Fat Murder Podcast

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 6 a.m. and a long workday ahead, she's already burned through most of her calories by 3 p.m., 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 the 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  

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.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook        

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.   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  

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!   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

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!   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

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:   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

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:   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

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:   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

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:   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

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:   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

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:   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

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:   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

Starting a fitness journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you're new to the equipment or feeling self-conscious in your body.   In this week's episode, we're here to help New Year's resolutioners push past those fears and tackle the fears that may be preventing them from reaching their full potential.   If you're worried about being judged, not knowing where to begin, or simply feeling out of place, you're not alone. We'll share practical tips to help you navigate the gym with confidence, overcome that fear of being watched or ridiculed, and shift your mindset from self-doubt to self-empowerment.   Whether you're kicking off your fitness goals this year or just trying to get back into the swing of things, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to stay motivated and embrace the process.   It's time to stop letting intimidation hold you back and start making your dream a reality — because you belong in the gym, no matter where you're starting from!   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

As we kick off 2025, many dieters are setting ambitious weight loss resolutions — hoping this year will be the one they finally achieve their goal, but the truth is, only 9% will actually be successful.   So what do those successful 9% know that the other 91% don't?   The secret often lies in understanding the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.   In this episode, we dive into these two powerful forces driving human behavior.   Intrinsic motivation comes from within—you're motivated by personal satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, or the joy of healthy living. When you tap into intrinsic motivation, weight loss becomes about more than just the number on the scale; it's about feeling better by living in alignment with your values.   On the flip side, extrinsic motivation relies on external rewards like praise, attention, acceptance, etc. While these can give you a temporary boost, they're unsustainable in the long run.   Join us as we explore how to balance both types of motivation so you can stay on track and turn your dream into a reality.   From finding joy in the process to setting realistic external milestones, you'll learn how to tap into the power of both motivations to create lasting change and finally achieve your weight loss resolution.   Ready to make 2025 your year? Tune in for practical tips and actionable strategies to help you start — and finish — your journey with confidence!   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

The holidays can bring joy, but they also bring stress—especially for dieters who struggle with balancing self-care and social obligations.   In this episode, I dive into how holiday pressures and people-pleasing tendencies can lead to emotional burnout, causing dieters to use food as a way to self-soothe, cope, and numb feeling overwhelmed.   Whether it's the stress of family gatherings, financial expectations, or just feeling "off-track," emotional eating can quickly derail your progress and leave you feeling defeated.   Join me for actionable tips and practical strategies that will empower you to stay consistent even during the busiest time of the year.   I'll show you how to break free from the cycle of emotional eating, build a healthy relationship with food, and set yourself up for lasting success — without sacrificing your peace of mindn during the holidays.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type    

