Can I Really Trust My Hunger Cues?
3 Sneaky Lies Christian Women Believe About Hunger (and the Truth That Sets You Free)

Ever found yourself hovering in front of the pantry at 9:30 p.m. asking: “Am I actually hungry, or just bored? Emotional? Broken?”

If you’ve ever questioned your body’s hunger cues—or even thought, “If I listened to my hunger, I’d totally lose control and eat ALL the things”—we get that around here.

For Christian women navigating a disordered or anxious relationship with food, this kind of confusion isn’t just common... it’s practically expected in a culture that glorifies diets and demonizes carbs.

But here’s the truth bomb I want to lovingly drop in your lap today:

Your hunger cues are not broken.

Your body is not the enemy.

You can learn to trust your God-designed hunger again.

So, let’s talk about it. In this post (based on a recent episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast), we’re going to unpack:

• Why hunger feels so confusing after years of...

What Is Normal Eating? A Christ-Centered Guide to Ditching Food Guilt & Finding Freedom

Ever feel like everyone else got the secret playbook for how to “just eat” without spiraling—and yours got lost in the mail? 😅 Maybe you’ve stared down a barbecue plate, praying for the willpower to “be good,” while secretly wondering why this feels so hard. If you’ve ever wished you could just be a normal eater, you are so not alone—and girl, I’ve got good news.

Normal eating isn’t some elusive thing reserved for Instagram influencers and nutrition nerds. It’s for you too. Yes, even if you’ve struggled with food guilt, body image obsession, or that all-or-nothing mindset for years. In this post, we're gonna break down what normal eating really is, how diet culture has distorted it, and how you can start taking steps toward freedom—starting today. 💃

Let’s dive in.

What Does "Normal Eating" Even Mean?

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t mean salads and sparkling water every meal. And it definitely does...

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...

Holy Hunger! How to Know When Your Body’s Asking for Fuel (Not Just a Distraction)

Let me just go ahead and say it: Knowing when you're hungry should be simple. I mean, God designed our bodies with hunger and fullness cues for a reason, right? But between diet culture, the busyness of life, and years of ignoring those signals because some influencer said we needed to eat 1,200 calories a day (🙄), those cues can get a little... fuzzy.

So if you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Am I really hungry or just bored/stressed/anxious/all of the above?”, you're not alone.

Today, we’re diving into the wild and wonderful world of hunger cues: how to recognize them, what messes them up, and how to tune back in—so you can start trusting your God-given signals again and nourish your body with confidence. 🙌

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
– 1 Corinthians 10:31

Why Hunger Cues Get Messed Up (No, It’s Not Just You 🫠)

Okay, let’s be real. Your hun...