Outsmart Overeating

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 strat...

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 discu...

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. Thi...

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 decisio...

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 o...

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 t...

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, financia...

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, lon...

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...

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...

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 f...

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...

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...

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 kep...

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-...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 o...

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 day...

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 n...

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 defeated dieter vs the lifestyle of the 'naturally thin' is that they're both making drastically different decisio...

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 th...

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 sha...

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 therapis...