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# Leslie Hooper

Online Nutrition and Fitness Coach

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- [EPISODE 206: Discovering the 'Why' That Will End Your Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-206-discovering-the-why-that-will-end-your-overeating/) - It's not what you do occasionally, but rather consistently that determines your results. If you aren't consistent, it won't matter how desperately you want to escape the graveyard of your dreams. Inconsistency is the kiss of death. But before we can become consistent in anything, we need to have clarity on WHY we are motivated
- [EPISODE 235: How to Delay Instant Gratification for Permanent Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-235-how-to-delay-instant-gratification-for-permanent-weight-loss/) - 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
- [Episode 234: When 10,000 Steps Turns Into an Unhealthy Obsession](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-234-when-10000-steps-turns-into-an-unhealthy-obsession/) - In recent years, walking 10,000-steps-a-day has become the marker for a 'successful' day of movement. You can barely walk down the street without someone stomping past you wearing a FitBit. It feels like its become a global obsession, despite the fact that 10,000 steps is a completely arbitrary number, that originated from a Japanese marketing
- [EPISODE 233: How to Stop Binge Eating in Under 2 Weeks](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-233-how-to-stop-binge-eating-in-under-2-weeks-2/) - Binge eaters think that they have an 'eating too much food' problem, and this is why they can't lose weight. And while there is certainly truth to that, it's not the whole story. We spend only a few hours per week eating, but we spend 168 hours without our thoughts, and it's these same thoughts
- [EPISODE 233: How to Stop Binge Eating in Under 2 Weeks](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-233-how-to-stop-binge-eating-in-under-2-weeks/) - Sometimes people think fitness professionals are good motivators, but what most don't realize is that motivation is an inside job. In this episode, Steph Miramontes, and I discuss: How to get and stay motivated Why watching other successful people can be inspiring, but it's actually your THOUGHTS that create a motivating feeling in you What is
- [EPISODE 232: Unlock Motivation & Enthusiasm for Consistent Success in 2024](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-232-unlock-motivation-enthusiasm-for-consistent-success-in-2024/) - Sometimes people think fitness professionals are good motivators, but what most don't realize is that motivation is an inside job. In this episode, Steph Miramontes, and I discuss: How to get and stay motivated Why watching other successful people can be inspiring, but it's actually your THOUGHTS that create a motivating feeling in you What is
- [EPISODE 231: 6 Perspective Shifts That Will Change How You Eat](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-231-6-perspective-shifts-that-will-change-how-you-eat/) - Break the cycle of holiday overeating by listening to the FREE video training with the accountability workbook we created just for you to Eat, Drink & Be Merry Without Holiday Weight Gain. Connect with Leslie: • Website• Instagram• Facebook If you’re struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you’re interested in personalized coaching, apply here. If you want to learn how
- [EPISODE 230: Struggling to Stick to Your Macros? It's Time to Do This](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-230-struggling-to-stick-to-your-macros-its-time-to-do-this/) - Break the cycle of holiday overeating by listening to the FREE video training with the accountability workbook we created just for you to Eat, Drink & Be Merry Without the Holiday Weight Gain Macro tracking is often touted as the Holy Grail of fat loss, and while it is effective, it often comes with a heavy mental
- [EPISODE 229: How to Build a System for Consistent Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-229-how-to-build-a-system-for-consistent-weight-loss/) - Break the cycle of holiday overeating by listening to the FREE video training with the accountability workbook we created just for you to Eat, Drink & Be Merry Without the Holiday Weight Gain In this episode we debunk the lie that the fitness industry teaches about discipline being the key to a successful transformation and how that
- [EPISODE 228: How to Get Back on Track Before Your Next Meal](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-228-how-to-get-back-on-track-before-your-next-meal/) - Break the cycle of holiday overeating by listening to the FREE video training with the accountability workbook we created just for you to Eat, Drink & Be Merry Without the Holiday Weight Gain Decades of research into the psychology of eating behaviors have shown us that the more we attempt to rigidly control our eating the more likely
- [EPISODE 227: Master Your Thanksgiving Meal in 5 Simple Steps](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-227-master-your-thanksgiving-meal-in-5-simple-steps/) - This week marks the beginning of several weeks of holidays. ANNOUNCEMENT: As discussed in today's episode, you can break the cycle of holiday overeating by listening to the FREE training with the accountability workbookwe created just for YOU: Eat, Drink & Be Merry Without the Holiday Weight Gain That means parties, family gatherings, and lots of food.Thanksgiving
- [EPISODE 226: From Rock Bottom to Conquering Comfort Eating with Client Liz](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-226-from-rock-bottom-to-conquering-comfort-eating-with-client-liz/) - ANNOUNCEMENT: The doors to my 6-week holiday eating program, Sleigh Holiday Overeating, open TODAY! You can snag all the details HERE. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client Liz, on her experience in my signature psychology-based weight loss program. As you know, no two dieters are the same. Each client has a different dieting background,
- [EPISODE 225: Eat, Drink & Be Merry Without Gaining Weight This Holiday Season](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-225-eat-drink-be-merry-without-gaining-weight-this-holiday-season/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Steph and I are thrilled to announce we'll be offering our 6-week psychology-based holiday program, Sleigh Holiday Overeating, again this years. Stay tuned for more details. In today's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes, and I discuss why right now is the perfect time to master holiday eating. Typically, this is the
- [EPISODE 224: The Spooky Truth Behind the Halloween Candy Binge](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-224-the-spooky-truth-behind-the-halloween-candy-binge/) - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Steph and I are thrilled to announce we'll be offering our 6-week psychology-based holiday program, Sleigh Holiday Overeating, again this years. Stay tuned for more details. 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
- [EPISODE 221: From 'Nothing Fits' to 'Down 35 Pounds' With Client Angela MacBride](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-221-from-nothing-fits-to-down-35-pounds-with-client-angela-macbride/) - REMINDER: Don't forget to join the zero obligation Unstuffed Interest List to reserve your spot and get access to exclusive early action bonuses. We're opening the doors to new clients this Tuesday, October 10th. Sign up for early bird notifications now. This week, I’m excited to share the interview of former client, Angela MacBride on her unique experience in FWB
- [EPISODE 220: How a Weight Loss Program Helped Her Quit Smoking in Under 2 Weeks With Client Mary Grochowski](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-220-how-a-weight-loss-program-helped-her-quit-smoking-in-under-2-weeks-with-client-mary-grochowski/) - REMINDER: Don't forget to join the zero obligation Unstuffed Interest List to reserve your spot and get access to exclusive early action bonuses. We're opening the doors to new clients on Tuesday, October 10th. Sign up for early bird notifications now. This week, I’m excited to share the interview of Masterfull client, Mary Grochowski, on her unique experience in three of
- [EPISODE 219: There Are 100 Days Left in 2023: What Will You Do With Them?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-219-there-are-100-days-left-in-2023-what-will-you-do-with-them/) - There are 100 days left in the year. 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
- [EPISODE 218: Why Cheat Meals are Terrible for Weight Loss (and What to Do Instead)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-218-why-cheat-meals-are-terrible-for-weight-loss-and-what-to-do-instead/) - Similar to perfection and dieting rules, cheat days also have the ability to sabotage your physique goals. Like a kid on Christmas morning, you’ve been anxiously anticipating this moment for the entire week. It is, without a doubt, the stuff wet dreams are made of. There will be Netflix binge-watching, and there will also be
- [EPISODE 217: She Lost 35 Pounds Eating Oreos Everyday - Client Interview with Emily Howe](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-217-she-lost-35-pounds-eating-oreos-everyday-client-interview-with-emily-howe/) - REMINDER: Don't miss the FREE LIVE TRAINING designed to teach you how to Lose Weight Permanently Using Psychology, NOT Willpower. Register HERE. This week, I’m excited to share the interview of Masterfull graduate, Emily Howe, on her unique experience in the group coaching program. As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, lifestyles,
- [EPISODE 216 How to Say No, Resist Urges, & Achieve Your Goals](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-216-how-to-say-no-resist-urges-achieve-your-goals/) - Tired of waking up every Monday with the intention to “get back on track?” Don’t miss our upcoming Live Training on how to break-free from the cycle of overeating and finally lose weight for good. Register now for the Lose 5 Pounds in 30 Days by Using Psychology, Not Willpower Live Training on Wednesday, September 6th at 1pm CDT. Can’t
- [EPISODE 215: If We Had Coffee Together, This is What I'd Share About Permanent Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-215-if-we-had-coffee-together-this-is-what-id-share-about-permanent-weight-loss/) - Tired of waking up every Monday with the intention to “get back on track?” Don’t miss our upcoming Live Training on how to break-free from the cycle of overeating and finally lose weight for good. Register now for the Lose 5 Pounds in 30 Days by Using Psychology, Not Willpower Live Training on Wednesday, September 6th at 1pm CDT. Can’t
- [EPISODE 214: Understanding Why Some People Struggle to Lose Weight When Others Don't](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-214-understanding-why-some-people-struggle-to-lose-weight-when-others-dont/) - Why do some people struggle vs those who don’t? Struggling is the common experience. It’s where most people are, but why is that? I’ve boiled it down to two reasons: You don’t have the first clue how permanent weight loss happens (Here’s how you can tell this is true – if you feel like your
- [EPISODE 213: From Food Obsessed to Forgetting to Eat with Client Nicolette](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-213-from-food-obsessed-to-forgetting-to-eat-with-client-nicolette/) - This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed and Masterfull client, Nicolette Tomaszewski, on her unique experience in my group coaching programs. As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, lifestyles, and dieting struggles. And more specifically in Nicolette's case, a history with an
- [EPISODE 212: 4 Reasons Why You Still Haven't Lost the Weight](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-212-4-reasons-why-you-still-havent-lost-the-weight/) - Do you know why your diet isn't working? Join co-coach, Steph Miramontes, and me in this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast 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
- [EPISODE 211: How the Word 'Should' Slows Down Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-211-how-the-word-should-slows-down-weight-loss/) - Here’s what happens when you ‘should’ on yourself: you are putting unrealistic expectations on yourself and you’re slowly becoming a ticking time bomb. when this keeps happening over and over? Your normal feeling becomes ‘I’m not good enough’ with EVERYTHING you do. thennnnn we turn to food to cope. INSTEAD - USE THE WORD ‘COULD’
- [EPISODE 210: How to Stop Night Eating Using Psychology, Not Willpower](https://lesliehooper.com/how-to-stop-night-eating-using-psychology-not-willpower/) - After struggling with late-night cravings, dieters end up in the kitchen (despite not wanting to be in the kitchen) shoveling chips in their mouth (without wanting to shovel chips in their mouths). Their behavior is compulsive, and as much they want to stop, they just keep going. Sound familiar? This is the vicious cycle of
- [EPISODE 209: Conquer Your Cravings with Laura Kalirai](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-209-conquer-your-cravings-with-laura-kalirai/) - Coach Laura is back this week discussing what I often call "the mosquitoes of dieting" - cravings! One little craving is enough to irritate you, but being attacked by a whole swarm at once makes you feel completely under attack and out of control. In this episode, Coach Laura and I discuss: What causes cravings -
- [EPISODE 208: When to Quit a Weight Loss Program and When to Double Down](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-208-when-to-quit-a-weight-loss-program-and-when-to-double-down/) - Sometimes we outgrow a goal, sometimes we need to trust ourselves to just keep going, and other times we get the urge to say that we are ready to walk away from the goal because it isn't important anymore; when in reality life feels hard and the goal has taken a backseat. The skill you
- [EPISODE 2O7: How to Develop the ONE Trait That's Essential for Success](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-2o7-how-to-develop-the-one-trait-thats-essential-for-success/) - “In a world where information is abundant and easy to access, the real advantage is knowing where to focus.” Patience implies waiting for things to improve on their own. Persistence implies keeping your head down and continuing to work when things take longer than you expect. “Win the moment in front of you right now.”
