Outsmart Overeating

EPISODE 118: Dieting Made You a Binge Eater (Here's the Proof)


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You think the answer is keeping "trigger foods" out of the house. But what if that strategy is actually making overeating worse?

In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack a Reddit post about keeping junk food in the house to prevent binge eating and the comment section tells the real story. If you've ever felt like you can't trust yourself around cereal, chips, ice cream, or sweets, this conversation will help you understand why.

We break down how years of dieting, food rules, and restriction create food obsession, intense cravings, and the feeling of being out of control around certain foods. More importantly, we share how to start changing that relationship so food stops taking up so much mental space.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why keeping certain foods out of the house often backfires
  • How dieting creates food noise and obsessive thoughts
  • The hidden link between scarcity, restriction, and binge eating
  • Why "good" and "bad" food labels fuel overeating
  • What an abundance mindset actually looks like in real life
  • The simple practice we use with clients to reduce binge urges
  • How to start building trust around food without relying on willpower

If you're tired of feeling powerless around food and ready for a practical, sustainable way forward, this episode and our FREE Curb the Urge Toolkit will help you get started today.

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

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