Outsmart Overeating

In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating podcast, we explore negativity bias, the brain's tendency to focus on the negative over the positive, and how it affects your eating habits and weight loss journey.

Negativity bias leads us to focus on what could go wrong, often using disempowering phrases like "I can't" instead of "I don't," which can sabotage our goals.

For example, negative thoughts like "I can't stick to a diet" or "I'll never lose weight" can undermine motivation and reinforce a belief that change isn't possible, so why even try?

To overcome this, we discuss three practical steps in this episode:

1. Identify Negative Thoughts: Pay attention to automatic negative reactions, like doubting your ability to make healthier food choices. Simply observe these thoughts without judgment, perhaps writing them down to increase awareness.
2. Separate Thoughts from Feelings: Recognize that thoughts (e.g., "I shouldn't eat this") are distinct from emotions (e.g., guilt or fear). This separation helps you see thoughts as neutral ideas, not facts, preventing emotional eating driven by negativity.
3. Decide How to Handle Thoughts: Evaluate whether a negative thought is valid. Ask, "Is this true?" or "What if this goes well?" For instance, instead of thinking, "I'll fail at this diet," consider, "What if I succeed by making small, sustainable changes?" This reframing empowers better eating decisions.

By practicing these steps, you can rewire your brain to focus on positive possibilities, helping you make mindful food choices and progress toward your weight loss goals.

Start small, stay consistent, and take control of your mindset to outsmart overeating.

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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

We're SUPER-DUPER EXCITED to announce our brand-spankin' new mini-course, Your Summer Grill & Chill Playbook! Summer is here, and with it comes summer vacations filled with sun, sand, and swimsuits—but for many women, the thought of wearing shorts, tank tops, or bathing suits can trigger body insecurity, tempting you to stay home instead of making those unforgettable memories. In this episode, we dive into how you can honor your body exactly as it is today while still working on your weight loss and relationship with food. The two aren't mutually exclusive. This episode is specifically for women who are struggling with body image issues and offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you show up, even when it may feel embarrassing and hard. This summer, get off the sidelines of your life and embrace the unique and special moments that make traveling so memorable. Learn how to balance the process of self-acceptance with your transformation journey, so you can have fun while moving toward the healthier, stronger you. Tune in to discover how to live fully in the moment while staying committed to your goals! 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

Think summer's all-you-can-eat BBQs and beachside cocktails are a death sentence for your diet? Think again. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to nail your weight loss goals without ditching the fun. From dodging buffet traps to mastering mindful eating, we're sharing the EXACT strategies we use to keep our clients on track—no matter how many parties are on your calendar this summer. If you want to enjoy social events, eat everything without gaining weight, and still drop pounds, this episode is your blueprint. Join me for actionable strategies, zero fluff, and the mindset shift you need to make it happen. Let's design a social dining experience that puts you in the driver's seat of your eating without relying on willpower or restrictive dieting. 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 heartfelt episode, we dive into a relatable Reddit post from a woman who's struggling to maintain a healthy weight while juggling a busy social calendar and a family who doesn't have the same eating goals she does.

She loves cooking, eating, and indulging in high-calorie dishes at weekly gatherings, but finds herself stuck in a cycle of weight loss and regain.

Despite knowing she'd feel better at a healthier weight, the pull of rich foods and a "good food vs. bad food" mindset—coupled with binge-eating tendencies—makes change feel impossible.

Join us as we unpack this post, explore the emotional and practical challenges of redefining your relationship with food, and share our expert insights and actionable steps for building a balanced, guilt-free approach to eating that sticks.

Whether you're navigating similar struggles or seeking to break free from diet mentality, this episode offers real solutions and strategies for lasting change.

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

Do you struggle to stick to your weight loss plan during your period? You're not alone! In this week's episode, I dive into the psychological and physiological differences behind menstrual munchies and hormonal challenges that can derail your goals. Join us as we share practical strategies to tame cravings, manage hunger, and reduce bloating, all while honoring your body's natural cycle. If you're a woman who wants to be able to successfully navigate your period without feeling out of control around food, don't sleep through this episode. 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

Have you ever bought cookies you've been craving, consumed the entire box, and then taken out the trash before your partner returns home? Or maybe you've ordered a salad while dining out with friends, but stopped to pick up a cheeseburger and fries on your way home so you can enjoy the food without feeling judged? Yeah, me too. Join me on this week's episode as we discuss why dieters like to eat alone and how the foods you eat in secrecy are never carrots and celery sticks. Other topics:

• Why you've attached moral judgment to these processed foods, you feel guilt and shame — which, ironically, as an emotional eater, only causes you to eat MORE.
• How removing the "bad" label will help you become more consistent in your success
• Why you may feel compelled to hide how you eat and how this perpetuates the cycle of overeating
• How hiding what you eat from other people is sending yourself the message that who you are cannot be valued

What about you? Do you have a history of secret eating? How did you break the cycle? I'd love to hear your story. 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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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