- [EPISODE 205: How to Stick to Your Diet on the Weekend](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-205-how-to-stick-to-your-diet-on-the-weekend/) - In this episode, Coach Steph and I talked about the competitive sport known to the world as "weekend overeating", and how it is the bane of many well-intentioned Fat Murderer's existence.Topics discussed: Reasons that people treat the weekend differently than any other day. The "treat yo self" and "cheat meal" mindset and how it can severely harm
- [EPISODE 204: Ready to Lose Weight Without Dieting? Here's Your Playbook](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-204-ready-to-lose-weight-without-dieting-heres-your-playbook/) - This episode is dedicated to the Unstuffed fence sitters (join the interest list here).We’re opening the doors to new clients tomorrow!Coaches Steph Miramontes and Laura Kalirai join me on this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast to talk about the program and everything we’ve learned over the years. Both from a client’s perspective (Laura) and from the angle of a coach and
- [EPISODE 203: The Perfect Formula for Weight Loss Success with Client Anna](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-203-the-perfect-formula-for-weight-loss-success-with-client-anna/) - REMINDER: Unstuffed will be temporarily accepting new clients from June 6th through the 9th. Get on the interest list HERE. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client, Anna, on her unique experience in the Unstuffed program. As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds,
- [EPISODE 202: Overcoming a Perfectionist Mindset with Client Miranda](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-202-overcoming-a-perfectionist-mindset-with-client-miranda/) - REMINDER: Unstuffed will be temporarily accepting new clients from June 6th through the 9th. Get on the interest list HERE. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client, Miranda, on her unique experience in the group coaching program. As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges,
- [EPISODE 201: Top 10 Episodes of All-Time (Part 2)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-201-top-10-episodes-of-all-time-part-2/) - Join Coach Steph Miramontes and me on today's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast as we celebrate our 200th episode! This is a two-part series breaking down our Top 10 Episodes of All-Time. This week, we’ll be discussing: 5. Weekend Eating: Results Slayer 4. 6 Things Lean People Do Differently 3. How to Stop Eating When the
- [EPISODE 200: Top 10 Episodes of All-Time (Part 1)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-200-top-10-episodes-of-all-time-part-1/) - Join Coach Steph Miramontes and me on today's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast as we celebrate our 200th episode! This will be a two-part series breaking down our Top 10 Episodes of All-Time. This week, we’ll be discussing: 10. EPISODE 32: Proven Ways to Increase Weight Loss Success 9. EPISODE 56: Why You Secretly Eat and
- [EPISODE 199: The 4 Stages of Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-199-the-4-stages-of-weight-loss/) - If you’re someone whose background in dieting consists of calorie counting, food scales, and meal plans, taking on a more mindful approach to eating can be scary as hell. We take comfort in the hard data. Instead of allowing our hunger and fullness cues to guide our eating, we turn our focus outward to feel
- [EPISODE 198: How to Overcome an Urge to Overeat](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-198-how-to-overcome-an-urge-to-overeat/) - REMINDER: We've opened the doors to our new 6-week program, Outsmart Overeating! You can catch all of the details HERE. Once you’ve come to grips with being an emotional eater, it’s important to have a process to begin working through them in a healthy way that doesn’t involve stuffing them down with food. In 17 years of
- [EPISODE 197: Emotional Processing to Stop Overeating with Client Rachael](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-197-emotional-processing-to-stop-overeating-with-client-rachael/) - REMINDER: The upcoming workshop with Coach Steph Miramontes, “Train to Your Brain to Eat Like a Naturally Thin Person” is this Wednesday. It's not too late to register. You can check it out HERE. In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two-time client, Rachael, a registered dietician. After losing weight using the strategies in 75 Hard, Rachael
- [EPISODE 196: Master Your Mind So You Can Master Your Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-196-master-your-mind-so-you-can-master-your-eating/) - EMINDER: Don’t miss the upcoming workshop with Coach Steph Miramontes, “Train to Your Brain to Eat Like a Naturally Thin Person.” You can check it out HERE. Consider what “triggers” you to eat more than your body needs.It all starts with our thoughts. And our thoughts lead us to a feeling — for better or worse. And these feelings
- [EPISODE 195: The 5 Biggest Lies You Tell Yourself That Keep You Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-195-the-5-biggest-lies-you-tell-yourself-that-keep-you-overeating/) - Are you a busy working Mom who’s been struggling to eat whole foods and exercise for over 3 months because you have diet burnout? And let me guess. You’ve probably already tried counting calories, Weight Watchers and Keto, but nothing works? When we look at “naturally thin” people, they don’t count calories, but yet they
- [EPISODE 194: If Not Dieting, Then What?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-194-if-not-dieting-then-what/) - How effective is dieting, if you still have to do it year after year? You know that dieting is a frustrating endeavor but you don't know what to do instead. It's time to ditch the quick fix makeovers, and start judging successful transformation in a new way. In this episode you'll learn: The one unsexy,
- [EPISODE 192: Understanding Your Diet Personality Type to Stop Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-192-understanding-your-diet-personality-type-to-stop-overeating/) - When it comes to losing weight, there's no way around it: we HAVE to eat food. The problem many dieters run into is that they're torn between two extremes: Restrictors: These people diet like it's their full-time jobPermitters: These are the YOLO! dietersIn other words, Restrictors have a hard time saying yes to food while
- [EPISODE 193: How to Eat Like a 'Normal' Person](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-193-how-to-eat-like-a-normal-person/) - On this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes joins me to discuss how in order to permanently lose the weight, you have to lose the dieter’s mindset. Most of the women I’ve had the pleasure of working with do what all the other dieters do — they practice being overweight and
- [EPISODE 191: How to Lose Weight Without Dieting](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-191-how-to-lose-weight-without-dieting/) - On this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes joins me to discuss how in order to permanently lose the weight, you have to lose the dieter’s mindset. Most of the women I’ve had the pleasure of working with do what all the other dieters do — they practice being overweight and seeking a magical
- [EPISODE 190: Body Image & Your Sex Life](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-190-body-image-your-sex-life/) - Body image can really mess with our heads — in bed. For women, the way they see their bodies can have a big impact on their feelings of sexual desire and their ability to become aroused. Today, on the Fat Murder Podcast, join co-coach Steph Miramontes and me as we discuss the feelings of body self-consciousness
- [EPISODE 189: How to Get Control of Your Evening Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-189-how-to-get-control-of-your-evening-eating/) - In today’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast with Coach Steph Miramontes, we discussed the primary reasons WHY you may be able to nail your eating behaviors all day long, but as soon as the day progresses, the wheels fall off and you find yourself eating anything that doesn’t eat you first. Have you noticed yourself snacking more
- [EPISODE 188: How to Adopt an Abundance Mindset to Stop Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-188-how-to-adopt-an-abundance-mindset-to-stop-overeating/) - The “naturally thin” behave in mysterious ways. We all know those people who have that magical superpower where they can just have a bite or two of a cookie, put it down, and never think about it again. WHAT PLANET DO THESE PEOPLE COME FROM!? The truth is, these people aren’t born special with a
- [EPISODE 187: The Scale: Is it Helping or Hurting?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-187-the-scale-is-it-helping-or-hurting/) - When it smiles in our favor, we're walking on cloud 9 and nothing can bring us down. When it shows us a number other than the one we want, it can send us into a mental and physical tailspin. The scale is a neutral device made of plastic and metal...until we attach meaning and our
- [EPISODE 186: Hunger is Not an Emergency](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-186-hunger-is-not-an-emergency/) - On this episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I talk about one of the most misunderstood and demonized aspects of fat loss: HUNGER! Topics discussed: Why hunger is NOT your enemy, but a long-lost friend you want in your life. What the difference between real hunger & fake hunger is, and how not knowing
- [EPISODE 185: Ask Us Anything! (Part 2)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-185-ask-us-anything-part-2/) - In this episode, we hosted Part 2 of our ‘Ask Us Anything.' This is where listeners were encouraged to write in with their questions so Coach Steph Miramontes could answer them on the air. Topics discussed: Have we ever used drugs? How is snacking not restrictive? What's we've learned about one another that's been surprising? How do
- [EPISODE 184: Ask Us Anything! (Part 1)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-184-ask-us-anything-part-1/) - In this episode, we hosted an ‘Ask Me Anything,' where listeners were encouraged to write in with their questions so Coach Steph Miramontes could answer them on the air. Topics discussed: Have we ever used drugs? How is snacking not restrictive? What's we've learned about one another that's been surprising? How do you handle people talking about
- [EPISODE 183: Permanent Weight Loss in 2023: 3 Clients Share How They've Kept the Weight Off for 2+ Years](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-183-permanent-weight-loss-in-2023-3-clients-share-how-theyve-kept-the-weight-off-for-2-years/) - WELP! It’s finally here. The moment we’ve all been waiting for… Okay, maybe it’s not the moment YOU’VE been waiting for, but it’s definitely the moment I’ve been waiting for! Today, I’m making good on a promise. I often talk about how I’m not interested in helping clients lose weight for a wedding, a vacation,
- [EPISODE 182: How to Choose the Right Mentor for Success in 2023](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-182-how-to-choose-the-right-mentor-for-success-in-2023/) - The right mentorship for you has a lot to do with the current level of your experience with hunger directed eating as a weight loss method. Beginners, intermediates, and advanced individuals have different education levels, skills and priorities. The mentor you choose to guide you and help you should match that. The first rule: you
- [EPISODE 181: Understanding the Psychology of New Year's Resolutions That Last](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-181-understanding-the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions-that-last/) - Every year, millions of dieters -- maybe even you -- set their eyes on a weight loss goal for the new year. Generally, the SAME weight loss goal they've had for the previous decade on January 1st. This year, I'm encouraging you to try something different; something that actually works. Screw what the 95% of
- [EPISODE 180: How to Eat Guilt-Free this Holiday Season](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-180-how-to-eat-guilt-free-this-holiday-season/) - Along the road of getting anywhere that we want to go, those fun and silly things we call "emotions" will jump into the street out of nowhere. One of the most notorious offenders (imagine it standing in front of a lineup holding some prison numbers if that makes your mind giggle) is guilt, and it
- [EPISODE 179: How to Overcome All-or-Nothing Thinking and Take Control](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-179-how-to-overcome-all-or-nothing-thinking-and-take-control/) - If you've ever said:”I'll start tomorrow””I need to eat all of this now because tomorrow it's back to the diet”"I'll get back on track on Monday”This tells me you're someone who struggles with the "all-or-nothing" mindset.Unfortunately, when you have this thought pattern, it makes consistency nearly impossible to achieve. And consistency is essential for success.Logically,
- [EPISODE 178: We Ate a 12 Course Meal - Here's How it Went](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-178-we-ate-a-12-course-meal-heres-how-it-went/) - A couple weeks ago, I flew to San Antonio to meet with Coach Steph Miramontes for some projects we're working on. While there, she and her wonderful husband, Nefi, took me out to a fabulous 12-course dinner. And let me tell you, it was an experience to remember! In the past, this is exactly the type of dining
- [EPISODE 177: Unstuff Yourself This Thanksgiving](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-177-unstuff-yourself-this-thanksgiving/) - 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 for what we have, who we are connected to in our lives.But too often, for most, it’s all about the food.The turkey.The stuffing.The pies.The side dishes.Need I go on?You don’t have to
- [EPISODE 176: The Biggest Mistake You Didn't Know You Were Making](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-176-the-biggest-mistake-you-didnt-know-you-were-making/) - Tomorrow, we officially open the doors to the 6-week holiday eating program, F*ck Fruitcake! If you want to be able to celebrate the holdays eating all of your favorite foods without the gulit (and the weight gain), then this program is for you. But don't get it twisted, the strategies and mindset shifts detailed in this
