Outsmart Overeating

Leslie Hooper
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Join Leslie Hooper as she exposes the dirty little secrets of the diet industry and discusses how to get into the best shape of your life without ever having to diet again.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    EPISODE 106: Lose Weight Without Dieting: Master Your Body's Hunger & Fullness Signals

    Tired of dieting, calorie counting, and rigid food rules that never seem to work? This episode is your shortcut to freedom around food.   We break down how to reconnect to your body's natural hunger and fullness signals, so you can finally lose weight without dieting or obsessing over every bite.   By tuning into your own body, you'll stop relying on:   Counting calories or weighing your food Following strict meal rules or "safe" foods Consulting apps like MyFitnessPal before every meal Obsessing over every bite or feeling out of control   We'll give you actionable tools to start using today, including:   How to notice early hunger signals before you reach "starving mode" How to recognize true fullness instead of stopping because your plate is empty How to eat like a naturally thin person, without fear or guilt How to regain trust in your body and finally enjoy meals   If you're ready to ditch dieting forever, stop obsessing about food, and feel truly in control around meals, this episode is your roadmap.   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

    37 min

  2. 3 MAR

    EPISODE 105: You Just Ate. You're Full. So Why Are You Back in the Kitchen 20 Minutes Later?

    If you've ever finished dinner, felt physically full… and then found yourself standing in the pantry 20 minutes later looking for "a little something," this episode is for you.   This isn't happening because you're "addicted to sugar." It's a predictable response to dieting.   In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph and I break down exactly why you still want to eat after you're full and what to do about it. We're talking about the real reason your brain won't move on after meals (even when you've hit your macros).   You'll learn:   The difference between fullness, satiety, and satisfaction (and why most dieters only hit one) How restriction amplifies cravings and creates "last supper" energy Why food noise is usually a scarcity problem, not a discipline problem The simple shift that quiets urges and reduces nighttime grazing How to build satisfaction into your meals so they actually end   Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical tools you can start using today to stop the pantry prowling and finally feel calm around food.   If you're successful in every area of your life except this one… this conversation will change the game.   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

    36 min

  3. 24 FEB

    EPISODE 104: Break Your Emotional Attachment to Food (Without Feeling Deprived)

    If you feel "in control" around food all day… until the second you finally sit down at night and end up in the pantry, this episode is for you.   Because the problem isn't that you need more discipline.   It's that food has quietly become your most reliable way to cope with stress, boredom, loneliness, resentment, exhaustion (and let's be honest… the mental load of holding everything together all day).   In this episode, Steph and I break down why smart, successful women — who can manage careers, households, and families — still feel powerless around food at 8pm… and why years of dieting have actually trained your brain to rely on food for emotional relief.   More importantly, we'll show you exactly how to start changing that today, without calorie counting or starting another "plan."   You'll learn:   Why emotional eating isn't a character flaw, it's conditioning How dieting increases food obsession (and binge urges) The dopamine loop that keeps you stuck in the eat → guilt → repeat cycle How to interrupt the habit loop driving overeating A simple "delay, don't deny" strategy to reduce cravings How to build a personalized "relief menu" that doesn't involve food The identity shift that makes weight loss inevitable (without dieting)   If you're tired of constantly trying to "get back on track"… this episode gives you an entirely new track. 🎧   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

    38 min

  4. 17 FEB

    EPISODE 103: The Psychology Behind Diet-Hopping (and Why You Can't Stick to Anything)

    If you've ever gone all in on a new diet on Monday… only to be Googling something completely different by Saturday because this one "isn't working," this episode is for you.   Inside this conversation, Coach Steph Miramontes and I are unpacking the real reason so many smart, motivated women feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, getting off track, bingeing on the foods they've been avoiding, and then blaming themselves for their "lack of discipline."   Spoiler Alert: it's not because you need more willpower.   We're talking about program hopping and why constantly chasing the next plan (keto, fasting, macro tracking, clean eating, repeat…) keeps you trapped in guilt, shame, and frustration. In this episode, we discuss what to do instead if you actually want your eating habits to change for good.   You'll also learn:   Why starting a new plan feels productive (but is often avoidance in disguise) The dopamine trap that keeps you jumping from one strategy to the next How perfectionism + all-or-nothing thinking sabotage consistency When it's time to stick it out vs. when it's actually time to pivot 4 practical ways to stop program hopping and follow through -- starting TODAY   If you're burned out from tracking, tired of "getting back on track," and ready to feel calm around food again… this one's a must-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

