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Dave Evans, Stanford life design expert, explains why success alone often fails to deliver fulfillment—and how to build a life that actually feels meaningful in the day to day.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.Our Place makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, free of PFAS and Teflon! http://fromourplace.com and use code MAX for 10% off, site-wide!

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Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain, joins me to break down the most powerful lifestyle habits for protecting your brain, staying sharp as you age, and reducing your risk of dementia.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Wildgrain slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout.Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!

Ever wish you could sit down with your 20-year-old self and tell her to stop obsessing over 1,200 calories, endless cardio, and starting over every Monday? Same.In this birthday reflection episode, I'm sharing the 5 biggest weight loss lies I believed in my 20s and what actually works now at 35, after losing 65 pounds and keeping it off for over 15 years.If you've ever found yourself chasing extreme diets, feeling like every “bad day” means starting over, or believing smaller automatically means happier, you NEED to hear this. We're busting toxic weight loss myths like “all calories are created equal” and “you have to work out every day to lose weight.” Plus, I'm breaking down why your comeback rate matters more than perfection and how to match your weight loss strategy to your current season of life.I'm sharing my journey from college calorie-counting and over-exercising to navigating post-baby body changes, and what it actually takes to build sustainable weight loss, real food freedom, confidence, and self-trust. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond, these lessons will help you stop chasing extremes and start building habits that fit your real life.If you're tired of dieting, tired of starting over, and ready to lose weight in a way that actually lasts, press play. Your future self will thank you.xoxo,JackieMORE FROM JACKIE: >

Are you tired of tracking every single bite… hitting your protein goal one week and then completely falling off the next? You know protein matters. You want to build muscle, support your metabolism, and actually feel full after meals. But the thought of living inside an app like MyFitnessPal forever? Constantly counting, logging, and starting over every Monday? Yeah… that gets exhausting. If you've ever thought, “I know I need to eat more protein, I just don't want to count macros for the rest of my life,” then this episode is for you. Today, I'm going to show you how to eat high protein in a way that's simple, sustainable, and freeing—without the obsession, without the tracking, and without feeling like you're either “on” or “off” the plan. Because this isn't about perfection. It's about structure, not stress. Intention, not obsession. And learning how to get the protein your body needs in a way that actually fits your real life. So stick with me today, because I truly want you to experience a little more freedom around food, especially in this area. And if you're listening and thinking, “I could really use a little more support and accountability,” I'd love to connect with you. You can always reach me one-on-one at TaraJ@dietditching.com, or come join our Facebook community where women are learning how to lose weight without the obsession. The group is called Lose Weight, Live Free, and we'd love to have you there.

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In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explores what it means when someone says they want to lose weight but feel like they don't have the time to do it.Between demanding careers, raising children, maintaining relationships, and managing households, many people (especially busy, working moms) feel like their schedules leave little room for prioritizing their own health. In this episode, Nicole breaks down the barriers that make weight loss feel impossible when life is already full, and how sustainable change can still happen without adding more stress or overwhelm.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:Why “not having time” is often a signal of deeper barriers like decision fatigue, mental load, and competing prioritiesThe difference between needing more time versus needing simpler systemsHow small, repeatable behaviors can create meaningful progressPractical ways to support weight loss through environment design, routines, and habit stacking instead of willpowerWhy consistency with simple behaviors often matters more than intensity or perfectionIf you've ever felt like improving your health requires more time than you have, this episode will help you rethink what sustainable progress actually looks like and how to move forward in a way that supports your life instead of competing with it.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

Today's lesson might be the most underrated fat loss strategy of all. Sleep. Not macros or intermittent fasting. Not 10,000 daily steps and not even strength training. Sleep. Today I will share the research and strategies to help you get more and better sleep even after age 50 and menopause. Because poor sleep and weight gain are not inevitable!   Join my FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class for women 50+ here:  https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN  Connect with Coach Amy Bryan here:  www.linktr.ee/amybryanfasterway  

