(Alternate title: Fast Fat Loss -- An Unhinged Riff)
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in the weight loss industry: that fast fat loss is effective, sustainable, or even desirable.
It’s not. In fact, your body is wired to resist rapid fat loss—and for good reason.
I’ll break down the biology behind fat storage and explain why slow, steady fat loss isn’t just better—it’s the only kind that lasts.
We’ll talk about what’s really happening when the scale drops quickly, why “weight loss” isn’t always fat loss, and how the fitness industry has trained us to fight our own ancient survival instincts.
You’ll hear:
Why your body doesn’t trust crash diets (and what to do instead)
How fat loss actually works on a metabolic level
The difference between losing fat vs. just losing weight
What happens to women’s bodies in perimenopause and menopause
Why patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s a strategy
Whether you’ve been chasing smaller jeans or smaller numbers on the scale, this episode will help you rethink the goal, stop sabotaging your metabolism, and start working with your body—not against it.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Myth of Fast Fat Loss
00:52 – How Your Body Uses Stored Fuel
01:35 – The Pressure of Beauty Standards
02:57 – Fitness Trends vs. Human Biology
04:23 – Fat Loss ≠ Weight Loss
05:48 – Metabolism: More Than Math
07:03 – Why Slow Is Smart
15:50 – Diet Culture Confusion
18:06 – When Calorie Deficits Backfire
19:07 – Why the Scale Is Lying to You
21:27 – What Real Fat Loss Looks Like
24:14 – Patience, Persistence, Progress
24:33 – Metabolism in Midlife
26:10 – Rewriting the Diet Narrative
31:23 – What Gen X Women Deserve Next