logo
episode-header-image
Aug 24
10m 37s

Why Your Body Feels Like It’s Running on...

Weight Loss Mindset
About this episode

Ever feel like your body is stuck in slow motion while life speeds by? 

If you wake up groggy, spend your days chasing energy, and wonder if “just getting older” is the whole story—this episode is for you. Host Rick Taylar cuts through the myths about energy, weight, and aging, revealing what’s really happening inside your cells after 40. 

Discover why that sluggish, foggy feeling isn’t about willpower or character—and how small, realistic shifts can jumpstart your motivation, focus, and mood. Get ready to laugh, learn, and leave self-blame behind as you get a fresh perspective on lasting health and weight loss.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why “just aging” is only half the story: The surprising science behind why carrying extra weight after 40 quietly drains your energy, focus, and drive.
  • What’s really going on in your cells: How your metabolism and mitochondria can slow you down—and how even tiny changes can make a big difference.
  • Why your brain craves comfort (and sabotages your willpower): Understand the hidden survival mode that kicks in when your energy runs low.
  • How small, consistent wins beat big, dramatic overhauls: Simple, doable strategies to boost motivation and reclaim your spark, one tiny step at a time.
  • A mindset shift to ditch self-blame for good: How to start working with your biology, not against it—and finally see progress that lasts.
  • A weekly challenge to get you started: One small action to try this week, plus how to spot real progress beyond the scale.

Mentioned in This Episode:

  • No products or external resources mentioned—just actionable, science-backed strategies you can start today.
  • Want to share your small win or ask a question? Send in your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode!

Ready to trade self-blame for real, lasting change? Press play and discover how to reboot your energy, motivation, and mindset—one small shift at a time. Your future self will thank you.

Subscribe, share, and join the conversation—because every small win matters.

Up next
Yesterday
MV10 You Already Have Everything You Need
This generation has unprecedented advantages for achieving lasting food freedom. Discover why you're better equipped than any previous generation to transform your relationship with food and overcome emotional eating—and why you can start today with the resources already availabl ... Show More
7m 58s
Oct 8
Q&A6 Your Questions About the Mind-First Approach
This Q&A episode answers your most pressing questions about implementing the mind-first approach to weight loss. Host addresses practical, real-world concerns about identifying triggers, managing cravings, changing deep-seated beliefs, and what to expect on this journey away from ... Show More
9m 21s
Oct 6
Why Most People Get It Wrong About Weight Loss
Discover the #1 misconception that keeps 95% of people stuck in yo-yo dieting cycles forever. This episode exposes why focusing on your body instead of your mind is sabotaging your weight loss efforts and reveals the mindset-first approach that actually works.Key Topics CoveredTh ... Show More
9m 7s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2025
3 Things to Stop Doing If You Want Your Metabolism to Work After 40
Feel like your metabolism slammed on the brakes after 40? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Whether you’re approaching your 40s or well into them, this episode is your permission slip to stop hustling against your body and start supporting it in a new, aligned way. We ... Show More
22m 34s
Jul 22
Why Getting Older Makes It Easier Than Ever to Stand Out
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Getting Older Makes It Easier Than Ever to Stand Out July 22, 2025 | Episode 5142 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gets fired up about his latest fitness transformation and shares why being a "grandfluencer" might be your secret weapo ... Show More
20m 4s
Feb 2025
How To Get Unstuck In Your Fitness Journey (You're NOT Lazy)
Ever feel like you’re working so hard in your fitness journey but going nowhere? Or maybe you’ve lost all motivation and keep bouncing between extremes? Babe, let me tell you—you’re NOT lazy. You just need better systems.In this episode, we break down:✅ Why motivation isn’t your ... Show More
16m 18s
Jun 2025
3-Day Rule That Changes Everything About Motivation
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes 3-Day Rule That Changes Everything About Motivation June 27, 2025 | Episode 5125 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ready for some real talk about motivation? Scott drops some truth bombs about why you’ve been waiting your whole life to “arrive” ... Show More
12m 37s
Feb 2025
673: Motivation Monday- How to Increase Your Metabolism, Stop Self Sabotaging & Increase Weights
➢ DM “Metabolism” to IG @ ColossusFit for exclusive 1 on 1 coaching ➢Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=en Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired ... Show More
32m 30s
May 2025
Ep 297 Diets Don’t Work. Here’s What Does
This powerful episode challenges the traditional weight loss narrative. It's not about diets, discipline, or exercise, it's about healing. The host shares real stories from women in her Fast Track to Freedom program, exploring how emotional mastery, subconscious work, and self-co ... Show More
28m 14s
Jul 7
Ep 305 Why you're overwhelmed with food (and how to finally feel free)
Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with food, even when you know what to do? Why can you be successful in so many areas of life, yet feel stuck in an exhausting cycle of overeating, dieting, and self-criticism? If you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to stick, yo ... Show More
19m 18s
Feb 2025
Transform Your Metabolism: The Mind-Body Connection You Can't Ignore with Ben Azadi
"It's a victim mindset to identify yourself with something that's holding you back." -Ben Azadi I had an incredible in-person conversation with Ben Azadi that's going to revolutionize how you think about your metabolism. Ben's journey from obesity and depression to becoming a lea ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2025
The Best Kept Secret About Aging Powerfully
The statistics about aging can be frightening – from plummeting bone density to cognitive decline and muscle loss. But I'm here to tell you there's a revolutionary approach to aging that turns these scary numbers on their head. Today, I share how a positive mindset alone can add ... Show More
25m 14s