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right… and still feel disappointed in your body? You're lifting the weights. You're eating the protein. You're trying not to obsess. And yet the scale isn't moving the way you hoped. Your stomach looks the same. Your body doesn't reflect the effort you're pouring in. And if you're honest? There's still frustration there. Maybe even a quiet prayer that sounds like, “God, why isn't this changing for me?” Today's Faith Filled Friday episode is for the woman who is exhausted from striving. The woman who's tired of tying her peace to progress photos. The woman who feels like she can't fully rest until her body looks different. We're having an honest conversation about what it looks like to find real peace — the kind that only comes from Him — even when your body doesn't change the way you want it to. Because your peace was never meant to be scale-dependent. If this resonates with you, I'd love to connect. Come join us inside the Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook community, or send me an email at TaraJ@dietditching.com and share your story. You don't have to walk this journey alone.

In this powerful episode, Loral talks with Dr. Phil Ovadia about heart disease prevention and the myths that keep so many people stuck in poor health. From his years as a heart surgeon to his own 100-pound weight loss, Dr. Phil explains why traditional advice about cholesterol, low-fat diets, and statins often misses the bigger picture.They unpack the real drivers behind heart disease prevention, including metabolic health, insulin resistance, and why so many patients end up on the operating table when better nutrition and lifestyle support could have changed the outcome.If you want a more empowering, life-changing conversation about heart disease prevention, food, health advocacy, and taking ownership of your future, this episode is a must-listen.Key Takeaways:Dr. Phil Ovadia's Journey to Heart Surgery (00:00)Personal Health Transformation and Insulin Resistance (03:14)Myth Busting: Cholesterol and Diet-Heart Hypothesis (05:04)Advocacy for Personal Health and New Food Pyramid (10:55)Insulin Resistance and Its Impact on Health (15:19)Introduction to Dr. Ovadia's New Book (21:47)Pre-Order Bonuses and Telemedicine Services (26:26)Meet Dr Philip OvadiaDr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. His mission is to optimize the public's metabolic health and help people stay off his operating table. As a heart surgeon who used to be morbidly obese, Dr. Ovadia has seen firsthand the failures of mainstream diets and medicine. He realized that what helped him lose over 100 pounds was the same solution that could have prevented most of the thousands of open heart surgeries he has performed—metabolic health.In Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon's Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day, Dr. Ovadia shares the complete metabolic health system to prevent disease.Dr. Ovadia grew up in New York and graduated from the accelerated Pre-Med/Med program at the Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College. 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In this episode, I discuss the common frustrations women face in their fitness and nutrition journeys, particularly the reasons behind stagnation in results. We discuss the 5 foods you should be eating to lose weight and how to stay in a sustainable caloric deficit to see results. We also address common nutrition mistakes people make when trying to be in a caloric deficit and lose weight, along with realistic expectations for results.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Frustration of Stagnation01:12 The Importance of a Clear Plan04:31 Avoiding Quick Fixes and Shiny Objects09:17 Emotional Decision-Making in Nutrition11:14 Common Mistakes in Pursuing Transformation20:08 Realistic Expectations for Results30:19 Choosing Your Hard: Commitment to Change6-week challenge - Starting March 23rd1:1 coachingShare feedback/send fanmailFreebies/ProgramsTransformation Roadmap + Free Training (Why You're Stuck and How to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life)Apply for the Transformation ProgramHigh Protein/Macro-Friendly Recipe eBookAll links Support the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