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   In this episode, I dive deep into the common emotional and environmental triggers that lead to overeating during the holiday season.   From stress, pressure, loneliness, and overwhelm, I break down the root causes behind why you reach for food when you're not physically hungry. More importantly, this episode doesn't just stop at identifying common overeating triggers – I also arm you with practical, actionable strategies to overcome these obstacles without feeling restricted or deprived.   You'll learn how to develop mindful habits that support lasting change. Whether you're dealing with binge eating, mindless snacking, or simply want to build a healthier relationship with food, this episode will give you the tools you need to take control of your eating in a way that you can be proud of.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   In today's episode, I explored a post on Reddit from a woman who asked herself the question, "If I won the lottery, what would I do with the money?" and how this single question encouraged her to take MASSIVE ACTION during the holiday season.   When most people are throwing their hands up in the air until January 1st, now is the perfect time to prioritize your eating habits. With so many opportunities to practice, it's like learning at warped speed.   And to be clear, practicing your eating habits doesn't have to involve cutting out foods, skipping cocktails, or avoiding our favorite holiday treats. You CAN have it all, and in this episode, we tell you exactly how.   This year, give yourself the gift of never having to diet again.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   The average adult will DOUBLE their alcohol consumption during the holidays and as a dieter you know, that throwing back boozy drinks can easily prevent you from progressing on your weight loss goal.   Typical diet advice is to limit your intake and to choose the lowest calorie option (I'm looking at you Vodka & Soda with lime), but does this actually help? Or, does it hurt?   And what about the eating!? You can't possibly uncork a bottle of wine without cheese and crackers, right? I mean, that would be criminal. And you deserve it. After all, you've worked hard all year and it's the holidays! This is no time to be a Scrooge.   We all know that you can't nurse a hangover the next day without a greasy cheeseburger and fries, right? After all, something has to soak up all that booze!   Basically, dieters do everything wrong when it comes to consuming alcohol. This episode is going to turn everything you think you know about drinking and weight loss, upside down. And that's a good thing! Because what you're doing hasn't worked.   In this episode, I share exactly how I eat, drink, and be merry without the holiday weight gain. Isn't it time for you to put the joy back into eating and drinking, 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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   This week marks the beginning of several weeks of holidays.   That means parties, family gatherings, and lots of food. Thanksgiving is all about being grateful for what we have, who we are connected to in our lives. But too often, for most, it's all about the food. The turkey. The stuffing. The pies. The side dishes. Need I go on? You don't have to go to your holiday meals carrying a small Tupperware container with veggies and cottage cheese. That's old school, right? You are here to live your life and that includes enjoying good food. But that doesn't have to mean that you leave this holiday being as stuffed as the turkey. I want you to feel excited going into this holiday, not dreading it. So this week, Coach Steph and I talk about dealing with this holiday season in a way that allows for pleasure, but still leaves you in charge of what you do, how you eat and how you feel. I'm going to show you how to think going into these celebrations, what to do, and how to create an occasion for yourself that you can look back at and feel proud. Proud of yourself for keeping your word to yourself, AND still enjoying all of the food. Can you do it? After listening to this episode, I have NO DOUBT.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   As a dieter, I was a gold medalist in "grazing”.    Primarily because I was constantly trying to eat the least amount of food possible at every eating event — or at least stay within my feeble boundary of the day — which left me perpetually unsatisfied, running back and forth to the kitchen continuously throughout the day. (I'm pretty sure this isn't what the fitness industry meant when promoting 10,000 steps a day.)   It never occurred to me that I could go to a restaurant and order what I really wanted for dinner… right off the entrée menu… without having to ask for anything "on the side."   Even when I was "off track," I never gave myself permission to go to a restaurant and order something truly filling and satisfying.   Instead, I'd rummage through my cabinets grabbing handfuls of nuts and spoonfuls of peanut butter until I felt sick. And this is exactly why I could never lose those last stubborn 10-15 pounds.   Join me in this episode as I discuss the #1 mistake most dieters are making and they don't even realize it. I'll also reveal the simple yet delicious tweak I made to my eating that changed everything for me.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   Are you a member of the Clean Plate Club? Do you typically eat until all the food on your plate is gone, regardless of how much has been served?   If the answer is yes, you are certainly not alone. This habit is, by far, the most challenging for the majority of my clients to overcome. Unfortunately, this is also the self-sabotaging habit that's contributed to your unwanted extra pounds.   “Naturally thin” people eat differently. Occasionally, they'll overeat on holidays or while traveling to exotic places and sampling novelty items, but mostly, they stop when their body communicates it has had enough.   Dieters, however, eat according to a clock, or a meal plan, or a calorie total. They're in their minds while the naturally thin are in their bodies.   So, how do these magical people accomplish this herculean task? Join me on today's episode to discover the secret eating habits of the naturally thin so you can take control of your eating without going on another soul-sucking diet.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

Break the cycle of holiday weight gain by taking control of EXACTLY what and how much you eat using the 7 simple steps outlined in The Ultimate Toolkit to Stop Holiday Overeating. No  foods off limits. No counting calories. No drama.   In this episode we 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 and the wheels inevitably fall off.   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. 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.    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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type    

