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Most people don’t talk about their struggle with food. They joke about it. Hide it. Minimize it. Promise themselves they’ll “do better tomorrow.” And many people are trying to fight this battle completely alone. But isolation hasn’t worked. Especially when you already know what healthy eating is… and the real struggle is what happens in the hard moments: stress discouragement loneliness fatigue cravings emotional exhaustion That’s why recovery often requires more than informa

Have you ever felt hurt so deeply that you didn’t know how to move forward? Joseph did. Betrayed by his own brothers and sold into slavery, he could have stayed bitter and angry. But instead, he chose to trust God through the pain. And in the end, he was able to say: “What you intended for evil against me, God intended for good.” — Genesis 50:20 That’s what Step Three is all about: turning our will and our lives over to the care of God. We fight so hard to stay in control—but

If eating healthy worked… this would have fixed it by now. And that’s the part that feels so frustrating. Because you’re trying. You are making better choices. And yet… something still feels out of control. Basically, the point is… 👉 It’s not just about the food. Because if it were, this would have worked. What’s often underneath is something deeper: Stress Loneliness Habits that feel automatic Wanting comfort at the end of the day That’s why willpower and diets don’t last.

If you’ve ever felt like your eating is out of control… like no matter how hard you try, you keep going back to the same patterns… you’re not alone. Step 2 is where things begin to shift. It’s where we stop relying only on ourselves—and start believing that God can actually help us. From my book 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating: “As Christians, we already have a faith in the God of the Bible, but do you believe that he can help us recover from the disorder of compulsive o

Video of Julie at Subway eating a protein pocket. For those who love to eat out! Eating out doesn’t have to throw everything off. It can be done fairly healthy if you’re careful. You don’t have to do it perfectly. If you can eat at home and eat whole, healthy foods, that is best of course. Sometimes though it’s just about making a better choice in the moment. Here’s what I did today at Subway. #christianweightloss #overeatingrecovery #emotionaleating #weightlossjourney #faith

Having a hard time sticking to a healthy way of eating? Don’t give up. It’s not always easy — but it’s worth it. You are worth it. 💛 It didn’t happen for me right away. I struggled for a couple of years before it finally stuck. But I kept showing up — and with God's help, I found freedom. 🙌 Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) reminds us: "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right

You’ve been eating well. You’re staying on plan. But the scale won’t budge — and frustration is creeping in. Before you blame your willpower, consider this: What if it’s not your food… but your stress? When we live in constant go-mode, our cortisol levels rise — leading to cravings, fat storage (especially around the belly), poor sleep, and emotional eating. But God didn’t create us to live in survival mode. He created us for peace. ⏸️ Peace that restores. 📖 Peace that guard

“I messed up again… I’ll start over tomorrow.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many people feel stuck in the cycle of overeating → guilt → trying again → and falling right back into the same pattern. The problem usually isn’t that you don’t know what to eat. It’s the shame that keeps pulling you back. The thing to remember here is… It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress. And more importantly, it’s about learning how to respond differently when you strugg

What if it’s not hunger but something else? Most people struggling with overeating don’t lack knowledge. They know what to eat. They’ve tried to follow through. They genuinely want to change. But something keeps pulling them back. Emotional triggers. Stress. Spiritual emptiness. And without the right kind of support, willpower alone isn’t enough. This is something I’ve seen over and over again—not just in others, but in my own journey. Basically, the point is… If we don’t add

Many people who struggle with overeating aren’t lacking effort. They’ve tried. They’ve started over more times than they can count. They genuinely want things to be different. But the same patterns keep showing up. That can be incredibly discouraging. What I’ve seen — both in my own journey and in the people we work with — is that real change often doesn’t come from trying harder. It comes from understanding what’s underneath the behavior and having the right kind of support

Going on vacation doesn’t have to mean everything falls apart with your eating. This is a picture Tony and I took on our way to a short trip in Cottonwood, Arizona, and we’re having such a good time already. (And yes… I borrowed his hat because the wind was not cooperating with my hair 😊) But here’s what’s different: We came with a plan. Not a restrictive plan. Not a stressful plan. Just a simple, intentional one. We brought some healthy food with us. We’re choosing wisely a

Many people understand why they overeat. They can identify their triggers. They know which emotions tend to lead to unhealthy choices. They may even have a plan in place. And yet… when life gets stressful or busy, those insights don’t always translate into action. Because behavior change doesn’t happen in isolation. When food becomes both a coping tool and a consequence, it can be difficult to interrupt those patterns alone — especially in discouraging seasons. Sometimes what

You can know why you overeat. You can understand your emotional triggers. You can even have a plan… …and still struggle to follow through when life gets busy. Progress often isn’t lost because you stopped caring — it’s lost because you got overwhelmed. Appointments get missed. Meals become reactive instead of intentional. The structure that was helping starts to slip away. And sometimes the issue isn’t knowledge — it’s that you don’t feel like you can say “no” to the demands

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

“Let us not give up meeting together… but encourage one another.”— Hebrews 10:25 Before I found recovery, I thought my struggle with food was something I had to handle on my own. Then I found Overeaters Anonymous — and once I did, I rarely skipped a meeting. Being with others who understood made a real difference. But over time, I realized I also needed a place where I could talk openly about my faith in Jesus — not just my eating struggles. Hebrews 10:25 reminds us not to gi

Have you ever eaten… and then gone back for more even though you weren’t physically hungry? Not because your body needed food — but because you were tired or stressed or discouraged or lonely? This is where so many of us get confused. We think the problem is that we need more willpower. But what if that’s not actually true? What if you’re not physically hungry? What if it’s something else? Sometimes what we’re feeling is emotional hunger. Sometimes it’s spiritual hunger. Some

For years, I carried shame about my weight everywhere I went. I bought clothes that hid it as best they could. Loose tops. Dark colors. Anything that would make me look smaller than I felt. But there was no hiding it. And there was definitely no hiding the shame. I constantly wondered, "What is wrong with me? Why can’t I control my eating?" I loved God. I believed in Him. But deep down, I didn’t think He loved me enough to help me with this. That shame followed me into every

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

Perseverance is key to overcoming food struggles. Psalm 42:5 says, “Put your hope in God.” This journey isn’t about being perfect—it’s about staying in the race, perseverance and trusting Him through every step. Every day is an opportunity to grow, even if you stumble. Instead of dwelling on mistakes, ask: What’s the next best choice I can make? 💬 What’s one small step you can take today toward healthier eating? Write it in your journal as a commitment to yourself. If you ne