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Why We Overeat with Maggie Sterling

Maggie Sterlingvibewithmaggie.com
Want to lose weight without constantly fighting yourself? "Why We Overeat" takes a different approach to sustainable weight loss by uncovering the real reasons behind your eating habits. Each week, Maggie and Ryan share practical strategies to stop overeating, end emotional eating, and break free from the diet-binge cycle. Unlike traditional weight loss podcasts, we focus on the "why" behind your food choices and how your brain influences eating behaviors. Through candid conversations you'll discover how to create lasting change without restrictive diets or complicated food rules. Whether you struggle with stress eating, late-night snacking, or portion control, this podcast helps you understand your relationship with food and build sustainable habits that actually last. Join us to learn why addressing the root causes of overeating is the key to achieving your weight loss goals. Learn more at www.vibewithmaggie.com
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Episodes

227 - Overcoming Nighttime Cravings

In this episode, Maggie and Ryan dive deep into the common struggle of dealing with late night cravings and urges to snack after dinner. They explore the unique challenges that arise when you're tired and worn out at the end of the day, making it harder to resist those cravings. Maggie shares her insights on why these urges feel so strong and compelling, and how our thoughts and emotions play a big role. Together, they discuss practical strategies and mindset shifts to help listeners navigate th...

Apr 26, 202415 min

226 - Why Your Plan Only Works on Paper (and What to Do About It)

In this episode, we discuss the common mistake people make when creating their daily meal plan: planning for a perfect day without considering inevitable obstacles. Many people set themselves up for failure by making a plan that only works if everything goes smoothly, which rarely happens in the real world. We explore why this approach leads to frustration and failure, and how you can create a more realistic plan that accounts for the challenges and surprises life throws your way. By learning to...

Apr 19, 202416 min

225 - 5 Things Slowing Down Your Weight Loss

In this week’s episode, we dive into the surprising factors that might be putting the brakes on your weight loss journey. From the unexpected impact of not wanting to hurt our own feelings to the often overlooked importance of managing sleep and stress, we uncover why some of your best-intended efforts aren’t paying off. Join us as we explore practical strategies to address these obstacles head-on, helping you to stay on track towards your health goals without falling victim to the common pitfal...

Apr 12, 202424 min

224 - Tough Love vs. Gentle Honesty

In this episode, we dive deep into the battle of tough love versus gentle truth in the journey of weight loss. Discover the power of being honest with yourself, without the harshness that often comes with self-critique. Ryan and Maggie share insights on how a balance of directness and compassion can lead to lasting change. Tune in to explore which approach might work best for you and how to apply these strategies in your daily life. Join Vibe Club (Enrollment opens quarterly)...

Apr 05, 202416 min

[Replay] How To Stay Motivated For Weight Loss

Struggling to stay motivated in your weight loss journey? This episode dives deep into why motivation isn't the key to success and what actually works. Discover practical tips for building habits and consistency that outlast fleeting feelings of motivation. Learn how to shift your mindset and create a sustainable path to your goals without relying on motivation. Tune in to transform your approach to weight loss and start achieving your desired results today.

Mar 29, 202422 min

[Replay] Weight Loss Begins With Self-Acceptance

Hey everyone! This epsiode was probably one of the top 3 episodes that I got positive feedback from, so I am reposting it! If you have already heard it, I think its even worth a re-listen! In this episode, we discuss the idea that true weight loss begins with self-acceptance. Many people believe that the key to weight loss is simply eating less and exercising more, but this narrow view ignores the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to weight gain. We explore the conce...

Mar 22, 202424 min

223 - How To Stop Emotional Eating

Learn how to handle emotional eating effectively. This episode dives into understanding the real reasons behind our urges to eat when we're not actually hungry. Discover practical strategies for managing emotions without relying on food for comfort. It's about exploring curiosity towards our habits and finding healthier ways to cope with feelings. Tune in for insights on creating a balanced approach to eating and emotional wellbeing. Vibe Club Waitlist Curiosity Worksheet...

Mar 15, 202427 min

222 - Why Weight Loss Stopped Being Easy

In this episode, we dive into a common experience many face on their weight loss journey: the shift from feeling easy to suddenly hitting a wall. Maggie and Ryan explore why what once felt like a smooth process can start to feel challenging and what's really behind that change. They discuss practical strategies and mindset shifts that can help you navigate these rough patches and find your way back to ease. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Why did weight loss stop being easy for me?" th...

Mar 08, 202418 min

221 - Mind vs. Body And Suspending Disbelief

In this episode, we dive into how our minds can affect our physical health, sharing personal stories about dealing with chronic pain and sleepless nights. We talk about the unexpected places we find inspiration and how stepping out of our professional bubbles can spark new ideas. You'll hear about the challenges of facing anxiety and how believing—or at least not disbelieving—in our ability to heal can make all the difference. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of stress and discomfort, this e...

Mar 01, 202438 min

220 - Having Control In Environments I Have No Control Over

We got an email from a listener that we are responding to today. Cole asked "My parents live out of town and I quite often will go home and see them. I know that whenever I go home, there will always be sweets in the house, there will always be some kind of home baking, and I end up binge eating while I’m not in the environment I have control over. I can’t control what is in my parents house, so how can I go there, have a treat if that’s what I desire, but not spiral into a scarcity mindset, eat...

