· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 3 min read
#13 How to Break Through a Fat Loss Plateau
This week's episode: "Fat Loss Plateaus Exposed". I reveal why most people think they've hit a wall when really, they haven't. A true plateau is rare when consistent habits are followed, and I share the signs of a real plateau vs what looks like one.
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Think You’ve Hit a Fat Loss Plateau? Why You Probably Haven’t (and What to Do If You Actually Have)
Frustrated because the scale hasn’t moved in a few weeks? Before you panic and start cutting out carbs or blaming your hormones, take a deep breath — you might not be in a fat loss plateau at all.
In this episode, Max Lowery, author, personal trainer, and weight loss coach, breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of the weight loss journey: the plateau. Most women assume that when progress slows, something’s gone wrong. But as Max explains, true fat loss plateaus are rare and what most people call a plateau is simply your body doing what it naturally does.
Through real-life examples from his Live360 coaching program, Max shows how fat loss actually looks in the real world: not a smooth, straight line down, but a series of ups, downs, and hold-steady weeks. You’ll hear about:
Janet, who lost 20 kg in 9 months, even though her weight went up several times along the way.
Marie, who pushed through early fluctuations and finished her 90-day program 7 kg lighter.
Holly, who dropped 10 kg in 17 weeks by staying consistent, even when her progress stalled temporarily.
Their results prove the truth: fat loss is never linear. The key is consistency, not perfection.
Max then helps you identify whether you’re actually in a plateau or just experiencing normal fluctuations. He shares the clear signs of a genuine plateau, like maintaining a small calorie deficit for 8–12 weeks with zero changes in body composition, and contrasts them with the false plateaus caused by things like inconsistent tracking, lack of sleep, snacking, or being too sedentary.
You’ll also learn how to break through a true plateau safely with strategies like reverse dieting and calorie tracking, without extreme restriction or overtraining.
Most importantly, Max shifts your focus away from the scale and onto the real indicators of progress:
Better sleepMore energyImproved strength and staminaHealthier food choicesA more positive, sustainable mindset
Because at the end of the day, lasting fat loss comes from mastering the fundamentals, eating nutrient-dense foods, moving your body, sleeping well, and staying consistent. If you do these things, the results will come.
So before you decide your metabolism is broken or your progress has stopped, listen to this episode. You’ll discover that what feels like “failure” might just be your body adjusting, and that sustainable fat loss is always worth the wait.
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