EPISODE 5: Overcoming Body Image & Dieting Issues with Former Miss Louisiana Contestant, Client Deon Sumer

03/12/24 • 65 min

This week, I’m excited to share the interview of Masterfull client, Deon Sumer, on her unique experience in the Unstuffed & Masterfull group coaching programs.

As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, lifestyles, and emotional eating struggles.

Deon shares her story as a former Miss Louisiana pageant participant who was struggling with severe body image issues, to a woman who rarely "body checks" in front of the mirror.

Topics discussed:

Deon shares her history of compulsive overeating, feeling out of control around food, struggling with inconsistency and body image issues prior to joining the program
How being a perfectionist created a barrier on her path to success and what she learned in the program that has helped her loosen the reigns and become more consistent in her eating habits
The difference in "doing" the habits vs. "becoming" the habits by investing in the emotional and psychological work
Deon shares how the body image workshops and conversations in the program gave her the game-changing tools that will last her a lifetime
Deon talks about her resistance to journaling and how it turned out to be the breakthrough she didn't know she needed
How she now feels confident navigating all foods in all scenarios without overeating -- holidays, restaurants, etc.

Thanks again to Deon for being an incredible guest and sharing her unique experience in the program. If you avoid looking at yourself in the mirror or cringe at photos of yourself, you don't want to miss this episode.

Connect with Leslie:

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If you’re struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food and you’re interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the interest list. There's zero obligation to join.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

This week, I’m excited to share the interview of Masterfull client, Deon Sumer, on her unique experience in the Unstuffed & Masterfull group coaching programs.

As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, lifestyles, and emotional eating struggles.

Deon shares her story as a former Miss Louisiana pageant participant who was struggling with severe body image issues, to a woman who rarely "body checks" in front of the mirror.

Topics discussed:

Deon shares her history of compulsive overeating, feeling out of control around food, struggling with inconsistency and body image issues prior to joining the program
How being a perfectionist created a barrier on her path to success and what she learned in the program that has helped her loosen the reigns and become more consistent in her eating habits
The difference in "doing" the habits vs. "becoming" the habits by investing in the emotional and psychological work
Deon shares how the body image workshops and conversations in the program gave her the game-changing tools that will last her a lifetime
Deon talks about her resistance to journaling and how it turned out to be the breakthrough she didn't know she needed
How she now feels confident navigating all foods in all scenarios without overeating -- holidays, restaurants, etc.

Connect with Leslie:

• Website • Instagram • Facebook

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Previous Episode

EPISODE 4: "I Know HOW to Lose Weight, So WHY Can't I Do 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 with information. In today's podcast episode, I discuss the primary reasons why we self-sabotage and provide you with some useful strategies to bring this behavior to an end. In this episode, you'll learn:

The three primary reasons why people self-sabotage and how they can begin to rewrite their inner scripts to overcome these psychological barriers
Why it's important for you to gain clarity on your thoughts and how they influence your behavior
How comparing yourself to others, having a timeline, and feeling as though you "should" be further along fuel self-sabotage
Why rejecting diet culture is the missing piece in solving your weight loss puzzle

...and so much more!

Connect with Leslie:

• Website

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• Facebook

If you’re struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you’re interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Unstuffed and get access to our early action bonuses, you can join the interest list.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Next Episode

EPISODE 6: Why You Overeat

Once you’ve come to grips with the concept that all overeating is rooted in having an emotional experience, you'll need to learn how to work through them in a healthy way that doesn’t involve stuffing them down with food.

In two decades of coaching, I’ve never had a client tell me they’re comfortable sitting with their emotions when they surface — their coping mechanism is almost always a distraction; a way to numb or mentally check out through exercise, watching TV, eating, etc.

Because they are unfamiliar with the way the body communicates its needs through emotions, they can feel scary, but they’re not. It’s the fear of the unknown that makes them uncomfortable.

When we learn to invite emotions into our lives without judgment, we also learn how to make ourselves feel safe and secure.

Emotions are our friends. They aren’t always accurate truth tellers, and often don’t match the situation that made us feel the way we feel.

This is why observing them without attaching a story or narrative is a life-changing exercise.

Check out this week’s episode to learn the steps necessary to help you stop eating your feelings today.

Connect with Leslie:

• Website • Instagram • Facebook

If you’re struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food and you’re interested in personalized coaching, apply here.

Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the Interest List. There's zero obligation to join.

If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type