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Weekends can feel challenging when you’re trying to stay on track with your eating. The routines change, temptations show up, and it’s easy to think, “I’ll just start over Monday.” But freedom often starts with a simple plan. One thing that has helped me so much is planning ahead: ✅ 3 meals a day ✅ Nothing in between ✅ Keeping it simple instead of constantly negotiating with myself around food Structure may sound restrictive at first, but honestly, it can bring so much peace

Sometimes carb cravings can feel almost impossible to ignore — especially at night. You tell yourself you’re done eating… and suddenly all you can think about is something crunchy, sweet, or comforting. Many people assume this means they just don’t have enough willpower. But cravings can come from so many different things: fatigue stress loneliness emotional overwhelm or sometimes simply not eating enough during the day. One thing that has helped me personally is learning to

God invites us to come to Him for comfort. Sometimes we try to numb difficult emotions with food because we don’t know what else to do with the pain, stress, loneliness, or exhaustion we’re carrying. But God never asked us to hide from Him. You don’t have to pretend you’re okay. And you don’t have to carry everything alone. In this short encouragement, I share a reminder from Matthew 11:28 about bringing our burdens to Jesus instead of turning to food for comfort. “Come to me

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

“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

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

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

Why Stress Makes You Crave Food (Cortisol Explained) What if you’re not actually hungry? What if it’s something else? Many times, what feels like hunger is actually stress. When we’re overwhelmed or afraid, our bodies release cortisol — a fight-or-flight hormone that can increase cravings and even signal the body to store fat. That means stress eating isn’t just about willpower… there’s a physical and emotional response happening. In this video, we talk about how stress affec

Most people think recovery is just about “trying harder.” But if you’ve struggled with overeating long enough, you already know: Willpower runs out. Motivation fades. Cravings get loud. That’s why Step 11 matters so much. Because Step 11 isn’t about food first — it’s about connection first. When we build a daily habit of time with God (in His Word + prayer), we’re not just “being spiritual.” We’re re-centering our entire day around truth. And something powerful happens when w

Sometimes trusting God doesn’t feel safe. Not because God isn’t good… but because life has been hard. When you’ve been hurt by people… when things have been unpredictable… when you’ve watched Christians suffer too… it can be hard to believe: “Everything is going to be okay.” And if you’re someone who tries to control outcomes to avoid pain — I get it. I’ve been there. But here’s what I’m learning in recovery: trust isn’t pretending nothing will hurt. Trust is believing God wi

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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,...

Here’s a truth that changed my life: Compulsive eating thrives in secrecy — and so does shame. For years, I ate in secret. One bite in...

🍦 Have you ever caught yourself reaching for food… and not even realized why? Emotional eating often starts so early that we don’t even...

Why We Reach for Food Instead of Comfort Have you ever wandered into the kitchen, opened the fridge, and found yourself staring...