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There was a time when I used the weekend as an excuse to overeat. I'd tell myself, I'll do better on Monday. Sometimes Monday was better, and sometimes it wasn't. Now I know that every day can be blessed by God, without overeating. Every day is an opportunity to walk with Him. Every meal is an opportunity to make a healthy choice. Every moment is a chance to depend on His strength instead of my own. Today, weekends don't have to be about overeating. They can be about enjoying

"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." — Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Recovery has taught me that waiting is one of the hardest parts of the journey. We wait for cravings to pass. We wait for our emotions to settle. We wait for God to change us, often wishing He would do it overnight. I know I did. But looking back, I can see that God wasn't just changing my eating habits—He was changing my heart. Through the waiting, He was teaching me to depend on Him ins

When was the last time you set aside an entire weekend just to care for your spiritual, emotional, and physical health? We make time for work. We make time for errands. We make time for family. We make time for everyone else's needs. But our own health often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. I know how easy it is to think, I'll focus on myself later. The truth is, if we don't intentionally make time for our health, life will always find something else for us to do. That'

“Trust in him at all times, you people: pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NIV) God’s Word encourages us to go to Him in all things. We can trust God in ALL things and at ALL times. We can go to Him in prayer. He hears our prayers, and we can trust that He is always working for our good. The next time you are feeling sad or anxious, rather than going to food, go to God in prayer. Seek guidance from His Word. Be with other believers and pour out y

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5 (NIV) That's really what Step 3 is about. Not giving up... Giving God control. Step 3 reminds us that lasting freedom doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from surrendering our will to God. As I wrote in my book, 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating: "Just believing that God can help us overcome our food addiction is not enough. We must turn our will and our lives over to God to

The week doesn't always go the way we hoped. Some victories are big. Others are simply making one good choice when no one else sees. As you head into the weekend, remember that God isn't asking for perfection. He's inviting us to walk with Him—one meal, one decision, one day at a time. Take time to rest. Spend time with the people you love. Thank God for His faithfulness. And if you've had a difficult week, don't give up. Your next good decision is never far away. Have a bles

Have you ever wondered why willpower alone isn't enough to overcome overeating? For years, I thought my biggest problem was simply that I ate too much. While that was true, it wasn't the whole story. Everything began to change when I realized I was turning to food for comfort, peace, and relief—things only God could truly provide. In this video, I share a personal part of my recovery journey and how God helped me move beyond focusing only on my eating habits to addressing the

Tonight was a small victory. Dinner came with a basket of chips. Tony ate a few. I didn't eat any. Do I feel a little deprived? Maybe. But here's what I also feel... My stomach doesn't hurt. I don't feel guilty. And I feel good about the choice I made. Freedom doesn't mean never wanting my binge foods. It means being able to choose what I want most over what I want in the moment. I want to be healthy and feel my best. Before I even walked into the restaurant, I had already ma

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to step away. Life has a way of filling every available moment. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the unexpected, taking care of ourselves often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. That's one of the reasons Tony and I created Renew, Reflect, Restore. This retreat isn't about another diet or another promise to do better. It's about creating space—space to hear from God, find encouragement, learn practical tools for lasting

“So that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.” — 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Trials are never easy. Life can be hard. Sometimes those difficult seasons leave us feeling anxious, discouraged, or tempted to turn to food for comfort. Paul reminds us that trials are a part of life, but they don't have to shake our faith. God is with us through every difficulty, giving us the strength to keep going one step at a time. We are als

With God all things are possible. — Matthew 19:26 For years, I thought the answer was simply trying harder. Another diet. Another promise. Another Monday. But recovery didn't begin when I became stronger. It began when I stopped relying on my own strength and started trusting God to do what I could not do alone. In my book "12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating", I wrote: "We confess that Jesus Christ, the Great Healer, came down from Heaven in human form and is here with us s

I recently had the privilege of joining Pamela Mitchell on her YouTube show, Just Ask Pam, to talk about something very close to my heart—finding lasting freedom from overeating through a relationship with Jesus Christ. For years, I believed I simply needed to try harder. What I eventually discovered is that lasting recovery isn't just about food—it's about allowing God to transform our hearts and minds one day at a time. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why diets alone of

Most people begin their weight loss journey with a goal. Maybe it's losing 20 pounds. Maybe it's fitting into a favorite pair of jeans. Maybe it's simply wanting to stop feeling out of control around food. There's nothing wrong with having goals. They can give us direction and something to work toward. But goals alone rarely produce lasting change. What changes our lives are the daily choices we make consistently over time. When I finally found lasting freedom from overeating

Recovery doesn't usually disappear overnight. It usually fades little by little. We get busy with work. Family needs us. Appointments fill the calendar. Church activities, grandchildren, errands, and everyday responsibilities all compete for our attention. Before long, the daily habits that once kept us grounded begin to slip away. The truth is, recovery requires more than good intentions. It needs intentional time with God, honest reflection, and the support of others who un

Have you ever noticed that when your anxiety goes up, your desire to eat seems to go up too? Stressful phone call. Unexpected bill. Difficult conversation. Worry about the future. Before we know it, the pantry seems to be calling our name—not because we're physically hungry, but because we're looking for relief. The problem is that food can only distract us for a little while. It can't give us the lasting peace our hearts are really searching for. God invites us to bring our

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (ESV) When we walk in faith, hope, and especially love, we become less focused on ourselves and more focused on God. I pray daily that God will take away my selfishness and replace it with love and kindness. The peace that comes from walking in God's ways is amazing. It helps me avoid emotional eating and fills my heart with joy. Dear Lord Jesus, help me walk in faith, hope

The hardest step in recovery from overeating isn't giving up sugar. It's giving up the illusion that we can control it. For years, I told myself the same thing: "This time I'll just eat in moderation." "I'll have better willpower tomorrow." "I just need to try harder." The problem wasn't that I didn't know what to do. The problem was that I couldn't keep doing it. That's why Step One is so important. Recovery begins with honesty. Honesty that what we've been doing isn't worki

Weekends can be wonderful... but they can also be one of the biggest challenges in recovery. Schedules change. Family gathers. Restaurants, parties, vacations, and "just this once" thinking can easily pull us off course. Instead of hoping you'll make good choices in the moment, make a plan before the weekend begins. ✅ Plan your meals. ✅ Commit to abstinence. ✅ Ask God for strength. ✅ Stay connected to your recovery community. Remember, freedom isn't found by eating whatever y

If you've ever felt guilty for saying no to certain foods at family gatherings, church events, or parties, you're not alone. Many people recovering from compulsive overeating struggle with the fear of disappointing others. But protecting your recovery is one of the healthiest decisions you can make. For those of us recovering from compulsive overeating, saying "No, thank you" isn't about being rude—it's about protecting the freedom God is helping us build. Just as we wouldn't

Have you ever noticed that life rarely slows down on its own? There is always one more errand to run, one more email to answer, one more appointment to keep, or one more responsibility demanding your attention. Before long, weeks or even months have passed, and you've been so busy taking care of everyone else that your own recovery has quietly slipped into the background. Recovery doesn't usually disappear all at once. More often, it fades little by little when life becomes t