With Halloween upon us, the Sugar Express is rolling full steam ahead!   This is the time of year when cravings reach critical mass, new diabolical scientific concoctions hit the streets, and candy bowls across the land always seem to be filled to the brim.     Unfortunately, this holiday also brings about unnecessary stress, self-judgement and uncontrolled eating - truly scary stuff!     Join co-coach Steph Miramontes, and me as we pull back the curtain on the same old tired trick that spooks us every year so that you can learn to enjoy the holiday without the guilt and shame.     Topics discussed: Why you feel guilty for eating processed foods -- who taught you how to feel this way and why is it important? How eating them with intention will help you remove these hyperpalatable foods from their pedestal and take control of your food obsession Why it's imperative to your weight loss success to remove the "good" and "bad" food labels and embrace these foods without judgment The magic of awareness and practice when it comes to tackling the foods you fear   This year, try approaching this spooky season with a different mindset.    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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

Today, I explore the pros and cons of calorie counting and intuitive eating. Everything you've learned in your years of dieting isn't trash. And everything promoted by the intuitive eating community also isn't a dumpster fire.   The problem with both of these methodologies is when they're taken to extremes, soo why not try something in the middle? Something that's actually doable and doesn't bring you so much frustration that you quit every other day?   Maybe a detailed step-by-step process that DOESN'T require calorie counting, but DOES involve tracking and being accountable to your eating behavior?   And instead of beating yourself up when you're unable to execute your plan to perfection, you take the time to evaluate what happened through reflective journaling so you can practice better the next day?   If you're ready to quiet the food noise and crank the dial up on consistent weight loss without updating My Fitness Pal before every meal, we've got you covered!   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

In this week's episode, I respond to a Reddit post titled, "The habits of naturally fat people" in which a woman who's recently lost 45 pounds discusses the subtle fat gaining habits she had when she was obese.   Coach Steph Miramontes and I address each one of the daily habits she shared and discuss how they may seem insignificant on their face, but executed consistently over an extended period of time is exactly how weight gain happens.   Because these habits are so minor, it's easy to dismiss them in favor for much bigger changes, but this is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.   Join us to discover the 4 daily fat gaining habits you don't even know you're doing!   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

As a professional dieter, you've probably read a lot about compulsive overeating and the uncontrollable urges that drive food obsession. So much so, that you may even feel like you're addicted to food.   And chances are, what you're experiencing feels like what you're battling is far beyond willpower and personal discipline.   But here's the thing. If this was a true deficit in your character, you would not be where you are in terms of career, education, regular workouts and adherence to other things in life.   So what the F*#% is going on here!?   Today, we discuss how you can dump the constant raging voice that tells you to eat just for the sake of eating.   I know. I've been there.   It doesn't just yell, it screams, "EAT THIS; EAT THIS; EAT THIS NEXT; WHAT ARE WE EATING NEXT?" regardless of what is going on. In fact, you could literally be finishing a satisfying meal and the voice will yell to eat something else, even though I am hungry and genuinely do not need anymore.   Don't miss today's episode as Coach Steph and I breakdown HOW this happens and WHAT you can do, starting immediately, to silence this voice forever.   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 Unstuffed 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 without dieting, but also how to lose the struggle, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

This week on the podcast, we're doing things a little differently.   I've invited Coach Steph Miramontes to open up and share her history as a struggling yo-yo dieter with ADHD.   Topics discussed: Advantages and disadvantages of having ADHD when dieting What is misunderstood about ADHD and weight loss Medicated vs Unmedicated: How it affects you and behavioral changes experienced Unique systems or processes you use to function in a neurotypical world Examples of how having ADHD contributes yo-yo dieting and what methods helped you lose weight and keep it off long-term?   We cover this and so much more! If you're someone who has unique weight loss challenges due to ADHD, you don't want to miss this episode!   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching with Coach Steph Miramontes, you can APPLY HERE.   Connect with Leslie:   Website Instagram Facebook   Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to my signature psychologyo-based weight loss program, Unstuffed, and get exclusive access to early action bonuses, you can join the interest list.    If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type    

