Fat at 49, Fit at 50

Fat at 49, Fit at 50: How to recover health and lose weight — fast!

A rational, scientific and practical guide to fasting — without the hype.

If you're over 40 and you've tried to lose weight, improve your energy, or simply feel like yourself again, you've probably noticed that the old strategies have stopped working. The calorie counting. The willpower. The diets that promised everything and delivered nothing.

You're not failing. The methods are.

This book is not another diet. It is not a challenge. It is not a set of rules to follow or a test to pass. It is a companion — a grounded, evidence-based guide to fasting as a natural biological rhythm, written specifically for the over-40 body.

Drawing on decades of experience in neurophysiology, medical research, and publishing — and on his own journey with fasting — Brian Neil explains:

• Why fasting is not dieting — and why the difference matters
• How fasting activates autophagy, stem cells, and cellular renewal
• What happens to your hormones, sleep, and inflammation when you fast
• How to fast safely, gently, and in rhythm with your biology
• How to navigate the emotional landscape of fasting — including social pressure, cravings, and identity shifts
• How to re-feed intelligently and make fasting a sustainable way of living

There is no hype here. No extreme protocols. No promises of miracles. Just clear science, practical guidance, and a gentle path that works with your body rather than against it.

Whether you're completely new to fasting or have tried and struggled before, this book will help you understand your body, trust your hunger, and rediscover the person you were always capable of being.

Fasting is not about eating less. It is about creating enough space to hear yourself again.

Publisher - MRO Publishing

Language - English

Perfect Bound

Contributors

By author

Brian Neil

Published Date - 2026-10-16

ISBN - 9781065495109

Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm

Page Count - 413