Outsmart Overeating

In this episode I debunk the lie that the fitness industry teaches about discipline being the key to a successful transformation and how that philosophy has kept dieters on a hamster wheel for years.

Every frustrated dieter wonders why they can't just be more disciplined. They wonder why they can start off strong in the morning and the wheels inevitably fall off later that night.

Generic dieting advice and the "just try harder" narrative is flawed. In reality, most people have tried harder to lose weight than anything else they've ever had to work at.

So if trying harder isn't the answer, what is?

Imagine waking up each day trusting that you aren't going to overeat, that you won't run out of willpower, and you'll go to bed that night feeling proud that you broke the habit of overeating and developed the habits of the 'naturally thin' so you never had to diet again.

How would it feel to be in control of food, instead of food controlling you?

Our habits shape our lives and finding the right system makes all the difference in the world.

Whether you've been a Restrictor or a Permitter in your dieting past, your current habits either work for you or against you.

When you understand the power of a habit, for better or worse, it's easy to see how having the right habits, systems, and support in place is a game changer when it comes to fat loss.

In this episode, you'll discover how to become consistent so you can not only achieve your goals, but you can maintain them with ease.

You'll learn:

• How habits have all of the control and developing the right ones will save you years of frustration.

• How the pressures of life keep you circling the diet drain and how to practice being persistent no matter what obstacles you face.

• The real answer to sustainable fat loss that leave you feeling in control of food and never go on a diet again (HINT: It all starts in the mind).

If forcing your body into a smaller version of itself through dieting worked, it would have worked by now. It's time to try something different. Something that actually works.

Give this week's episode a listen to learn how.

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If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here.

Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Every summer, the same anxiety creeps in.

You've been working hard to shift your mindset and embrace positive changes, but the sight of everyone in shorts and short sleeves sends your confidence spiraling.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, we dive into the struggle of a woman on Reddit who posted how she was feeling defeated in her body when the summer hits and she can't have what "they have" — those carefree, body-confident people seem worlds away. We explore why winter feels like a safe haven, where layers hide insecurities, and how to rewrite the summer narrative.

Join us as we unpack practical strategies to face those warm-weather fears, challenge comparison traps, and build a mindset that lets you step into summer with self-acceptance and strength.

Because you can be your own kind of confident, no matter the season.

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If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

In today's episode, we dive deep into how fear fuels inaction and keeps your dreams just out of reach. It can feel safe to do nothing, but staying still carries a hidden risk — remaining stuck in the same place year after year, never reaching your true potential. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and practical steps, we uncover why fear paralyzes us and how it blocks progress toward your goals. Learn how to flip the script, by turning fear into motivation, and take bold action to transform your life. Tune in to discover that the real risk isn't failure — it's never making your dream a reality. Join us to learn how to have the courage to feel the fear and do it anyway. Connect with Leslie: • Website • Instagram • Facebook

If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but 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, we dive into the relatable struggles of calorie tracking and unexpected weight gain, inspired by one woman's eye-opening journey.

After "mysteriously" packing on pounds, one Redditor — a 27-year-old, 5'8" professional —discovered the culprit: underestimating her daily intake. (You can see the original post HERE.)

With breakfast at 6am, and a long workday ahead, she's already burned through most of her calories by 3pm, leaving just 300 to spare. Sound familiar?

In today's episode, we explore the real challenges of managing hunger when life's schedule doesn't align with weight loss goals — early mornings, long work days, and the temptation to ditch the plan entirely.

From surviving on protein powder to choking down plain chicken breast, or even saying "screw it" and stuffing yourself like a Thanksgiving turkey, we unpack practical strategies and mindset shifts to navigate how to eat less without feeling restricted or deprived.

Whether you're a meticulous tracker or wanting to ditch calorie counting altogether, this episode offers insights to keep you in-control and on track toward your goals.

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If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

YOU DIDN'T MISS IT, DID YOU!?

Last week, Coach Steph Miramontes and I hosted our Virtual Live Event: Unlock Your Brain to Stop Overeating and we're dedicating today to answering some of the questions we didn't get to address in the training.

Also, if you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and interested in joining us in the Outsmart Overeating program so you can stop feeling crazy around food and lose weight for the very last time without restrictive dieting or relying on willpower, you can check out all the details HERE.

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Unlock Your Brain to Stop Overeating by attending our upcoming FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT for Women who have a history of all-or-nothing eating and want to Discover THE Science-Based Secret No One is Talking About, But Every Woman Who Wants to Lose Weight for Good Needs to Start Today ==> REGISTER NOW

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Abi back to the show. Abi is 29 and lives in the UK, and previously joined me on the podcast in April 2021, nearly four years ago after graduating from my psychology-based program, Outsmart Overeating.

Growing up, Abi spent her entire life trapped in a cycle of dieting, constantly battling a chaotic relationship with food and her body. But everything changed on the day she searching for an outfit to wear to a celebratory dinner with her boyfriend, and nothing fit.

