208 | The Secret to Weight Loss Has Nothing to Do With Willpower with Lizzie Merritt

Menopause Makeover⎮Belly Fat, Strength Train, Lose Weight, Hormone Imbalance, Mindset

June 19, 2026 ∙ 39 mins
Episode 57

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Have you ever wondered why you know exactly what to do to lose weight… but still struggle to follow through?

If you're a woman over 40 trying to lose weight while navigating stress, hormone changes, and the challenges of midlife, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear.

In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I sit down with certified life coach, bestselling author, and weight loss expert Lizzie Merritt to talk about the missing piece many women overlook: the connection between mindset, high cortisol, nervous system regulation, and sustainable weight loss.

We dive into why willpower isn't the problem, how chronic stress can keep you stuck in old patterns, and what happens when you stop approaching weight loss through shame, restriction, and self-criticism. Lizzie shares practical tools to help you work with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it.

If you've ever thought, "I know what to do, so why can't I just do it?" this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface—and why lasting change begins with curiosity, not punishment.

Ready to stop starting over and finally create consistency in midlife? Join us inside the Midlife Thrive Tribe, where we combine simple nutrition, strength training, mindset coaching, and community support to help women lose weight, reduce belly fat, and feel strong again.

 

CONNECT WITH LIZZIE MERRITT

Lizzie Merritt is a certified life coach and bestselling author who helps women over 40 lose weight for good without relying on willpower, restriction, or endless dieting. As a former middle school science teacher, she combines brain science, practical tools, and a refreshing dose of honesty to help women understand why lasting change feels so difficult—and how to finally make it easier.

Website: http://www.confidentbody.coach/

Books:
• LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss

• You Are A Miracle

Instagram: @coachlizzie.merritt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachlizzie.merritt

Podcast: The Confident Body Podcast

 

FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES

Read the full blog and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode:
👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/why-you-cant-lose-weight-after-40

 

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Inside you'll get weekly coaching, done-for-you menus, exercise plans, accountability, and the support you need to stay consistent long enough to see real results.

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Book a free Discovery Call and we'll discuss where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and the fastest path toward your goals. Sometimes one personalized conversation can save months—or years—of frustration.

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Podcast

Menopause Makeover⎮Belly Fat, Strength Train, Lose Weight, Hormone Imbalance, Mindset

Episode

57

Date

June 19, 2026

Length

39 mins
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