· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 3 min read
#10 Calories, Hormones, or Both? What's More Important for Fat Loss?
This week's episode delves into the calorie balance equation vs hormone balance debate in weight loss. Exploring the complex interplay between calories, hormones, and metabolism, we uncover why "calories in vs out" isn't the whole story & how hormones play a critical role in fat storage.
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Calories vs. Hormones: The Real Truth About Sustainable Fat Loss with Max Lowery
Is fat loss really just about calories in versus calories out, or do your hormones hold the real power?
In this thought-provoking episode, Max Lowery breaks down one of the biggest debates in the fitness and nutrition world: calories vs. hormones. Whether you’ve been told all you need is a calorie deficit or that your hormones are “to blame” for your struggles, this episode will help you finally understand how both play a role in lasting, sustainable fat loss.
Max, an experienced weight loss coach and author, has spent over a decade helping thousands of people lose weight, repair their relationship with food, and maintain their results, without dieting. Here, he explains why both camps on social media have it partly right… and mostly wrong.
You’ll learn:
What calories really are and how energy balance affects your body — explained simply with Max’s “kitchen sink” analogy.
Why a calorie deficit is necessary but not the whole picture. Real fat loss is about more than numbers; it’s about how your body uses and responds to energy.
The key hormones that impact weight loss — ghrelin (the hunger hormone), leptin (the fullness hormone), and insulin (the blood sugar regulator) — and how to make them work with you instead of against you.
Why so many diets fail long-term, and how different eating styles affect your hormones, hunger, and mindset.
Simple, sustainable nutritional strategies Max uses with his clients to balance hormones, reduce cravings, and achieve a natural calorie deficit — without restriction or obsession.
You’ll walk away understanding that successful fat loss requires both science and strategy: a moderate calorie deficit and habits that keep your hormones, mindset, and hunger in check. Max shares practical tips you can start using right away, like increasing protein, reducing meal frequency, eating nutrient-dense foods, and incorporating a 12-hour overnight fast, all designed to help you lose weight without constantly feeling hungry.
If you’re tired of being pulled between conflicting advice, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to focus on what really works, a balanced, sustainable approach that puts you back in control.
Listen now to discover how to lose weight, eat the foods you love, and never diet again.
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