There are 100 days left in 2024. Many of us made personal goals on January 1st. How are those coming along?   If you haven't made much progress — or even started — it's not too late. You can completely change your life in 100 days if you decide to.   Implementing small behavioral shifts can become a habit with a lifelong ripple effect.   In 100 days, you can:   100 days of walking one mile 100 days of saving $5 100 days of practicing Spanish 100 days learning how to cook 100 days learning how to play the piano   What's something you wanted to achieve at the beginning of the year and haven't yet completed? Will you accept our challenge?   Join Coach Steph Miramontes and I as we discuss the 3 steps on how to set and actually achieve your goal on this week's episode.   If you love this, you'll love what I cover on social media:     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 Unstuffed 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

Slow and steady wins the race, but dieters crave fast, fierce, and furious for their weight loss programs.   Instant gratification dominates the mindsets of most dieters. They want quick solutions and quicker results.   Consider what causes you to pursue a long-term project - like writing a book, building a relationship, learning an instrument, etc.   With long-term projects, sooner or later, we need evidence that we're making progress. Without it, it would seem silly to continue pursuing it forever without the reward of accomplishment.   People don't spend 20 years eating healthy and working their tail off at the gym without pleasure and reward mixed in. And if the goal is to maintain a lean physique for forever, we can't rely solely on external validators, like a scale or mirror. Why?   1. Because those results aren't immediate. 2. Because those results don't continue changing after maintenance.   Unfortunately, this is where most dieters get stuck. Instead of chasing instant gratification in emotional and compulsive eating, what if you learned how to develop a new reward system? How would it feel to be able to delay instant gratification for permanent weight loss?   Dive into this week's episode as we discuss exactly how to do just that.   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.   If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle alongside it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type    

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.   And for Burned Out 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: Cleaning their plate at every meal Pick at food while they're preparing it Eating 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 help you unravel your ties to emotional eating and develop the eating habits of the 'naturally thin'.   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 Unstuffed 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

Do you know why your diet isn't working? Join co-coach, Steph Miramontes, and me in this week's episode as we dive into the 4 reasons why you still haven't lost the weight. Most people choose to follow meal plans and cookie cutter diets over a more mindful approach because the “rules” and boundaries have already been created for you. This helps you feel safe and confident in your decisions, but the truth is — diets never go as planned. If you don't take the time to understand the purpose behind what you're doing, you will be easily discouraged when times get tough. Diets won't teach you how to navigate off the beaten path, and that's where success is ultimately determined. sick days having a baby going through a divorce the loss of a loved one accepting a job offer in a different state If you want long-term sustainable weight loss, you must start educating yourself on how this process can be woven into the fabric of your every day life, not just for the next 12 weeks.   Give this episode a listen for multiple ideas on how to put this into practice.   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 Unstuffed 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

ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph in the Outsmart Overeating program -- 6 weeks dedicated to helping emotional, binge, and compulsive overeaters STOP OVEREATING through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details on the enrollment page.   This week, I invited client, Dr Leah, onto the show to share her experience in my signature psychology-based weight loss program, Unstuffed.     As a doctor, Leah reveals how little formal nutrition education she actually received in her medical training. And as a struggling dieter herself, she found the standard medical recommendation to "follow a Keto diet for weight loss" to be nearly impossible to maintain, especially after having her first child.     In this episode, Leah talks about the power of habits and the benefit of having a deeper 'why' than simply wanting to lose weight for health and vanity. In Leah's case, she felt a strong connection to wanting to honor and respect a body that was made in God's image.     Also, it was important to her to pass down these habits to her children and create a healthy environment where she could thrive -- both in home and at the office with her patients -- by being a good role model. She's been enjoying the benefits of the program so much that she's now convinced her husband (another doctor) to join.      Healthy habits truly are the gift that keeps on giving!   If you're a burned out dieter who's feeling frustrated and hopeless, be sure to give this episode a listen. Dieting challenges usually get worse with time, not better. Do your future-self a favor and take action now. 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 Unstuffed 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  

ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph on our FREE LIVE TRAINING as we share how to achieve Lifelong Weight Loss through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details when you register HERE.   As Nicolette was entering her 20's, she started developing an eating disorder. She eventually found a therapist, and at first her progress was significant. But slowly, over time, she noticed that she was still thinking about food in an obsessive and controlling way.   It wasn't as obvious as before, but the subtle behaviors -- like trying to eat 'clean' and stick to her macros -- still felt like they were consuming too much of her mental bandwidth.   This week, I'm excited to share the story of past client, Nicolette Tomaszewski. At 37 years-old, Nicolette is now a therapist, who has recently undergone one of the most transformative eating experiences of her life.   In this episode, Nicolette gets real by getting vulnerable. Some of the topics discussed:     She reveals the unconventional process that changed everything and how it turned out to be EXACTLY what she needed to break-free from the cycle of dysfunctional dieting for good. She shares why therapy didn't give her all the tools she needed to stop the weight loss obsession (and what has actually worked) How this going through this life-changing process has impacted the way she counsels her own clients in therapy in a way that's compassionate, yet goal-supporting How breaking up with dieting has opened up more ways for her to live a rich, rewarding life while maintaining a healthy, fit body in a way that feels easy and effortless. If you're a burned out dieter who's feeling frustrated and hopeless, be sure to give this episode a listen. Dieting challenges usually get worse with time, not better. Do your future-self a favor and take action now. 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 Unstuffed 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  

ANNOUNCEMENT: To get a sneak peek into my signature psychology-based program, Unstuffed, join us for the FREE LIVE TRAINING. You can snag all the details when you register HERE.   In this episode we 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 and the wheels inevitably fall off.   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. 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 yo-yo dieter or a binge eater in 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 also 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.   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 to create a system to build lean eating habits so you never have to diet again.   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.   If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle alongside it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

ANNOUNCEMENT: To get a sneak peek into my signature psychology-based program, Unstuffed, join us for the FREE LIVE TRAINING. You can snag all the details when you register HERE.   You probably realize that consistency is important for making progress, losing weight, getting in shape, and achieving success in most areas of life.   So if you've been struggling to lose weight it's because there's been a breakdown in consistency somewhere in your eating in a calorie deficit.   Without addressing this #1 problem, weight loss will become nearly impossible, because consistency is essential for success.   Unfortunately, this can breed an obsession with striving for perfection… which generally backfires.   It's easy to convince yourself that if you don't follow your diet perfectly, then you've failed… but in my case, striving for perfection is what eventually ignited my binge eating.   So if there's anything I want you to take away from today's conversation, it's that it can be really easy to confuse being consistent with being perfect, but it's not required for success.   Join me as I share how to be consistent and how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, so you can turn your dream into a reality!   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here.   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     Also, if you're interested in learning more about my signature psychology-based group coaching program, Unstuffed, you can join the Interest List HERE.

In this episode I debunk the two metabolic myths of a 'naturally thin' person.   Every frustrated dieter wonders why 'naturally thin' people have an unfair advantage. Why do they have faster metabolims or the ability to be more disciplined? Why can they start off strong in the morning without the wheels falling off later that night?   It must be their metabolism, right? WRONG!   Generic dieting advice says dieters just need to "try harder” but in reality, most of them have been 'trying harder' at weight loss more than anything else in their lives.   So if more willpower isn't the answer, what is?   Imagine waking up every morning with the deeply held belief that you aren't going to overeat that day... and you actually succeed! No empty promises. No false beliefs. You said what you were going to do and DID IT.   What if you were able to BE this person, all day, every day all the way to your goal? What if you were able to break the habit of overeating and develop the mindset and habits of the 'naturally thin' so you never had to diet again?   How would it feel to be in control of food, all the time, everywhere?   Your habits shape our lives and finding the right system makes all the difference in the world.   When you understand the power of a habit, for better or worse, it's easy to see how the right habits make ALL the difference in who you ARE vs. who you WANT to be.   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.   If you haven't achieved your dream body yet, this episode will let you know WHY. It's not because of your 'slow metabolism' it's because of your inner psychology and habits.    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.   If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle alongside 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.   If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle alongside it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type  

