Outsmart Overeating

You've tried every diet. You know exactly what to eat. And you're still wearing a cardigan in 95-degree heat because you don't want anyone to see your arms. Coach Steph and I are calling it out—the hiding, the sideline-sitting, the vacations you didn't book, the sandcastles you didn't build—and we're giving you a real way out. What we cover: Why your brain is literally wired to keep torturing you about your body (and the one thing that actually interrupts it) The "neutral language" trick that dials down self-criticism without making you feel like a liar Why losing the weight won't fix the voice in your head and what will How to show up at the wedding, reunion, or beach trip without waiting to be a smaller size first The photo rule that makes it easier to stop hiding from the camera You don't have to love your body to enjoy your life. That's actually the whole point of this episode. Your kids want you in the sandcastle. Your friends want you on the trip. Go listen. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Coach Steph and I start with a Reddit post from a 54-year-old woman re-entering the dating world. She went out with three different men… all on GLP-1s. They ordered food, took a few bites, boxed the rest, and left her feeling disconnected, starving, and wondering if this is the new normal. We unpack the bigger cultural shift happening right now and exactly how it's affecting women like you whose love language is sharing meals. Here's exactly what you'll walk away with and use immediately: Why mismatched appetites can feel so uncomfortable (and what it's actually triggering) The difference between physical hunger vs. mental hunger (this changes everything) How GLP-1s are quietly reshaping social norms and what that means for you The hidden fears and insecurities showing up around food (on both sides) Simple, actionable ways to feel confident in social eating situations... starting today This isn't about eating less or "being good." It's about understanding your brain, your habits, and how to stay grounded no matter what's on your plate... or someone else's. If food has ever felt like the thing that makes or breaks your connection with others, don't skip this one. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Ever feel like you know exactly what to do with food… but still can't seem to follow through? In this episode, Steph and I break down the real reason you still feel out of control around eating and it's not what you think. If you've tried every plan, tracked every calorie, and still find yourself "starting over Monday," this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate… and incredibly relieving. We're talking about what's actually driving overeating underneath the surface—and why more discipline, stricter rules, and better meal plans keep failing you. Here's what we get into: Why your problem isn't food... it's the psychology underneath your eating patterns The habit loop that quietly drives nighttime overeating and "I don't care anymore" moments How emotional eating is really your brain trying to solve stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm Why all-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck in the "good all day, lose control at night" cycle The self-sabotage pattern that shows up right when things start going well What actually changes when you stop focusing on willpower and start changing your thought patterns If you're done spinning in circles, this episode will show you what needs to shift and what you can start doing today. Want help breaking this cycle for good? Join the Outsmart Overeating Interest List for early access and exclusive bonuses when the doors open April 20–23. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

If you feel like the urge to eat comes out of nowhere... whether you're stressed, bored, tired, or even just finished eating—this episode is going to change the way you see it. Because the real issue isn't the food. It's the thoughts driving the urge. In this episode, I break down exactly how your thoughts → feelings → actions are keeping you stuck in the overeating cycle... and the simple, repeatable method we use with clients to interrupt it in real time. No more white-knuckling. No more "starting over tomorrow." Just practical tools you can use today to respond differently to any urge. Here's what you'll learn: Why urges to overeat can hit anytime—and what's actually causing them The 5-step "Mind Shift Method" to interrupt emotional eating in the moment How to catch the subtle thoughts that trigger overeating (before it happens) What to think instead so you can shift your behavior without willpower How to "shorten the gap" and get back on track immediately after a slip This isn't about controlling food. It's about learning how to think in a way that makes overeating stop feeling automatic. Press play and you'll walk away with a clear, actionable process to handle the next urge, no matter when it shows up. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

