How Perfectionism is Destroying Your Weight Loss Goals—and What to Do Instead

Are you stuck in the cycle of waiting for the "right time" to focus on weight loss or behavioral change? Spoiler alert: perfect conditions don’t exist, and waiting for them might be the very thing holding you back.

In this episode of the Never Diet Again podcast, Max Lowery and Shane Copeland uncover why perfectionism and the quest for ideal circumstances can derail your progress. Learn how to address your internal environment—your beliefs, mindset, and emotional regulation—while adapting your external environment to support success.

Here’s what you’ll discover:
✅ Why waiting for the “perfect time” leads to inaction
✅ How small, consistent actions beat the all-or-nothing approach
✅ Practical strategies for overcoming emotional eating and perfectionism
✅ The messy but empowering truth about sustainable change
✅ Why a victim mindset will keep you stuck—and how to break free

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll start when things settle down,” this episode is your wake-up call. Embrace the mess, take action, and learn to navigate life’s chaos while achieving your health and fitness goals.

🎧 Tune in now to start building consistency, overcoming barriers, and creating a healthier, happier you—no matter what life throws your way.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Context
• 1:10 The Perfectionism Trap in Weight Loss
• 5:59 Internal vs External Environment
• 11:07 The Messy Process of Change
• 15:51 Overcoming All-or-Nothing Thinking
• 21:10 Building Consistency and Enjoyment
• 27:11 Empowerment Through Action
• 31:58 Conclusion and Call to Action