- [EPISODE 175: Why Right Now is the Perfect Time to Master Holiday Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-175-why-right-now-is-the-perfect-time-to-master-holiday-eating/) - Don't miss it! November 15th - 18th, I'll temporarily be accepting clients into my very first Holiday Eating program - F*ck Fruitcake! This program has been a long time coming, but I'm excited to show you how to end yo-yo dieting so you can celebrate the New Year feeling better, not worse. Learn more now ==> HERE
- [EPISODE 174: 6 Reasons Why You Overeat (and What To Do About It)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-174-6-reasons-why-you-overeat-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Don't miss it! November 15th - 18th, I'll temporarily be accepting clients into my very first Holiday Eating program - F*ck Fruitcake! This program has been a long time coming, but I'm excited to show you how to end yo-yo dieting so you can celebrate the New Year in clothes that fit better, not worse. Learn
- [EPISODE 173: How Novelty Leads to Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-173-how-novelty-leads-to-overeating/) - 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
- [EPISODE 172: If You Can Master Failure, You Can Master Anything](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-172-if-you-can-master-failure-you-can-master-anything/) - In this episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Laura Kalirai, and I talk about the wild-eyed ‘all-or-nothing’ beast and the many ways that it rears its ugly head in the pursuit of our goals. Join us as we explain how to turn your fear of failure into a super power that unlocks achievement in areas of
- [EPISODE 171: Why People Want You To Do Well, But Not Better Than Them](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-171-why-people-want-you-to-do-well-but-not-better-than-them/) - Most often people get confused about what boundaries are and what they are not.In this episode, I invited co-coach, Laura Kalirai, to help set the record straight by looking at the differences between this amazing tool for creating intimacy and simply setting expectations for other people.Boundaries are never easy to establish, but avoiding them is doing
- [EPISODE 170: Feeling Stuck and Frustrated? It's Time to Do This](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-170-feeling-stuck-and-frustrated-its-time-to-do-this/) - This episode is dedicated to the Unstuffed fence sitters. (Learn more HERE)We’re opening the doors to new clients tomorrow!Coaches Steph Miramontes and Laura Kalirai join me on this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast to talk about the program and everything we’ve learned over the years. Both from a client’s perspective (Laura) and from the angle of a coach and program developer.In this
- [EPISODE 169: Client Interview with Melissa Parinello](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-169-client-interview-with-melissa-parinello/) - The Three Pillars of Successful Weight Loss workshop is happening today! Register here. In this episode, co-coach Steph Miramontes joins me in having the pleasure of interviewing client two-time client, Melissa Parinello. Melissa joined the Friends with Benefits (now Unstuffed) group coaching program in 2020 — focused on losing weight In 2022 she came back for another round after realizing that the
- [EPISODE 168: Are You a Good Fit for Hunger Directed Eating?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-168-are-you-a-good-fit-for-hunger-directed-eating/) - On this week's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Laura Kalirai, joins me as we discuss how to lose weight through Hunger Directed Eating.As I tell my clients, these are not rules. Your diet brain is going to turn them into rules since that’s what you’re used to, but this is how you take care of yourself
- [EPISODE 167: Secrets to Success (Part 3)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-167-secrets-to-success-part-3/) - We all know change is hard, but is there something we can do to make it easier?Approximately 70-80% of all human behavior executed in a day is done through the power of habit — from how many times we hit the snooze button in the morning til what route we take home from work.So when
- [EPISODE 166: Secrets to Success (Part 2)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-166-secrets-to-success-part-2/) - Body image is one of the most challenging areas of work I’ve experienced both personally and professionally. And it makes sense. We live in a culture that values thinness, so it’s only natural to desire and work towards being “better,” fitter, and a “toned up” version of yourself. This is what society deems as a
- [EPISODE 165: Secrets to Success (Part 1)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-165-secrets-to-success-part-1/) - Consider what “triggers” you to eat more than your body needs.It all starts with our thoughts. And our thoughts lead us to a feeling — for better or worse. And these feelings are what drive our actions.Our actions produce our outcomes. When we take action, we get a result. And when that action is overeating,
- [EPISODE 164: Food Cravings: They're All in Your Mind](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-164-food-cravings-theyre-all-in-your-mind/) - This week in the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Laura Kalirai and I talk all things cravings. Topics discussed: The important difference between physical hunger and cravings.How we unintentionally turn craving from a cuddly puppy into a rampaging monster.Lifestyle factors that increase our level of cravings.Actionable steps to reduce our cravings and put them in their proper place. If
- [EPISODE 163: How Regret Can Prevent Instances of Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-163-how-regret-can-prevent-instances-of-overeating/) - Daniel Pink is the best-selling author of books that show the hidden ways to motivate yourself and those around you. His new book is all about The Power of Regret.Daniel was still in his 20s when he’d risen to be the chief speechwriter to the Vice President of the United States, but he walked away
- [EPISODE 162: Unraveling Your Body Shame](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-162-unraveling-your-body-shame/) - Body image can really mess with our heads — in bed…and in other areas of our life.The way you see your body can have a big impact on your feelings about yourself and your ability to show up in your life.Today, on the Fat Murder Podcast join co-coach Steph Miramontes (@soulcenteredfitness.co) and me as we discuss the
- [EPISODE 161: How Long it Really Takes to Form a New Habit](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-161-how-long-it-really-takes-to-form-a-new-habit/) - Today, on the Fat Murder Podcast, we wanted to talk about habit formation and how long it really takes to form a habit. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit, but is that true? And where did that number come from? If you’re anything like me,
- [EPISODE 160: Cultivating Confidence in Your Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-160-cultivating-confidence-in-your-eating/) - Today, on the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes and I talk about confidence. More specifically, how to create confidence, because this is one of the biggest issues that so many of our clients struggle with. Why does confidence even matter? Why is it something that we should strive for, and create in our lives? I personally think that it's
- [EPISODE 159: Why You Secretly Eat and How to Stop](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-159-why-you-secretly-eat-and-how-to-stop/) - Have you ever bought cookies you’ve been craving, consumed the entire box, and then taken out the trash before your partner returns home? Or maybe you’ve ordered a salad while dining out with friends, but stopped to pick up a cheeseburger and fries on your way home so you can enjoy the food without feeling
- [EPISODE 158: Portion Control vs Hunger Directed Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-158-portion-control-vs-hunger-directed-eating/) - Portion sizes have increased over the years, and food is more convenient than ever. And when our environment is filled with an abundance of food, it can be hard to say no, especially for a dieter who feels restricted and deprived. In a 2015 review of 72 studies published by the Cochrane Library, it says,
- [EPISODE 157: Help Us Celebrate Our 3 Year Anniversary - Ask Us Anything!](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-157-help-us-celebrate-our-3-year-anniversary-ask-us-anything/) - T H R E E Y E A R S This week on the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coaches, Eileen Trujillo and Steph Miramontes are back to help me celebrate our two year anniversary. In this episode, we hosted an ‘Ask Me Anything,' where listeners were encouraged to write in with their questions so we could answer
- [EPISODE 156: Client Interview with Anne Exmoor](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-156-client-interview-with-anne-exmoor/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed sister clients, Cheryl and Janine, on how they were able to transition from long-term yo-yo dieters who felt out of control around food to losing weight using the power of habit. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client, Anne Exmoor, on her unique experience in my
- [EPISODE 155: Client Interview with Sisters, Cheryl & Janine](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-155-client-interview-with-sisters-cheryl-janine/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing sister clients, Cheryl and Janine.In 2021, Cheryl was frustrated with having regained weight AGAIN and was contemplating another stint on Weight Watchers. As someone who experienced a history of yo-yoing with no long-term results to speak of, she decided to do something different and brought her
- [EPISODE 154: How We're Different From Intuitive Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-154-how-were-different-from-intuitive-eating/) - I LOVED this conversation with co-coach, Steph Miramontes!In this episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, we discuss how our program, Unstuffed, is different from Intuitive Eating.While there is certainly plenty of overlap between IE and the Unstuffed program, there are many differences in the way we help our clients lose weight and adopt a healthier mindset implementing a step-by-step process.Your
- [EPISODE 153: 4 Sneaky Ways You're Still Dieting](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-153-4-sneaky-ways-youre-still-dieting/) - This week, I’m excited to have former client turned coach, Laura Kalirai, on the Fat Murder Podcast to discuss the 4 sneaky ways you may be still be dieting without realizing it. Join us as we discuss the insides and outs of: How people think HDE is a way to stop yourself wanting trigger foodsMaintaining food rules (e.g.
- [EPISODE 152: How to Overcome an Urge to Eat](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-152-how-to-overcome-an-urge-to-eat/) - This week on the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and I discuss an urge to eat when you’re not physically hungry and what to do with it when it happens.In my program, Unstuffed, we refer to this as “mind hunger” and it’s rooted in an emotional need not being met.Once you’ve come to grips with being
- [EPISODE 151: How to Face Your Fears to Get What You Want](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-151-how-to-face-your-fears-to-get-what-you-want/) - One of the most popular and extremely important topics we discuss with our Unstuffed clients is fear and how to overcome it. Most people bring up fear as if it is just a given. They use it as a valid reason to avoid doing something. In reality, fear is not a valid excuse for not
- [EPISODE 150: Can You Love Your Body and Still Want to Change it?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-150-can-you-love-your-body-and-still-want-to-change-it/) - Body image is one of the most challenging areas of work I’ve experienced both personally and professionally. And it makes sense. We live in a culture that values thinness, so it’s only natural to desire and work towards being “better,” fitter, and a “toned up” version of yourself. This is what society deems as
- [EPISODE 149: An Introduction to Hunger Directed Eating for Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-149-an-introduction-to-hunger-directed-eating-for-weight-loss/)
- [EPISODE 148: The Goldilocks Wardrobe: Why You Need to Get Rid of Clothes That Don't Fit](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-148-the-goldilocks-wardrobe-why-you-need-to-get-rid-of-clothes-that-dont-fit/) - Reminder: clothes are supposed to fit you, not the other way around. In this week's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes and I talk about the "Goldilocks wardobe" and why it's important to stop romanticizing smaller clothes and the life you anticipate in them. We're not suggesting that there's anything
- [EPISODE 147: Letting Go of the Weight Regain Shame](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-147-letting-go-of-the-weight-regain-shame/) - For most people, the journey of weight loss is marred by fear - the fear of giving up foods you love, the fear of not being able to lose the weight, and the fear of not being able to maintain the results when you are successful. Sadly, most of these fears end up being
- [EPISODE 146: Fixed vs Growth Mindset: The Two Perspectives That Shape Our Lives](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-146-fixed-vs-growth-mindset-the-two-perspectives-that-shape-our-lives/) - Today’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast with co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, is all about language and the powerful ability it has to impact our daily lives. More specifically, the difference between having a growth vs fixed mindset. For example: Growth mindset: I *ate* like an asshole. Fixed mindset: I *am* an asshole. See the difference?