If you're "good" with food all day… and then somehow end up standing in the kitchen at 9pm thinking, "Why am I eating this? I'm not even hungry…" this episode is for you. In this conversation, Coach Steph and I unpack the real reason nighttime eating feels so out of control (hint: it's usually notabout willpower). In fact, the late-night pantry raids many women struggle with are often the predictable result of what's happening earlier in the day. Translation: the problem isn't that you lack discipline. It's that the strategies you've been taught are quietly setting you up to fail. If you're tired of ending your nights feeling guilty, frustrated, and promising yourself you'll "be better tomorrow," this episode will show you a smarter way forward. Inside the episode, we cover: Why undereating earlier in the day is one of the biggest drivers of nighttime overeating The hidden role of mental exhaustion and emotional depletion in late-night snacking Why banning "trigger foods" often makes cravings 10x worse How to reintroduce foods you love without losing control around them Simple ways to separate food from relaxation at the end of the day A powerful "closing the kitchen" ritual that dramatically reduces nighttime grazing Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can start implementing tonight to finally break the cycle. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

If you've ever finished dinner, felt physically full… and then found yourself standing in the pantry 20 minutes later looking for "a little something," this episode is for you. This isn't happening because you're "addicted to sugar." It's a predictable response to dieting. In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph and I break down exactly why you still want to eat after you're full and what to do about it. We're talking about the real reason your brain won't move on after meals (even when you've hit your macros). You'll learn: The difference between fullness, satiety, and satisfaction (and why most dieters only hit one) How restriction amplifies cravings and creates "last supper" energy Why food noise is usually a scarcity problem, not a discipline problem The simple shift that quiets urges and reduces nighttime grazing How to build satisfaction into your meals so they actually end Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical tools you can start using today to stop the pantry prowling and finally feel calm around food. If you're successful in every area of your life except this one… this conversation will change the game. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

If you've ever gone all in on a new diet on Monday… only to be Googling something completely different by Saturday because this one "isn't working," this episode is for you. Inside this conversation, Coach Steph Miramontes and I are unpacking the real reason so many smart, motivated women feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, getting off track, bingeing on the foods they've been avoiding, and then blaming themselves for their "lack of discipline." Spoiler Alert: it's not because you need more willpower. We're talking about program hopping and why constantly chasing the next plan (keto, fasting, macro tracking, clean eating, repeat…) keeps you trapped in guilt, shame, and frustration. In this episode, we discuss what to do instead if you actually want your eating habits to change for good. You'll also learn: Why starting a new plan feels productive (but is often avoidance in disguise) The dopamine trap that keeps you jumping from one strategy to the next How perfectionism + all-or-nothing thinking sabotage consistency When it's time to stick it out vs. when it's actually time to pivot 4 practical ways to stop program hopping and follow through -- starting TODAY If you're burned out from tracking, tired of "getting back on track," and ready to feel calm around food again… this one's a must-listen. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

If you've ever thought, "Something must be wrong with my metabolism now," this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Coach Steph and I break down one of the most frustrating beliefs women carry into their 40s, 50s, and beyond: that aging automatically ruins your metabolism and makes weight loss impossible. Spoiler Alert: that story is incomplete... and it's keeping you stuck in diet burnout, overeating, and guilt. We talk about what actually changes as life gets fuller (stress, sleep, habits, emotional eating), why extreme diets backfire harder now than they did in your 20s, and how years of restriction quietly fuel bingeing and food obsession. Most importantly, we walk you through a calmer, common-sense way forward that doesn't require tracking, weighing, or "starting over" every Monday. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your metabolism isn't broken—and what really affects it How dieting history creates overeating and food fear The small, realistic habits that support appetite, muscle, and sanity How to stop relying on food as your main stress relief What you can start doing today to eat with more ease and consistency If you're done fighting food and ready for solutions that fit your real life, join us for this conversation. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph and I go somewhere most diets never do: your childhood. Not to blame your parents. Not to dig up drama. But to finally understand why food and how you feel about your body is so complicated, emotional, and challenging... no matter how many diets you've tried. If you've spent decades calorie counting, "being good," falling off track, bingeing, and wondering what's wrong with me? This conversation will be a huge lightbulb moment. We break down how early food rules, body comments, and family dynamics quietly shape your eating patterns today… and most importantly, what to do about it now. You'll learn: Why overeating isn't a willpower problem... it's a learned pattern How restrictive or chaotic upbringings can fuel bingeing and food obsession The hidden link between body image, self-worth, and food guilt How to build structure without punishment Simple awareness shifts you can start using today to reduce food noise This episode will help you drop the shame, understand your patterns, and start making choices from your values, not fear. If you're ready to stop fighting food and actually feel normal around it again, press play. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

