Just a Girl and a Candy Bar

This is a replica of me when I was about six years old. I actually have a picture almost identical to this but it's buried in a box somewhere.

I was skinny, with a dark pixie haircut, standing in our driveway in suburban Minnesota with chocolate all over my mouth and half a candy bar still in my hand.

I look happy. Carefree. Just a kid enjoying a sweet treat.

But looking back now, I can see something I didn’t understand then.

I had already developed a real (and unhealthy) love of sugar — I just hadn’t felt the ill effects yet. It was something I looked forward to, jumped through hoops for, and was sneaky to get.

If you’ve struggled with weight loss for years, could something like this be part of the reason — without you even realizing it?

As I grew up, I began to rely on it and felt like I needed it. The pull was so strong. I kept thinking it was just a sweet tooth… just a lack of willpower… that I just needed to try harder.

But it wasn’t “just” anything.

It became a cycle of overeating, guilt, starting over, and wondering what was wrong with me — especially as a Christian who loved God and wanted to live with self-control.

What I eventually learned is that this struggle with food is physical, mental, and spiritual — so it’s not just about discipline.

There is a deeper reason this is so hard — and a different way forward that brings real freedom, not just another restart.

That’s why I’m hosting a free, Christ-centered webinar this week for anyone who feels stuck in that same cycle with food.

If you’ve ever felt out of control, ashamed, or tired of starting over… you’re not alone. And there is hope.

You can register here:🔗 reshapeandrecover.com/freelivewebinar