EPISODE 111: "Why Do I Feel Out of Control With Food… Even Though I Know Exactly What to Do?"

Apr 14, 2026

Ever feel like you know exactly what to do with food… but still can’t seem to follow through?

 

In this episode, Steph and I break down the real reason you still feel out of control around eating and it’s not what you think.

 

If you’ve tried every plan, tracked every calorie, and still find yourself “starting over Monday,” this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate… and incredibly relieving.

 

We’re talking about what’s actually driving overeating underneath the surface—and why more discipline, stricter rules, and better meal plans keep failing you.

 

Here’s what we get into:

 

• Why your problem isn’t food... it’s the psychology underneath your eating patterns
• The habit loop that quietly drives nighttime overeating and “I don’t care anymore” moments
• How emotional eating is really your brain trying to solve stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm
• Why all-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck in the “good all day, lose control at night” cycle
• The self-sabotage pattern that shows up right when things start going well
• What actually changes when you stop focusing on willpower and start changing your thought patterns

 

If you’re done spinning in circles, this episode will show you what needs to shift and what you can start doing today.

 

Want help breaking this cycle for good? Join the Outsmart Overeating Interest List for early access and exclusive bonuses when the doors open April 20–23.

 

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

 

 

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