Outsmart Overeating

Author: Leslie Hooper

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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EPISODE 98: Why Your Past Attempts Still Matter (Even If They 'Failed')
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

If you've ever felt like your past diets disqualify you from success… this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Steph and I are reframing one of the biggest mindset traps keeping women stuck in the binge–restrict cycle: believing that past "failures" mean you're broken. Spoiler alert! They don't. They're actually required. We talk about why perfection is NOT the goal, why setbacks are part of the process (not a sign to quit), and how to stop letting overeating moments spiral into guilt, shame, and another "I'll start over Monday" plan. This episode is all about learning how to fail forward, and use those moments as fuel instead of proof you can't change. You'll walk away with: A powerful reframe that instantly softens food guilt How to separate your identity from your eating behaviors A simple way to extract lessons from overeating (without beating yourself up) Why planning for imperfection actually builds confidence Practical steps you can start using TODAY to break the cycle If you're burned out on dieting but still want change, press play. This one might shift everything. You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram. If you're 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. Or, if you want to 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.