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Never Diet Again with Max Lowery

Max Lowery

Tired of losing weight only to gain it back? Sick of feeling out of control around food? Welcome to The Never Diet Again Podcast Weight Loss Coach -  Max Lowery. If you’re a woman over 40 who’s tried every diet, struggled with cravings, or felt stuck in an endless cycle of overeating and guilt—this podcast is for you. Max shares real, no-BS strategies to help you lose weight without restrictive diets, punishing workouts, or obsessing over every bite.

Each episode dives deep into what actually works for lasting fat loss—so you can stop dieting for good, regain control, and feel confident in your body again.

Ready to break free? Hit play and let’s get started.

  • 114 episodes
  • Updated July 27

Episodes114

  • Jun 25, 2025 · 15 min

    #74 Emotional Eating? (The Truth No One Tells You)

    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 habit loop without relying on willpower A 4-step strategy to meet emotional needs in healthier ways If you’ve ever eaten when you weren’t hungry and felt guilty after, this episode will shift everything. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Jun 18, 2025 · 20 min

    #73 12 Mindset Traps Keeping You Fat (After Helping 1,000+ Women)

    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 straight talk on how to rewire your thinking, rebuild trust with yourself, and finally create lasting change. Topics include: Why mindset—not macros—is the missing link How emotional eating and self-blame keep you stuck Perfectionism, learned helplessness & over-attachment to results How to shift from “I always mess up” to “I’ve got this” This is the mindset reset you've been missing. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Jun 11, 2025 · 20 min

    #72 How To Maintain Weight Loss After Dieting

    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 lasting success. If you’re tired of diets that feel like punishment and want to build a life that supports your goals, this episode is your blueprint. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Jun 4, 2025 · 14 min

    #71 The Best Fat Burning Exercise For Women Over 40 (It's Not What You Think)

    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 in lasting fat loss. He shares client stories, practical tips, and a new approach to movement that won’t leave you sore, starving, or stuck. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve tried everything, this episode will help you find a balanced, sustainable path to fat loss that actually works—no punishing workouts required. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • May 28, 2025 · 14 min

    #70 What Our Clients Eat to Lose 30lbs in 90 days WITHOUT Restriction

    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 restriction, plus real client stories that prove sustainable fat loss is possible, even if you’ve “tried everything.” If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do—I’m just not doing it,” this episode is the missing piece. No shame. No fluff. Just the truth about why you’re stuck, and how to finally break free. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig 4o

  • May 21, 2025 · 14 min

    #69 Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Women Over 40?

    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, sustainable habits that help reset your body to burn fat naturally, without tracking or skipping meals. What You’ll Learn: Why fasting doesn’t work the same after 40 How hormone changes affect cravings and belly fat Why “discipline” isn’t the problem — and what actually is The truth about metabolic flexibility and sugar-burning mode 3 habits to ditch cravings and feel in control again If you've tried everything and still feel stuck, this episode will shift your perspective — and give you tools that actually work. Listen now and start getting results that last. 🎧 Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • May 7, 2025 · 15 min

    #68 The Fast 800 - EXTREME diet...(why this is dangerous for women over 40)!

    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 leads to sugar-burning mode and metabolic inflexibility The emotional toll of restrictive plans—and how to escape the binge-restrict cycle A powerful 3-step method to reset your body, rewire your brain, and realign your habits for sustainable fat loss Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Apr 30, 2025 · 10 min

    #67 How Women Over 40 Should Eat and Exercise to Lose Weight Effortlessly

    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 eat, move, and live for fat loss forever—without extreme diets or burnout If you're ready to stop fighting your body and finally work with it, this episode is your blueprint for sustainable success. 🎧 Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Apr 23, 2025 · 12 min

    #66 How To Reset Your Body to Burn Fat in Just 7 Days or Less

    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’re always hungry and tired Why “eating little and often” is wrecking your metabolism How walking beats workouts for sustainable fat loss The hidden damage of snacking—even healthy ones How to burn fat naturally without giving up carbs, chocolate, or wine If you want sustainable energy, fewer cravings, and fat loss that actually lasts, this is your starting point. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Apr 16, 2025 · 12 min

    #65 5 Healthy Foods Sabotaging Weight Loss

    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're a woman over 40 who’s eating well but still struggling to lose weight—this episode is the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed. 🎧 Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Apr 13, 2025 · 28 min

    #64 The Dark Side of Ozempic: IBS, Gut Damage & What No One's Telling You – with Brooke Kane

    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 & more How GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can cause long-term gut damage Why gut health is the key to weight loss, hormone balance, and sustainable healing Real talk on the food industry, functional medicine, and how to take back control of your health If you’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or feel like you’ve “tried everything”... this episode will give you a new perspective—and a path forward. Learn more about Brooke at www.therootedrn.com Follow her on Instagram @theibssolution Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Apr 9, 2025 · 21 min

