Step 11 - Important for Recovery

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 from Overeating, available on Amazon:

“If we remember Him in all we do, we focus less on our selfish desires, and more on the things of God.” 

When our thoughts are centered on God instead of ourselves, something changes:

• We are less driven by emotion

• Less ruled by fear or stress

• Less likely to seek comfort in food

Basically, the point is this:

Recovery isn’t sustained by trying harder — it’s sustained by staying connected to Christ.

Daily prayer and Scripture don’t just improve our spiritual life… they can directly impact our eating choices and help us remain abstinent from binge foods.

If you’d like support in building these Christ-centered habits into your recovery journey, I invite you to schedule a personalized coaching session with me through Reshape and Recover.

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