You're tracking your food, hitting the gym, doing everything right. Then your period shows up and the scale jumps 3 pounds overnight.Should you "cycle sync" your diet? Should you just ignore it as "water weight" fluctuations? Or are both approaches missing what works?This episode covers why weight loss stalls around your cycle and what to do about it, whether your periods are predictable or all over the place.You'll hear the actual research on how much water weight your cycle adds (it's less than you've been told), why cycle syncing your nutrition and training has almost support in the research, and what happens psychologically when you see the scale spike during PMS. The real problem isn't the water weight. It's that misleading scale data during your most emotionally reactive window triggers the exact behaviors that stall fat loss. The fix is a measurement system that filters hormonal noise and a simple nutrition shift that works with your biology instead of against it. If you're over 40, in perimenopause, or dealing with unpredictable cycles, you'll learn why the standard advice won't work and what to do instead.Join the Eat More Lift Heavy waitlist to get first access and founder pricing on a 26-week coached program that integrates strength training and nutrition coaching together, with hormonal pattern awareness built in: witsandweights.com/eatmoreTimestamps0:00 - The cycle, PMS, and weight loss question 2:56 - Two bad advice camps 5:56 - How scale fluctuations change your behavior 8:24 - Evidence regarding weight fluctuations 12:20 - Hormones, metabolism, and cycle syncing 16:56 - Does cycle syncing work (for training or nutrition)? 19:22 - Perimenopause and the measurement fix 25:11 - Phase tracking and the nutrition fix 33:42 - How to structure your diet and training 36:38 - Bonus: one-meal craving strategy

Welcome to Part 3 of the Habits in the Wild series — and today we're talking about the anchor that quietly controls every other habit: mindset.Not mindset as “positive vibes.” Not personality. Not willpower.This episode is about what happens after things go sideways — the moment you eat something you didn't plan for, skip a workout, snap at someone, or order takeout… and then your brain starts telling a story about what that means.Because the habit that breaks everything isn't always food or exercise.It's the way you talk to yourself when the day doesn't go as planned.In this episode, Dr. Stacy breaks down:Why most “failure” moments are small — and why the spiral after is the real problemHow self-talk triggers shame, cortisol, and impulsive decisionsWhy “just get back on track” doesn't work when you're already in fight-or-flightThe calm anchor as a gatekeeper habit for eating, moving, and staying consistentTwo ways to use calm: the background self-talk interruption + intentional nervous system downshiftsSimple kind thoughts and practical reset ideas you can use in real life (especially before dinner)If you can't fix the day, you can still regulate your body — and that pause is the habit.Want more real-life support? You can try SFMD Lifestyle Support Monthly free for 30 days. 

Send a textIn this solo episode, I talk about something many people experience but rarely understand: why evenings are often the hardest part of the day when it comes to food.Many people tell me the same story.They eat well all day, stay disciplined at work, maybe even get a workout in… and then the evening comes and everything falls apart.Snacks appear.Dessert turns into more food.And suddenly it feels like all the progress of the day is gone.But this is not just about willpower.In this episode I explain the real reasons evenings are so challenging, including:Decision fatigue and mental exhaustion after a long dayStress finally catching up when the day slows downUndereating earlier in the day and trying to “save calories”Lack of structure in the evening environmentUsing food as the main reward after a busy dayI also share practical strategies that help many of my clients create more stability in the evenings, including:Eating real meals earlier in the dayAdding structure instead of extreme rulesPlanning realistic snacks instead of trying to be perfectCreating evening routines that help you relax without relying on foodThe goal is not perfect evenings.The goal is building a routine that works in real life.Because long-term progress comes from consistent habits, not from trying to control everything.

Jessie Inchauspé—biochemist, bestselling author, and the “Glucose Goddess”—joins Max to unpack how blood sugar, protein, choline, and omega-3s during pregnancy may shape a baby's brain, metabolism, and lifelong health.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Cozy Earth makes some of the most comfortable bedding and loungewear I've ever used—breathable, temperature-regulating, and genuinely luxurious. Head to cozyearth.com and use code GENIUS to get up to 20% off.Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

Send a textLose weight now, ask me how!! (3/11/26)This is podcast Season #5, episode #24Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  

