Why We Overeat with Maggie Sterling

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267 - How to Quit Dieting For Good Feb 21, 2025

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Why do we keep running back to diets that have never worked for us? Even when we know they don't work long-term, we find ourselves drawn back to restrictive eating, calorie counting, and quick fixes. It's like that ex we keep texting - we know it's not good for us, but something pulls us back every time. In this episode, we dig into why it's so hard to fully let go of dieting, even when we're trying to do things differently. 0:00: Why we keep going back to diets that don't work

8:15: The pull of familiarity vs the unknown

15:25: What happens when you're not fully committed

23:50: The mental battle between old and new patterns

34:35: Why support matters when making big changes

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266 - Think Less, Do More Feb 14, 2025

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Are you endlessly analyzing every aspect of your weight loss journey? Maybe you're diving deep into protein timing, obsessing over workout zones, or trying to decode why the scale went down after an off-plan day. While the diet industry tells us weight loss is a complex puzzle to solve, all this detective work might actually be keeping you stuck. You find yourself focused on perfecting minor details while overlooking the obvious patterns that truly impact your results. If you catch yourself constantly searching for hidden answers or trying to connect random dots in your weight loss journey, this episode is for you.

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[Vibe Club Sneak Peek] Is Your Brain Against You? Feb 11, 2025

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Posting an audio snippet that I posted in the Vibe Club WhatsAPP community today. If you're interest in joining Vibe Club, click the link below!

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265 - Spotting Hidden Diet Mentality Feb 07, 2025

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Are you trapped in an exhausting cycle of food rules, scale obsession, and "healthy" restrictions that never quite lead to lasting peace? Diet mentality runs deeper than most realize, silently controlling daily choices while masquerading as discipline and health consciousness. Even when you think you've found the "perfect" way of eating, those underlying beliefs keep you stuck in patterns of restriction and rebellion. The freedom to enjoy food without guilt, to trust your body's signals, and to live without constant food anxiety is possible - but first, you need to spot how diet mentality is secretly running the show.

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264 - Getting Through the Messy Middle: The Space Between Work and Reward Jan 31, 2025

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Ever wonder why weight loss feels so much harder than it should? In this raw and honest episode, Maggie and Ryan dive deep into that frustrating space between putting in the work and seeing actual results. They explore why our brains fight us during this phase and why the way we typically think about progress might be working against us. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not seeing the changes you want, this episode will help you understand what's really going on. Plus, you'll learn why feeling uncomfortable might actually be a sign you're on the right track (even though it doesn't feel that way).

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263 - How To Be "Strict" The Right Way Jan 24, 2025

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Do you ever find yourself caught in the cycle of thinking you need to be "stricter" or more "restrictive" with your eating to see results? In this episode, we're diving deep into what restriction really means and why the way most people think about it might be holding them back. We'll explore why your brain defaults to restriction-based solutions, how that impacts your relationship with food, and a completely different way to think about being "strict" with yourself. If you've been stuck in the restrict-binge cycle or find yourself constantly searching for the next strict plan to follow, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about restriction.

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262 - Grieving Your Overeating Jan 17, 2025

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Most people expect weight loss to feel great - after all, isn't that what we're working toward? But what happens when reducing your overeating brings up unexpected feelings of loss, anger, and grief? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the surprising emotional landscape of eating less, including why you might feel resentful or sad about letting go of overeating. They dive into why watching others continue to overeat can feel particularly challenging, and why the emotional aspect of changing your eating habits often catches us off guard. This is the conversation about weight loss that most people aren't having, but desperately need to hear.

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261 - "I Can't Listen to My Body... I'd Eat Everything!" Jan 10, 2025

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Ever feel like listening to your hunger signals would lead to total chaos? Like your body is sabotaging your weight loss efforts and can't be trusted? This episode takes on the viral meme about "just listening to your body" and breaks down why that common reaction misses a crucial distinction. We explore what's really happening when you think your body is demanding junk food and endless portions. Discover why rebuilding body trust might be simpler than you think, even if previous attempts have left you skeptical.

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260 - Why the Food Plans You Make in the Morning Fall Apart (And How to Fix It) Jan 03, 2025

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Ever feel like you're two different people when it comes to food? You make a solid plan in the morning feeling motivated and confident... but by afternoon, that version of you seems to vanish into thin air. In this episode, we dig into why this happens to so many of us and unpack the real reason your food plans might not be sticking. We explore the sneaky ways diet mentality can sabotage even our best intentions, and share a completely different approach to planning that might surprise you. Plus, we reveal the most common mistake people make when trying to change their eating habits (hint: it's not what you think).

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259 - Burn Fat With Your Brain Dec 27, 2024

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In this final episode under the name "Burn Fat With Your Brain," Maggie and Ryan reflect on the holiday season and discuss how to approach the new year differently when it comes to weight loss and food relationships. They explore why traditional approaches often fall short and share insights about the deeper work needed to create lasting change. The conversation touches on the complexities of food noise, diet mentality, and why quick fixes rarely address the root causes of struggling with food. As the podcast prepares for its next chapter under a new name, they emphasize the importance of taking a mindset-first approach and explain why your holiday experience next year will be determined by the work you do starting now.

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