Send us a text You've been told menopause is the reason you’re gaining weight. Here’s the truth: it’s not your hormones. It’s your habits. In this episode, Max Lowery breaks down the five real (and fixable) reasons women over 40 struggle with weight gain. From emotional eating and sugar-burning mode to lifestyle shifts and years of yo-yo dieting. You'll learn: Why menopause isn’t the main problem (and why that’s good news)How your dieting history has secretly sabotaged your mindsetWhat...

Send us a text Can you really enjoy wine and lose weight? Absolutely but not the way you’ve been told. In this episode of the Never Diet Again podcast, I break down why alcohol itself isn’t the real problem when it comes to weight loss for women over 40, it’s what alcohol does for you emotionally that keeps you stuck. You’ll discover: Why giving up alcohol isn’t the solution and what actually worksHow emotional triggers around drinking silently sabotage weight lossMy 4-step framework to chang...

Send us a text If you're a high-achieving woman over 40 who can't stop thinking about food—this episode is for you. Max Lowery breaks down the real reason your mind feels so loud around food (spoiler: it’s not willpower or lack of discipline) and how "food noise" is quietly sabotaging your weight loss efforts. You’ll learn: What food noise actually is and why it dominates your thoughts The science behind metabolic inflexibility (aka sugar-burning mode) Why willpower always fails—and what ...

Send us a text Why do smart, successful women over 40 feel out of control with food—even after trying every diet, workout, and mindset hack? In this solo episode, Max Lowery uncovers the real reason so many women stay stuck in the weight loss struggle—and it has nothing to do with food, hormones, or willpower. Through the powerful concept of the “anti-vision,” Max guides you to confront the internal battles, emotional disconnection, and self-sabotage that keep you stuck. This episode ...

Send us a text In this powerful solo episode, Max Lowery gets brutally honest about why so many women over 40 feel stuck in the cycle of dieting, emotional eating, and self-sabotage—despite being successful in every other area of life. He breaks down: Why willpower and motivation aren’t the problem The real reason diets fail (and what to do instead) How emotional eating is keeping you stuck—and how to break the cycle Why mastering the “boring basics” is the key to long-term success How to...

Send us a text Think you’re not an emotional eater? Think again. In this powerful episode, Max Lowery exposes what emotional eating really looks like — and why it’s the hidden reason so many women over 40 struggle to lose weight, even when they’re eating healthy. You’ll learn: How emotional eating shows up (it’s more common than you think) The PREP framework to uncover what food is actually doing for you Why diets fail without addressing your emotions How to break the emotional eating hab...

Send us a text If you’ve ever felt stuck—losing weight only to gain it back, starting over every Monday, or falling into the same self-sabotaging habits—this episode is for you. Max Lowery reveals the 12 hidden mindset traps that keep women over 40 stuck in a cycle of dieting, emotional eating, perfectionism, and guilt. From all-or-nothing thinking to the victim mindset, Max unpacks how your beliefs—not your willpower—are the real reason weight loss feels impossible. No fluff. No shame. Just ...

Send us a text In this episode, Max Lowery dives into the real reason most weight loss plans fail—they never address what comes after. Max unpacks why losing weight can happen in months, but keeping it off is a lifelong journey. He covers the biggest hidden obstacles—like metabolic inflexibility, emotional eating, and a fixed mindset—that sabotage progress for women over 40. You’ll hear how to tackle these root causes and why shifting your identity and environment is non-negotiable for lastin...

Send us a text In this episode, Max Lowery breaks down why most workouts don’t work for weight loss after 40 and how women can finally stop the cycle of exhaustion and frustration. Discover why high-intensity workouts and endless cardio sessions can actually sabotage your fat loss efforts—and what to do instead. Max dives into the power of strength training for women over 40, how NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) can quietly outpace your gym sessions, and the real role of nutrition i...

Send us a text In this episode, Max Lowery breaks down one of the biggest weight loss myths: that eating healthy is all it takes to lose weight. Spoiler alert—it’s not. Max dives deep into the real reason most diets fail, especially for women over 40: emotional eating. You’ll learn how your past shapes your eating habits, why willpower isn’t the answer, and how to rewire your brain to stop cravings at the source. He shares practical, no-BS strategies to help you lose weight without restrictio...

