Hey friend—real talk before we dive in.

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The Fear of Weight Gain: A Conversation Worth Having

Let me take you back to a convo I had with a client—we’ll call her Sarah.

She whispered to me d...

Summer. ☀️ That glorious season of sunshine, flip-flops, backyard barbecues, and… chaos? Yep, if you’re anything like me (and many of the women I work with), summer can feel like a beautiful mess — especially when you’re trying to keep recovery-focused habits alive in the middle of busy schedules, family adventures, and poolside snacks.

But here’s the truth bomb: summer doesn’t have to derail your progress. In fact, it’s the perfect season to lean into grace, flexibility, and yes — some intentional habit stacking — to keep your food freedom and body image journey moving forward without added stress.

So grab your iced coffee (or your favorite summer drink), and let’s dive into how to keep up positive, recovery-focused habits all summer long — with a Christ-centered, joyful, and practical approach you’ll actually want to follow.

Why Summer Can Feel Like the Enemy of Recovery Habits

If you’re nodding your head at this, you’re not alone. Summer brings:

• Irregular schedules (hel...

Sacrificing your sanity doesn’t make you more holy. Let’s talk about what actually honors Jesus… and it starts with caring for YOU.

Are You Running on Empty?

Let me guess. You just reheated your coffee for the third time today (and still didn’t drink it). You’ve wiped sticky fingers, packed lunches, managed a toddler meltdown, and maybe—just maybe—answered three emails or texts in the middle of snack time chaos. Somewhere between all that, you remembered: “Oh yeah, I was gonna start working on food freedom this summer.”

Friend… can we talk?

Because I need you to hear me loud and clear:
Prioritizing your recovery isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
Even as a mama. Especially as a mama.

The Lie That Keeps Christian Moms Stuck

I hear it all the time from the incredible women I work with:

“I’ll work on my food issues after the kids go back to school.”
“I feel guilty spending time on myself.”
“I can’t start healing until I get all my other responsibilities handled first.”

Sound familiar?...

Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Passing Down Disordered Eating and Leave a Legacy of Food Freedom

Cue the record scratch sound effect 🎧 Let’s just pause right here and ask the BIG, honest question:

When it comes to food, your body, and the way you talk about both… what kind of legacy are you leaving for your family?

I know. That’s a pretty bold opener. But friend, if we don’t stop and think about this now, we can unintentionally pass down the very struggles we’re desperately trying to escape.

You don’t want your kids (or grandkids) to grow up believing their worth is tied to their jean size or that some foods have moral value. You want to break that chain, right? 🙋‍♀️

Well, spoiler alert: you can. And not only can you break it—you are uniquely called to be the chain-breaker in your family. ⛓️‍💥

Let’s dig into why this matters, what’s getting in the way, and how you can start rewriting your family’s story today.

Why Your Food and Body Legacy Matters

You might think, “I’m just...

Hey friend! Before we jump into it, I’ve gotta let you in on something that’s totally free and made just for YOU.

If you’re craving more support on your food freedom journey—especially when life gets busy and summer gets chaotic—then come join us inside the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group.

It's a safe, Jesus-centered space where we talk about real-life wins and struggles (and where you can breathe a BIG sigh of relief that you’re not doing this alone).

You might feel overwhelmed or afraid you’re about to fall off track this summer... or like all the progress you’ve made is going to vanish with the first s'more or poolside cookout. But here’s the truth: food freedom doesn’t require perfection.

Inside this community, you’ll find the support and truth-filled encouragement to keep going—even if life slows you down.

Summer's Here... Now What?

Let’s rewind the clock for a sec. 🕰️

Picture this with me... I'm fresh out of my dietetic internship, ...

Friend, your lack of motivation isn't the problem—and you're NOT failing.

Okay, Confession Time…

Last summer? I had THE plan.
You know the one. The gloriously idealistic, Pinterest-worthy, color-coded summer schedule for my kids with:

• Daily reading time
  
  
• Educational games
  
  
• Plenty of outdoor adventures
  
  
• And—miraculously—blocks of quiet time for me to work while they entertained themselves like the sweet little angels I imagined they’d be 🙃
  
  

And for like… two weeks? It actually worked. 🎉

But then… reality.
The schedule got tossed aside, the activities weren’t quite as exciting anymore, and those "quiet" work blocks? They turned into:

“Mom, can you help me?”
“Mom, I need a snack!”
“Mooom, look! I can stand on my head!”

