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Step Four helps us begin to understand why we turn to food in the first place.   Not because we’re weak — but because something deeper has been driving the behavior.   As I wrote in my book:   “The point is to understand why we’ve done some of the things we’ve done and learn it is no longer necessary to eat to deal with our emotions.” — 12 Steps to Recovery From Overeating   Many of us have been emotional eaters for years.   But when we take an honest look at our resentments

I’m excited to share the new look for my Daily Food and Step Journal — a Christ-centered recovery tool designed to support those working toward freedom from overeating. This journal goes beyond reflection alone. It includes: ✔️ Daily food planning and tracking  ✔️ Step prayers  ✔️ Morning and evening review  ✔️ Gratitude and inventory writing  ✔️ A place for prayer and meditation Recognizing that overeating is often a physical, emotional, and spiritual struggle, this journal

Step 11 is one of the most important steps for long-term recovery from overeating. Because the longer we stay focused on ourselves — our failures, our cravings, our weight, our willpower — the more discouraged we tend to become. And discouragement often leads us right back to the food. That’s why Step 11 is about intentionally shifting our focus back to Jesus each day through prayer and time in His Word. As I share in the Step Eleven chapter of my book, 12 Steps to Recovery f

So many people who struggle with overeating secretly believe this is just a willpower problem.  If we were stronger, more disciplined, more spiritual… we’d have it figured out by now. Step 2 gently challenges that lie. Step 2 reminds us that recovery isn’t about trying harder — it’s about trusting deeper. It’s about believing that God cares about this struggle and is able to help us with it. One line from this chapter says it so clearly: “We do not need to feel ashamed anymor

I used to think I just needed more willpower. A better plan. A fresh start on Monday. A little more “self-control.” But Step 1 changed everything. Step 1 says we admit we’re powerless over certain foods and behaviors around food — and that our lives have become unmanageable because of it. That’s not weakness. That’s honesty. And honesty is where healing begins. For years, I told myself I could handle it. I’d try to eat “in moderation,” only to end up right back in the same cy

It's never just one. Break the Addiction Cycle. Ever told yourself, “It’s just one…” only to find yourself back in the same place the...

New Podcast - When Willpower Isn't Enough: The Power of Step 7 🍽️ Ever wonder why food still feels like a battle — even when you're...

Feeling stuck in old patterns — even when you really  want to change? You’re not alone. For so many of us, the struggle with food goes...

When people struggle with overeating, it’s tempting to think the solution is just to find the right diet. But if that worked long-term,...

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone marked by old labels — failure, addict, compulsive overeater? Or do you...

For so long, many of us believed that overcoming overeating was a matter of willpower. We tried diets, meal plans, and sheer...

Have you ever felt like life was unfair—like someone hurt you so badly that there’s no way to fix it? What if I told you that God can...

What Step Three Really Means Step Three isn’t just a concept—it’s an action. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to...

For years, I told myself I just needed more willpower. If I could just eat “in moderation,” I wouldn’t struggle so much. But the truth? I...

Food addiction and overeating often thrive in isolation. But true healing comes from leaning on God and finding support in community. In...

Making the amends in Step 9 is one of the hardest—and most healing—steps in recovery: For years, I carried the weight of my past—broken...

Have you struggled to reach your weight loss goal? The start of a new year often brings resolutions for better health, but if you’re like...

Why the 12 Steps Instead of Just Dieting? Have you ever lost weight on a diet, only to find yourself right back where you started once it...

Today's podcast focuses on the principle of committing fully to the recovery process. I've heard it said that half measures availed us...

Step Three reminds us to focus on God and all things of God. When we do this, we become less focused on ourselves and our troubles and...