Nutrition, Metabolism, Blood Sugar Strategies by Feel Great with Kait

How I’d Lose 20+ Pounds in 2026 (Without Feeling Deprived)

Episode 38

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Natural weight loss is still possible in 2026—and believe it or not it can be sustainable without GLP-1 medications, extreme diets, or tracking calories. In this episode, I break down exactly what I would do to lose 20+ pounds naturally, focusing on blood sugar balance, sleep, movement, protein, and habit design so the weight stays off.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Why most people regain weight (and what to do differently)
  • The mindset shift: stop obsessing over calories
  • How stress, cortisol, sleep, and hormones impact fat storage vs fat loss
  • The best “progress metrics” instead of the scale
  • How to use walking after meals can accelerate your results
  • How to reduce cravings and support natural GLP-1 production
  • The 3–4 month approach to changing your diet (without burnout)
  • Environment design: make good habits easy, make bad habits hard
  • Who you need to become to keep results long-term
  • Visualization, accountability, and “brainwashing” yourself for success


If you want to lose 20+ pounds in 2026 without losing your sanity—and build a lifestyle you can actually maintain—this episode is your roadmap. 

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