- [EPISODE 145: How to Break the Bad Habit of Snacking](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-145-how-to-break-the-bad-habit-of-snacking/) - In this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and I talk about the one way you may be sabotaging your fat loss without even knowing it — snacking. After a long, hard stressful week at work, it’s not uncommon to plop down on the couch and surrender yourself to a world
- [EPISODE 144: Client Interview with Tracey Martin](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-144-client-interview-with-tracey-martin/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed client, Sarah Cheikh, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client, Tracey Martin,
- [EPISODE 143: Client Interview with Sarah Cheikh](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-143-client-interview-with-sarah-cheikh/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing two-time client, Sarah Cheik, from The Netherlands. In the summer of 2020, Sarah was frustrated and fed up with dieting. As someone who experienced a classic history of yo-yoing with no long-term results to speak of, she reached out with the intention of getting off the
- [EPISODE 142: How Body Insecurity Affects Your Love Life](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-142-how-body-insecurity-affects-your-love-life/) - Body image can really mess with our heads — in bed. For women, the way they see their bodies can have a big impact on their feelings of sexual desire and their ability to become aroused. Today, on the Fat Murder Podcast, join co-coach Steph Miramontes and me as we discuss the feelings of body
- [EPISODE 141: What to Do When You've Tried Everything](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-141-what-to-do-when-youve-tried-everything/) - This episode of the Fat Murder Podcast with co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, is for the woman who feels like she has tried everything to heal her relationship with food, mind and body. This is for the woman who feels like she is a failure and lacks willpower because of falling off a diet. This is for
- [EPISODE 140: Emotional Processing (and a Vulnerable Story)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-140-emotional-processing-and-a-vulnerable-story/) - This week on the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes discuss emotions and what, exactly, to do with them. Once you’ve come to grips with being an emotional eater, it’s important to have a process to begin working through them in a healthy way that doesn’t involve stuffing them down with food. In 17 years
- [EPISODE 139: If You Want to Go Fast, Go Slow](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-139-if-you-want-to-go-fast-go-slow/) - We silly earthlings tend to be final-hour creatures: we tend to wait until we hit rock bottom to initiate a change for the better, all while at the same time wanting the results to appear overnight. While this might work flawlessly in the movies, real life operates by a different set of rules. Join co-coach,
- [EPISODE 138: The 3 Pillars of Successful Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-138-the-3-pillars-of-successful-weight-loss/) - In this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, I invited our Unstuffed Team Leader, Miriam Blyth, on for a chat about three pillars for long-term, sustainable weight loss. Can you guess what they are? In my 17 years of coaching, I’ve never seen a client achieve permanent results without addressing these three core
- [EPISODE 137: Overcoming Your Food Obsession](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-137-overcoming-your-food-obsession/) - Research shows that "normal eaters" think about food 10-15% of the time throughout the day, but dieters often think about food for up to 70% of their day. That's a lot of wasted time. Constantly thinking about food, dieting, and body image can make it feel like you have an addiction. However, it's normal to
- [EPISODE 136: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-136-how-to-stop-feeling-overwhelmed/) - People who are overwhelmed love to talk about how they’re overwhelmed. Unsurprisingly, most people who claim they’re overwhelmed have never seriously sat down for even 10 minutes and developed a plan to stop feeling that way. In many ways, they become addicted to the feeling of overwhelm, especially since it elicits so much sympathy from
- [EPISODE 135: How to Decide What to Eat](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-135-how-to-decide-what-to-eat/) - One of the first hurdles our clients struggle to overcome is answering the basic question: what should I eat? When you’ve come from an extensive background in dieting, you’ve been told what to eat in what quantities, and at what time for YEARS. When you make the decision to drop dieting, it starts with
- [EPISODE 134: How Much Exercise is Too Much?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-134-how-much-exercise-is-too-much/) - The go-to fat loss tool that most people clamp onto right out of the gate is cardio, often at the expense of the most powerful tool of body composition change: strength training. Join co-coach, Steph Miramontes, and me on the Fat Murder Podcast as we put exercise in its proper place in your fat loss
- [EPISODE 133: 6 Reasons Why You're Struggling to Achieve Your Goal](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-133-6-reasons-why-youre-struggling-to-achieve-your-goal/) - Sure, reading is cool, and I’ve definitely learned a lot over the years by doing it, but it’s not a substitute for taking action. Body transformations are a lot like dancing – you don’t learn by watching, you have to get on the floor and learn the steps. Sadly, the action step is where most
- [EPISODE 132: Client Interview with Macarena Niada](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-132-client-interview-with-macarena-niada/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed client, Sophie Milner, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client, Macarena Niada,
- [EPISODE 131: Client Interview with Sophie Milner](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-131-client-interview-with-sophie-milner/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing former Friends With Benefits (now turned UNSTUFFED) client, Sophie Milner. In the spring of 2021, Sophie was frustrated and fed up with dieting. As someone who experienced a classic history of yo-yoing with no long-term results to speak of, she reached out with the intention of
- [EPISODE 130: How to Actually Achieve Your New Year's Goals](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-130-how-to-actually-achieve-your-new-years-goals/) - Every year, millions of dieters -- maybe even you -- set their eyes on a weight loss goal for the new year. Generally, the SAME weight loss goal they've had for the previous decade on January 1st. This year, I'm encouraging you to try something different; something that actually works. Screw what the 90% of
- [EPISODE 129: Rewriting Your Past to Create a Better Future](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-129-rewriting-your-past-to-create-a-better-future/) - What we believe and who we believe ourselves to be will always have more impact on our ability to lose weight than food ever will. Our core beliefs infiltrate every thought, feeling, and action we make on a daily basis — from our values, to our religious and political beliefs, and even the way we
- [EPISODE 128: How to Overcome Shiny Object Syndrome and Stay Committed](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-128-how-to-overcome-shiny-object-syndrome-and-stay-committed/) - Have you heard of the Shiny Object Syndrome? It is the tendency for someone to chase something new, be it a new idea, trend, or goal, rather than to stay focused on what they’re doing. For most of my readers, it will be chasing a new diet — Weight Watchers, Noom, Whole30, macro counting,
- [EPISODE 127: Top 4 Holiday Eating Strategies](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-127-top-4-holiday-eating-strategies/) - While most are battling holiday overeating and as a result, weight gain, our clients are feeling more in-control of their eating habits than ever. So what’s changed and how are they doing it? Join us on this week’s episode of the Fat Murder podcast as co-coach, Eileen Trujillo (@eileen__trujillo) and I discuss our top 4
- [EPISODE 126: How to Bounce Back After a Weekend of Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-126-how-to-bounce-back-after-a-weekend-of-overeating/) - Decades of research into the psychology of eating behaviors have shown us that the more we attempt to rigidly control our eating the more likely we are to lose that control when faced with unpleasant thoughts and feelings, especially when these feelings arise due to perceived “diet failure.” Why would eating a spoonful of ice
- [EPISODE 125: Unstuff Yourself This Thanksgiving](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-125-unstuff-yourself-this-thanksgiving/) - 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 for what we have, who we are connected to in our lives. But too often, for most, it’s all about the food. The turkey.The stuffing.The pies.The side dishes. Need I
- [EPISODE 124: How to Say No To Yourself and Still Feel Good](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-124-how-to-say-no-to-yourself-and-still-feel-good/) - In this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes (@soulcenteredfitness.co) and I discuss why telling yourself no isn’t always a form of restriction. In fact, in many instances, telling ourselves no is a form of self-respect, self-love, or self-care. Consider a plant-based eater, like our own Coach Steph Miramontes, who has chosen
- [EPISODE 123: How to NOT Eat Your Way Through a 'Bad Day'](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-123-how-to-not-eat-your-way-through-a-bad-day/) - When was the last time you had a ‘bad day’? What happened? Did the dog puke on the rug? Did your child wet the bed? Did you get into a car accident? Visualize that day and let’s evaluate what made it bad. Did it feel like things just happened to you that
- [EPISODE 122: Intentional Thinking Before and After You Eat](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-122-intentional-thinking-before-and-after-you-eat/) - All overeating is completely predictable. Dieters think they’re powerless against food, but the truth is their thoughts are accurate predictors of what they’ll do. What do you think before you eat (when you’re not hungry): “I deserve this” “I don’t know when I’ll be able to have this again” “This time won’t
- [EPISODE 121: 6 Reasons Why Your Diet Isn't Working](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-121-6-reasons-why-your-diet-isnt-working/) - Do you know why your diet isn't working? Join co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and me in this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast as we dive into the 6 reasons why diets don’t work. Most people choose to follow meal plans and cookie cutter diets over a more mindful approach because the “rules” and boundaries
- [EPISODE 120: How to Follow Through](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-120-how-to-follow-through/) - Sure, reading is cool, and I’ve definitely learned a lot over the years by doing it, but it’s not a substitute for taking action. Body transformations are a lot like dancing – you don’t learn by watching, you have to get on the floor and learn the steps. Sadly, the action step is where most
- [EPISODE 119: Client Interview with Lindsay Grange](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-119-client-interview-with-lindsay-grange/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed client, Jessie Fink, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Friends With Benefits client,
- [EPISODE 118: Client Interview with Jessie Fink](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-118-client-interview-with-jessie-fink/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing former Friends With Benefits (now rebranded as UNSTUFFED) client, Jessie Fink. In the fall of 2019, Jessie was frustrated and fed up with dieting. As someone who experienced a classic history of yo-yoing with no long-term results to speak of, she reached out with the
- [EPISODE 117: You Can't Change a Body You Hate](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-117-you-cant-change-a-body-you-hate/) - What if I told you that your body is a problem to be solved? I also don’t believe your suffering is because you have failed. I believe your history of dieting is a rational response when trying to live in a culture that tells us that having the perfect body is a path to more
- [EPISODE 116: It's Not About the Food](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-116-its-not-about-the-food/) - Your biggest challenge when trying to drop weight isn’t the food, it’s your mind. More specifically, your all-or-nothing mindset. Does this sound like you? You don’t want to diet You want to be able to eat what you want You want to be able to eat as much as you want You want to be
- [EPISODE 115: To Become a Natural Eater, You Have to Stop Acting Like a Dieter](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-115-to-become-a-natural-eater-you-have-to-stop-acting-like-a-dieter/) - On this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Eileen Trujillo joins me to discuss how in order to permanently lose the weight, you have to lose the dieter’s mindset. Most of the women I’ve had the pleasure of working with do what all the other dieters do — they practice being overweight and
- [EPISODE 114: How Dieting for Special Occasions is Hurting You](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-114-how-dieting-for-special-occasions-is-hurting-you/) - If you’ve ever tried to lose weight for a special occasion, you are not alone. The question is: is this a good idea? Or not? This is the topic co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and I dive into this week on the Fat Murder Podcast. Think of all the things you’ve done in the past that may
- [EPISODE 113: Stop Turning "Hunger Directed Eating" Into a Diet](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-113-stop-turning-hunger-directed-eating-into-a-diet/) - On this week's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Steph Miramontes joins me to discuss how NOT to turn Hunger Directed Eating into another weight-focused diet. As I tell my clients, these are not rules. This is how you take care of yourself in a loving way. They are “If love could speak to you
- [EPISODE 112: Body Love is Not a Requirement for Body Respect](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-112-body-love-is-not-a-requirement-for-body-respect/) - Have you ever noticed that you can go to bed at night feeling one way about your body, only to wake up the next morning and feel completely different? This is something to get curious about because the size of our bodies doesn’t change in this period of time, but how we FEEL about our
- [EPISODE 111: Former Client Interview with Laura Kalirai](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-111-former-client-interview-with-laura-kalirai/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing former Friends With Benefits client turned Team Leader, Laura Kalirai. One and a half year ago, Laura graduated from my group coaching program and today, I invited her onto the podcast to share her experience in the program and how she's been doing without the structure
- [EPISODE 110: How to Develop a Belief in Yourself](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-110-how-to-develop-a-belief-in-yourself/) - On this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, Rog Law, and I are talking all things beliefs. Everything you have in your life is a result of your belief in yourself and the belief that it’s possible. There are four important steps to learning how to believe in yourself. Practice them and you’ll be
- [EPISODE 109: The Biggest Reason Why You Haven't Lost the Weight](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-109-the-biggest-reason-why-you-havent-lost-the-weight/) - Join Rog Law and myself as we discuss the biggest reason why you haven’t lost the weight. If you are struggling with weight loss, I would bet that it’s probably due to one of these three reasons: 1️⃣ You think there is a magical diet out there that will be fast, easy and permanent. And
- [EPISODE 108: How to Fail Forward](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-108-how-to-fail-forward/) - In this episode, co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and I talk about the wild-eyed ‘all-or-nothing’ beast and the many ways that it rears its ugly head in the pursuit of our goals. Join us as we explain how to turn your fear of failure into a super power that unlocks achievement in areas of your life
- [EPISODE 107: 3 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-107-3-reasons-why-you-cant-stop-eating/) - In this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and I take a deep dive into the 3 primary reasons why you can’t stop eating (and what to do about it). Simply put, dieters mostly focus on WHAT to eat and not their inner psychology in HOW they eat. In this episode,
- [EPISODE 106: Is Dieting Your Hobby?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-106-is-dieting-your-hobby/) - How much of your day do you spend thinking about eating? ▪️What you will eat next? ▪️What you wish you could eat? ▪️What you wish you hadn’t eaten? What about your body? ▪️I want to fit into the clothes I wore pre-pregnancy. ▪️I hate the cellulite on my legs. ▪️I wish my arms didn’t jiggle
- [EPISODE 105: Navigating Bad Body Image Days](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-105-navigating-bad-body-image-days/) - Have you ever noticed that you can go to bed at night feeling one way about your body, only to wake up the next morning and feel completely different? This is something to get curious about because the size of our bodies doesn’t change in this period of time, but how we FEEL about our
- [EPISODE 104: How to Keep Promises to Yourself](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-104-how-to-keep-promises-to-yourself/) - Why is it so much easier to keep promises we make to other people, but struggle to do this with ourselves? You make a date to meet a friend for lunch. Maybe when it’s time to leave the house to meet this friend, you no longer feel like going. There’s no real reason why, but
- [EPISODE 103: How to Neutralize Processed Foods to Stop Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-103-how-to-neutralize-processed-foods-to-stop-overeating/) - The “naturally thin” behave in mysterious ways. We all know those people who have that magical superpower where they can just have a bite or two of a cookie, put it down, and never think about it again. WHAT PLANET DO THESE PEOPLE COME FROM!? The truth is, these people aren’t born special with a
- [EPISODE 102: How to Recover From a Setback](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-102-how-to-recover-from-a-setback/) - If you're avoiding the work that goes into improving your body image, because you think it will take care of itself once the weight is gone, think again. Body image is an inside job, and external work isn't the answer. Join Steph Miramontes and me as we have a conversation with former client, Miriam Blyth,
- [EPISODE 101: Ask Us Anything! (Part 2)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-101-ask-us-anything-part-2/) - Last week on the Fat Murder Podcast, my OG co-host, Rog Law, returned to celebrate our 100th episode. This week, we continue with Part 2 of ‘Ask Us Anything’ by responding to the questions you submitted on air. Topics discussed: ▪️the power of fear setting instead of goal setting ▪️how to stop snacking ▪️navigating social
- [EPISODE 100: Ask Us Anything!](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-100-ask-us-anything/) - E P I S O D E # 1 0 0 This week on the Fat Murder Podcast, my OG co-host, Rog Law, is back to help me celebrate our 100th episode. In this episode, we hosted an ‘Ask Me Anything’, where listeners were encouraged to write in with their questions so we
- [EPISODE 99: Self-Compassion: The Missing Piece in Your Weight Loss Puzzle](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-99-self-compassion-the-missing-piece-in-your-weight-loss-puzzle/) - Decades of research into the psychology of eating behaviors have shown us that the more we attempt to rigidly control our eating the more likely we are to lose that control when faced with unpleasant thoughts and feelings, especially when these feelings arise due to perceived “diet failure.” Why would eating a spoonful of ice
- [EPISODE 98: Learning to Feel Your Fullness](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-98-learning-to-feel-your-fullness/) - It’s fascinating how we’re born with this really cool system within our bodies that communicates when to eat (hunger!) and when to stop (fullness!). Yet so many of us are caught up in following restrictive meal plans and obsessive calorie counting that we’re not even noticing these physical cues. On this week’s episode of the
- [EPISODE 97: Taming Your Inner Rebel](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-97-taming-your-inner-rebel/) - Is there anything more frustrating than knowing EXACTLY HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT, but not be able to do it? You've read the books, you've listened to the podcasts, you've purchased the gym membership, and you've bought the program, but yet you STILL can't do it. WHY does this happen? It's maddening! For starters, it has nothing to do
- [EPISODE 96: Boundaries: Teaching People How to Treat You](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-96-boundaries-teaching-people-how-to-treat-you/) - Most often people get confused about what boundaries are and what they are not. In this episode, I invited co-coach, Steph Miramontes, to help set the record straight by looking at the differences between this amazing tool for creating intimacy and simply setting expectations for other people. Boundaries are never easy to establish, but avoiding
- [EPISODE 95: Telling Yourself No is Not Always a Form of Restriction](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-95-telling-yourself-no-is-not-always-a-form-of-restriction/) - In this week’s episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coach, Eileen Trujillo and I discuss why telling yourself no isn’t always a form of restriction. In fact, in many instances, telling ourselves no is a form of self-respect, self-love, or self-care. Consider a vegan, like our own Coach Steph Miramontes, who has chosen this lifestyle
- [EPISODE 94: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-94-how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others/) - When it comes to how we look, how strong we are, how fast we’re progressing and everything in between, our emotions can push our rational minds out of the driver’s seat, take the wheel, and drive us straight towards Crazyville. Like sticking a fork into an electrical socket, comparing ourselves to others is more
- [EPISODE 93:  Client Interview with Jaymie S.](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-93-client-interview-with-jaymie-s/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed client, Abi Smith, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Friends With Benefits client,
- [EPISODE 92: Client Interview with Abi Smith](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-92-client-interview-with-abi-smith/) - This week I'm super excited to share another client interview with Abi Smith in the UK. In this episode, Abi shares her experience within the program a lifelong dieter who struggled with labeling foods "bad" and chronic yo-yo dieting. After decades of traveling down dead-end roads that left her more frustrated than before, she joined
- [EPISODE 91: Are You Coachable? And Why it Matters](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-91-are-you-coachable-and-why-it-matters/) - This week's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast is all about optimizing your success through being coachable. A person who is coachable is not only receptive to receiving feedback, but they actually go the extra mile to seek out constructive criticism in an effort to improve their performance. The world's most successful people view
- [EPISODE 90: Are You Focusing on What's Going Well or What's Going Wrong?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-90-are-you-focusing-on-whats-going-well-or-whats-going-wrong/) - On today's episode of the Fat Murder Podcast, Rog Law, joins me as we discuss: Are you focusing on what's going well or what's going wrong? As humans, we're guilty of focusing on what's wrong in our lives. It's natural. You can blame this nifty little habit on your reptilian brain whose sole purpose
- [EPISODE 89: Why the BMI is an Inaccurate Predictor of Health](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-89-why-the-bmi-is-an-inaccurate-predictor-of-health/) - Though it has been used for decades as the go-to measurement for health based on your size, in recent years, the BMI has been widely criticized for its oversimplification of what being healthy really means. Join co-coach, Steph Miramontes, and me as we discuss why the BMI is outdated, inaccurate, and needs to be drop kicked as a reliable
- [EPISODE 88: Why You Need to Drop the 'Good' and 'Bad' Food Labels](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-88-why-you-need-to-drop-the-good-and-bad-food-labels/) - The problem with labeling foods "good" or "bad" is now they've been given life. It stops being a neutral food choice and starts having a moral implication. In other words, as soon as a food is labeled "bad," we begin to feel bad for making the decision to eat it. And often that guilt
- [EPISODE 87: How to Create a Life You Love](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-87-how-to-create-a-life-you-love/) - This week on the Fat Murder Podcast, co-coachi, Eileen Trujillo is back to talk about how to create a life you love, right now. NOT 10 pounds from now, but TODAY. In this episode we discuss why innate talent, intelligence, and external circumstances only accounts for 25% of our success while the other remaining
- [EPISODE 86: Understanding the Differences Between Emotional, Binge, and Habitual Overeating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-86-understanding-the-differences-between-emotional-binge-and-habitual-overeating/) - This week, I invited co-coach, Eileen Trujillo to join me as we discuss the differences between emotional eating, binge eating, and habitual overeating. There seems to be a lot of confusion between the three types of eaters, so in this episode we want to provide some clarity to ensure you're following the right plan of
- [EPISODE 85: How Your Core Beliefs Influence Everything](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-85-how-your-core-beliefs-influence-everything/) - What we believe and who we believe ourselves to be will always have more impact on our ability to lose weight than food ever will. Our core beliefs infiltrate every thought, feeling, and action we make on a daily basis -- from our values, to our religious and political beliefs, and even the way we eat.
- [EPISODE 84: Why Slow Eating is the Ultimate Weight Loss 'Hack'](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-84-why-slow-eating-is-the-ultimate-weight-loss-hack/) - When it comes to lifelong sustainable weight loss, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is being present with your food. Unfortunately, with the advent of the internet and our addiction to being 'busy,' most people eat their meals like they're running the 100 yard dash, and as a result, the only rapid
- [EPISODE 83: The 4 Stages of Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-83-the-4-stages-of-weight-loss/) - If you’re someone whose background in dieting consists of calorie counting, food scales, and meal plans, taking on a more mindful approach to eating can be scary as hell. We take comfort in the hard data. Instead of allowing our hunger and fullness cues to guide our eating, we turn our focus outward to feel
- [EPISODE 82: Why You May Fear Hunger](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-82-why-you-may-fear-hunger/) - In this week's episode, I invited co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, back to the podcast to discuss why you may fear hunger. If you've been dieting for a while, it's possible that you've become completely disconnected to your physical cues. In fact, it's quite common to avoid hunger altogether by preventing it through "snacks" to keep
- [EPISODE 81: Former Client, Dr Roma Amin, is Back With a 2-Year Update](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-81-former-client-dr-roma-amin-is-back-with-a-2-year-update/) - She's BaaAAaAack! In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my Friends With Benefits client, Dr Roma Amin...AGAIN! Dr Amin is a family physician who was kind enough to open up and share her dieting struggles as she navigated medical residency while simultaneously planning a wedding...and now, the stressors of being on the
- [EPISODE 80: 5 Problems With Intermittent Fasting](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-80-5-problems-with-intermittent-fasting/) - From Keto to Weight Watchers; Whole 30 to the South Beach Diet, it seems like everyone is trying to put their own unique spin and branding on how to put food in your mouth, and Intermittent Fasting (IF) is no different. The problem with IF, much like every other diet, is that it embeds you
- [EPISODE 79: Former Client, Maddie, is Back With a 1-Year Update Post-Program](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-79-former-client-maddie-is-back-with-a-1-year-update-post-program/) - This week I'm super excited to share another former Friends With Benefits client interview with Maddie O. Nearly one year ago, I invited Maddie to be a guest on the podcast to share her experience in the program. Now, she's back with an update on how she's been doing without the structure and accountability of
- [EPISODE 78: Former Client, Miriam Blyth, Shares a 1-Year Update AFTER the Program](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-78-former-client-miriam-blyth-shares-a-1-year-update-after-the-program/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing former Friends With Benefits client, Miriam Blyth. Nearly one year ago, I invited Miriam to share her experience in the program. This time, she's back with an update on how she's been doing without the structure and accountability. Prior to joining FWB, Miriam struggled with losing
- [EPISODE 77: How Positive Body Image Creates Weight Loss Success](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-77-how-positive-body-image-creates-weight-loss-success/) - If you're avoiding the work that goes into improving your body image, because you think it will take care of itself once the weight is gone, think again. Body image is an inside job, and external work isn't the answer. Join me, and Steph Miramontes of Soul Centered Fitness as we break down all the
- [EPISODE 76: You KNOW What You Need to Do to Lose Weight, So WHY Aren't You Doing It?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-76-you-know-what-you-need-to-do-to-lose-weight-so-why-arent-you-doing-it/) - Is there anything more frustrating than knowing EXACTLY HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT, but not be able to do it? You've read the books, you've listened to the podcasts, you've purchased the gym membership, and you've bought the program, but yet you STILL can't do it. WHY does this happen? It's maddening! For starters, it has nothing to do
- [Episode 75: Enjoy Your Favorite Restaurant Foods Without Putting on the Pounds](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-75-enjoy-your-favorite-restaurant-foods-without-putting-on-the-pounds/) - Last week my co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, joined me as we talked about the pitfalls of people pleasing and this week she’s back again to discuss how to enjoy your favorite restaurant foods without packing on the pounds. Eileen and I recently spend the weekend in Dallas, Texas attending a business retreat with our two other
- [EPISODE 74: Overcoming the Disease to Please](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-74-overcoming-the-disease-to-please/) - People pleasers are not just nice people who go above and beyond trying to make everyone happy. Those who suffer from the "Disease to Please" are people who say "Yes" when they really want to say "No" and as a result, lose sight of what they authentically want. Join co-coach, Eileen Trujillo, and me as we
- [EPISODE 73: Canceling Your Membership to the "Clean Plate Club"](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-73-canceling-your-membership-to-the-clean-plate-club/) - If you’re anything like me, you grew up in a home where you were encouraged to “clean your plate.” We rarely question the beliefs or habits that are passed down to us as children, and as a result, we repeat these same patterns as adults, blindly accepting them as gospel truth without ever questioning their
- [EPISODE 72: How to Superpower Your Willpower](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-72-how-to-superpower-your-willpower/) - When it comes to losing fat, dieters are bombarded with so much information that it can completely cripple them. On top of having to manage the constant flow of conflicting information, you're also faced with the daily demands of life that quickly drain your willpower, leaving them stuck in a perpetual rut. Join Rog Law and
- [EPISODE 69: Stop Getting Tricked and Treat Yourself This Halloween](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-69-stop-getting-tricked-and-treat-yourself-this-halloween/) - 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
- [EPISODE 71: 11 Eating Habits of the Naturally Thin](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-71-11-eating-habits-of-the-naturally-thin/) - When it comes to being "naturally thin," most people think that it comes down to a roll of the genetic dice, and if you're unlucky enough to roll the wrong set of genes, you're screwed. The reality is that while genetics certainly play a role in your body composition, they're not the primary driver when it
- [EPISODE 70: How Non-Scale Victories Accelerate Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-70-how-non-scale-victories-accelerate-weight-loss/) - The unfortunate truth about dieting is that once you start, you'll never stop. It’s almost as if once you decide to go on one, you’re signing a contract to be unhappy and dissatisfied with yourself until the number on the scale says the magic number that will unlock your worthiness. Then, you're suddenly allowed
- [EPISODE 68: Why You Fear Weight Gain After Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-68-why-you-fear-weight-gain-after-weight-loss/) - For most people, the journey of weight loss is marred by fear - the fear of giving up foods you love, the fear of not being able to lose the weight, and the fear of not being able to maintain the results when you are successful. Sadly, most of these fears end up being a
- [EPISODE 67: How to Stop Quitting When You're Not Perfect](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-67-how-to-stop-quitting-when-youre-not-perfect/) - If you're you've ever said: "I'll start tomorrow." "I need to eat all of this now because tomorrow it's back to the diet!" "I'll get back on track on Monday." This tells me you're someone who struggles with the "all-or-nothing" mindset. Unfortunately, when you have this thought pattern, it makes consistency nearly impossible to achieve. And consistency
- [EPISODE 8: How to Stop Overeating While on Vacation](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-8-how-to-stop-overeating-while-on-vacation/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about how to eat well while traveling (while still losing fat, if that's your jam). Topics discussed: How & why the very nature of travel can lead us into challenging waters when it comes to how we eat. The one simple mental reframe about
- [EPISODE 9: Cravings: The Mosquitoes of Dieting](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-9-cravings-the-mosquitoes-of-dieting/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about cravings and how to address them when you encounter them during your wild fat loss adventures. Topics discussed: The important difference between physical hunger & cravings. How we unintentionally turn craving from a cuddly puppy into a rampaging monster. Lifestyle factors that increase
- [EPISODE: 10 To Hell With the Scale!](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-10-to-hell-with-the-scale/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES On today’s episode, Rog Law and I discuss why the scale is overrated at best as a tool for measuring fat loss progress. Topics discussed: Why we rely so much on the scale (AKA what keeps us hooked). What the scale CAN tell us, and factors that influence it. What the scale
- [EPISODE 11: The Damaging Lie of Being "Too Busy"](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-11-the-damaging-lie-of-being-too-busy/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES On today’s episode, Rog Law and I discuss the damaging lie of being too “busy”. Topics discussed: Why this negative mindset will keep you STUCK. The truth about what you’re REALLY saying when you say that you’re too busy. Actionable ways to stop using this as an excuse and reclaim your life.
- [EPISODE 12: Client Experience](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-12-client-experience/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode I invited former client, Eileen Trujillo, to share her experience transitioning from a food obsessed chronic dieter to someone who effortlessly maintains the eating habits of a "naturally thin" person. Other topics we dive into: The biggest challenges she encountered (and later overcame). At what point in the program,
- [EPISODE 13: From Fat to Fit in 6 Months (A Client's Story)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-13-from-fat-to-fit-in-6-months-a-clients-story/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In last week's episode, I interviewed former one-on-one coaching client, Eileen, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. In this week's episode, I interviewed another former client, Anna
- [EPISODE 14: The REAL Reason Why Weight Loss is So Hard (#TWSS)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-14-the-real-reason-why-weight-loss-is-so-hard-twss/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES Topics discussed in this episode: What the hell is Rog wearing in this week's episode and WHYYY??? There's approximately 100 days left in 2019; how will you invest this time? Most people focus on New Year's resolutions, but Rog and I encourage you to make a commitment to finishing the year strong by focusing
- [EPISODE 15: Skip the Diet Drama This Holla-Day Season](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-15-skip-the-diet-drama-this-holla-day-season/) - With the holidays coming up, dieting season is right around the corner. In this episode, Rog Law and I share some of our best strategies to help you successfully navigate this holiday season without piling on the pounds. In this episode we discuss: How much weight the average American gains between Halloween and New Year's (it's not what
- [EPISODE 16: The Truth About Sugar Addiction](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-16-the-truth-about-sugar-addiction/) - On today's episode, Rog Law and I talk about the boogie man that lives beneath your bed - sugar! Topics discussed: Why calling sugar an addiction is harmful and inaccurate, and what to call it instead. How overly restricting sugar can backfire in your face. Why willpower doesn't work in the face of food compulsion
- [EPISODE 17: What to Do After You Overeat](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-17-what-to-do-after-you-overeat/) - On today’s episode, Rog Law and I give you the skinny on how to handle overeating. Topics discussed- Why wanting to “handle overeating” is problematic and causes more harm than good.- Mindset shifts to help you create a new, helpful perspective around eating so you're not compelled to overeat in the first place.- The simple
- [EPISODE 18: Silencing Your Inner Critic](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-18-silencing-your-inner-critic/) - On today's episode, Rog Law & I discuss how to stop your inner critic from cock-blocking your dreams. Topics discussed: - Where our inner critics usually come from.- Why listening to our inner critics will keep us stuck in a rut.- Red flags to look for when our inner critic is trying to run the
- [EPISODE 19: How Your Social Circle and Environment Influence Your](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-19-how-your-social-circle-and-environment-influence-your/) - On today’s episode, Rog Law & I discus the social & environmental factors involved in your fat loss journey. Topics discussed: - How eating according to the social clock & cleaning your plate can keep you stuck. - Dietary peer pressure and how to handle it. - The ease of acquiring highly palatable foods. -
- [EPISODE 20: How to Defeat Nighttime Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-20-how-to-defeat-nighttime-eating/) - On today's episode, Rog Law and I discuss how to defeat the PM nemesis: night time snacking! Topics discussed: - Why going to bed with a lil bit of hunger helps. - How eating what you WANT to eat helps with night time snacking. - Why starting with the good stuff (what you're most excited
- [EPISODE 21: How to Stop Feeling out of Control Around Food](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-21-how-to-stop-feeling-out-of-control-around-food/) - On today's episode, Rog Law and I discuss how to feel in control of your eating. Topics discussed: - Why keeping your diet bland makes you more likely to lose your mind around food. - Developing "it's just another meal" mindset - How using exercise as a tool after overeating develops into a cycle of
- [EPISODE 22: The Power of Positivity in Your Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-22-the-power-of-positivity-in-your-eating/) - On today's episode, Rog Law and I discuss the power of positivity in your eating. Topics discussed: The importance of developing a growth mindset. Shifting your focus from what's going wrong to what's going right "Bite-sizing" your goals to turbocharge your results. The perfection trap (the only true failure is death...so don't do that).
- [EPISODE 23: Why the Diet Industry Lies to You](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-23-why-the-diet-industry-lies-to-you/) - On today's episode, Rog Law and I discuss the lies of the diet industry Topics discussed: - The trap of "never enough" - How the industry plays on your intelligence (they won't sell you what you need to hear, but what they think you want to hear) - They sell you the results as quickly as possible,
- [EPISODE 24: How to Incorporate “Trigger Foods” to Stop Binge Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-24-how-to-incorporate-trigger-foods-to-stop-binge-eating/) - In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about the importance of incorporating “trigger foods” into your meals. Topics discussed:- What constitutes a trigger food.- The psychology behind trigger foods.- How the fear of eating such foods can actually keep you enslaved to them.- Actionable ways that you can begin to incorporate these foods TODAY.
- [EPISODE 25: How to Stop Caring What Other People Think About Your Body](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-25-how-to-stop-caring-what-other-people-think-about-your-body/) - In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about how to stop caring about what other people think about your physique. Topics discussed: - Why we went to care how other people view us and scenarios in which this tends to appear. - How to identify if how much we care is becoming a problem
- [EPISODE 26: Making 2020 Your Best Year Yet](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-26-making-2020-your-best-year-yet/) - In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about how to make 2020 a complete success in regards to your fat loss goals. Topics discussed: - The abysmally low rate of goals achievement and what you can do to avoid becoming a statistic. - What happens psychologically when we fail to achieve our goals and
- [EPISODE 27: Client Interview with Former Weight Watchers Leader](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-27-client-interview-with-former-weight-watchers-leader/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my current client, Andrea Seabrands, who was a Weight Watchers member for 15 years -- eventually becoming one of their leaders. As a former leader, Andrea was able to share an exclusive look into Weight Watchers behind the scenes and elaborates on why she ditched the
- [EPISODE 28: Client Interview with Family Doctor, Roma Amin](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-28-client-interview-with-family-doctor-roma-amin/) - In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my Friends With Benefits group coaching client, Dr Roma Amin. Dr Amin is a family physician who was kind enough to open up and share her dieting struggles as she navigated medical residency while simultaneously planning a wedding. During this stressful time in her life, Roma,
- [EPISODE 29: Little Weight Loss Lies We Tell Ourselves](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-29-little-weight-loss-lies-we-tell-ourselves/) - In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about the little weight loss lies we tell ourselves that keep us from reaching our goals: Topics discussed: - The painful truth of what actually happens when we lie to ourselves. - The various reasons that we lie to ourselves. - How we easily program ourselves to
- [EPISODE 30: Why Motivation is Bullshit](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-30-why-motivation-is-bullshit/) - Sometimes people think fitness professionals are good motivators, but what most don't realize is that motivation is an inside job. In this episode, Rog Law, and I discuss: How to get and stay motivated Why watching other successful people can be inspiring, but it's actually your THOUGHTS that create a motivating feeling in you What is it
- [EPISODE 31: Kicking Procrastination in the Pants](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-31-kicking-procrastination-in-the-pants/) - In a world filled with infinite to-do lists and never-ending distractions, we often end up putting the things that matter the most to us on the back-burner, all thanks to the wonderful magic of procrastination! In today's episode, Rog Law and I dive deep into why we procrastinate and what you can do to detangle
- [EPISODE 32: Two Proven Ways to Increase Weight Loss Success](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-32-two-proven-ways-to-increase-weight-loss-success/) - Today’s episode is all about what it takes to achieve long-term sustainable weight loss.
- [EPISODE 33: Confronting Your (Food) Fears](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-33-confronting-your-food-fears/) - What does climate change, a T-Rex chasing you down the street and banana bread have in common? The fact that someone is afraid of each one of these!
- [EPISODE 34: The Delicate Dance of Managing Your Fullness and Satiation](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-34-the-delicate-dance-of-managing-your-fullness-and-satiation/) - Angelina Jolie vs Jennifer Aniston The Rock vs Jason Momoa NSYNC vs Backstreet Boys These questions are hard enough to answer, but do you know the one that leaves people perpetually stuck? Feeling satisfied vs feeling stuffed. In today's episode, Rog Law and I dive directly into this important distinction one that doesn't get talked
- [EPISODE 35: To Eat, or Not to Eat?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-35-to-eat-or-not-to-eat/) - When it comes to the role that food plays in our life, it can be challenging to not give our personal power away to it. If our life was a concert, the goal is to create a relationship with food that has it as a background dancer, not the main star. In this episode, Rog
- [EPISODE 36: Letting Go of the Timeline](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-36-letting-go-of-the-timeline/) - We want fat loss and we want it NOW! Unfortunately, no matter how fast we want results, change happens on its own schedule and the more we try to fight it, the harder we inevitable will crash and burn. In this episode, Rog Law and I discuss the power of letting go of the timeline when
- [EPISODE 37: Scale Smackdown](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-37-scale-smackdown/) - When it smiles in our favor, we're walking on cloud 9 and nothing can bring us down. When it shows us a number other than the one we want, it can send us into a mental and physical tailspin. The scale is a neutral device, but when it comes to the amount of power we
- [EPISODE 38: Client Interview with Miriam Blyth](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-38-client-interview-with-miriam-blyth/) - In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing current Friends With Benefits, client, Miriam Blyth. As someone who struggled with losing weight for 20 years, Miriam opens up and shares the traumatic story behind her first dieting attempt and how that event propelled her into a negative spiral of disordered eating for decades. In
- [Bonus Episode: Coronavirus Lockdown: Create an Environment for Success](https://lesliehooper.com/bonus-episode-coronavirus-lockdown-create-an-environment-for-success/) - The world has changed in a huge way and the disruptive impact that it's having is far-reaching. Instead of feeling completely overwhelmed and being led by your emotions during these trying times, join Rog Law & I as we discuss how you can navigate this current situation while still making progress in the areas of your
- [EPISODE 39: Client Interview with Maddie](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-39-client-interview-with-maddie/) - This week I'm super excited to share another client interview with Friends With Benefits member, Maddie. In this episode, Maddie shares her experience within the program as an emotional eater and chronic yo-yo dieter. After many years of unsuccessful dieting attempts, she joined the Friends With Benefits group to not only lose the weight, but
- [EPISODE 40: Why You Stress Eat and How to Stop](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-40-why-you-stress-eat-and-how-to-stop/) - It is without question that we will encounter stressful circumstances in our lives. Instead of doing everything that we can to avoid them, it makes more sense to invest in the tools that allow us to successfully navigate stressful situations, but thrive in spite of our circumstances. Join Rog Law & I as we give
- [EPISODE 41: The Art of AVOIDING Self-Sabotage](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-41-the-art-of-avoiding-self-sabotage/) - When it comes to achieving our goals, the biggest obstacle to our progress is ourselves. To be able to defeat the enemy, we must first know them, so join Rog Law & I as we dive deep into enemy territory to arm yourself with the tools to emerge victoriously! Topics discussed: - Common reasons that people
- [EPISODE 42: The Comparison Trap](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-42-the-comparison-trap/) - When it comes to how we look, how strong we are, how fast we’re progressing and everything in between, our emotions can push our rational minds out of the driver’s seat, take the wheel, and drive us straight towards Crazyville. Like sticking a fork into an electrical socket, comparing ourselves to others is more often
- [EPISODE 43: How Much Cardio is Too Much?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-43-how-much-cardio-is-too-much/) - The go-to fat loss tool that most people clamp onto right out of the gate is cardio, often at the expense the most powerful tool of body composition change: strength training. Join Rog Law & I as we put cardio in its proper place in your fat loss tool belt to help you get the results
- [EPISODE 44: How to Lose Weight Without Giving Up Alcohol](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-44-how-to-lose-weight-without-giving-up-alcohol/) - Is alcohol stalling your weight loss? Probably. But this week's episode is all about how to enjoy booze without cock-blocking your dreams of having a better body. For many of us, the alcohol party began flowing in college during tailgates, beer pong, and keg handstands. But for some, the party hasn't ended and they''re still
- [EPISODE 45: 6 Things Lean People Do Differently](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-45-6-things-lean-people-do-differently/) - Have you ever noticed how perpetual dieters are never the leanest people you know? It’s the lean people who are consistently doing the right stuff day after day, year after year, rarely talking about their “meal plan”, “detox” or their next “cleanse.” They don’t even use the word “diet” or think about dieting as a
- [EPISODE 46: 5 Reasons Why You Still Haven’t Lost the Weight](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-46-5-reasons-why-you-still-havent-lost-the-weight/) - Here's a shocking statistic for your eyeballs: 95% of diets fail, which I honestly think is a low number. If you don't stick to the unreasonably strict guidelines that most diets prescribe for the rest of your life, then the diet will inevitably fail. But here's the good news: you don't have to become part
- [EPISODE 47: How Guilt Prevents Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-47-how-guilt-prevents-weight-loss/) - Along the road of getting anywhere that we want to go, those fun and silly things we call "emotions" will jump into the street out of nowhere. One of the most notorious offenders (imagine it standing in front of a lineup holding some prison numbers if that makes your mind giggle), is guilt, and it
- [EPISODE 48: Why Self-Care is Critical for Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-48-why-self-care-is-critical-for-weight-loss/) - In the pursuit of achieving a lean physique, one of the most important aspects that is thrown by the wayside is....well, ourselves. While fat loss is a physical process that anyone can learn, we aren't taught to care for our mental well-being along the way. Join Rog Law and I as we give you the
- [EPISODE 49: How to Stop Eating when Your Mind Wants More](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-49-how-to-stop-eating-when-your-mind-wants-more/) - When it comes to fat loss, how you're physically (and mentally) feeling at the end of a meal can determine so much of your actual success. Unfortunately, we often blow right past the signs that our body has had a enough not for just one meal, but every meal. Do this often enough and you'll stay
- [EPISODE 50: Client Interview with Aubrey Allen](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-50-client-interview-with-aubrey-allen/) - This week I'm super excited to share another client interview with Friends With Benefits member, Aubrey Allen. In this episode, Aubrey shares her experience within the program a lifelong dieter who struggled with labeling foods "bad" and chronic yo-yo dieting. After decades of traveling down dead-end roads that left her more frustrated than before, she
- [EPISODE 51: Client Interview with Julia Fletcher](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-51-client-interview-with-julia-fletcher/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed a Friends With Benefits client, Aubrey Allen, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. In this week's episode, I interviewed another client, Julia Fletcher, on
- [EPISODE 52: The Hidden Dangers of Identity Labels](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-52-the-hidden-dangers-of-identity-labels/) - The most damaging beliefs of all are the self-limiting beliefs we have about ourselves. These toxic thoughts become our reality. It’s a self-imposed box we lock ourselves into; it’s the lens we view the world through and we behave in accordance with our beliefs about ourselves. It’s this inner critic that prevents us from reaching
- [EPISODE 53: Understanding the Difference Between Mind Hunger & Physical Hunger](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-53-understanding-the-difference-between-mind-hunger-physical-hunger/) - Physical hunger shows itself with a physical sensation of emptiness in your stomach, often accompanied by a rumbling feeling. Psychological hunger is simply the desire to eat, with no physical indicators that your body is needing more food at that moment. Eating when your body isn't signaling a need for more fuel is a symptom of a deeper issue and can lead
- [EPISODE 54: Social Media, Body Image & You](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-54-social-media-body-image-you/) - With our phones being glued to our hands on a daily basis, social media is the place where many of us spend the majority of our digital time, and unfortunately this can hijack not only our fat loss results, but our happiness as well. We are the result of our environment, and when we're constantly
- [EPISODE 55: How to Switch From Calorie Counting to Mindful Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-55-how-to-switch-from-calorie-counting-to-mindful-eating/) - Calorie counting is often touted as the Holy Grail of fat loss, and while it is effective, it often comes with a heavy mental and physical price tag attached to it. From constantly being on-guard about how many calories every piece of food you eat contains to avoiding social events because you fear not being
- [EPISODE 56: Why You Secretly Eat and How to Stop](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-56-why-you-secretly-eat-and-how-to-stop/) - Have you ever bought cookies you’ve been craving, consumed the entire box, and then taken out the trash before your partner returns home? Or maybe you’ve ordered a salad while dining out with friends, but stopped to pick up a cheeseburger and fries on your way home so you can enjoy the food without feeling
- [EPISODE 57: Kid's Food & Body Image: Creating a Healthy Experience](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-57-kids-food-body-image-creating-a-healthy-experience/) - With the recent influx of parents contacting me regarding children’s eating habits and body image issues, this week I invited Steph Miramontes from Soul Centered Fitness to return to the podcast to discuss the two burning questions on every parents mind: What can I do to ensure my kids grow up with a healthy relationship to
- [EPISODE 58: Troubleshooting Hunger](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-58-troubleshooting-hunger/) - Hunger gets treated like the [insert hair color here] headed stepchild of the transformation: preferably never seen or heard from. This is unfortunate, because hunger is actually the unsung hero when it comes to not only reaching your goals, but maintaining them for life. Join Rog Law and I as we dive into the importance
- [EPISODE 59: Calm Your T*ts: Managing Your Expectations](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-59-calm-your-tts-managing-your-expectations/) - We silly earthlings tend to be final-hour creatures: we tend to wait until we hit rock bottom to initiate a change for the better, all while at the same time wanting the results to appear over night. While this might work flawlessly in the movies, real life operates by a different set of rules. Join Rog
- [EPISODE 60: Restrictor or Permitter: Which Type of Dieter Are You?](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-60-restrictor-or-permitter-which-type-of-dieter-are-you/) - When it comes to losing weight, there's no way around it: we HAVE to eat food. The problem many dieters run into is that they're torn between two extremes: Restrictors: These people diet like it's their full-time jobPermitters: These are the YOLO! dieters Join Rog Law and I today as we explore the world of
- [EPISODE 61: Setting Boundaries With Food Pushers](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-61-setting-boundaries-with-food-pushers/) - We've all heard the comments from our family, friends, and co-workers: ”Just have a bite! It won’t kill you!””What’s one meal? Treat yourself!””It’s Friday, live a little!” We've all heard comments like these a thousand times over the years. People commenting on how you need to try a few bites of dessert or finish the last
- [EPISODE 62: How to Stop Feeling Triggered When Seeing Yourself in Pictures](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-62-how-to-stop-feeling-triggered-when-seeing-yourself-in-pictures/) - Have you ever taken a photo with family or friends and after seeing it, immediately cringed and deleted it? You then spend the entire day in your head, upset and disgusted with your body with a promise yourself you’ll ‘do better’. If this sounds like you, then today’s episode is a must-listen. In this episode, I
- [EPISODE 63: The Truth About Emotional Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-63-the-truth-about-emotional-eating/) - As much as we'd like to think that we're completely rational beings in our approach to and view of the world, the reality is that we're wildly emotional creatures as well. Emotions are useful. They help us survive and give zest to our lives, but when we allow them to completely take the wheel, we can
- [EPISODE 64: It's All in Your Head: Switching From a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-64-its-all-in-your-head-switching-from-a-scarcity-mindset-to-an-abundance-mindset/) - Dieters think that they have an 'eating too much food' problem, and this is why they can't lose weight. And while there is certainly truth to that, it's not the whole story. We spend only a few hours per week eating, but we spend 168 hours without our thoughts, and it's these same thoughts that cause
- [EPISODE 65: Client Interview with Danielle Scheid](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-65-client-interview-with-danielle-scheid/) - This week I'm super excited to share another client interview with Friends With Benefits member, Danielle Scheid. In this episode, Danielle shares her experience within the program a lifelong dieter who struggled with labeling foods "bad" and chronic yo-yo dieting. After decades of traveling down dead-end roads that left her more frustrated than before, she
- [EPISODE 66: Client Interview with Stephanie Curry](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-66-client-interview-with-stephanie-curry/) - In last week's episode, I interviewed a Friends With Benefits client, Danielle Scheid, on how she was able to transition from a food-obsessed chronic dieter to someone who feels completely in control in any dining scenario while effortlessly maintaining her weight through the power of habit. In this week's episode, I interviewed another client, Stephanie
- [EPISODE 0: Why We’ve Started a Podcast](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-0-why-weve-started-a-podcast/) -  EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I discuss WHY we’ve decided to create a podcast and what we intend to accomplish with it. HINT: We know starting a diet over every Monday sucks. We know feeling out of control around food sucks. We know mind-numbing cardio sucks. Basically, we created this
- [EPISODE 1: How to Have a Healthy Relationship With Food](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-1-how-to-have-a-healthy-relationship-with-food/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about our history with dysfunctional dieting, how to develop a healthier relationship with food, and the process we use to help clients do the same. Topics discussed: What does it mean to have a healthy relationship with food? What it looks like to have
- [EPISODE 2: How Snacks Sabotage Weight Loss](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-2-how-snacks-sabotage-weight-loss/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about snacking, the Big Kahuna of eating pitfalls, and how it relates to your fat loss strategy. Topics discussed: What counts as snacking How the marketing of "snack foods" hijacks your thinking about food & habits. What the French know about snacking that American's
- [EPISODE 3: The Hunger Games](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-3-the-hunger-games/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about one of the most misunderstood & demonized aspects of fat loss: hunger! Topics discussed: Why hunger is NOT your enemy, but a long-lost friend you want in your life. What the difference between real hunger & fake hunger is, and how not knowing
- [EPISODE 4: An Introduction to Emotional & Binge Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-4-an-introduction-to-emotional-binge-eating/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law & give an introduction to emotional & binge eating to help and encourage listeners to take control & redefine their relationship to food. Topics discussed: The differences between emotional & binge eating (they are vastly different). The why behind binge eating and how it typically manifests itself.
- [EPISODE 5: Weekend Eating: Result Slayer](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-5-weekend-eating-result-slayer/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law & I talked about the competitive sport known the world over as weekend eating, and how it is bane of many well-intentioned fat murderer's existence. Topics discussed: Reasons that people treat the weekend differently than any other day. The "treat yo self" and "cheat meal" mindset and
- [EPISODE 6: How to Be Perfect (Ha!)](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-6-how-to-be-perfect-ha/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law & I talk about wild-eyed perfection beast and the many ways that it rears its ugly head in the pursuit of our goals. Topics discussed: The myth of perfection and why striving to reach it is actually keeping you stuck at best, and at worst making your
- [EPISODE 7: The Art of Hunger and Fullness](https://lesliehooper.com/episode-7-the-art-of-hunger-and-fullness/) - EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Rog Law and I talk about hunger and fullness in regard to fat loss. Topics discussed: - Why getting back to our roots and eating like a child is helpful - Why hunger is NOT our enemy, but a natural part of the fat loss process. - How to
- [How Cardio Turned Me Into a Binge Eater](https://lesliehooper.com/cardio-turned-binge-eater/) - Are you stuck in the binge-then-restrict cycle? Eat "clean" for a few days and then dive head first into a massive binge, only to punish yourself with extra cardio and vow never to do it again...until you do? This blog is for YOU.
- [The Power of Small Habits](https://lesliehooper.com/power-of-small-habits/) - The four stages of habit formation that will completely transform your life (and body!).