Send us a text Intermittent fasting transformed my life — but for many women over 40, it’s doing more harm than good. In this episode, I break down why fasting can backfire when hormones, stress, and metabolism shift during perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn the biggest mistake women make with fasting, how to improve metabolic flexibility without extreme restriction, and why emotional eating — not food itself — might be your biggest weight loss blocker. I also share 3 simple, sustainab...

Send us a text The Fast 800 promises quick weight loss—but for women over 40, it could be doing more harm than good. In this episode, Max Lowery breaks down the physiological and psychological consequences of extreme calorie restriction and reveals why diets like the Fast 800 often leave women heavier, more frustrated, and stuck in a cycle of guilt, cravings, and metabolic damage. You’ll discover: Why eating too little backfires for women in perimenopause or menopause How chronic dieting lea...

Send us a text Still following the same diets and workouts you used in your 20s—and wondering why they aren't working anymore? In this episode of Never Diet Again, Max Lowery reveals why traditional weight loss methods backfire for women over 40—and what your body actually needs to lose fat, feel strong, and thrive in this new phase of life. You’ll discover: The biological shifts that make fat loss harder after 40 Why smashing yourself with HIIT and cutting carbs is keeping you stuck How to...

Send us a text Why are you constantly craving food, feeling tired, and struggling to lose weight—despite doing everything “right”? In this episode, Max Lowery breaks down why so many women over 40 are stuck in sugar-burning mode, and how this hidden metabolic issue sabotages your fat loss efforts. He shares the science behind metabolic flexibility, why most popular diets backfire, and the three simple shifts that can reset your metabolism in just seven days. You’ll learn: The real reason you’...

Send us a text You’re eating clean. You’ve ditched the junk. But the weight still won’t budge. In this episode of Never Diet Again, I expose the hidden ways “healthy” eating might be the very thing keeping you stuck—and explain why so many women over 40 feel tired, frustrated, and out of control around food despite doing everything “right.” We talk metabolism, cravings, emotional eating, and the truth behind what’s really sabotaging your fat loss progress—and how to turn it all around. If you...

Send us a text Is IBS just a blanket diagnosis for symptoms doctors can’t explain? In this episode, I’m joined by functional medicine practitioner Brooke Kane to uncover what’s really going on with your gut—and why so many women are suffering in silence. We dive into: Why IBS is often a misdiagnosis (and what you might actually be dealing with)The root causes of digestive issues: low stomach acid, toxins, hormonal shifts & moreHow GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can cause long-term gut damageWhy...

Send us a text In this hard-hitting episode, weight loss coach Max Lowery exposes the 21 most common mistakes that keep women over 40 stuck, frustrated, and constantly starting over. Drawing on over a decade of experience helping women lose weight without dieting, Max explains why conventional strategies like over-exercising, cutting out favorite foods, and relying on willpower are not only ineffective—they’re damaging. Max unpacks the deeper truths behind fat loss, including how emotional ea...

Send us a text What if everything you’ve been told about weight loss after 40 is wrong? In this episode, Max Lowery breaks down why quick fixes—like keto, calorie restriction, and HIIT overload—are actually the slowest way to lose fat. Especially for women navigating hormonal shifts, emotional eating, and metabolic slowdown. You’ll learn: Why old methods stop working after 40 (and what to do instead) The truth about calories in vs calories out How to reset your body from sugar-burning to fa...

Send us a text If you feel like sugar has a grip on you — even when you’re trying to eat healthy — this episode is a must-listen. Max Lowery dives deep into the three hidden reasons behind sugar cravings and why willpower isn’t the answer. You’ll learn how metabolic inflexibility, emotional triggers, and deep-rooted beliefs are sabotaging your progress — and what to do about it. Packed with real client stories, actionable tips, and mindset shifts, this episode gives you the tools to reset you...

Send us a text Think you need to be perfect to lose weight? That’s exactly why most people fail. In this episode, I break down the 80-20 principle—a game-changing approach that makes weight loss sustainable without guilt, restriction, or starting over every Monday. Here’s what we cover: 🔥 Why perfectionism is sabotaging your progress 🔥 How 80% consistency is enough to see real results 🔥 The biggest mistakes people make (and how to avoid them) 🔥 How to enjoy pizza, choc...