· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 2 min read
#15 How Gussy lost 40lbs and 9 inches in 7 months
Gussy's transformative 7-month journey: 40lbs & 9 inches lost, but more than just a physical change. She's gained happiness, confidence, and a newfound belief in herself. Tune in for her inspiring story!
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She Lost 18 Kilos and 7 Inches in 9 Months: Gussie’s Story of Confidence, Consistency, and Climbing a Mountain
Still stuck in the diet–restart–give up cycle?
Here’s how one busy mum broke free, lost 18 kg, and climbed a mountain—without starving or living at the gym.
Gussie spent years yo-yo dieting, white-knuckling through weekdays, then “starting again Monday.” Like many women over 40, she thought the problem was willpower. In this episode, you’ll hear how a few simple, consistent habits—no extreme plans, no food rules, helped her drop 18 kilos and 7 inches in 9 months and completely change her relationship with food, fitness, and herself.
What we cover (in real, practical terms you can use today):
Consistency > intensity: Why tiny, doable changes beat all-or-nothing diets every time.
Eat more, not less: How building three proper protein-rich meals reduced hunger, killed snacking, and made weight loss feel easier.
Emotional eating tools: The “5-alternatives list,” walking breaks, and mindset shifts that calmed stress eating (especially during that chaotic after-school window).
Movement that fits life: From daily steps to a simple, progressive running plan, no gym, no guilt, just doable routines.
Identity upgrade: Moving from “I have no willpower” to “I can do hard things,” and how that spilled into family life, confidence, and choices.
A big, bold win: Gussie flew to the Pyrenees and hiked a tough mountain, proof that sustainable weight loss opens doors to the life you actually want.
If you’ve tried Weight Watchers, cutting carbs, or “being good” all week only to cave on Friday night, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. We talk about emotional eating, sugar cravings, and mindset shifts that work even if you’re juggling kids, work, and perimenopause/menopause changes. No shame. No perfection. Just a clear path you can follow.
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