· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 2 min read
#38 The Shocking Truth About Why You’re Still Struggling with Weight Loss
Episode Recap: Struggling to lose weight? Discover the hidden reason behind your setbacks & how everyday thoughts are sabotaging your progress. Find out what's holding you back & learn strategies for lasting change in this eye-opening episode! #weightloss #selfimprovement
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“When ‘Normal’ Keeps You Stuck”: How Quiet Habits Steal Your Joy (and What to Do Next)
Have you started to believe this is just how life is now?
If getting dressed, going out, or eating without guilt feels hard—you’re not alone, and it’s not “normal.”
In this eye-opening episode, Max and head coach Shane call out the silent habits that keep so many women over 40 trapped in the weight-loss cycle: restricting all week, binging on weekends, dreading your wardrobe, avoiding photos or intimacy, skipping playtime with your kids because moving hurts… and then telling yourself, “It’s fine. I’m fine.” This conversation is a gentle wake-up call—and a roadmap out.
You’ll hear:
The Restriction Pendulum: why swinging between “being good” and “falling off” keeps you stuck (and exhausted).
The “weight jacket” effect: how carrying 10–30kg extra makes movement, mood, and motivation harder—every single day.
How “normal” gets learned: from pop culture to family patterns (and why you may not realize how bad it’s become until you’re out of it).
A powerful reframe: turn your “shoulds” into “musts” so action becomes non-negotiable.
Real-life wins: like Ellen, who lost 60 lbs and now climbs with her kids instead of watching from the sidelines.
Identity > willpower: why changing who you believe you are beats any meal plan or workout schedule.
This isn’t about shaming your past. It’s about raising your standards with compassion and choosing a different future—one where you can eat your favorite foods, feel confident in your clothes, enjoy social plans, and have energy for the life you want.
If you’ve tried every diet and still feel stuck, this episode will help you see the hidden costs of “just coping”… and show you the first steps toward real, sustainable change.
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