You've been doing everything right. The tracking, the macros, the steps, the strength training. You have the receipts. And the scale is still not moving. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why calorie counting fails women over 40 and what actually gets the scale moving when you've already tried everything. The problem isn't your math. It's the system you've been handed. The diet industry built a 40-year business on managing food from the outside in. But the more you outsource your eating to an app, the further you get from your body's actual signals. After 40, with shifting hormones and a more complex metabolism, that rigid calorie model doesn't just stop working. It actively works against you. ===================================== Work With Me: (my fastest path to weight loss transformation for women over 40) Apply for ForeverWell Private Coaching  Turn podcast episodes into weight loss results: Sign up for Stop. Dieting. Forever. Friday weekly newsletter ===================================== I'm introducing The Pause, a 20-minute tool so simple your dieter's brain is going to want to reject it immediately. But don't. This is the pattern disruptor that starts moving you out of autopilot eating and into what I call body literacy. It is the beginning of undieting your brain, and it doesn't require a single new protocol. I also walk you through the Self-Coaching Model, the framework I use with every client, and explain why no amount of action at the bottom of the model changes your results if your thoughts at the top haven't shifted. This is the upstream work. It's not therapy. It's not journaling your feelings. It is the most rigorous, results-producing work you will ever do.   FEATURED ON THE SHOW / RESOURCES Schedule a Weight Loss Consultation with Jennifer Follow me on Instagram: @JenniferDentBrown Website: JenniferDent.com EP 158. When You Feel Hungry at the Same Time Every Day EP 159. Why You Can't Eat Just One EP 160. Break Your Daily Dessert Habit EP 161. Break the See Food Eat Food Cycle EP 270. How to Lose Weight Consistently (Even When You're Not Motivated) Get More From Your Favorite Podcast! Sign up for the Stop. Dieting. Forever. Newsletter Have feedback on this episode? Submit it here.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3321: Eric Bach explains that chasing fat loss and muscle gain at the same time often leads to stalled progress because the body needs opposite conditions for each goal. By getting lean first, you improve health markers, insulin sensitivity, and motivation while revealing existing muscle definition. Once body fat is lower, your body becomes far better positioned to add lean muscle efficiently. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/should-i-lose-weight-before-building-muscle/ Quotes to ponder: "At any given point in time you're either anabolic (building) or catabolic (breaking down)." "The fastest way to lose fat and build muscle is to get lean first, then build muscle." "Fat loss and muscle growth are on two opposite sides of the physiological spectrum." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3321: Eric Bach explains that chasing fat loss and muscle gain at the same time often leads to stalled progress because the body needs opposite conditions for each goal. By getting lean first, you improve health markers, insulin sensitivity, and motivation while revealing existing muscle definition. Once body fat is lower, your body becomes far better positioned to add lean muscle efficiently. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/should-i-lose-weight-before-building-muscle/ Quotes to ponder: "At any given point in time you're either anabolic (building) or catabolic (breaking down)." "The fastest way to lose fat and build muscle is to get lean first, then build muscle." "Fat loss and muscle growth are on two opposite sides of the physiological spectrum." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sign up for my Free Workshop here  In this episode, I'm talking about something I see all the time with women who want to lose weight.We think we need one thing in order to finally lose the weight… but what actually creates lasting change is something completely different.If you've ever thought, “I just need the right plan and then I'll finally do it,” this episode is for you.So many women believe they need more discipline, a stricter diet, or the perfect food plan. But those things are often the very things that keep us stuck in the cycle of starting over.In this episode I talk about:The common things women believe they need in order to lose weightWhy those things often keep us stuck in the cycle of starting overThe difference between temporary weight loss and permanent lifestyle changeWhy lasting change has more to do with your mind than your meal planThis is something I struggled with for years, and it's something I now see in so many of the women I work with.When we start focusing on the real work that creates lasting change, everything about weight loss becomes more sustainable—and honestly, a lot more empowering.CourtneyEnrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program. If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program. It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting. In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

Endurance athlete and author Ken Rideout joins Max to discuss discipline, addiction recovery, and the relentless mindset behind his book Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start a subscription.OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit ⁠http://oneskin.co/max⁠ and use code MAX for 15% off.