Feb 23, 202425 min

219 - Medical Conditions And Dietary Restrictions w/ Coach Monika

This week Maggie is joined by her assistant coach Monika as they discuss special medical conditions and how they pertain to weight loss. Things like PCOS that call for special dietary restrictions. This is a very common question and I am excited to finally dive deeper on this topic! Vibe Club waitlist

Feb 16, 202435 min

218 - Making Oblivious Overeating Obvious

Its very common to overeat outside of our plan and be completely obvlivious to it. It's a safety mechanism our brain does to keep us safe from dissapointment. Today we're talking about how to make the oblivious overeating more obvious, so you aren't confused as to why you aren't losing weight. Vibe Club Waitlist

Feb 09, 202434 min

217 - Discipline Is Self-Love

Today we're talking about discipline— what does it mean and what does it NOT mean, and how to become more disciplined. What are your reasons for wanting to become discplined? Join Vibe Club

Feb 02, 202424 min

216 - Mastering The Art Of Showing Up

James Clear says "A habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can’t learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Master the art of showing up." Thats what today's epsiode is all about. We dive deeper into the how of executing the art of showing up. Vibe Club Enrollment opens soon! Join the waitlist.

Jan 26, 202431 min

215 - Weight Loss Drugs And Food Noise

We're talking about a controversial subject today. Suprisingly Ryan asked Maggie to talk about food noise and weight loss drugs, and she didn't say no, (haha!) So this week we're talking about our opinion (not medical advice) on GLP-1s and dealing with food noise without the use of these medications. Vibe Club enrollment will be opening in a few weeks. Join the waitlist here.

Jan 19, 202433 min

214 - Alcohol and Weight Loss w/ Coach Monika

We're covering a very highly requested subject today. I don't drink much at all, so I brought my assistant coach Monika on the podcast to discuss alcohol and weight loss. Vibe Club Wait List

Jan 12, 202437 min

213 - Resolutions vs. Long Term Behavior Change

Happy new year! We thought it would be important to highlight the differences between new years resolutions and long term behavior change, and give you some tips on how to approach this inspiring time of year so that the changes you want to make will last! Join the vibe club wait list (enrollment opening in February)

Jan 05, 202440 min

212 - 3 Lessons From 2023

We're back! After taking some much needed time off, today we're talking about the 3 biggest lessons we learned from 2023. Maggie has coached hundreds of women in Vibe Club and these are the biggest takeaways learned from helping women lose weight.

Dec 29, 202332 min

211 - Food Balance During The Holidays

The end of the year and the holidays doesn't have to be either on plan or off plan for an entire month. This week we're talking about normalizing some type of balance in the middle where you get to enjoy the holidays and food and social events without binging for a month straight. Take $50 off vibe club enrollment with code "BLACKFRIDAY" Join Now

Nov 24, 202337 min

210 - Black Friday Vibe Club: Don't Join If....

Vibe Club is opening on black friday with a discount, so I thought it would be a great time to communicate the type of person I think is and is not ready to join, and what it will require of them. Join the waitlist

Nov 17, 202334 min

209 - The Last 10 Pounds

I coach a lot of clients on the drama around losing the last of your weight. I think it's all perception and uncessary drama we're adding on top. If you have 5-10lbs left to lose and you're finding it rather difficult, this episode is for you. Join the Vibe Club waitlist Got an idea for us to podcast about? Submit it here.

Nov 10, 202330 min

208 - The Truth About Emotional Eating

A lot of people don't think they're emotional eaters, but the truth is that you don't need some big life event or to be super depressed to emotionally eat. It can be something much smaller. We dive deeper in this week's episode. Join the Vibe Club Waitlist Got a topic idea for us to discuss? Submit here.

Nov 03, 202329 min

207 - How To Turn Down Food Without Offending Others

The holidays are coming, which means that your co-workers are probably going to be bringing tastey treats to the office— it's innevitable. So how do you politely say no without offending the nice guesture? We get into it all today, and also dive a little deeper around managing the opinions of other people about you. Vibe Club Waitlist Have something you want to hear us talk about? Submit your topic idea here ....

Oct 27, 202323 min

206 - 5 Things To Do After You Overeat

A common response to someone asking "what do I do after I overeat or eat off plan" is kind of oversimplified. You hear a lot "just get back on plan". While that is true, today we're diving a little deeper and giving you 5 actionable steps to take after you overeat. Vibe Club Waitlist Have something you want to hear us talk about? Submit a topic idea here.

Oct 20, 202320 min

205 - Be For Real With Yourself And Your Data

Today we're talking about being honest with yourself in terms of your adherence and your data. We dive deep on how to tell if you are being honest and what the implications are if you are lying to yourself. Vibe Club Waitlist

Oct 13, 202329 min

204 - Life Hacks

This week Ryan and I are talking about our favorite life hacks! Vibe Club Waitlist

Oct 06, 202336 min

203 - Writing Off The Day Over Small Mistakes

If small mistakes, or misc. bites licks and tastes make you believe you "messed up", which causes you to continue to eat off plan for the rest of the day, this episode is for you. The reality is that one simple bite of something, or one meal, doesn't mean you messed up. The faster we can learn to not let this derail our plan for extended periods of time, the faster we will see results in our weight loss. Vibe Club Waitlist

Sep 29, 202324 min

202 - Unlearning: Why You Should Question Your Identity And Mindset

So much of weight loss is unlearning old habits, beliefs and patterns. When we come into it with our old baggage, its hard to learn new things— our old beliefs are rock solid. When we're able to drop our old identites, like, "It's hard for me to lose weight", "I've never been able to do this", or "Why does this have to be so hard?", we allow for a new space of learning and growth. Vibe Club waitlist

Sep 22, 202328 min
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