If January feels more exhausting than exciting, this episode is for you. Steph and I break down why New Year's resolutions hit differently when you have a long history of dieting and why extreme plans, fast starts, and "I can't mess this up again" thinking often lead straight back to overeating and guilt. We talk about how urgency and fear drive overly restrictive rules, why those rules backfire, and what it actually takes to stop the cycle without giving up on your goals. In this episode, you'll learn: Why motivation fades faster each year you diet How extreme rules fuel overeating and binge cycles How to respond to slip-ups without starting over What it means to become a different eater, not just follow another plan Simple mindset shifts you can start using today to create consistency If you're tired of restarting and want a calmer, more sustainable way forward, this episode will help you do January differently. 🎧 Press play and let's break the cycle. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and want to master self-control at every bite while turning the volume down on food noise, watch the FREE "Curb the Urge" mini-training and download the accompanying workbook. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List.

If the holidays leave you feeling exhausted, out of control around food, and wondering why you can't just stop, this episode is for you. In this week's Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I unpack a pattern I see constantly in chronic dieters: overeating isn't a willpower problem, it's a rest problem. When your life is nonstop go-go-go and food becomes the only way you pause, overeating becomes predictable. We talk about why burned-out dieters struggle most during the holidays, how hustle culture and perfectionism fuel emotional eating, and the key difference between collapsing from exhaustion and becoming a steady rester... someone who rests on purpose before cravings take over. You'll walk away with simple, actionable ways to slow down, reduce urges, and enjoy holiday food without guilt or starting over in January. Plus, I'm sharing a FREE mini training + workbook with a clear, doable strategy to prevent overeating at holiday parties, so you can enjoy the food and the season. Press play if you're ready to stop relying on food for relief and start feeling in control of what and how much you eat, at all times. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and want to master self-control at every bite while turning the volume down on food noise, watch the FREE "Curb the Urge" mini-training and download the accompanying workbook. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List.

If you've ever woken up after an overeat already planning how to "fix it," this episode will feel like a relief. I'm Leslie Hooper, and today Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down exactly what to do after an overeat so you can stop the shame spiral, stop the compensating, and stop letting one slip turn into a full-on derailment. Most dieters think the overeat is the problem, but it's really the guilt, judgment, and "I blew it" thinking that keeps you stuck in binge/restrict cycles. In this episode, we'll show you the simple, grounded strategy our clients use to recover quickly, rebuild trust with their bodies, and make their next decision the one that moves them forward. You'll learn: What naturally thin eaters do after an overeat (it's not what you think) The surprisingly simple step that stops the spiral instantly How to look at overeats without shame so you can learn from them Why one overeat does not ruin your progress How to shorten the gap between overeating and getting back on track... without punishment or restriction If you're tired of letting overeats snowball into all-day (or all-week) chaos, this episode will show you how to bounce back with confidence and clarity. Press play and learn how to recover from an overeat without allowing it to ruin your day. You can start by purchasing Season's Eatings: Your Holiday Plate Playbook mini-course today! You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and want to master self-control at every bite while turning the volume down on food noise, watch the FREE "Curb the Urge" mini-training and download the accompanying workbook. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List.

If Thanksgiving has you feeling excited and secretly anxious about losing control around food, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. This week, Coach Steph and I break down four real Reddit posts from people navigating the same holiday struggles you are: multiple Thanksgiving meals, pressure to "live a little," panic over leftovers, and the urge to skip meals to "save up" for dinner. Instead of tired dieting tips, we're giving you psychology-based, binge-free strategies to help you: Handle double (or triple) Thanksgiving meals without spiraling Stop the "skip breakfast so you don't overdo it later" cycle Keep leftovers from triggering binges Set boundaries with food-pushy family members If years of dieting have made holidays feel like all-or-nothing eating events, this conversation will show you the calmer, saner middle ground. Press play and let's make this holiday season the most intentional, enjoyable one you've ever had... and you can start by purchasing Season's Eatings: Your Holiday Plate Playbook mini-course today! You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and want to master self-control at every bite while turning the volume down on food noise, watch the FREE "Curb the Urge" mini-training and download the accompanying workbook. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List.