214. Purpose After Retirement: A Flexible Encore Career for Women Over 50

214. Purpose After Retirement: A Flexible Encore Career for Women Over 50

Author: Amy Bryan, FASTer Way to Fat Loss® Certified Weight Loss Coach May 8, 2026 Duration: 11:38
What if your health journey could become someone else’s breakthrough, too? In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, I share my personal story of going from a 30-year career in public education to building a thriving online nutrition and fitness coaching business with FASTer Way to Fat Loss. I open up about struggling with ineffective exercise and nutrition for years before discovering sustainable, science-backed strategies that finally worked for fat loss after 50. What began as a small “fun money” side business helping other women soon grew into a flexible, purpose-filled encore career that I truly love. This episode is for women over 50 who: Love the FASTer Way lifestyle Feel passionate about helping others Want flexible income from home Are exploring retirement or career change ideas Wonder if they could become an online health coach I also share what makes the FASTer Way coach certification unique, including mentorship, continuing education, business support, hormone education, GLP-1 coaching education, and multiple income opportunities. If you’ve ever thought: “I love this program so much… I wish I could share it with others…” This episode may be exactly what you needed to hear. Links to all opportunities regarding coaching start here:  https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/certification?aid=AMYBRYAN Healthcare call (May 7, 6 pm ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success  Fitness professionals call (May 14, 6 PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success  Retirees/Career Changers call (May 21, 6 PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success  Teachers’ call (June 4, 6 PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074160758#success

Amy Bryan brings three decades of teaching experience into her role as a certified weight loss coach, creating Fat Loss School for Women Over 50. This podcast serves as a practical resource, moving beyond generic advice to address the specific physiological and lifestyle shifts that happen during and after menopause. Each episode breaks down actionable strategies, including the nuances of intermittent fasting schedules, how to effectively cycle carbohydrates, and balancing macros without feeling deprived. The conversation also extends to sustainable exercise principles and the crucial mindset work needed to overcome decades of dieting frustration. You'll hear clear explanations on why common approaches often stop working for women in this stage of life and how to adapt evidence-based methods for lasting results. The tone is both supportive and straightforward, recognizing that listeners are seeking realistic changes, not another quick fix. Tune in for a blend of science, coaching, and real-world application, all focused on reclaiming a sense of control and well-being. This is where education meets empowerment, specifically for women navigating weight loss after fifty.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Fat Loss School for Women Over 50 | Strategies to Lose Weight and Belly Fat After Menopause with Intermittent Fasting, Carb Cycling, Macros, Exercise, & Mindset
Podcast Episodes
238. How to Handle Everyone's Unsolicited Diet Advice & Stay on Track [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
“Are you sure you should be eating that?” If you’ve ever changed your nutrition only to discover that suddenly EVERYONE has an opinion about what’s on your plate, this Friday Extra Credit episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL is fo…
236. When to Change Macros for Continued Fat Loss After 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:56
How do you know when it’s time to change your macros? In this Friday Extra Credit mini-lesson from FAT LOSS SCHOOL, we’re talking about when your protein, carbs, fats, and overall calorie targets may need an adjustment—a…
235. Macros Part 2: How Carb Cycling Can Help You Lose Fat After 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:15
Can you eat carbs and still lose fat after 50? Absolutely—and learning when and how to eat carbohydrates may be more useful than simply trying to eliminate them. In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, we’re going back to cl…
234. 10 Tips to Make Macro Tracking for Fat Loss Easier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
Macro tracking doesn’t have to feel complicated or become another full-time job! In this Friday Extra Credit episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, I’m sharing 10 simple macro tracking tips to make hitting your protein, carbs, and…
232. Walking: The Most Underrated Fat Loss Habit for Women Over 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:16
Is walking enough exercise after 50? How many steps do you really need? Does walking help with fat loss? In this episode of FAT LOSS SCHOOL, Amy Bryan explores the science behind one of the most powerful—and often overlo…