Outsmart Overeating

Why does discipline seem to work everywhere else in your life except with dieting? Why do you white-knuckle a diet for months, then binge on the one thing you "weren't allowed" to have? Why does getting "back on track" never actually stick? Agne asked herself those exact questions for 20 years. Cabbage soup diets, keto, six-day CrossFit weeks, a coach who told her maybe her body was just built to stay stuck. She joined Outsmart Overeating in 2023 and shared her story on the podcast in fall 2024. Listen to that episode here . Now she's back, two years later, with the real answer: the food rules were never the problem. Her thinking was. This episode breaks down exactly what changed and how, so you can start applying it today: Why you can't diet your way out of a mindset problem How rigid, perfectionistic rules create the exact bingeing they're meant to prevent What it actually looks like to loosen your grip on control without your life falling apart Why needing support again after progress isn't failure (and what to do when it happens) If you're tired of "getting back on track," start here. Doors open for our next Outsmart Overeating group August 31 - September 3rd. Click here to join the Interest List . No obligation to join, just first access to the program details and exclusive fast action bonuses. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. 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

Ever notice how right before you're about to make a change in your life, your brain immediately comes up with a thousand reasons why you shouldn't? That's fear. Your brain's only job is to keep you safe and familiar, not happy or fulfilled. That's why you keep going back to the same diets and rules that have already failed you, over and over. Same fear that keeps people stuck in jobs or relationships they've outgrown. It shows up at your dinner table too. Coach Steph and I get into why your brain hands you a pile of excuses the second you try something different, even after what you're doing now hasn't worked. I also share the scariest thing I've ever done (quit my career, sold everything, moved to NYC with two suitcases) and what it taught me about acting scared instead of waiting for the fear to pass. What you'll get: Why your brain fights change, even good change How to tell real intuition from fear in disguise Why more of what hasn't worked won't get you anywhere new What it feels like when food stops taking up so much space in your head Nothing changes if nothing changes. Pick one thing and use it tonight. Doors open for our next Outsmart Overeating group August 31 - September 3rd. Click here to join the Interest List . No obligation to join, just first access to the program details and exclusive fast action bonuses. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. 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

Client, Beth, spent 33 years on the diet hamster wheel. Six feet tall since high school, she never fit the mold, so she spent decades running the numbers: calories counted, macros tracked, every bite calculated before it hit her plate. She swore she wasn't an emotional eater. Turns out, wanting to eat something just because it tastes good IS emotional eating. Nobody told her that. Today, on her 53rd birthday, she's eating cake without the guilt spiral. No calorie math. No "I'll start over Monday." Just food, freedom, and sleep that isn't wrecked by shame. Here's what you'll walk away with: Why "emotional eating" doesn't look like sad-girl ice cream binges, and what it actually looks like for high-achievers The real reason trigger foods lose their power (hint: it's not willpower) How to tell the difference between over-desire and actual hunger Why going "overboard" with a forbidden food can be part of healing, not a relapse The exact self-talk that replaces number-crunching at every meal If you've built a successful career and a solid life but can't crack this one thing, Beth's story will hit different. This isn't about another diet. It's about learning to trust yourself again. Doors open for our next Outsmart Overeating group August 31 - September 3rd. Click here to join the Interest List . No obligation to join, just first access to the program details and exclusive fast action bonuses. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. 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

Goals feel amazing to set. They just don't work. "Once the kids are back in school, I'm starting fresh." You've said some version of that sentence more times than you can count. You set the goal, you get the rush, you white-knuckle it for three weeks, then you fall off. Then comes the guilt. The shame. The "why can't I just stick to anything" spiral. Here's the truth: goals aren't the problem. They're the easy part. It's the boring, unsexy habits underneath them that create real, lasting change. Nobody wants to talk about that, because habits don't come with a before-and-after photo. In this episode, Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down why even well-intentioned goals collapse under real life, and what to build instead. You'll learn: Why goals have a finish line and habits don't The mindset shift that changes how you approach food for good The exact keystone habits creating outsized results for our clients Why waiting for the "right time" sets you up to fail How to stop negotiating with yourself over every bite You don't need an overhaul. You need one small, repeatable habit. Pick one. Start today. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

You've counted the calories. Weighed the food. Followed the plan to the letter. So why are you still standing in the pantry at 9pm, promising yourself Monday will be different? Here's the uncomfortable truth: this isn't a food problem. It's a thought problem. Every diet has you managing the action: track this, skip that, get back on track. But if the thought underneath stays broken, "I already blew it, might as well keep going," you'll keep landing in the same place no matter how well you follow the plan. Wrong address, perfect directions. Still lost. Steph and I break down the real mechanism behind change this week: Why changing what you eat has to start with changing how you think, not the reverse The thought → feeling → action chain running every single bite The exact reframe for the second you think "screw it, I'll start over tomorrow" Why identity, not discipline, decides what you do next Where this overlaps with therapy, and where it doesn't You'll leave with a shift you can use tonight, standing in front of that same pantry. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

Your brain takes 20 minutes to register fullness. By then, you've usually finished eating 15 minutes ago. That's the physical piece. But if you've spent years dieting, stopping when you're full isn't just about timing. It's about scarcity, habit, and emotional attachment to food that no amount of willpower can override. In this episode, Steph and I break down exactly why fullness feels impossible to read and what to actually do about it. You'll learn: The 4 physical signs your body gives you when it's done eating (most people miss all of them) Why "just eat slower" isn't the fix, and what actually rewires this The permission reframe that kills the "last chance" panic around food Better questions to ask mid-meal instead of "do I want more?" (spoiler: you always want more) Why tracking your fullness on a 1-10 scale actually works These aren't abstract concepts. You can try the mid-meal pause at your very next meal today. If you've ever looked down at an empty plate and thought "where did my food go?", this one's for you. Want more support? We're building our interest list for the next round of Outsmart Overeating. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

Here's why you keep "falling off" your diet by Thursday, even though Monday-you had the best intentions. Dieters often want to blame their lack of willpower, discipline or for being weak, but it has nothing to do with that. It's a psychological problem. In this episode, Coach Steph and I break down the four ways your brain rebels against restriction, and why the stricter your rules, the harder you crash. If you've ever cleared out the pantry after a "bad" weekend, you need to hear this. We're covering: The Monday-Thursday split: why the version of you who made the rules isn't the version who has to follow them The pink elephant problem: why banning a food guarantees you'll obsess over it The rebellious teenager response: why your brain fights back the second something feels off-limits The exhale effect: why "blowing it" isn't a lack of control, it's relief from mental exhaustion And we don't just leave you with the why. You'll walk away with two shifts you can start using today: how to trade rigid rules for real reasons, and how to give yourself permission without becoming permissive. If you're smart, disciplined, and still can't crack this one thing, this episode is for you. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

A woman on Reddit is down 50 pounds, going through a brutal breakup, and spiraling into emotional binge eating. She wants to know if GLP-1s will fix it. Coach Steph and I give her an honest, judgment-free answer and it's probably not what she's expecting. Here's what we get into: Why emotional eating and binge eating aren't two separate problems (and what's actually driving the behavior) What GLP-1s actually do and why they're the wrong tool for this specific situation Why "time heals all wounds" is a lie your nervous system doesn't believe The real reason food becomes your go-to during heartbreak, grief, and life upheaval What emotional regulation actually looks like and the skill set that changes everything This episode isn't about shaming anyone for reaching for a quick fix. It's about understanding why the quick fix won't work and what will. If you've ever found yourself eating when you're not even hungry, this one's for you. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

You can't solve a problem you haven't correctly identified. That's exactly why so many smart, successful women stay stuck in the cycle of overeating, guilt, and starting over on Monday. They're trying to fix the behavior without understanding what's actually driving it. In this episode, Coach Steph and I break down the three most common overeating patterns we see in women: emotional eating, binge eating, and habitual overeating. Because while they can look similar on the surface, they're very different problems—and each requires a different solution. We'll help you identify what's really happening when you overeat so you can stop blaming your willpower and start making changes that actually last. In this episode, you'll learn: The key differences between emotional eating, binge eating, and habitual overeating Why so many women mistakenly label every overeat as a binge The hidden role dieting and restriction play in binge eating How everyday habits can lead to weight gain without you realizing it Questions to ask yourself when you're eating outside of hunger Practical first steps you can start using today to interrupt overeating patterns If you've spent years calorie counting, starting over on Monday, and wondering why food feels harder for you than everyone else, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening and what to do about it. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

Most people don't struggle with weight loss because they lack discipline. They struggle because they're chasing the wrong fuel: external validation. In this episode, Steph and I break down why motivation built on compliments, scale drops, and "wow you look amazing" energy eventually collapses and what actually keeps you consistent when that attention disappears. Because it will disappear. The scale stalls. People stop noticing. Life moves on. And suddenly you're left asking: "Do I even want this anymore if nobody's clapping?" Here's what we get into and what you can start applying today: Why external validation (compliments, scale loss, deadlines) works… until it doesn't The real reason motivation fades (and it's not laziness) How to build intrinsic motivation that actually lasts Why "boring" habits (like eating without distraction) are where real change is built The difference between outcome goals and identity-based process goals How to create your own internal reward system so you're not dependent on the scale A simple exercise to reconnect to your deeper "why" in under 10 minutes If you're tired of starting over every Monday, this episode will help you stop relying on hype and start building something you can actually sustain. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

If you've spent years trying to avoid hunger, this episode might completely change the way you think about weight loss. Today, Coach Steph and I are breaking down one of the most powerful fat-loss habits we teach our clients: hunger-directed eating. Not starvation. Not intermittent fasting. Not white-knuckling your way through cravings. We're talking about reconnecting with your body's natural signals so you can lose weight without counting calories, tracking macros, or following endless food rules. If you're constantly wondering why you feel out of control around food, why weight loss feels so hard, or why you keep ending up back on another diet, this conversation will help you understand what's really going on. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why hunger isn't an emergency (and why dieting taught you to fear it) • The difference between physical hunger and "mind hunger" • The biggest reasons you may not be feeling hunger at all • How snacking, caffeine, and nighttime eating can disrupt hunger cues • A simple step-by-step process to start rebuilding trust with your body • The 15-minute hunger experiment you can start today Plus, I leave you with a challenge that can immediately change your relationship with food and make weight loss feel a whole lot simpler. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

You think the answer is keeping "trigger foods" out of the house. But what if that strategy is actually making overeating worse? In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack a Reddit post about keeping junk food in the house to prevent binge eating and the comment section tells the real story. If you've ever felt like you can't trust yourself around cereal, chips, ice cream, or sweets, this conversation will help you understand why . We break down how years of dieting, food rules, and restriction create food obsession, intense cravings, and the feeling of being out of control around certain foods. More importantly, we share how to start changing that relationship so food stops taking up so much mental space. In this episode, you'll learn: Why keeping certain foods out of the house often backfires How dieting creates food noise and obsessive thoughts The hidden link between scarcity, restriction, and binge eating Why "good" and "bad" food labels fuel overeating What an abundance mindset actually looks like in real life The simple practice we use with clients to reduce binge urges How to start building trust around food without relying on willpower If you're tired of feeling powerless around food and ready for a practical, sustainable way forward, this episode and our FREE Curb the Urge Toolkit will help you get started today. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

You're doing everything "right"... so why does it still feel so hard? A woman posted on Reddit about losing 15 pounds in five months using a sustainable approach. She's not restricting like crazy, she's playing the long game... and she's still miserable. In this episode, Coach Steph and I dig into why doing it the healthy way can feel so frustrating and what to actually do about it. Here's what we cover: Why slow progress isn't a problem. It's actually the fastest route to results that last The identity shift nobody talks about. You're not just losing weight, you're becoming a different person How to measure a healthy relationship with food (hint: it's not the scale) Why your brain is fighting you and how to work with it instead of against it The mindset reframe that makes the hard days easier to push through If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still can't figure out why it feels like a grind, this episode is going to hit close to home. Give it a listen. You'll walk away with a completely different perspective and a few things you can start doing today. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

We're SUPER-DUPER EXCITED to announce our brand-spankin' new mini-course, Your Summer Grill & Chill Playbook ! If you can eat "normally" during the week but completely lose control around food at summer BBQs, vacations, weddings, beach days, boating trips, or parties... this episode is for you. Because the problem isn't a lack of discipline. In this conversation, Steph and I unpack why summer social events feel so hard for chronic dieters and why it's so easy to go from feeling in control to grazing, overeating, and spiraling into guilt by the end of the weekend. We break down the hidden psychology behind social eating, including food noise, people-pleasing, mindless grazing, and all-or-nothing thinking that keeps you stuck in the "start over Monday" cycle. Most importantly, we're giving you practical tools you can start using immediately so you can enjoy summer without obsessing over food. In this episode, we cover: Why summer events trigger overeating so easily The surprising reason grazing keeps you stuck Why dieting increases food obsession at parties and vacations The mindset shift that helps you stop eating without feeling deprived Simple strategies to feel calm and in control around food all summer long ... and so much more! Tune in now. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

You've tried every diet. You know exactly what to eat. And you're still wearing a cardigan in 95-degree heat because you don't want anyone to see your arms. Coach Steph and I are calling it out—the hiding, the sideline-sitting, the vacations you didn't book, the sandcastles you didn't build—and we're giving you a real way out. What we cover: Why your brain is literally wired to keep torturing you about your body (and the one thing that actually interrupts it) The "neutral language" trick that dials down self-criticism without making you feel like a liar Why losing the weight won't fix the voice in your head and what will How to show up at the wedding, reunion, or beach trip without waiting to be a smaller size first The photo rule that makes it easier to stop hiding from the camera You don't have to love your body to enjoy your life. That's actually the whole point of this episode. Your kids want you in the sandcastle. Your friends want you on the trip. Go listen. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

Summer is almost here, and with it comes all the things we love — barbecues, weddings, vacations, pool parties, and brunches. But if you've ever shown up to a summer event with the best intentions and somehow ended up overeating or over-drinking anyway, this episode is for you. Steph and I are breaking down exactly why that happens and it's probably not what you think. It's not about the food, and it's not about willpower. It's about the specific thoughts running in the background of your mind that quietly give you permission to go off the rails before you even realize what's happening. In this episode you'll learn: Why changing your environment changes your thinking and what that actually costs you at summer social events The real reason your "plan" falls apart the moment you walk through the door How to spot the subtle mental justifications that are driving your overeating without you even knowing it Why strategies like skipping meals, setting vague limits, or promising to "start fresh Monday" are actually making things worse How to stay connected to your values in social situations without feeling like the odd one out What to do in the moment when you feel the pull to throw it all out the window Once you can see the pattern, you can change it and that's exactly what Steph and I walk you through in this episode. Don't miss it! You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

Coach Steph and I start with a Reddit post from a 54-year-old woman re-entering the dating world. She went out with three different men… all on GLP-1s. They ordered food, took a few bites, boxed the rest, and left her feeling disconnected, starving, and wondering if this is the new normal. We unpack the bigger cultural shift happening right now and exactly how it's affecting women like you whose love language is sharing meals. Here's exactly what you'll walk away with and use immediately: Why mismatched appetites can feel so uncomfortable (and what it's actually triggering) The difference between physical hunger vs. mental hunger (this changes everything) How GLP-1s are quietly reshaping social norms and what that means for you The hidden fears and insecurities showing up around food (on both sides) Simple, actionable ways to feel confident in social eating situations... starting today This isn't about eating less or "being good." It's about understanding your brain, your habits, and how to stay grounded no matter what's on your plate... or someone else's. If food has ever felt like the thing that makes or breaks your connection with others, don't skip this one. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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

If you've tried everything — calorie counting, macros, keto, starting over every Monday — and still feel out of control around food… this episode is your turning point. Coach Steph Miramontes and I are pulling back the curtain on my 6-week signature program, Outsmart Overeating , and showing you exactly how we help women stop binge and emotional eating for good. This isn't about more rules. It's about fixing the real problem: your inner psychology. Because if you know what to do but can't seem to do it… that's the work. Inside this episode, I walk you through the step-by-step process we use to help you feel calm, in control, and consistent around food... without tracking, restriction, or "getting back on track." Here's what you'll learn: Why dieting is keeping you stuck in the binge/restrict cycle The 6-week roadmap to rewire your thinking, habits, and identity How to eat like a naturally thin person (without food rules) The self-sabotage patterns running in the background—and how to stop them What real accountability and coaching should actually look like If you're ready to lose weight for the last time — and finally feel normal around food — the Outsmart Overeating program will show you how to get there. Click here for the details . Got questions? You can contact Coach Steph or me on Instagram.

Ever feel like you know exactly what to do with food… but still can't seem to follow through? In this episode, Steph and I break down the real reason you still feel out of control around eating and it's not what you think. If you've tried every plan, tracked every calorie, and still find yourself "starting over Monday," this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate… and incredibly relieving. We're talking about what's actually driving overeating underneath the surface—and why more discipline, stricter rules, and better meal plans keep failing you. Here's what we get into: Why your problem isn't food... it's the psychology underneath your eating patterns The habit loop that quietly drives nighttime overeating and "I don't care anymore" moments How emotional eating is really your brain trying to solve stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm Why all-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck in the "good all day, lose control at night" cycle The self-sabotage pattern that shows up right when things start going well What actually changes when you stop focusing on willpower and start changing your thought patterns If you're done spinning in circles, this episode will show you what needs to shift and what you can start doing today. Want help breaking this cycle for good? Join the Outsmart Overeating Interest List for early access and exclusive bonuses when the doors open April 20–23. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. 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

What happens after you stop dieting? In this episode, I'm catching up with former client Melanie -- 2 years after finishing our program -- and what she shares will challenge everything you think you need to lose weight and keep it off. She spent 35 years stuck in the restrict → binge → "start over Monday" cycle… and now? She's down 40 lbs, maintaining effortlessly, and living a life that actually includes food, travel, and fun. No tracking. No food rules. No starting over. Here's what we get into: Why restriction was the real reason she couldn't stop overeating How learning true hunger (not "it's time to eat") changed everything The simple habit that helped her stop mindless snacking immediately How she eats what she wants without losing control What to do when you feel the urge to overeat (in real time) How she maintains her weight while traveling the world (yes, really) This isn't another "try harder" conversation. It's a real-life example of what happens when you stop relying on willpower and finally learn a way of eating you can sustain for life . If you're tired of starting over… this episode will show you a better way. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), 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