There was a moment in a coaching call I will never forget.

She sat there, shoulders slightly hunched, voice steady—but only just.

“I think I’m always going to hate my body.”

Not because of something extreme.
Not because of a diagnosis or a major life event.

But because of her weight.

She went on to explain that every time the number on the scale crept up—even slightly—it felt like proof of something deeper. Proof that she was failing. Proof that she was less attractive. Less disciplined. Less… worthy.

And then she said something that hit even deeper:

“I don’t think I can fully trust God with this part of my life.”

Not because she didn’t love Him.
But because fear had gotten louder than truth.

If you have ever felt that tension—the push and pull between wanting peace with your body and feeling absolutely terrified of weight gain—you are not alone.

And more importantly, you are not stuck.

This is not just about your body.
It is not even just about food.

This is about freedom....

If you’ve ever struggled with the fear of gaining weight, you’re not alone. So many Christian women I work with feel overwhelmed by the pressure to control their bodies, and this fear often leads to disordered eating patterns. But here's the truth: the journey to food freedom isn’t about constantly battling the scale. It’s about releasing that fear and finding peace with your body.

In this episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, I’m diving into three powerful strategies to help you overcome the fear of weight gain and start living with more confidence. Whether your goal is improved health, better mobility, or even emotional well-being, these strategies will help you reconnect with what truly matters.

Strategy 1: Determine Your Why

We can’t overcome fear without first understanding where it’s coming from. That’s why the first strategy I recommend is digging deep into your why. Why does the idea of weight gain feel so overwhelming? Why do you desire weight loss in the first place?...

How much weight do you carry?...

I’m not asking about the number on your digital scale, but about the burden you carry because you never think your body is good enough.

Today, I’m sharing the mic with my friend and fellow-podcaster, Jennifer Taylor Wagner, to help you answer the question: “how do I see my body as good, even when it doesn’t feel that way?” Jennifer shares:

• 🪞Her own body image battle that began in Kindergarten and bled into her adulthood
• 🔨 Tips to break the scale’s power over you
• 👟 How you can begin the journey of body-trust when your body doesn’t seem trustworthy
• ☺️ What it means for your body to be GOOD, and you can see it as such—just the way it is, right now.

Jennifer’s Story

Growing up, Jennifer’s body was bigger than most of the bodies around her. As a result, she was mocked and bullied from Kindergarten onward. The negative comments she received scarred her and eventually became part of her identity. She began to define herself as broken, not OK, u...