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two-time client, Rachael, a registered dietician. After losing weight using the strategies in 75 Hard, Rachael knew she was barely hanging on by a thread and couldn't maintain the extreme restriction required that caused her to lose the weight.   At one point, her husband expressed concern about her dieting behaviors and feeling backed into a corner, Rachael relented and decided to give up dieting altogether.   As someone who experienced a classic history of yo-yoing with no long-term results to speak of, she decided she'd benefit from the structure and like-minded community offered in the Unstuffed program.    In this episode, Rachael opens up and shares the shame she experienced as a dietician who sought help in the very arena she had received a Master's Degree.   She also shares her first experience in the program and why she later returned for more coaching.   In this week's episode, Rachael shares:   The biggest challenges she throughout the program and how she's been able to execute the psychological tools she learned to remain consistent in her habits Rachael shares why she decided to try hunger directed eating and how the program helped her identify herself as a struggling perfectionist What holiday and social eating looks like for her now compared to years previous (hint: no more food anxiety, fear of losing control or feeling left out) Rachael's BEST piece of advice for those who fear they'll gain weight if they stop calorie counting and focus on weight loss through behavior change   For more conversations on topics like binge eating, emotional eating, and the all-or-nothing mindset, you can check out previously recorded episodes. If there's a topic you'd like us to cover in an upcoming episode, let us know in the comments below.   This was an awesome client interview and I'm so excited to share it with you! I hope you dig in and find it helpful.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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 know those annoying people who can eat whatever they want without gaining a pound?   Meanwhile YOU can't even smell a chocolate chip cookie without sending the button on your pants flying across the room at lightning speed?   It's maddening, isn't it? I used to be so jealous of these people...until I became one.   But how? Doesn't being a 'naturally thin' person require you to have the metabolism of a hummingbird on meth? NOPE!   Join me on this week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast while I interview a very special guest on the secret eating habits of the 'naturally thin' -- how she decides WHEN to eat, WHAT to eat, and most importantly HOW to STOP eating without ever feeling restricted and deprived.   We explore so many fascinating topics and I can't wait to share them all with you, so you can apply some of these strategies in your own eating behaviors TODAY.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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

