What to Do When Motivation Fades in Your Christian Weight Loss Journey

Do you ever start strong with your health goals… but then lose motivation halfway through the week?

We’ve all been there. We start with good intentions — new foods, new prayers, new habits — but somewhere along the way, life gets busy and old patterns try to creep back in.

I used to tell myself I’d start my diet again on Monday — and then overeat all weekend. Every Monday, I’d start strong, but by midweek I’d slip and eat something with sugar. And because sugar is addictive, it never ended with just one slip. I didn’t know how to get back on track until the next Monday.

It wasn’t until I fully believed that sugar was addictive — and joined a support group where I could lean on God and others — that things began to change. That’s when I finally broke free from that start-over cycle and lost weight for good.

When motivation fades, don’t beat yourself up. Pause and pray. Ask God to remind you why you started. You’re not chasing perfection — you’re learning to depend on Him in every choice.

Psalm 73:26 says, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Let that truth carry you when motivation fades. God’s strength fills the gap where your willpower runs out.

I’m Julie with Reshape and Recover, where we help you overcome overeating and find freedom through Christ. You can join us anytime at reshapeandrecover.com/memberships.

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