‍💫 Are you waking up exhausted, no matter how much you slee…
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Imagine doing all the "right things"—eating healthy, exercising, following every bit of conventional weight-loss advice—and still feeling stuck. That was the reality for my guest today, a 66-year-old health practitioner who was frustrated, exhausted, and struggling with stubborn belly fat, rising A1C levels, and a body that just wasn’t responding t…
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Today’s episode is all about two powerful mindset shifts that will change how you approach fat loss—forever. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of losing and regaining the same pounds, these shifts will finally help you break free. ENROLL in my next FASTer Way 6-week online class at https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN JOIN my free MINDSET MAKEOV…
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Think You Might Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment:https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again! Apply to Work With Me: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Hey friend, So you’ve read all the books. Listened to all the podcasts. Cut out dairy, sugar, caffeine, gluten—bas…
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