    #63 I’ve Helped Over 1000 Women Lose Weight - These Are The Biggest Mistakes

    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 eating, sleep, identity, and all-or-nothing thinking quietly sabotage even the most dedicated efforts. You’ll Learn: ✅ Why eating too little slows your progress ✅ How snacking—even on healthy foods—can prevent fat loss ✅ The problem with relying on personal trainers and nutritionists for weight loss ✅ How to finally shift your mindset, habits, and identity for sustainable weight loss If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right but still not losing weight,” this episode will show you what you’re missing—and how to fix it for good. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Apr 2, 2025 · 13 min

    #62 The Fastest Way to Lose Weight WITHOUT Dieting

    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 fat-burning mode 5 simple, sustainable habits that make weight loss effortless—and permanent This isn’t about dieting harder. It’s about working smarter with your hormones, not against them. Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just fed up with starting over… this episode is for you. Tune in now and discover how to lose weight—and keep it off for life. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Mar 26, 2025 · 14 min

    #61 3 Hidden Reasons You Crave Sugar

    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 your metabolism, rewire your brain, and take back control without cutting out your favourite foods. Key Topics: Why willpower fails (and what works instead) The role of metabolic flexibility in reducing cravings How emotional eating and childhood patterns play a role The dopamine-sugar connection no one talks about Shifting identity and beliefs to break the cycle Why most women are unknowingly keeping themselves stuck If you’ve ever felt out of control around food, this episode will change how you see cravings — and yourself — forever. Listen now and learn how to finally make fat loss sustainable and sugar cravings a thing of the past. 🎧 Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Mar 19, 2025 · 8 min

    #60 80/20 Weight Loss Rule: Eat Pizza & Still Lose Fat!

    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, chocolate, and wine without derailing your goals If you’re stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle and want a real way to lose weight for life, this episode is for you. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Mar 12, 2025 · 11 min

    #59 Blood Sugar vs Calories: The Real Key to Losing Fat

    You’ve been told that stabilizing your blood sugar is the key to weight loss. That insulin resistance is what’s keeping you stuck. That tracking every spike with a CGM will finally unlock fat loss. But here’s the truth—most of that is just noise. In this episode, I break down: 🔥 The real impact of blood sugar on fat loss (it’s not what you think) 🔥 Why women over 40 struggle with weight gain—and what actually works 🔥 How metabolic flexibility can make weight loss effortless 🔥 The sneaky habits making a calorie deficit 10x harder to stick to No gimmicks. No biohacking nonsense. Just real, sustainable strategies to help you lose fat forever. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Mar 5, 2025 · 22 min

    #58 This One Belief Is Keeping You Stuck in a Cycle of Guilt, Shame, and Weight Regain

    So many women over 40 say, “I know what I need to do, I’m just not doing it.” But what if the problem isn’t you—it’s the approach you’ve been taught? In this episode, Max Lowery and Shane Copeland break down: ✅ Why knowing isn’t the same as doing—and how to bridge the gap ✅ How emotional eating and metabolic inflexibility keep you stuck ✅ The real reason restrictive diets fail (and what to do instead) ✅ How to shift your mindset and finally make weight loss sustainable If you’ve tried every diet, followed all the “rules,” and still struggle to keep weight off, this episode will change how you approach fat loss forever. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Feb 26, 2025 · 40 min

    #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? You’re not imagining it. The modern world is working against you—keeping you stuck in sugar-burning mode, chronically stressed, sleep-deprived, and constantly distracted by screens. In this episode, Max Lowery and Shane Copeland break down: 🔥 Why the modern environment makes weight loss feel impossible 🔥 How stress, poor sleep, and screen time sabotage your metabolism 🔥 The truth about cravings, emotional eating, and why willpower isn’t the answer 🔥 Simple, actionable steps to reset your metabolism and make fat loss effortless If you’ve ever thought, I know what I need to do, but I’m just not doing it—this episode will change how you see weight loss forever. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Feb 19, 2025 · 20 min

    #56 The Hidden Costs of Weight Loss Injections

    The Truth About Ozempic – Weight Loss or Quick Fix? Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are being prescribed at record rates—but are they really the solution to long-term fat loss? Or just another quick fix with serious consequences? In this episode, Max Lowery and Shane Copeland break down the real impact of GLP-1 medications, exposing the risks, side effects, and long-term implications that no one is talking about. 🔹 How Ozempic actually works—and why it only suppresses appetite 🔹 The shocking truth about weight regain after stopping the drug 🔹 Why food cravings, metabolism, and emotional eating matter more than a prescription 🔹 The deeper psychological and lifestyle factors driving weight gain 🔹 A sustainable, no-drug approach to losing weight for good If you’re tired of quick fixes that never last, this episode will change the way you think about weight loss. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig

  • Feb 12, 2025 · 27 min

    #55 Why You Always Crave Food (And How to Regain Control)

    Are you constantly craving food, especially sugar and carbs? Feel like you have no control over your eating habits? In this episode, Max Lowery and Shane Copeland dive into the real reasons behind food cravings—and it’s not about willpower. We break down: 🔥 Metabolic Inflexibility – Why being stuck in sugar-burning mode keeps you constantly hungry 🔥 Emotional Eating – How stress, habits, and mindset fuel food obsession 🔥 Practical Solutions – Simple strategies to regain control and make fat loss effortless If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting and want to finally break free from cravings, this episode is a must-listen. Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagain.uk/register-podcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/ Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig