Fat Murder Podcast Leslie Hooper

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:
 
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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:
 
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• 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

Once you’ve come to grips with the concept that all overeating is rooted in having an emotional experience, you’ll need to learn how to work through them in a healthy way that doesn’t involve stuffing them down with food.


In two decades 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.


In today’s episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I discuss the 4 sneaky ways you’re still overeating and yes… ALL of them are rooted in having an emotional experience. Can you guess what they are?
 
Connect with Leslie:
 
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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

Your relationship with exercise (or as I like to call it, movement), is just like your relationships with food... difficult and confusing to navigate.
 
You may be thinking, “Why? I love exercising! It makes me feel incredible. It's my stress reliever!" And that may be true, it can be super rewarding and enjoyable. It can make us feel strong, empowered, confident and appreciative of our bodies.
 
So, when and where does it begin to make an unhealthy turn?
  Because diet culture is often about promoting extremes, movement has been twisted into something we’re “supposed” to do.
 
For instance, we’re “supposed” to burn calories, manipulate how our bodies look, and punish ourselves for eating. Obviously when we view exercise through this lens, it removes the enjoyment and replaces it with numbers and a pursuit of external validation.
  Join me on today's episode while I explain the 7 signs of having an unhealthy relationship with exercise. If you have any of these mental frameworks, you may be at risk of overexercising and slowing down your weight loss results.
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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
 
 
Also, if you're interested in learning more about the psychology-based group coaching program, Unstuffed, you can join the Interest List HERE.

YOU DIDN'T MISS IT, DID YOU!?
 
Last week, Coach Steph Miramontes and I hosted The 3 Pillars for Lifelong Weight Loss live training event and today we're anwering your questions that we didn't get to address on the training itself.
 
So pour yourslf your favorite beverage, snuggle into the corner of the couch and GET READY to hear our detailed replies to your biggest weight loss obstacles.
 
Also, as a reminder, we are currently accepting NEW clients into my signature psychology-based weight loss program, Unstuffed. The doors close on Thursday, April 25th at midnight CDT. You can get ALL of the details HERE.
 
Connect with Leslie:
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If you’re struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you’re interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to 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

This week, I’m thrilled to share the client success story of Agne Jasiukeviciute out of the Netherlands.
 
As a long-tern dieter who has chased the 'perfect' body for many years, Agne shares how she's been able to finally embrace a more balanced approach to weight loss success without counting calories or eliminating processed foods.
 
Despite a long-term dieting history, Agne was ready to try something different. As an educated woman who knows how to lose weight, that didn't stop her from calorie counting and waking up every morning feeling like a failure who couldn't do something as simple as eat less food. 
 
So what changed? Agne shares:
 
The biggest mistakes she didn't even know she was making as a dieter (HINT: you're probably overeating to these thoughts too) How being a lifetime dieter was a barrier to lifelong weight loss (and what she's been doing to drop those unwanted pounds) Agne shares her biggest challenges before and during the program and how the customized guidance and support was exactly what she needed (when historically she would have stuck to  weighing her food and tracking macros while increasing exercise) How identifying herself as a perfectionist has helped her recognize the need to conquer the true reason that she overate (seeking comfort when she didn't feel good enough) Agne's #1 piece of advice for anyone who is skeptical about Unstuffed (and what she wish she would have known when she got started)  
I LOVED this interview with Agne. Despite the discomfort of showing up to the coaching calls and talking about all of these weird, icky feelings, Agne has always done the hard thing.
 
Client stories are so special. I appreciate Agne for sharing what's possible when you have the courage to try something different. Not to mention, Agne has a great sense of humor and demonstrated the magic of what can happen when you're dedicated to showing up to coaching calls consitently.
 
And despite not needing to attend EVERY call to be succesful, Agne defintely knows what it takes to get results, even when you're imperfect.
 
Connect with Leslie:
 

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• 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
 
 
Also, if you're interested in learning more about the psychology-based group coaching program, Unstuffed, you can join the Interest List HERE.