Can we talk about belly fat for a minute? Because if you're over 30, chances are you've looked down one day and thought, “Wait… where did this come from?” You might be eating the same. Working out the same. Maybe even trying harder than you did in your 20s. And yet… your body feels different. So you start looking for something to blame. Your hormones. Your metabolism. Your age. Your willpower. But what if the real issue isn't that your body is broken… What if your body is just stressed? In today's episode, we're breaking down the connection between stress, hormones, and belly fat in a way that actually makes sense. No fear-based hormone talk. No “your cortisol is ruining your life” panic. No extreme diets. No detox teas. Just what's physiologically happening after 30 — and what actually helps. Because here's the truth: Your body isn't betraying you. It's adapting. It's responding. It's communicating. And when you understand how stress impacts blood sugar, sleep, recovery, and fat storage, especially around your midsection, you stop fighting your body… and start working with it. This episode is about clarity over chaos. Calm over control. Sustainable shifts instead of dramatic overhauls. If you've been frustrated with your belly and wondering what changed, this conversation will help you see your body through a different lens — one that leads to wisdom instead of war. And if you want more support, I'd love to connect with you. Email me at TaraJ@dietditching.com Or come join us inside our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. You don't need more pressure. You need understanding.

In this episode, Dee sits down with client Nicole, who shares her powerful journey of realizing that something in her body felt “off” after pregnancy — even though she was doing many of the “right” things.Nicole opens up about the frustrating symptoms that slowly became her new normal: constant fatigue, brain fog, and an inability to lose weight despite consistent effort with diet and exercise. Like many women, she was told everything looked “normal,” yet she knew deep down that her body was struggling.Through functional lab testing and Dee Davidson's root-cause approach to holistic health, Nicole began uncovering the underlying imbalances contributing to her symptoms. In this conversation, you'll hear how testing — not guessing — helped reveal key areas that needed support, from hormones and metabolism to stress and foundational health practices.Together, Nicole and Dee discuss how applying simple but strategic holistic health principles started moving the needle in a meaningful way — helping Nicole regain clarity, energy, and confidence in her body again.If you've ever felt dismissed, stuck in symptoms after pregnancy, or frustrated by doing “all the things” without results, this episode will remind you that your body is not broken — it just needs the right information and support.Tune in to hear Nicole's story and learn how a deeper look at your health data can help you confidently move toward hormone balance.Connect with Dee Davidson, FDNP:https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/Schedule a session with Dee Davidson:https://calendly.com/confidentlyloveyourself/discovery-sessionOrder Your HTMA and consulthttps://buy.stripe.com/3cs8AwcuvgUf30Q9AGMedical DisclaimerThe information shared in this podcast and related materials is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not replace consultation with your physician or qualified healthcare provider. The host and guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, medications, or lifestyle. Reliance on this information is at your own risk.

