· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 2 min read
#68 The Fast 800 - EXTREME diet...(why this is dangerous for women over 40)!
This week on The Fast 800: Max Lowery reveals why diets like his own program can harm women over 40. He breaks down the physiological & psychological consequences of extreme calorie restriction & shares a 3-step method to reset your body & achieve sustainable weight loss.
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Fast 800 vs. Your 40+ Body: Why 800 Calories Backfires (and the 3-Step Fix)
If you’re white-knuckling your way through 800 calories, it’s not discipline—it’s biology fighting back.
You can lose weight fast and keep your sanity without starving.
In this eye-opening episode, Max breaks down why the Fast 800 (and other very low-calorie diets) so often backfire for women over 40—and what to do instead. He explains how drastic restriction triggers survival mode: your metabolism slows, thyroid output drops, muscle is lost, and hunger hormones go haywire (ghrelin ↑, leptin ↓). Add perimenopause or menopause to the mix—plus real-life stress and poor sleep—and you get more cravings, more belly fat, and less energy. Translation: it’s not your willpower. The plan is working against your physiology.
What we cover (and how to fix it):
The real risks of 800 calories: slowed metabolism, muscle loss, cortisol spikes, sleep disruption, and “sugar burning” dependency that keeps you snacky and exhausted.
The mindset damage diets cause: all-or-nothing thinking, food fear, constant counting, and the belief that “suffering = success.”
The 3-step Never Diet Again Method:
Reset your metabolism to become metabolically flexible (fewer cravings, steady energy, natural calorie deficit without tracking).
Rewire your brain to stop using food for stress, boredom, or reward (goodbye, evening “I deserve this” spiral).
Realign your life (meals, movement, routines) with your 40+ reality so results stick—through busy weeks, travel, and low-motivation days.
You’ll leave with practical shifts: eat bigger, protein-anchored meals, ditch the grazing, keep a simple 12-hour overnight fast, and move daily in ways that calm your system (strength + steps beat punishment workouts). No cutting out favorite foods. No 800-calorie misery. Just a body and brain that finally work with you.
Want to see more behind the scenes, client success stories, and daily tips for sustainable fat loss? Come connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery. It’s where I share practical advice, motivation, and the exact strategies my clients use to lose weight and keep it off, without ever dieting again.