Outsmart Overeating

If you've already caught yourself thinking,   "I need to get back on track after Halloween…"   — this episode is your cue to pause before the holiday overeating spiral begins.   Every year, it starts the same way: a few fun-sized candies turn into   "I'll start fresh in January."   But what if this year could actually be different?   In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack the early warning sign...

If you've ever promised yourself you'd "just have one" piece of Halloween candy—only to find yourself knee-deep in wrappers an hour later—this episode is for you.   In today's conversation, Steph and I are diving into why Halloween candy (and all "off-limits" foods) can feel so irresistible for chronic dieters—and what you can actually do to change that.   Spoiler: it's not about sugar addiction,...

If you've ever wondered,  "Why am I suddenly binge eating when I've been doing everything right?" — this episode is for you.   This week, Coach Steph and I break down a Reddit post from a woman who sounds like so many of our clients — and our former selves: she's tracking her calories, eating "clean," exercising five days a week… yet somehow finds herself bingeing and feeling completely out of con...

Ever notice how you can power through a stressful week without turning to food — but the second you finally relax , you find yourself in the pantry "treating yourself"?   In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack a Redditor's post that perfectly captures one of the sneakiest forms of emotional eating — the kind that hides behind happy moments, nostalgia, and self-care rituals.   We'll explore: 🍫...

On this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast , we're diving into one of the biggest challenges for anyone who's battled dieting: instant gratification .   That little voice telling you to "just eat the cookie now and worry about the diet later"?   Yeah—it's not about weakness, laziness, or lack of willpower. It's your brain, wired for quick hits of pleasure—made even harder to resist when yo...

If you've ever sworn off carbs, skipped meals after 8 p.m., or lived by a long list of "shoulds" about food—only to end up overeating the very things you tried to avoid—you're not alone.   In this episode of Outsmart Overeating , Coach Steph and I dig into the hidden trap of food rules: why they feel safe at first, but ultimately create more guilt, shame, and out-of-control eating.   We'll show yo...

Most dieters start the year strong, but by February, the excitement has fizzled out—and so has the plan. Sound familiar?   In this episode, Coach Steph and I flip the script on waiting until  January 1st to "start fresh" and challenge you to make the last 100 days of 2025 the turning point you've been waiting for.   Instead of another round of extreme diets, food rules, and "no sugar, no carbs" re...

Have you ever had a single sentence completely shift the way you think about food—and your body? On this episode of Outsmart Overeating , I share a powerful story from Reddit that perfectly captures why so many of us struggle with dieting, bingeing, and feeling out of control around food.   For years, this woman tried extreme diets—OMAD, intermittent fasting, under 1,000 calories a day—only to get...

Did you catch our Virtual Live Event Unlock Your Brain to Stop Binge & Emotional Overeating last week? 🎉   If not, don't worry—you didn't miss it! In this special  two-part bonus series , Coach Steph Miramontes and I are answering the powerful questions we didn't have time for during the live training.   This is Part 2 , and we're diving into your biggest struggles with emotional, binge, and comp...

Did you catch our Virtual Live Event Unlock Your Brain to Stop Binge & Emotional Overeating last week? 🎉   If not, don't worry—you didn't miss it! In this special  two-part bonus series , Coach Steph Miramontes and I are answering the powerful questions we didn't have time for during the live training.   This is Part 1 , and we're diving into your biggest struggles with emotional, binge, and comp...

Unlock Your Brain to Stop Binge & Emotional Overeating by attending our upcoming FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT for women who have a history of all-or-nothing eating and want to who want to Discover THE Science-Backed Method to Stop Bingeing and *Finally* Lose Weight for Good STARTING TODAY ... Without Food Noise, Restrictive Dieting, or Relying on Willpower ==>  REGISTER NOW   No matter how many diets y...

Unlock Your Brain to Stop Binge & Emotional Overeating by attending our upcoming FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT for women who have a history of all-or-nothing eating and want to who want to Discover THE Science-Backed Method to Stop Bingeing and *Finally* Lose Weight for Good STARTING TODAY ... Without Food Noise, Restrictive Dieting, or Relying on Willpower ==> REGISTER NOW   In this episode, I sit down...