Most women think the problem is the number on the scale.But weight gain is almost never the real issue.It's a symptom.In this episode, Nikki breaks down the biggest metabolic reason women struggle to lose weight — an underpowered metabolic engine.Your metabolism isn't just “how fast you burn calories.” It's your body's ability to efficiently use fuel, generate energy, and switch between burning carbohydrates and fat.When that system becomes sluggish — often from years of dieting, stress, poor recovery, or the wrong types of workouts — fat loss becomes incredibly difficult.This is why so many women find themselves stuck in the cycle of:lose weightplateauregain the weighttry another dietrepeatInstead of chasing the scale, Nikki explains why the real solution is rebuilding a stronger metabolic engine through the right combination of nutrition, strength training, and strategic cardio.Because when your metabolism is powerful and flexible, fat loss becomes dramatically easier — and far more sustainable.Inside this episode:Why weight gain is a symptom, not the real problemWhat metabolism actually is (and why it's misunderstood)How years of dieting can weaken your metabolic engineThe role of mitochondria and metabolic flexibility in fat lossWhy strength training alone isn't the full solutionThe overlooked role of strategic cardio in metabolic healthWhy endless dieting and random workouts backfireHow to know if your metabolic engine is “underpowered”Why some women lose weight quickly while others need to rebuild their metabolic base firstHow thinking like an athlete changes fat loss resultsIf this episode made something click for you, here's the reality:You don't need another diet.You need a strategy that actually fixes the real problem.Inside Keep It Off Academy, we don't just focus on making the scale drop. We figure out what's actually going on under the hood — your metabolism, your habits, your training, your nutrition — and build a plan that works with your life and your body.That's why women who have tried everything finally start seeing progress.Because we stop guessing.If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building a body that actually works the way it's supposed to…

If you keep saying: "I'll start Monday." "I just need to get in the right headspace." "I'll do it when things calm down." This episode is for you. I'm breaking down why waiting to feel ready is keeping you stuck on the sidelines, what's really going on inside you, and why you don't need confidence to start. Plus I tell you what you REALLY need. If you've been waiting to feel ready, go listen. Get the Free Course here: http://NoBSFreeCourse.com    

If you're a runner trying to lose weight, you've probably run into this frustrating experience: you start cutting calories, trying to “eat clean,” maybe even running more… and suddenly your runs feel terrible. Your energy drops. Your pace slows down. Workouts feel harder than they should. And sometimes you end up gaining the weight back anyway. This happens all the time. Runners assume the solution is to eat less and run more. But that approach almost always backfires. Today I'm going to walk you through how to approach fat loss in a way that actually supports your running instead of sabotaging it. We'll talk about why so many runners tank their performance when they try to lose weight, what's actually going wrong, and the smarter strategy that helps you lean out while staying strong and consistent with your training. If you want to get leaner and run better, this episode is for you. Start The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project If you're putting in the miles but not getting the results you want… something is off. Maybe you're running a lot but the weight isn't changing. Maybe you feel tired all the time. Maybe running actually feels harder than it should. And deep down you know this: You shouldn't have to grind this hard just to stay the same. That's exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project. This is a step-by-step coaching program designed specifically for runners who want to: Lose fat without sabotaging their running Build real strength so running actually feels easier Fuel their body properly so energy stays high and cravings calm down Develop the mindset and habits that make progress stick long-term This isn't another random training plan or nutrition hack. It's a clear, structured coaching program that shows you exactly what to do — and why — so you can finally start feeling strong, lean, and confident again. If you're ready to stop guessing and start making real progress… Go to runningleancoaching.com/ready and learn how to get started today. The post 323. How to Lose Weight Without Tanking Your Running appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.

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Have you ever felt like you're carrying the weight of everything in midlife — your health, your family, your responsibilities — and somehow your body still isn't cooperating? You're trying to lose weight. You're trying to eat well, move your body, and take care of yourself. But between hormone changes, stress, sleep struggles, and the sheer load of life in your 40s and 50s, it can start to feel exhausting… and honestly, a little discouraging. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful encouragement that has been anchoring me lately from Psalm 37:5 — "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will act." We're going to talk about the mindset shift midlife women often miss when they're trying to lose weight and improve their health. Because at this stage of life, striving harder, restricting more, and pushing your body isn't the answer anymore. Instead, there's a better way to steward your health — one rooted in faith, wisdom, and a calmer approach to your changing body. If you've been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like the old strategies just aren't working anymore, this episode will help reset your mindset and bring some peace back into your health journey. Listen in — and if this resonates with you, join us in my free Facebook community for midlife women walking this journey together.   FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES

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If your movement plan only works when life is calm… that's not a plan. That's a fantasy.In this episode of Habits in the Wild, Dr. Stacy breaks down why traditional exercise rules fall apart in real life — and how to build a movement habit that actually survives stress, fatigue, hormones, and chaos.This isn't about perfect workouts or peak motivation. It's about protecting your identity as someone who moves, even when intensity isn't possible.You'll learn:Why most exercise plans fail outside of “perfect conditions”The difference between captivity movement and movement in the wildHow to release guilt around inconsistencyWhy any intentional movement countsWhat “Opportunities to Move” (OTMs) are — and how to use themReal-life, low-effort movement ideas that support sleep, digestion, mood, libido, and long-term fat lossHow consistency (not intensity) is the real secret to sustainable healthIf you've ever thought, “I was doing so well… and then life happened,” this episode is for you.✨ Key takeaway: If you can't do your workout, do your minimum movement deposit.

Registered dietitian and trainer Rachael DeVaux aka @RachaelsGoodEats joins me to share practical strategies for prioritizing protein, building balanced meals, and simplifying healthy eating—along with insights from her new cookbook The High Protein Plate.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free welcome kit including flavor sampler, AGZ sleep, vitamin D+K2 with your first subscription. All you have to do is visit ⁠drinkag1.com/GENIUS⁠.Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a day to OWN your health with Function Health! http://functionhealth.com/max and use gift code MAX25 for $25 off.

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Physician-executive Dr. Nasim Afsar—former Chief Health Officer at Oracle and COO of billion-dollar health systems—joins Max to explain how AI, personalization, and a long-overdue mindset shift could transform today's “sick care” model into true health care, as detailed in her new book Intelligent Health.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which studies suggest may provide powerful mitochondrial support for energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/max for up to 39% off of mitopure gummies JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental health in mind. Get 20% your first 90 day bottle when you go to ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUSLIFE at checkout!

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Only bourbon fans welcome Alex Shaw to talk about where whiskey enjoyment meets weight loss. He shares his journey from personal trainer to the creator of Whiskey Weight Loss and how he's found a way to balance a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying a good pour. Alex breaks down practical tips for fitting alcohol into a weight loss plan, why relationships in the whiskey community matter, and the science behind whiskey calories. He gets real about how whiskey affects sleep, appetite, and hydration, and shares strategies for staying on track without extreme dieting.They also touch on sugar in modern diets, what consumers expect from new whiskey releases, and wrap up with rapid-fire questions that reveal Alex's personal favorites and insights. It's a refreshing take on enjoying life without sacrificing your health.

Lorraine & Trish turn agony aunts & delve into their (digital) postbag to solve listeners' dilemmas. Learn about ‘mattering' & how it could be affecting your approach to relationships, how to move on from an affair, the six word question to ask yourself in any dilemma & what to do if your grown up kids shut you outPlus: the card game that has intrigued Lorraine & up-your-bum shorts at the gym strike again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Faithful Friday is an invitation to rethink what stewardship really means. When you hear the word stewardship, you might immediately think about money or time—but have you ever considered that your health is something God has entrusted to you as well? So many women live at one of two extremes: either completely neglecting their health or obsessing over it in ways that feel heavy, rigid, and exhausting. But biblical stewardship was never meant to look like punishment or perfection. It was meant to look like faithfulness. In this episode, we're talking about what it truly means to steward your health in a way that honors God, supports your energy, and releases you from the pressure to “have it all together.” Because caring for your body isn't about vanity—it's about walking faithfully with what you've been given. If you're craving a calmer, more grace-filled approach to health, this conversation is for you. And if you'd like more support and accountability, I'd love to connect with you. Email me at taraj@dietditching.com, or join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, to find encouragement and community along the way.

