#112 Why Women Over 40 Feel So Stuck (And it's Not Becuse of Food)

What happens when the diets that always worked suddenly stop working?In this episode, I'm joined by Letitia, one of our incredible Live360 clients. Like so many women over 40, she'd spent years stuck in the same cycle: lose weight, regain it, promise herself she'd start again on Monday. But when perimenopause arrived, everything changed. The strategies she'd relied on no longer worked, and the constant mental battle around food became exhausting. What started as frustration with her body slowly became a crisis of confidence and identity.As her children became more independent, Letitia found herself questioning who she was beyond being a mum. She became increasingly self-critical, withdrew from life, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, perfectionism and emotional exhaustion.Since joining Live360, she's: Lost 1 stone and 5.5 inches from her waist Stopped obsessing over food and dieting  Rebuilt her confidence  Found consistency without restriction  Learned to enjoy birthdays, holidays and family meals without guilt  Begun embracing the next chapter of her life with excitement instead of fear In this conversation we discuss: Why perimenopause makes old weight loss methods stop working  The hidden emotional cost of dieting  How identity changes after children leave home  Why perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking keep women stuck  The importance of community, coaching and support  Why lasting weight loss starts with changing how you speak to yourself  How confidence becomes the foundation for every other area of life This episode is about far more than weight loss.It's about letting go of the constant battle with yourself and finally feeling at peace around food, your body and your future.If you've ever thought: "Why can't I do what used to work?"  "Maybe there's something wrong with me."  "I'm exhausted by constantly thinking about food." ...this conversation will remind you that you are not broken you've simply never been given the right support.If you'd like to find out more about working with me and the Live360 coaching programme, book your free Food Freedom Breakthrough CallFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-igWatch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass:  https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/register-podcast