Maybe you've tried therapy. Maybe you've healed pieces of your past. But when it comes to food, you're still stuck in the same binge–restrict cycle. You   know   better, but you don't   do   better—and that's the missing piece most therapy never addresses.   In this episode of   Outsmart Overeating , my former client (and now therapist) Nicolette shares why therapy helped her understand   why   sh...

Maddy grew up in the perfect storm for developing an unhealthy relationship with food—a fitness instructor mom who equated health with eating only whole foods, a competitive dance culture obsessed with body size, and two households with completely opposite food rules.   By 16, dieting felt like the obvious solution when her body changed.   A six-week CrossFit challenge gave her abs and praise—but...

Feel like you've tried every diet, detox, and wellness hack out there— and still   can't figure out why eating and weight loss feels so damn hard?   In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack the soul-crushing frustration of doing   everything right … and still ending up back at square one (or worse). You'll hear exactly why this exhausting cycle of "start strong, fall off, repeat" isn't your fault...

If you've ever ended the night face-first in a pint of ice cream thinking, "I just need more willpower," this episode is a must-listen.   In today's episode of the Outsmart Overeating podcast, Coach Steph and I dismantle the myth that self-control is your missing ingredient. Spoiler: You  don't have a willpower problem. You have a thinking problem—and it's not your fault.   We'll show you: Why wil...

After losing 100 pounds, a Reddit user admitted something heartbreaking:   "I thought eventually I'd feel normal around food… but it's dawning on me that this is forever. And that's depressing."   In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack why so many dieters end up feeling hopeless—even after massive weight loss—and how diet culture traps us in an exhausting cycle of restriction, obsession, and fe...

Struggling with late-night pantry raids or grabbing snacks when stress hits?   In this episode of Outsmart Overeating , Coach Steph and I dive deep into your emotional eating triggers—why it happens, how to spot it, and actionable steps to break the cycle.   You'll learn how to identify the difference between binge eating and emotional eating, uncover subconscious habits driving your overeating, a...

Struggling to stick to your diet?   In this week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph and I reveal the sneaky little lies you tell yourself that sabotage your weight loss goals.   We dive into the top five most common lies you tell yourself—like "I'll start tomorrow" or "I deserve it"—that keep you trapped in a cycle of overeating.   With actionable strategies and our proven M...

CLICK HERE for an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT to Your Summer Grill & Chill Playbook mini-course. Offer expires Friday, July 4th. 🌭🇺🇸   Struggling to navigate tempting family BBQs without derailing your weight loss goal?   In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast , Coach Steph Miramontes and I dive into a relatable Reddit post from a woman facing a calorie-busting 4th of July barbecue.   We break...

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...

In this week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast , I dive deep into the 8 biggest mistakes that keep binge eaters trapped in a cycle of feeling out of control around food.   If you're like the old me and are currently struggling to break free from binge eating, this episode will help you identify the hidden pitfalls that might be sabotaging your progress.   In this episode, Coach Steph Mi...

In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating podcast, we explore negativity bias , the brain's tendency to focus on the negative over the positive, and how it affects your eating habits and weight loss journey.   Negativity bias leads us to focus on what could go wrong, often using disempowering phrases like "I can't" instead of "I don't," which can sabotage our goals.   For example, negative though...

We're SUPER-DUPER EXCITED to announce our brand-spankin' new mini-course,  Your Summer Grill & Chill Playbook !      Summer is here, and with it comes summer vacations filled with sun, sand, and swimsuits—but for many women, the thought of wearing shorts, tank tops, or bathing suits can trigger body insecurity, tempting you to stay home instead of making those unforgettable memories.     In this e...

Think summer's all-you-can-eat BBQs and beachside cocktails are a death sentence for your diet?     Think again.     In this episode, I'm breaking down how to nail your weight loss goals without ditching the fun.     From dodging buffet traps to mastering mindful eating, we're sharing the EXACT strategies we use to keep our clients on track—no matter how many parties are on your calendar this summ...