Weight Loss Simplified

The Real Reasons Weight Loss Feels Harder After 40—and How to Overcome Them


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In this episode of Weight Loss Simplified, Jennifer uncovers the real reasons behind chronic dieting and the emotional roots of weight struggles.


Drawing from her own experience and the stories of thousands of women she’s helped, Jennifer shows that weight loss after 40 isn’t about a “broken metabolism.” It’s about healing, mindset shifts, and the power of accountability.


She urges listeners to move beyond willpower alone and to confront how years of using food for comfort can hold them back. This episode is full of practical strategies and insights to build a lasting, healthy relationship with food and your body.


In this episode:


  • (00:48) – Understanding the challenge women face after years of yo-yo diets
  • (01:55) – The obsession with the scale: How it impacts self-esteem and self-worth
  • (03:44) – Why weight loss feels harder after 40: The role of emotional wounds and coping mechanisms
  • (06:32) – Taking ownership of your body and health
  • (09:07) – The turning point: Healing from childhood body image trauma
  • (10:06) – Changing the conversation: Asking better questions for sustainable success
  • (12:20) – The emotional baggage of weight gain and food associations from childhood
  • (16:10) – How emotional eating manifests and sabotages progress
  • (20:00) – Surrendering perfectionism: Focusing on consistency over willpower
  • (22:07) – The importance of shifting your mindset and beliefs around weight loss


Episode Resources:


  • Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
  • Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
  • Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here


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