When God Freed Me from My Body Shame
Sure, I cared about my appearance. Didn’t every girl? I don’t remember exactly when my body shame began or when my value and worth became tied to my body’s shape and size, but at some point, it did. In high school, I became convinced that the worst thing in the world was to get fat […]
When the Mirror Makes You Want to Cry
Oh, how I remember this feeling. It didn’t happen all the time, but every once in a while, I would despair to the point of tears. Alone. Hidden away in the bathroom. And what caused it? Catching a full-body shot of myself in the mirror. Most days I just didn’t like the way I looked […]
I Don’t Want to Diet, But I’m Afraid Not To!
You’ve been here many times before…you don’t want to diet but are afraid not to diet at the same time. You want to get your eating under control and feel that the only way to do this is by starting the next diet. You believe you need the structure, rules, and steps to follow or […]
Know Anyone on a Crazy Fad Diet? 5 Ideas for Them-Part 2
You have a loved one who’s always trying the next crazy fad diet or who eats in unnaturally restrictive or obsessive ways. Weight loss is often her goal, but as you will see, there is usually more to it. You will want to read part 1 where I gave the first two ideas. Now in […]
Know Anyone on a Crazy Fad Diet? 5 Ideas for Them-Part 1
We all know someone on a crazy fad diet, that is if we aren’t doing it ourselves. Crazy fad diets or crash diets almost always involve severely restricting the number of calories (energy). They can also include following unnatural ways of eating. I’ve even seen plenty of crazy diets that include eating weird ingredients (things […]
Does My Diet Matter to God?
Does my diet matter to God? The short answer is if your diet (meaning your eating habits) and related thoughts are consuming you, preoccupying you, changing the way you think about yourself or others, or causing you anxiety, anger, or shame…then YES, your diet matters to God! And better yet, He helps! There are only […]
Help for Christians with Anxiety About their Weight
Feeling anxiety about your weight is a common issue that many people face, and this certainly includes Christians. While I don’t usually repeat the common messages that you can find elsewhere, I realized that I may be doing you a disservice. I don’t want to assume you have heard all the foundational advice and jump […]
Christian but Ashamed of Your Body?
Poor body image is a difficult issue to tackle. And it can be especially challenging for Christians. You may feel you shouldn’t be struggling with this problem. You might be ashamed of caring so much about the way you look or have guilt about the importance you have allowed this to have in your life. […]
What Binge Eating Christians Should DO
Hello, I’m Cheryl and I’m a former binge eating Christian. By God’s grace, I am no longer in a frequent struggle with this, and I want to help you get out of it, too! So, you are surely asking, “How can I be freed from binge eating, too?” First, know this is a question many […]
What a Binge Eating Christian Should PRAY
The binge eating Christian has a double whammy. What is often referred to as binge eating can be a difficult thing to overcome for anyone, but this is especially true when you feel like you’re the only believer struggling with it and don’t know where to turn for help. But I assure you, you are […]
Christians Have Disordered Eating, Too!
Christian, are you troubled by your eating behaviors and food-related thoughts? Are you struggling to understand them? Are you ashamed and afraid others will find out how much time and mental space is preoccupied with things like your weight, eating habits, food, and body image? You probably have heard of Eating Disorders but you don’t […]
Body Shame, Dieting, and the Christian
You want to live for the Lord, but you are also consumed by the way you look. You know that the world has set standards most bodies can’t achieve, yet they still have power over you. Somehow, you still live with body shame as a Christian. First, know you are not alone, sister. I have […]