Every. Five. Minutes. ⌚

And I remember sitting there wondering:
“Why can’t I just stick with this? What’s wrong with me?”

But here’s the thing I want you to hear loud and clear:

It wasn’t about trying harder.

It was about expecting a plan to work under per...

Why Faith, Not Force, Is the Key to Food Freedom

Before We Dive In…

💛 Ready to stop white-knuckling your healing?
Come join the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group — my free online community for women who are tired of striving, pretending, and doing it all alone.

This is your safe place to break free from body shame and food guilt, find Jesus in the journey, and connect with other women who get it.

That Time I Baked Bread Without Yeast and It Flopped

Okay friend, picture this: I’m in my kitchen, trying to bake this beautiful loaf of homemade bread for my church’s first-grade Sunday class.

I followed the recipe (or… at least I thought I did 😅). I mixed, I kneaded, I baked.

And what came out of that oven?

A dense, Play-Doh-textured blob that could’ve doubled as a doorstop. Why?
Because it didn't have any yeast in the recipe — the one ingredient that makes the bread rise and come to life.

And as I stood there, laughing at my sad little lump of...

Wish You Could Just Stop Thinking About Food 24/7?

Does it ever feel like your brain is stuck on a 24/7 food radio station that just won’t shut off? 🎙️
You’re folding laundry—food.
You’re in the middle of a meeting—food.
You’re talking to your spouse—still thinking about food.

If you’re constantly wondering:

• What did I eat?
  
• Should I have eaten that?
  
• What’s my next meal?
  
• Do I need to make up for that snack?
  
  

…then first, let me give you a big, virtual hug and tell you this: You’re not broken, friend. And you’re definitely not alone. 🙌

In today’s post, I’m going to walk you through exactly why you can’t seem to stop thinking about food and share with you three (okay, four 😉) common reasons your brain won’t let it go.
Plus, I’ll show you what you can do to finally start quieting the food noise—without falling into the diet culture trap of “just try harder.”

Oh, and because I’m all about giving you practical, faith-filled tools, I’ve got a FREE resource you can grab at th...

How to Talk to Your Husband About Body Image (Without Feeling Awkward or Ashamed)

Because if you’ve ever silently panicked mid-snuggle, wondering if he’s thinking what you’re thinking about your body… this one’s for you, sister.

Let’s be real: Talking about body image with your husband feels… a little like standing in front of the church congregation in your swimsuit. 😬

It’s vulnerable. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s super tempting to just avoid the topic altogether.

But here’s the deal: Hiding your body image struggles from your spouse won’t protect your marriage—it might just create more distance.

And that’s the exact opposite of what you want, right?

So today, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of how to actually talk to your husband about your body image—without spiraling into shame or putting up emotional walls.

Spoiler alert: You don’t have to have the perfect words. You just need an open heart and a whole lotta grace.

Let’s dive in.

Why Talking About Body Image With Your...

Have you ever skipped dessert—not because you weren’t craving it—but because you were scared of what it might do to your body? Or pushed through a workout even when your body was practically screaming, "Girl, sit down!"… and you called it “discipline”? 🤬

You’re not alone, friend. Not even a little.

In today’s blog post, we’re pulling back the curtain on a question that SO many Christian women wrestle with in silence: Is this actually healthy… or is it unhelpful patterns in disguise?

Spoiler alert: There’s a big difference between God-honoring discipline and the soul-crushing pressure to be "perfect."

So, how can you tell the difference? Let’s dive in.

When "Discipline" Feels Like a Prison: My Personal Wake-Up Call

A few years ago, A client of mine was waking up early not to spend time with Jesus, but to squeeze in a workout before breakfast. I didn’t feel well. I was exhausted. My body was begging for rest, but I told myself, "This is what healthy people do. This is discipline...