· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 2 min read
#80 Why "I’ve Tried Everything" Is the Biggest Lie Holding You Back
“I’ve tried everything, nothing works.” I hear this daily. But the truth is, most women haven’t tried everything—they’ve only tried different versions of the same thing: diets built on restriction and willpower. And that belief is what keeps them stuck.
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Stop Saying “I’ve Tried Everything”: The Real Reason Diets Keep Failing Women Over 40
So many women over 40 feel defeated after years of dieting, keto, fasting, low-carb, points, macros, cleanses — each one promising results that never last.
You lose a bit, then regain it, and the cycle repeats. Eventually, it feels like you’ve exhausted every option. But as Max reveals in this powerful episode, that belief itself might be the biggest reason you feel stuck.
Max Lowery, author and weight loss coach, explains why believing “nothing works” isn’t just false — it’s self-sabotaging. He breaks down how nearly every “new” diet is actually just another version of the same restrictive, willpower-based approach. The packaging changes, but the message remains the same: follow the rules, ignore your body, and blame yourself when it fails.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
Why diets are designed to fail — and how they quietly damage your confidence, identity, and relationship with food.
The hidden cost of dieting — from isolation to guilt and shame, and why it’s not your fault.
The real reason nothing has worked long-term — and why you’ve only ever been shown one kind of “solution.”
What it actually takes to create lasting weight loss — including emotional tools, accountability, structure, and support tailored to your real life as a woman over 40.
How to rebuild self-trust and finally enjoy food again — yes, even the pizza, chocolate, and wine — without guilt or sabotage.
Max’s message is both compassionate and empowering: You are not broken — you’ve just been given the wrong tools. Once you see that clearly, you can stop repeating the same cycle and start building a new approach that fits your life, not someone else’s meal plan.
If this episode hits home and you’re ready to stop dieting for good, take the next step: book your free Food Freedom Breakthrough Call with Max. In this 1:1 session, you’ll uncover your personal roadblocks and learn how the Never Diet Again Method can help you lose weight, enjoy food, and keep it off — for life.
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