· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 3 min read
#85 Menopause Weight Loss: How to Lose the Belly, Brain Fog & Low Energy
Struggling to lose weight after 40? Max Lowery explains how hormonal changes impact metabolism and cravings and what actually works now so you can see real, sustainable results.
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Why Weight Loss Feels Harder After 40 and What You Can Do About It
What This Episode Is Really About
This isn’t another “just try harder” weight loss talk. Max explains in simple, clear language how shifting hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, change the way your body burns fat, stores energy, and responds to stress.
You’ll learn why:
Cutting calories can actually backfire during menopause
Your metabolism slows down as a protective mechanism
Cravings skyrocket when you’re tired, stressed, or eating too little
Belly fat becomes more common (and no, it’s not a willpower issue)
Old diet tricks stop working because your body now has different needs
Max also shares why so many women stay stuck repeating the same strategies: eating less, avoiding carbs, over-exercising, or blaming themselves for “lack of discipline.” As he says: “Your body doesn’t think you’re dieting — it thinks food is scarce.”
The Three Pillars Every Woman Over 40 MUST Focus On
1. The Physical Pillar: Resetting Your Metabolism
You’ll learn practical, doable habits that help your body burn fat naturally, without restriction or overexercising. Max breaks down why women over 40 need to:
Eat larger meals less often
Stop snacking (it kills fat burning!)
Prioritize protein
Aim for a simple 12-hour overnight fast
Walk daily
Strength train to protect metabolism and muscle
These steps help restore metabolic flexibility so you can finally feel full, energized, and in control again.
2. The Emotional Pillar: Why You Can't Out-Willpower Emotional Eating
Max explains why emotional eating is not just crying into ice cream — it’s boredom eating, stress snacking, evening cravings, and mindless nibbling.
He shares the exact process he uses with clients to:
Build awareness
Create space before reacting
Break the habit loop that leads to overeating
This alone can reduce thousands of calories per week.
3. The Mental Pillar: Your Identity Must Change for Weight Loss to Last
All-or-nothing thinking, people pleasing, perfectionism, and negative self-talk sabotage even the best plan. Max dives into how your mindset and identity shape your behaviors — and how to shift both so staying consistent feels natural, not forced.
If You’ve Been Doing “All the Right Things” and Still Gaining Weight — Listen In
This episode will help you finally understand your body, stop blaming yourself, and take steps that actually work with your hormones, not against them.
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.