    43 min

  5. 10 FEB

    EPISODE 102: Beyond the Prescription: Why Mindset & Habits Still Matter on GLP-1s

    In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Steph and I have an honest, no-judgment conversation about GLP-1 medications and the part almost no one is talking about: the emotional and psychological side of eating.   This isn't an anti-GLP-1 episode. And it's definitely not about shame. We work with women who are on GLP-1s, women who've gone off them, and women who don't want medication at all.   What we do unpack is what happens when food noise quiets… and you're left face-to-face with the emotions food used to manage.   If you have a long history of dieting, bingeing, and feeling out of control around food, this episode will hit home and give you real tools, not just opinions.   You'll learn:   Why GLP-1s don't "fix" emotional eating (and why that matters) The emotional void many women feel when food is no longer their coping tool What actually causes weight regain—and how to prevent it How to build emotional tools that work with or without medication Practical steps to reduce food noise and overeating starting today   If you're tired of white-knuckling food and want a calmer, more sustainable path forward, 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

    30 min

  6. 3 FEB

    EPISODE 101: Why Your Body Doesn't Respond Like It Did in Your 20s

    If you've ever thought, "Something must be wrong with my metabolism now," this episode is for you.   In today's conversation, Coach Steph and I break down one of the most frustrating beliefs women carry into their 40s, 50s, and beyond: that aging automatically ruins your metabolism and makes weight loss impossible.   Spoiler Alert: that story is incomplete... and it's keeping you stuck in diet burnout, overeating, and guilt.   We talk about what actually changes as life gets fuller (stress, sleep, habits, emotional eating), why extreme diets backfire harder now than they did in your 20s, and how years of restriction quietly fuel bingeing and food obsession.   Most importantly, we walk you through a calmer, common-sense way forward that doesn't require tracking, weighing, or "starting over" every Monday.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why your metabolism isn't broken—and what really affects it How dieting history creates overeating and food fear The small, realistic habits that support appetite, muscle, and sanity How to stop relying on food as your main stress relief What you can start doing today to eat with more ease and consistency   If you're done fighting food and ready for solutions that fit your real life, join us for this conversation.   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

    39 min

  7. 27 JAN

    EPISODE 100: You Can't Hate Your Body and Lose Weight at the Same Time

    In today's conversation, Coach Steph and I break a massive myth in the diet world: you don't have to hate your body to change it. In fact, that self-loathing is often the exact reason you keep overeating, bingeing, and starting over.   We talk honestly about how years of dieting train women to see their body as a problem to control… and why that backfires every single time. Then we show you a different way -- one that actually leads to weight loss and peace with food.   Inside this episode, you'll learn:   Why weight loss doesn't automatically fix body image (and often makes it worse) How dieting fuels bingeing, food obsession, and body shame The difference between body positivity and body neutrality (and why neutrality works) How to stop putting your life on hold "until you lose the weight" Practical, doable steps to work on body image while still losing weight   This isn't mindset fluff. You'll walk away with tools you can start using today to calm food noise, stop the shame spiral, and build a healthier relationship with your body... without giving up your goals.   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

    40 min

  8. 20 JAN

    EPISODE 99: How Childhood Food Rules and Body Messages Influence Your Eating Today

    In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph and I go somewhere most diets never do: your childhood.   Not to blame your parents. Not to dig up drama.   But to finally understand why food and how you feel about your body is so complicated, emotional, and challenging... no matter how many diets you've tried.   If you've spent decades calorie counting, "being good," falling off track, bingeing, and wondering what's wrong with me? This conversation will be a huge lightbulb moment.   We break down how early food rules, body comments, and family dynamics quietly shape your eating patterns today… and most importantly, what to do about it now.   You'll learn: Why overeating isn't a willpower problem... it's a learned pattern How restrictive or chaotic upbringings can fuel bingeing and food obsession The hidden link between body image, self-worth, and food guilt How to build structure without punishment Simple awareness shifts you can start using today to reduce food noise   This episode will help you drop the shame, understand your patterns, and start making choices from your values, not fear.   If you're ready to stop fighting food and actually feel normal around it again, press play.   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

    38 min
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Join Leslie Hooper as she exposes the dirty little secrets of the diet industry and discusses how to get into the best shape of your life without ever having to diet again.

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  • Creator
    Leslie Hooper
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    350
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Outsmart Overeating
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