Most eating plans fail for one simple reason: they were built for perfect conditions.Perfect schedules.Perfect energy.Perfect motivation.But real life isn't perfect — it's the wild.Hormones fluctuate. Kids get sick. Work gets heavy. Appetite is unpredictable (especially on GLP-1s). Decision fatigue hits right when dinner needs to happen. And suddenly your “plan” is gone.In this episode, Dr. Stacy kicks off the Habits in the Wild series by tackling food — and reframing why eating feels hardest when life is stressful.You'll learn:Why “falling off” your eating plan is a design flaw, not a discipline problemThe difference between food in captivity vs. food in the wildWhy protein works as a stabilizing anchor in chaosHow to stop restarting every Monday and build trust with yourself insteadThis episode isn't about perfect nutrition.It's about protecting one protein moment — and letting that be enough.

Why does the desire to lose weight sometimes feel tied to your worth? In this episode, we're talking about skinny culture, comparison, and how perfectionism quietly steals your peace. We unpack what it looks like to renew your mind, invite God into your health journey, and pursue change without punishing your body. You'll learn: • Why extreme dieting destroys consistency • How under-eating and over-training hurt your metabolism • How to approach your nutrition and workouts from a place of stewardship, not shame You can lose weight without losing who you are. You can build strength, support your metabolism, and create real consistency — without obsessing over the scale. Read Full Blog + Show Notes HERE

In this episode, Max sits down with double board-certified physician and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah, MD to explore how gut health influences hormones, energy, mood, and longevity, why modern life may be sabotaging our microbiome, and whether viral trends like “fartmaxxing” are helping or hurting. Grab her new book, Hormone Havoc, out now.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:I sleep on an Avocado mattress because real organic materials, no synthetic shortcuts, and better breathability make a noticeable difference. Go to ⁠http://avocadogreenmattress.com/MAX⁠ to check out their mattress and bedding sale.Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

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In this brain health–focused AMA, Max answers listener questions on dementia prevention, memory loss, cognitive performance, supplements, and the lifestyle habits most strongly linked to keeping the brain sharp with age. As always, nothing here should be construed as gospel (or medical advice).15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a day to OWN your health with Function Health! http://functionhealth.com/max and use gift code MAX25 for $25 off.Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (protein, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.Food waste is one of the biggest and most overlooked environmental problems—and most of it happens in our homes. Mill makes it effortless to do something about it, and you can try it risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at http://mill.com/genius with code GENIUS.

Amanda Montell—linguist, bestselling author of Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking, and host of the podcasts Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers—joins Max to unpack the cognitive biases, culty language, and hidden psychological traps that distort our thinking and fuel anxiety in the age of information.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.Our Place makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, free of PFAS and Teflon! http://fromourplace.com and use code MAX for 10% off, site-wide!

An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Mariza Snyder—a functional practitioner, women's health expert, and author of The Perimenopause Revolution—on why fat loss gets harder during perimenopause, unpacking the hormonal and metabolic shifts driving midlife weight gain and the practical strategies that can help women regain control of their bodies.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!I sleep on an Avocado mattress because real organic materials, no synthetic shortcuts, and better breathability make a noticeable difference. Go to ⁠http://avocadogreenmattress.com/MAX⁠ to check out their mattress and bedding sale.

What does it really take to lose weight and keep it off for good? Ethan sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt to unpack the science of metabolism, appetite regulation, and long term weight management. They explore why the body resists weight loss, how biology influences hunger, and what actually works beyond willpower. Dr. Wyatt shares practical insights drawn from decades of clinical research, offering clarity in a space full of confusion. If you are serious about understanding sustainable fat loss, this conversation delivers real answers. For more insights and updates from Ethan, sign up for his newsletter at https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:00 Welcome, Dr. Holly Wyatt00:02:09 Ethan's Weight Loss History00:04:32 Appetite and Hormones Explained00:12:31 The Reality of Weight Loss Maintenance00:13:57 Extreme Calorie Restriction00:16:37 Why We Regain Weight00:18:28 Metabolism Adaptation00:30:45 Set Point and Biological Defense00:40:26 Exercise and Long-Term Health00:50:34 Final Takeaways on Sustainable Fat Loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.