EPISODE 71: Beat the BBQ Binge this 4th of July Using this Simple Strategy
Release Date: 07/01/2025
EPISODE 96: No More Broken Resolutions: How to Set Goals You Wonât Quit by February
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
In this weekâs episode of Outsmart Overeating, we're talking about that weird week between Christmas and New Yearâsâleftovers everywhere, days blending together, and the âNew Year, New Me!â messaging all over the internet. If youâve ever felt frustrated with resolutions that fizzle out by February, this episode is for you. Weâre breaking down why traditional goal-setting fails and showing you how to create goals that actually fit your life, your habits, and your brain. No extreme detoxes. No overnight transformations. No perfection. Just realistic, actionable steps...
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EPISODE 95: The Overeating Cycle No One Is Talking About: Lack of Rest
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If the holidays leave you feeling exhausted, out of control around food, and wondering why you canât just stop, this episode is for you. In this weekâs Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I unpack a pattern I see constantly in chronic dieters: overeating isnât a willpower problem, itâs a rest problem. When your life is nonstop go-go-go and food becomes the only way you pause, overeating becomes predictable. We talk about why burned-out dieters struggle most during the holidays, how hustle culture and perfectionism fuel emotional eating, and the key...
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EPISODE 94: "I have a snacking addiction and I always tell myself, 'Today Iâm going to stop' but I just repeat the cycle."
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If you feel âaddictedâ to snacking, pulled to food even when youâre full, or stuck in a nightly cycle of overeating and guilt, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down a that perfectly captures what so many chronic dieters experience, especially during the holidays: constant food noise, autopilot snacking, and the belief that willpower is the problem. Spoiler: itâs not. We unpack whatâs actually driving these urges -- habit loops, restriction, and sneaky thoughts that keep you stuck --...
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EPISODE 93: What to Do Right After You Overeat (So It Doesnât Snowball)
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If youâve ever woken up after an overeat already planning how to âfix it,â this episode will feel like a relief. Iâm Leslie Hooper, and today Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down exactly what to do after an overeat so you can stop the shame spiral, stop the compensating, and stop letting one slip turn into a full-on derailment. Most dieters think the overeat is the problem, but itâs really the guilt, judgment, and âI blew itâ thinking that keeps you stuck in binge/restrict cycles. In this episode, weâll show you the simple, grounded strategy our...
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EPISODE 92: How to Survive Holiday Gatherings When Youâre Not Loving Your Current Body
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If the holidays already have you stressing about seeing people you havenât seen in a whileâespecially if your body has changedâyouâre definitely not the only one. Coach Steph and I get into all of that in this episode: why these moments bring up old insecurities, and how you can show up confidently in the body you have today. No waiting on the weight. No hiding in photos. No shrinking yourself to make everyone else comfortable. In this episode youâll learn: Why holiday gatherings trigger old body insecurities How your brain interprets weight...
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EPISODE 91: Your Thanksgiving Overeating Prevention Plan (That Actually Works)
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If Thanksgiving has you feeling excited and secretly anxious about losing control around food, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. This week, Coach Steph and I break down four real Reddit posts from people navigating the same holiday struggles you are: multiple Thanksgiving meals, pressure to âlive a little,â panic over leftovers, and the urge to skip meals to âsave upâ for dinner. Instead of tired dieting tips, weâre giving you psychology-based, binge-free strategies to help you: Handle double (or triple) Thanksgiving meals without spiraling...
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EPISODE 90: How to Balance Alcohol and Weight Loss Over the Holidays
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If the holidays always leave you feeling like youâve completely blown your progress â between the cocktails, the parties, the endless trays of âonly come around once a yearâ foods â this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In todayâs conversation, Coach Steph and I tackle one of the most frustrating holiday triggers for overeaters: alcohol. Not from the old diet-culture angle of âjust limit yourself to two drinksâ or âchoose the lowest-calorie optionâ⌠because if that actually worked, you wouldnât be here. Instead, weâre...
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EPISODE 89: Motivation Made Simple: How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Chaotic
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If youâve ever thought, âWhere the hell did my motivation go?â around the holidays, this episode is for you. Because itâs not gone⌠itâs just buried under a pile of stress, sugar, and social pressure. In this weekâs episode, Coach Steph and I are showing you exactly how to get your mojo back without cutting carbs, skipping dessert, or pretending you donât care about your goals. Youâll learn: Why motivation isnât something you lose (and the sneaky reason it fades this time of year) How to spot all-or-nothing thinking before it...
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EPISODE 88: Why Your âBack on Trackâ Plan Never Lasts and What Will
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If youâve already caught yourself thinking, âI need to get back on track after HalloweenâŚâ â 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 âIâll start fresh in January.â But what if this year could actually be different? In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack the early warning signs that the holiday overeating cycle is beginning â and share how to stop it before it snowballs. Youâll learn how to: Shift out of the all-or-nothing...
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EPISODE 87: Why âJust One Pieceâ of Halloween Candy Always Turns Into Ten
Outsmart Overeating Podcast
If youâve ever promised yourself youâd âjust have oneâ piece of Halloween candyâonly to find yourself knee-deep in wrappers an hour laterâthis episode is for you. In todayâs conversation, Steph and I are diving into why Halloween candy (and all âoff-limitsâ foods) can feel so irresistible for chronic dietersâand what you can actually do to change that. Spoiler: itâs not about sugar addiction, itâs about the scarcity mindset diet culture trained into your brain. Youâll learn how to: Break the all-or-nothing cycle that turns one bite into a binge...
info_outlineStruggling 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 down her four optionsâcheat day, starving all day, bringing her own food, or attempting moderationâand reveal why these common strategies often backfire, fueling food noise, guilt, and overeating.
Discover actionable solutions to enjoy burgers, sides, and desserts without the stress or self-sabotage.
Tune in to learn how to approach social gatherings with confidence, trust yourself around any menu, and break free from the restrictive dieting trap.
Plus, get exclusive access to Your Summer Grill and Chill Playbook mini-course for a step-by-step guide to mastering moderation this holiday weekend!
If youâre struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and want to master self-control at every bite while turning the volume down on food noise, watch the FREE "Curb the Urge" mini-training and download the accompanying workbook.
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