WELP!   It's finally here. The moment we've all been waiting for…   Okay, maybe it's not the moment YOU'VE been waiting for, but it's definitely the moment I've been waiting for!   Today, I'm making good on a promise.    I invited three former clients to share their experience on Ozempic (or similar GLP-1 weight loss medications) and the conversation gets juicy!    What are their side effects? Do they have Ozempic face? How much weight have they lost? How have their lives changed? What's their long-term plan? How has it affected their body image? What do they feel is misunderstood about weight loss drugs?   Past clients Melissa, Macarena, and Sherri all join me on today's episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast to reveal the truth about what it's like to be on weight loss medication -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.   If you're considering peptides, you don't want to miss this fascinating episode.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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 know what the absolute stupidest thing most people do that keeps them unfit is?   I mean the absolute LITERAL dumbest thing that can keep you from accomplishing any goal.   It doesn't matter if you want to get rich; it'll keep you poor. Want to lose weight? This will keep you fat. Want to be in a relationship? This mistake will keep you single.   Here's the thing about this blindingly stupid mistake -- it's not also the most common mistake I see people make, it's also the most obvious.   Which SHOULD make it easy to avoid. So, why is everyone making the mistake? Is it because we're all so damn stupid?   No. It's because we're human.   The mistake, you see, is not executing. Literally, doing nothing.   Or, more specifically, NOT doing the things we know we need to be doing to achieve our goal.   How do we guarantee that we'll take action? How do we make sure we stop messing around and do the things we NEED to do?   Simple: accountability.   Ask any coach, or anyone who has every been coached, or anyone who has ever done ANYTHING how they did it.   The answer, whatever it may be, always touches on some form of accountability. But there are 3 other factors that contribute to this as well. Can you name them?   If you haven't lost weight in the past 3 months, it's for one of these 4 reasons. You don't want to make this mistake. Check out today's episode to ensure you're not wasting precious time on a dead-end process that will never work.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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 week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, I respond to a client's email who is beginning to recognize that she had inherited outdated, unhelpful beliefs that caused her to self-sabotage.   Due to her family history, she internalized a negative narrative about the women in her family being doomed to be fat, especially after having children and ageing. This belief was so deeply rooted in her subconscious that she didn't even realize how it was influencing the way she was interacting with food today.   Upon closer inspection and with the help of the Unstuffed program, she has recognized how these self-limiting beliefs and lifelong habits that have gone unchecked aren't actually written in stone. In fact, quite the opposite.   With intentional effort and a clear plan of action, not-only can they be changed, but they can change your life in a dramatic way... without eliminating your favorite foods or doing mind-numbing cardio.   To hear her story and to learn how she's adopting the thoughts and eating habits of a 'naturally thin' person that has contributed to a signifcant weight loss in the past 6 weeks, check out today's full episode.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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

If you're you've ever said:   "I don't know when I'll get to eat this again."   "I need to eat all of this now because tomorrow it's back to the diet!"   "I'll get back on track on Monday."   This tells me you're someone who struggles with the "all-or-nothing" mindset. Unfortunately, when you have this thought pattern, it makes consistency nearly impossible to achieve. And consistency is essential for success.   This week I discuss how to drop the "back on track" perfectionist mindset creates a cycle of self-sabotage and how you can break it, once and for all.   It's impossible to achieve your goal if every time you have a minor setback, you quit on yourself and if that sounds like you, this week's episode is a must listen.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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

What most dieters don't realize is that their quest for weight loss has more to do with feeling 'not good enough' and less to do with losing pounds.   What they TRULY want is access to the life that they think is waiting for them on the other side of weight loss -- more dating prospects, more respect, more confidence, more clothing options, etc.   It's not about the weight itself. It's about having an emotional experience. And until dieters connect these two dots, there will never be enough weight loss in the world that can satisfy their need for self-acceptance, because self-acceptance isn't a number on a scale, it's an emotional experience. And it's not one that's exclusively available to people who fit into society's beauty ideals.   Join me on this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast as I discuss how being consumed with our bodies and things like calories, workouts, and weight-loss best practices, we lose the joy that comes with experiencing a full and vibrant life.   We're so focused on the end result of one aspect of who we are that we completely miss the beautiful life we've created that's already unfolding around us, leaving us feel empty and disatisfied.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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

This week on the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, I discuss an urge to eat when you're not physically hungry and what to do with it when it happens. In my psychology-based weight loss program, Unstuffed, we refer to this as “mind hunger” and it's rooted in an emotional need not being met. Once you've come to grips with being an emotional eater, it's important to have a process to begin working through them in a healthy way that doesn't involve stuffing them down with food. In 17 years of coaching, I've never had a client tell me they're comfortable sitting with their emotions when they surface — their coping mechanism is almost always a distraction; a way to numb or mentally check out through exercise, watching TV, eating, etc. Because they are unfamiliar with the way the body communicates its needs through emotions, they can feel scary, but they're not. It's the fear of the unknown that makes them uncomfortable. When we learn to invite emotions into our lives without judgment, we also learn how to make ourselves feel safe and secure. Emotions are our friends. They aren't always accurate truth tellers, and often don't match the situation that made us feel the way we feel. This is why observing them without attaching a story or narrative is a life-changing exercise. Check out this week's episode to learn the four steps that will help you stop eating your feelings today.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food 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 Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.   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