About Menopause, Weight Loss, Healthy Aging, and Nutrition Coaching.
Please reach me at amy@amykwilson.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Many women notice weight gain during menopause, especially around the abdomen. While hormones play a role, loss of muscle mass, changes in insulin sensitivity, poor sleep, stress, and reduced activity often contribute as well.
The good news is that weight gain is not inevitable. The right nutrition, strength training, sleep, and lifestyle habits can make a significant difference.
Yes.
Many women are told belly fat is simply part of aging, but that's not the whole story. Building muscle, eating enough protein, balancing blood sugar, managing stress, and staying active can help improve body composition and overall health.
No.
Carbohydrates are not the enemy. Most women do better focusing on protein, fiber, portion awareness, and choosing mostly whole-food carbohydrate sources rather than eliminating carbs completely.
Fatigue can age caused by many factors including poor sleep, stress, blood sugar swings, inadequate protein intake, loss of muscle mass, hormonal changes, and certain medical conditions.
Addressing these foundational habits often improves energy significantly.
Absolutely.
Strength training helps maintain muscle mass, support metabolism, improve bone density, increase energy, and promote healthy aging. It is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise for women in midlife.
The FASTer Way to Fat Loss is a nutrition and fitness program that combines whole-food nutrition, macro tracking, strength training, strategic intermittent fasting, and accountability coaching to help create sustainable results.
For many women, yes. However, fasting is not appropriate for everyone.
The best approach is individualized and should support your overall health, energy, and nutrition needs.
No.
Consistency matters more than perfection. A balanced approach that includes strength training, daily movement, and recovery is often more effective than exercising intensely every day.
Yes. I work with women throughout the United States and internationally through online coaching. You'll receive education, accountability, support, and guidance no matter where you live.
As a registered pharmacist and Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, I've spent decades helping people manage chronic disease, medications, and healthy aging. As a nutrition coach, I focus on helping women improve their health before medications become necessary whenever possible. My coaching combines evidence-based nutrition, strength training, behavior change, and my understanding of how medications, supplements, hormones, and metabolism work together.
My approach combines my experience as a pharmacist, nutrition coach, and fitness professional. I don't believe in quick fixes or restrictive diets. I teach women over 50 how to build strength, support their metabolism, improve blood sugar, and create habits they can maintain for life. My goal isn't simply weight loss. It's helping you stay healthy, active, and independent for years to come.
Every client receives coaching, accountability, education, and a personalized strategy based on their goals. We'll focus on nutrition, protein, strength training, movement, sleep, and sustainable habits. I help you understand why you're making changes so you can feel confident making healthy decisions long after the program ends.
I primarily coach Gen X women and women over 50 who want to lose body fat, gain strength, improve their energy, support healthy blood sugar, and feel better during menopause. Whether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, or simply aging well, my coaching is designed to help you create lasting results.
Not necessarily. Supplements can be helpful for some people, but they should never replace good nutrition, strength training, quality sleep, and healthy lifestyle habits. As a pharmacist, I also help clients understand when supplements may interact with medications or when they're simply unnecessary.
After menopause, women naturally lose muscle mass if they don't actively work to maintain it. Strength training helps preserve muscle, support metabolism, improve bone health, increase balance, and make everyday activities easier. My goal is to help you stay capable, confident, and independent as you age.
After spending years as a pharmacist, I saw firsthand how many chronic health conditions could have been prevented or improved through nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle changes. My mission is to help women take control of their health before they need more medications, helping them stay strong, active, and independent for as long as possible.
No. Weight loss can be an important goal, but it's not the only goal. I help women build strength, improve body composition, support healthy blood sugar, protect bone health, and create habits that allow them to stay active and independent as they age. I want you to feel better today while investing in your health for decades to come.
Absolutely not. Most of my clients are busy women who have spent years putting themselves last. You don't need to be fit to begin. You simply need to be willing to start. My job is to help you build healthy habits one step at a time, no matter where you're starting from.
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