Despite her frustration, this was a pivotal moment in her transformation. It's the day that led her to lasting weight loss success.

Now, four years post-program, Abi returns to share an update on her incredible journey.

She's no longer haunted by the fear of losing control around food, rarely thinks about meals outside of eating them, and radiates a newfound confidence — boldly rocking a bikini for the first time without a shred of self-consciousness.

For Abi, there was a time when these victories once felt impossible. Like most dieters, she spent her entire life stuck in a relentless loop, obsessively weighing herself five to six times a day.

Today? She doesn't even own a scale.

Tune in to hear how the tools, strategies, and guidance Abi learned in the program released her from the maddening grip of chronic dieting and has empowered with the psychological shifts to live a life where she's in-control, instead of her diet controlling her.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt stuck and hopeless while dieting — Abi's update proves that lasting change is possible.

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If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Unlock Your Brain to Stop Overeating by attending our upcoming FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT for Women who have a history of all-or-nothing eating and want to Discover THE Science-Based Secret No One is Talking About, But Every Woman Who Wants to Lose Weight for Good Needs to Start Today ==> REGISTER NOW In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Debbie, a 57-year-old from Minnesota, who spent nearly five decades trapped in the relentless cycle of yo-yo dieting — losing the same weight over and over again, only to regain it. For years, Debbie battled binge eating, a ritual of weighing herself every Friday, and emotional overeating with her mom after Weight Watcher weigh-ins — which frequently lasted into the weekend. Now, after almost 50 years of struggling, Debbie has finally found freedom through a transformative process that helped her lose the weight — and keep it off for good. Tune in as she opens up about the challenges, setbacks, and emotional hurdles she faced along the way, and shares the breakthrough that has changed her life forever. This is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of finding what truly works. And you can do it, too. Connect with Leslie: • Website • Instagram • Facebook

If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to our early action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Unlock Your Brain to Stop Overeating by attending our upcoming FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT for Women who have a history of all-or-nothing eating and want to Discover THE Science-Based Secret No One is Talking About, But Every Woman Who Wants to Lose Weight for Good Needs to Start Today ==> REGISTER NOW She's baaAAack! In this episode, we reconnect with former client, Liz, a 53-year-old woman based in Canada, who spent decades navigating the ups and downs of dieting. When we first crossed paths with Liz in the fall of 2023, she opened up about a lifetime of weight struggles, battling habits like mindless snacking, overeating after a long day of work to relax, and using food as a way to reward herself—especially while traveling. Fast forward a year and a half, and Liz returns to the show with an incredible update: she's not only lost the weight but has kept it off, finally breaking free from the cycle that defined her past. What changed? Liz credits her success to my psychology-based program that rewired her relationship with food and herself. In this episode, she dives into how she overcame her biggest obstacles by tackling the mental and emotional triggers behind them. From practical strategies to mindset shifts, Liz shares the EXACT tools that turned her lifelong battle into life-changing transformation. Connect with Leslie: • Website • Instagram • Facebook

If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to our early action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Have you ever noticed how everyone in the diet industry sounds the same? Everyone wants you to eat more vegetables, get more sleep, drink more water, and exercise more.

I don't disagree with this advice, but here's the problem – it's surface level advice. It's what the frustrated 95% of yo-yo dieters are doing and why they may be feeling defeated.

This is why they're stuck!

You're trying to make change from the action piece of your lives, but it simply doesn't work and the diet industry is incredibly good at manipulating you into thinking it does by repackaging the same things over and over again.

On today's episode, I reveal what does work for lifelong, permanent weight loss. No foods off limits. No calorie counting. No boring cardio. And after working with over 2500 women in the past 20 years, this has been tested and proven. You're not going to want to miss it!

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If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to our early action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Today, I'm sharing a mind-blowing idea that changed how I tackle goals — like losing weight for good. When I was struggling to lose weight, I'd always focus on outcomes, like dropping pounds on the scale, but I really struggled with consistency. I've since learned that one of the most powerful tools you can have in your lifelong weight loss toolbox is changing your identity. In other words, I had to take an inside-out approach by thinking of myself differently. I had to think and eat like a 'naturally thin' person by focusing on who I'm becoming, not what I'm doing. In today's episode, I break down the three different layers to this process. The deepest one — identity — is where your permanent weight loss happens. Instead of 'I want to lose weight,' I wanted to become the kind of person who didn't use food as an emotional crutch on a hard day. Every small step, like eating well, proves it to me. Tiny actions, like waiting until I'm hungry to eat, helped me rewrite how I see myself. It wasn't an instant change, obviously, but I was able to be consistent. I decided who I wanted to be and practiced mirroring that behavior daily. Want to learn how to THINK and EAT like a 'naturally thin' person? It's about adopting their inner psychology and eating habits, not just hitting a number in My Fitness Pal. Check out this episode for the full scoop — I can't wait to tell you about this life-changing strategy!

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If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Outsmart Overeating and get access to our early action bonuses, you can join the Interest List.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type