- [An Honest Conversation With a Binge Eater](https://lesliehooper.com/honest-conversation-binge-eater/) - In this blog, I exchange emails with a self-described binge eating bride who is desperate to lose weight before the big day.
- [Who is Responsible for the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?](https://lesliehooper.com/childhood-obesity/) - With one and five children in the United States now obese, the obesity epidemic has become the food and diet industry's dirty little secret. How come no one is talking about this? Who's fault is this and what can we do?
- [You Can't Buy Commitment](https://lesliehooper.com/you-cant-buy-commitment/) - It's interesting to me how people can perceive my consistent dedication to a healthy lifestyle as a 'gift' or 'talent.' It is neither of those things. I have spent over ten years in the gym - sometimes falling off the bandwagon for several months at a time, yo-yo dieting, and falling victim to a lot
- [Buckle Up For That Crash Diet](https://lesliehooper.com/buckle-up-for-that-crash-diet-2/) - Today, as I was browsing at a local bookstore, I noticed that there was absolutely nothing on "Health & Fitness" bookshelves about undergoing a body transformation through moderation or habit changing behaviors. I did see a lot of titles that involved scare tactics, though. Unfortunately, honesty and science-based approaches don't sell in the fitness industry. Just
- [One Easy Trick to Save $150 a Month](https://lesliehooper.com/one-easy-trick-to-save-150-a-month/) - How much money a month are you spending on supplements? Which supplements are best for satiating hunger and fat loss?
- [How to Make Exercise Suck Less](https://lesliehooper.com/make-exercise-suck-less/) - Do you hate to exercise? Is "Sweating to the Oldies with Richard Simmons" losing its appeal? Is the Shake Weight not getting you get the results you anticipated? Let's talk about how to make your exercise program suck less.
- [Cat Herding for Cardio](https://lesliehooper.com/cat-herding-for-cardio/) - Not too long ago I was contacted by a prospective client who had recently battled (and overcame!) breast cancer and wanted to get back into weight lifting after a five year hiatus. She had taken it upon herself to sign up for Zumba classes to help shed some of the unwanted weight she had acquired
- [Are Hot Pockets Sabotaging Your Progress?](https://lesliehooper.com/are-hot-pockets-sabotaging-your-progress/) - Nearly everything we do as humans is habitual. Like a jackass, I can't tell you how many times I've mindlessly driven past the exit to my house and headed to the gym instead – purely out of habitual behavior. I recently read that we tend to buy the same 20-ish foods every time we hit
- [Three or Six Meals a Day for Fat Loss?](https://lesliehooper.com/three-or-six-meals-for-fat-loss/) - If you're of the opinion that having six smaller meals throughout the day is superior for fat loss as opposed to three larger meals, you've been sold a lie perpetuated by the health and food industry. This idea of having smaller meals was actually birthed by those in the gym who were trying to gain
- [Is Sugar Murdering Our Kids?](https://lesliehooper.com/is-sugar-murdering-our-kids-2/) - Recently, as my 15 year-old daughter walked out the door for school, she turned to me and said, "Mom, starting next week can you just put another piece of fruit or some nuts or something healthier in my lunch instead of chips?" Ah-mazing. As a parent, I've been careful not to label foods 'good' or
- [Embrace the Suck](https://lesliehooper.com/embrace-the-suck/) - If there's one thing a person needs to understand before they begin to diet, it's that fat loss doesn't occur in a linear line. It's not as simple as slashing 500 calories off your overall daily caloric total and expecting to be down a pound seven days later. Expecting fat loss to occur like this
- [The Missing Piece to Your Fat Loss Puzzle](https://lesliehooper.com/the-missing-piece-to-your-fat-loss-puzzle/) - When undergoing a physique transformation the greatest challenges aren't physical, but mental. Along the way there are many landmines waiting. Doubt, fear, and impatience have derailed many who had great potential. It's too easy to let emotions take you off the path. Devising a plan is easy, seeing it through to the end is the hard part.
- [How to Superhero Your Early Morning Workout](https://lesliehooper.com/superhero-your-morning-workout/) - When I worked a standard 8-5 corporate job, I’d wake up at 5am to get my workout in before heading to the office. It wasn’t ideal, but as a single Mom it was the only way I could guarantee I’d be able to hit the gym consistently. At first, getting up that early sucked, but with a little practice, it got easier. Here's how.
- [Gun Show On The Go](https://lesliehooper.com/gun-show-on-the-go/) - This will undoubtedly go down in the books as one of the busiest weekends of my life, but I’m never too busy to accept your admission to the gun show.
- [What's the Best Exercise for Fat Loss?](https://lesliehooper.com/whats-the-best-exercise-for-fat-loss/) - Over the weekend I was asked, "What's the best exercise method for fat loss — is it running?" No, it's not running — unless you love to run. And it's probably not riding a unicycle juggling knives unless you love to ride a unicycle juggling knives. The fat loss exercise routine that will give you long-term, sustainable results is the exercise you choose to love. Yes, choose.
- [How to Approach Women in the Gym Without Being Creepy](https://lesliehooper.com/approach-women-in-the-gym-2/) - Ever seen a girl in the gym that you wanted to talk to, but didn't know how to approach her without looking like a creep? As someone who's been on the receiving end of this situation dozens of times, I offer some of my best tips and useful insights to help you get a positive response from your gym crush.
- [The Most Common Question I Get Asked](https://lesliehooper.com/the-most-common-question-i-get-asked/) - The most common question I get asked by my clients has nothing to do with fitness or nutrition. It isn't what exercise is best for fat loss or how many carbs should they be eating at each meal. No, what they really want to know is why I'm still single.
- [Body Bullying Among Men](https://lesliehooper.com/body-bullying-among-men/) - Body shaming is a widely covered topic as it pertains to women, but the "Do you even lift, bro?" and "I've seen snakes with bigger arms" insulting commentary is just as prevalent among men. Particularly online. What's up with that?
- [All Things 37](https://lesliehooper.com/all-things-37/) - What my 36th year taught me about love, life, lessons, fear, pain, and saying "Hell Yes!" to new adventures.
- [Screw the Diet and Have a Merry Christmas!](https://lesliehooper.com/screw-the-diet-and-have-a-merry-christmas-2/) - Feeling anxious about overeating and holiday weight gain? Read my latest blog on why I think diets are bullshit and how to lose fat while still eating Grandma's Christmas cookies.
- [How to Get More Right Swipes From Tinderella](https://lesliehooper.com/how-to-get-more-right-swipes-from-tinderella/) - If you're a dude who does a lot of online dating and can't figure out why you're not connecting with the kind of women you're attracted to, it's probably because the presentation of your online dating profile sucks. Here's how to fix it.
- [Why Your Diet Isn't Working](https://lesliehooper.com/why-your-diet-isnt-working/) - Feeling frustrated at your lack of progress in the gym? Are you doing everything right, but still not seeing results? There may be a crucial piece to the puzzle that you're overlooking. Here are a couple of key strategies to keep you in-check.
- [Hi, my name is Leslie, and I'm an Emotional Eater.](https://lesliehooper.com/emotional-eating/) - Are you an emotional eater? Do you eat because you're tired, stressed, or bored? Here's how you can stop the vicious cycle of trying to fill that hole in your heart with food.
- [He Ditched Me at Baggage Claim for Being Fat](https://lesliehooper.com/he-ditched-me-for-being-fat/) - Have you ever been rejected for being overweight? I have. Check out my story on how being ditched by a guy at the airport propelled me into exercise and food addiction (and how I overcame it).
- [Kids Say the Funniest Things](https://lesliehooper.com/kids-say-the-funniest-things/) - Some of my inner thoughts on moving to NYC and parenting hardships.
- [What Type of Dieter Are You?](https://lesliehooper.com/what-type-of-dieter-are-you/) - Ever feel like the diet you're following just isn't the right fit for you? Does it seem hard? Confusing? Well, there's a good chance you're following the wrong diet for your personality. There are two distinct groups of dieters. Which one are you?
- [How to Stick to Your Diet on the Weekend](https://lesliehooper.com/weekend-dieting/) - Do you diet Monday through Friday only to nose-dive into pizza, tacos, beer, and cake on the weekends? Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of weekend dieting and break-free from the ugly cycle of self-sabotage.
- [You Should Smile More](https://lesliehooper.com/you-should-smile-more/) - Do men frequently approach you and tell you to smile more? Yeah, me too. In this blog post I dive into the reasons why it bugs me and how I've come to accept that the carpe diem schtick just isn't my jam.
- [Five Ways to Measure Progress Without Becoming a Slave to the Scale](https://lesliehooper.com/five-ways-to-measure-progress-without-becoming-a-slave-to-the-scale/) - When it comes to monitoring progress on your physique transformation, the scale sucks. In this article I outline five different ways to track results without ever stepping foot on the scale.
- [Basic to Badass: Why Women Should Lift Weights](https://lesliehooper.com/basic-to-badass-why-women-should-lift-weights/) - Are you a woman who's on the fence about lifting heavy? Read this to discover what strength training has done for me and why I recommend it for everyone, but particularly women.
- [The Most Effective Plan to End Nighttime Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/end-nighttime-eating/) - One of the most common obstacles my clients face is the demon of nighttime eating. In this blog post I address the most effective ways to curb the nighttime cravings once and for all.
- [8 Things Successful Clients Do](https://lesliehooper.com/things-successful-clients-do/) - Eight things successful body transformation clients do.
- [The One Thing Winners Do Differently](https://lesliehooper.com/the-one-thing-winners-do-differently/) - Whether it's co-workers, family or friends, you need people in your life who challenge and elevate you. But what are you bringing to the table? How can you do a better job of inspiring others to become better versions of themselves?
- [The Term "All-Natural" is All Bullshit](https://lesliehooper.com/all-natural-is-all-bullshit/) - Still subscribe to the belief that organic food is better for you? If so, you're likely paying the "stupidity tax" and falling victim to a scam being perpetuated by the food industry.
- [Food Cravings: The Mosquitoes of Dieting](https://lesliehooper.com/cravings/) - Is there anything more frustrating than consistently nailing your diet day in and day out only to be hit upside the back of the head with nagging thoughts of pizza, ice cream, donuts, and cheeseburgers? Food cravings are the mosquitoes of dieting. It’s like going to the beach and getting attacked by an unrelenting swarm. One mosquito here and there isn’t so bad, but if you’re getting bitten by a hundred of them, it becomes a problem.
- [The Two Biggest Lies Keeping You Overweight](https://lesliehooper.com/two-biggest-lies-keeping-you-overweight/) - What lies have you noticed that society tells you? Is it about when you should be married? How skinny your thighs should be? What car you should drive? How much money you should be making? In this blog post I discuss the two biggest lies preventing you from losing weight and how to overcome them.
- [6 Metabolism Myths (and what to do about it)](https://lesliehooper.com/metabolism/) - Why can one person eat like a growing teenager and not gain a pound, while some of us can't even smell a slice of pizza without sending the button on our pants flying across the room? In this blog, I use the latest scientific research to discuss the six most common myths on metabolism and what you can do to improve yours.
- [Untangling Your Dysfunctional Relationship With Food](https://lesliehooper.com/dysfunctional-relationship-food/) - Ever taken the time to ponder how our relationship with food got to the point of being so dysfunctional? What causes us to obsess over food in the first place? If you were the only person on the planet would you still be chasing fat loss? Where does this influence come from? And why is fat such an icky thing? Who determined that and why are we giving them our power? In this blog, we explore the diet mentality and how it keep us struggling with fat loss.

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- [Grill & Chill Playbook](https://lesliehooper.com/grill-chill-playbook/) - Wanna lose weight this summer without missing out on all the fun while you’re at it? Stop Letting Social Events Sabotage Your Weight Loss and Get Summer-Ready Starting TODAY Using This Simple 7-Step Strategy! In our mini-course, Your Summer Grill & Chill Playbook, we pull back the curtain and reveal the EXACT system we’ve used
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- [Holiday Eating](https://lesliehooper.com/holiday-eating/) - Discover the 2 Simple Secrets for Permanent Weight Loss, So You Never Have to Go on Another Soul-Sucking Diet Again.
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- [About Leslie](https://lesliehooper.com/about-leslie/) - Hello there! Allow myself to introduce... myself. I’m Leslie Hooper and I’m an Online Nutrition and Fitness Coach who specializes in helping emotional eaters lose weight by breaking-free from the shackles of dieting.Some of you know me as the not-always so charming southern belle from New Orleans who loves deadlifts, ice cream, and gift wrapping
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