· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 3 min read
#57 How Society is Keeping You Fat, Tired and Unhappy (and How to Break Free)
Ever feel like losing weight is harder than it should be? The modern world is working against you, keeping you stuck in sugar-burning mode, chronically stressed & sleep-deprived. Max Lowery and Shane Copeland break down why this happens & simple steps to reset your metabolism.
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How the Modern World Is Keeping You Fat, Tired, and Addicted to Food
You’re not lazy — you’re living in a world designed to make weight loss harder.
If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I’m just not doing it,” this episode is for you.
In this eye-opening episode of The Never Diet Again Podcast, Max and Shane pull back the curtain on how the modern environment is sabotaging your weight loss — and what you can finally do to break free. From constant stress and poor sleep to screen addiction and food everywhere you turn, today’s world makes it almost impossible to stay lean, calm, and in control. But once you understand what’s really happening, you can make simple, powerful changes that get your body and mind working with you, not against you.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
Why you’re always hungry (and it’s not lack of willpower):
How being stuck in sugar-burning mode makes you crave food constantly, crash without snacks, and feel “hangry” when you shouldn’t.The hidden impact of stress and poor sleep:
You’ll learn why being “tired but wired” keeps your appetite hormones out of balance — and why the advice to “just eat less and move more” fails when you’re chronically exhausted.Screens, stress, and sitting — the triple threat:
How screen time hijacks your dopamine, kills focus, ruins sleep, and even makes emotional eating worse. Plus, how spending 90% of your day indoors affects your metabolism and mood more than you think.Why diets and injections don’t fix it:
Whether it’s restrictive plans or drugs like Ozempic, most quick fixes ignore the real problem — your environment, habits, and mindset. The result? Temporary weight loss, permanent frustration.The real solution (that lasts):
Eat 3 structured meals (no snacking or “bites, licks, and tastes”)
Prioritize protein and fiber for fullness and balanced energy
Sleep and wake up at consistent times
Move daily — aim for 7,000–15,000 steps outdoors
Reduce screen time and connect with real people again
When you align your habits with how your body is meant to function, weight loss feels easier — even effortless. You’ll stop obsessing about food, feel more energized, and finally see lasting results without dieting or deprivation.
The takeaway? It’s not your fault — the system is broken. But you can take your power back.
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