· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 2 min read
#62 The Fastest Way to Lose Weight WITHOUT Dieting
Weight Loss After 40: Truth Revealed! This week on the podcast, Max Lowery exposes the myths behind quick fix diets like keto & HIIT overload. Are they really effective past 40? Tune in to find out!
🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? Click on the podcast episode below!
Your current privacy settings prevent us from loading and showing you this embedded podcast.
Fast Weight Loss That Actually Lasts: Why Quick Fixes Make You Gain It Back
What if “rapid results” are secretly the slowest way to lose weight?
The fastest path is the one you can sustain — and it doesn’t wreck your hormones or metabolism.
In this episode, Max explains why crash methods (1200-calorie plans, cutting all carbs, daily HIIT, “detoxes,” even GLP-1 meds) backfire — especially for women over 40. You’ll learn a smarter, hormone-friendly approach that delivers steady fat loss (1–2 lbs/week), adds up to 15–30 lbs in 90 days, and actually stays off.
What’s inside:
Why quick fixes fail (and feel harder after 40):
Extreme restriction triggers a survival response — slower metabolism, higher hunger and cravings. Layer in perimenopause shifts (estrogen, progesterone), rising insulin resistance, and cortisol spikes… and the old tactics from your 20s/30s start working against you.The real reason sustainable = fastest:
If you lose 5 lbs in a week but regain it (plus more), that’s not fast — that’s a loop. True “fast” is consistent, repeatable progress with no rebound.Two root causes of overeating (that diets miss):
Metabolic inflexibility (“sugar-burning mode”): constant crashes, carb cravings, needing snacks to function.
Emotional eating: using food for stress, boredom, reward, or procrastination — thousands of extra calories a week.
The 5 habits that reset your body to burn fat (no tracking, no restriction):
Eat larger meals, less often (ditch the grazing)
Prioritize protein + fiber at every meal for hours of fullness
Stop the BLTs (bites, licks, tastes) — and snacking
12-hour overnight fast (e.g., 8pm–8am) to steady blood sugar
Walk daily (7k–15k steps) — big calorie burn, better mood, fewer cravings
What results feel like:
Stable energy, fewer sugar cravings, calmer hunger, and weight loss that fits real life — with pizza, chocolate, or wine in the mix (hello, 80/20).
If you’re exhausted from starting over every Monday, this is your blueprint for menopause-friendly weight loss that protects your metabolism and sanity.
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.