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Have you ever lost weight, only to gain it back again? You start another diet, make some progress, and feel hopeful. But eventually, you return to your old eating habits, and the weight comes back. And then you start the process all over again. Proverbs 26:11 (NIV) says: "As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly." That's a pretty graphic picture, isn't it? But it makes an important point. If we keep returning to the same behaviors, why would we expect differ

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 (NIV) God invites us to experience His goodness firsthand. When we take refuge in Him, we can trust that He cares about every part of our lives, including our struggles with food. We don't have to rely on willpower alone. We can turn to Him for wisdom, strength, and guidance as we make choices that support our recovery. Dear God, I thank You that You are good and that I can trust You w

"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts." — Psalm 139:23 (NIV) Have you ever wondered why certain situations seem to trigger the same reactions over and over again? Maybe you turn to food when you're frustrated, lonely, or disappointed. Or perhaps you struggle with resentment, fear, or the need to control things that are beyond your control. Sometimes we become so accustomed to our patterns of thinking and behaving that we don't even recognize

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Sometimes we carry burdens that God never intended us to carry alone. We worry about our families, our health, our finances, and things we cannot control. In the past, we may have turned to food for comfort when life felt overwhelming. But food cannot give us the lasting peace that comes from trusting God. Today, whatever is weighing on your heart, take it to Him in prayer. You don't have to have all

The road to recovery isn't easy, but worth it! Have you ever wondered if overcoming compulsive overeating is really worth all the effort? I understand that feeling. Changing our eating habits, giving up binge foods, and learning new ways to respond to life's challenges isn't always easy. But after more than 18 years in recovery and maintaining a 90-pound weight loss, I can tell you that the freedom is worth every step. And it's about so much more than weight loss. It's the fr

"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." — Philippians 3:12 (NIV) Recovery isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about continuing to move forward. Some days are easier than others. There will be challenges, disappointments, and times when things don't go as planned. But we don't have to give up when life gets difficult. We can learn from our mistakes, ask

"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) Yesterday's choices don't have to determine today's choices. Maybe you ate more than you planned. Maybe you struggled with worry, frustration, or discouragement. Whatever happened yesterday, today is an opportunity to begin again. God's mercy isn't something we have to earn. It's a gift He gives us every d

Jeremiah 9:23–24 (NIV) “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the Lord. Our strength and wisdom come from the Lord, not from our own abilities. As we grow in our relationship with Him, we learn to dep

Surrendering to God doesn't mean giving up. It means letting go of the belief that we have to manage everything on our own. When we struggle with overeating, we may try harder, make more rules, or promise ourselves that tomorrow will be different. But lasting recovery involves learning to trust God rather than relying entirely on our own willpower. Surrender is a daily choice. We seek God's guidance, follow our recovery plan, and trust Him with the things we cannot control. P

You can make a plan without trying to control everything. Having an eating plan is important in recovery. It helps us make decisions ahead of time instead of relying on our feelings in the moment. But even the best plans don't guarantee that everything will go smoothly. Stress happens. Schedules change. Temptations come. Life doesn't always cooperate. That's when we have a choice. We can become frustrated and give up, or we can turn to God and ask Him to guide our next step.

Have you ever bought Halloween candy early, eaten half the bag, and then had to go buy more before Halloween? 🎃 I've been there! If Halloween candy has been a struggle for you, I want to encourage you. You really can enjoy Halloween without overeating. In this video, I'm sharing five practical, faith-based ways to protect your recovery, set healthy boundaries, and make choices you'll appreciate tomorrow. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UnYmNxRaa6I You don't have to eat

If willpower were enough, wouldn't you have stopped overeating by now? How many times have you promised yourself that tomorrow would be different? No more snacking after dinner. No more eating when you're upset. No more going back for seconds when you're already satisfied. And yet, despite your best intentions, you find yourself doing the very thing you promised you wouldn't do. That's because lasting recovery takes more than willpower. We need God's strength, practical tools

You don't have to get everything right today. Sometimes we make recovery harder than it needs to be. We worry about what we ate yesterday, what we'll eat tomorrow, or whether we'll ever overcome our struggles with food. But God gives us grace for today. Instead of worrying about the entire week, focus on the next right choice. Choose to follow your eating plan. Pray when you're tempted to eat outside your plan. Reach out for support when you need it. And if yesterday didn't g

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) God has richly blessed us every day with His grace and forgiveness, through the power of Jesus’ blood. When we remember this loving gift, we naturally want to praise and thank God in all our thoughts, words and actions. Remembering that our bodies are a temple for the Holy Spirit, we also want to care for our bodies in the best way we can. Go

What if you stopped trying to overcome overeating through willpower alone? Maybe you've tried countless diets, made promises to yourself, and prayed for the strength to stop overeating. Yet somehow, you keep falling back into the same habits. I know that struggle because I've been there, too. But here's something I've learned in recovery: God cares about every area of our lives, including our struggles with food. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I a

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:12–13 (NIV) Contentment doesn't always come naturally. It's something we learn. When I struggled with overeating, I often looked to food for comfort, satisfaction, or relief from difficult emotions. But

Eating out can be challenging when you're trying to overcome overeating. Restaurant portions are often much larger than we need, and it's easy to keep eating simply because the food is sitting in front of us. But you don't have to stop enjoying your favorite restaurants! Tony and I were at Red Robin recently, and I wanted a hamburger. Their hamburgers are huge, so I used a simple strategy that has helped me over the years. I cut off about a third of the hamburger and pushed i

Recovery is easier when you have encouragement along the way. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) When I was struggling with overeating, I needed more than another diet or a list of foods I should avoid. I needed to change the way I thought about food, learn to turn to God instead of eating my emotions, and develop daily habits that supported my recovery. And I needed encouragement from others who understood the struggle. Th

Philippians 3:13–14 reminds us to forget what is behind and press on toward what is ahead. You don't have to get everything right today. Maybe yesterday didn't go as planned. You ate more than you intended, gave in to a craving, or found yourself turning to food for comfort. I know how that feels because I struggled with those same things for years. But here's something I've learned in recovery: You don't have to figure out the rest of your life today. You just need to make y

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 (NIV) Walking in the light means choosing to follow Jesus in our daily thoughts, decisions, and actions. When we fall short, we can turn to Him, confess our sins, and receive His forgiveness. This includes our struggles with food and caring for the bodies God has given us. As we seek His guidance each day, He helps us m