Outsmart Overeating

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EPISODE 56: Debbie's Story: Discovering What *REALLY* Works After 50 Years of Yo-Yo Dieting Mar 18, 2025

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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 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

EPISODE 55: FINALLY Achieving Lasting Weight Loss in Your 50's - Liz's Story, One Year Update Mar 11, 2025

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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 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 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

EPISODE 54: How to Stick to Your Diet When You Don't Feel Like It Mar 05, 2025

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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 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

EPISODE 53: Rewriting Your Identity for Lifelong Weight Loss Feb 25, 2025

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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 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

EPISODE 52: Consistency Over Perfection: The Key to Eating Like a Naturally Thin Person Feb 19, 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the real reason many struggle with weight loss: it's not about losing weight, it's about adopting the mindset and eating habits of a 'naturally thin' person that you can maintain for the rest of your life.

We explore a thought-provoking Reddit post from a woman who has recently lost and regained 80 pounds, realizing that the key to lasting success isn't found in quick fixes or temporary diets.

Instead, she recognizes the importance of consistency and how having the right mindset is essential for long-term weight maintenance.

If you've ever found yourself feeling frustrated after regaining weight, join us in this week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating podcast as we discuss how lifelong weight loss isn't about counting calories or avoiding specific foods. It has to do with changing your inner psychology.

In other words, changing the way you eat starts with changing the way you think.

Connect with Leslie:

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

EPISODE 51: The Permissive Thoughts That Run Through Your Head Right Before You Overeat Feb 11, 2025

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At 25, we reach physical maturity, but emotional and psychological maturity often comes much later — if it happens at all. By then, our minds are filled with beliefs, perspectives, and rules from others: parents, teachers, media, society.

These ideas, many of them not our own, often shape our lives without us even realizing it. We've internalized everything from diet advice to life expectations, but most of it is subconscious and not even true.

By age 30, we may start to see this mental clutter, but letting go of these deeply embedded ideas is like cleaning out a hoarder's house.

Emotional attachments to these beliefs make it hard to separate from them.

Yet, without clearing out the mental junk, we'll never truly think for ourselves, never truly know who we are.

In this episode, we'll dive into the process of decluttering your mind—learning to examine your thoughts and beliefs, keeping only what serves you, and freeing yourself from the unnecessary baggage holding you back.

Connect with Leslie:

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

EPISODE 50: You Won't Be Able to Stop Binge Eating Until You Understand This Feb 04, 2025

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In this episode, I dive into a powerful Reddit post that highlights the struggles and experiences of those dealing with binge eating while seeking the help of an expert.

We explore the emotional triggers, the patterns of behavior, and the deeper psychological reasons that keep burned out dieters stuck in this cycle.

But it's not all about the struggles—we also provide actionable tips and strategies that can bring this maddening experience to an end in just under a few weeks.

Tune in to hear our expert advice, personal stories, and proven techniques to overcome urges, rebuild a healthier relationship with food, so you can take back control.

This episode is packed with valuable insights no struggling dieter wants to miss!

Connect with Leslie:

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

EPISODE 49: When Losing Weight Doesn't Fix Your Mental Health Challenges Jan 28, 2025

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In today's episode, we dive into a thought-provoking Reddit post from a woman who has recently realized that despite losing 100 pounds, she's still struggling with mental health challenges she had BEFORE she lost the weight.

As many people do, she was absolutely certain that if she got to a comfortable weight, that her problems would simply melt away with the fat that she was losing.

She discusses how after being overweight and unhappy her whole life, she mistakenly believed that the reason she was unhappy must have been because of her size.

Unfortunately, that didn't happen for her.

Join me in this week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating podcast as I discuss how changing your weight won't guarantee happiness, because unhappiness happens in your mind.

Connect with Leslie:

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

EPISODE 48: "I Eat Healthy All Day, But I Binge at Night" Breaking the Cycle Jan 21, 2025

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In today's episode, we dive into a thought-provoking Reddit post from a male dieter struggling to stay on track with his healthy eating goals, especially when the evening rolls around. He describes how he can manage balanced meals during the first part of the day, but come evening, something shifts.

The urge to binge on junk food—chocolate, chips, anything he can get his hands on—takes over. This compulsion, he explains, doesn't even seem related to actual hunger, but more of a ritual or psychological need to eat, even when he's not hungry.

We break down what might be behind this phenomenon: Is it the body's natural hunger cues and circadian rhythm at play, or could it be deeper-rooted compulsive eating habits?

How do emotional triggers, boredom, and stress contribute to these after-hours cravings? We also explore how this behavior sabotages his diet goals, preventing him from achieving a calorie deficit and sticking to a sustainable eating plan.

Join us as we share insights, strategies, and practical tips to help manage evening eating habits, understand the role of emotional regulation in diet, and offer suggestions for healthier coping mechanisms.

Could shifting meal timing, addressing psychological triggers, or creating a more mindful evening routine make a difference? Tune in to find out!

Whether you're struggling with similar challenges or just curious about the psychology of eating, this episode is packed with valuable advice on how to break the evening snack trap and build a healthier, more balanced approach to eating throughout the day.

Don't miss it!

Connect with Leslie:

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

EPISODE 47: What Do 'Naturally Thin' People ACTUALLY Eat Every Day? Jan 14, 2025

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If you want to be someone who rarely thinks about food and feels completely in control of what you eat in a way that feels easy, then you have to learn how to adopt the inner psychology and eating habits of a 'naturally thin' person. The glaring difference between the lifestyle of Burned Out Dieter vs the lifestyle of the 'Naturally Thin' is that they're both making drastically different decisions based on their inner psychology and daily eating habits. So for example, a 'naturally thin' person who eats consistent portions at every meal for years is on autopilot. Meanwhile, Dieters who are constantly getting on and off track with their eating — have created a habit of restrict-then-overeat. They also do things like:

Eat according to calories, how much food is on their plate, and what the clock says
Clean their plate at every meal
Consistently eat second servings
Eat when they're procrastinating, bored, or stressed

So, the question then becomes, how do we choose to do the things that 'naturally thin' people do consistently? The diet industry will tell you that it's about "eating less and moving more" and while that's factually accurate, it's shit advice and only half of the conversation. Everyone already knows what they should be doing to lose weight. The question is WHY aren't they doing it? No one in the diet industry wants to touch this question. It's easier to talk about eating protein, vegetables, and tracking your calories…but it's also why 95% of dieters are failing at long-term weight loss. Answering this question requires understanding how your inner psychology influences your eating behaviors. Join me on today's episode as we discuss a Reddit post to help you unravel your ties to emotional eating and develop the eating habits of the 'naturally thin'.

Connect with Leslie:

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

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