Presented by God’s Perfect Size: A Food Freedom Series — Sexual abuse, shame, abandonment, and intense emotional pain led me down the path to out-of-control eating. I was a food addict for nearly half my life. I would have remained imprisoned in my own skin had it not been for God knocking on my hardened heart and rescuing me. Today…

Confessions of a Former Food Addict — Confessions of a Former Food Addict How is it that I’ve eaten half a bag of kettle-cooked BBQ potato chips, and I only came to get a cup of water? That helpless feeling you experience every time food calls is crippling your resolve to lose weight. Maybe fasting can help with that! Those are not entirely…

I sat watching the darkness recede as golden rays peeked through my living room blinds. Unfortunately, golden light mingled with tears made… — I sat watching the darkness recede as golden rays peeked through my living room blinds. Unfortunately, golden light mingled with tears made it hard for me to see the scriptures on my screen. My sleeve was tear-soaked as I tried to get my emotions under control.

On The Road to Recovery — Highs: Tears of fear and gratitude escaped a time or two. Isolation in my bedroom away from my kids was rough. My teenage son sitting on the floor outside my bedroom door recounting the day’s events; priceless. Some of my closest friends coordinated meals so I could heal and my kids…

Hope for chronic fear — Worry Wars? Stop worrying they said. It will be fine, another chimed. My friends always stand at the ready with an enthusiastic, “Everything will work itself out. Stop worrying”. I get what everyone is trying to do: which is put my mind at ease. But, I know too much. Most of us…

Month 2.3 Update: My Sickness & Health — Highs: I’m grateful I set out on this journey of health because… Lows: I have COVID! I started showing symptoms midweek and got the official diagnosis on Saturday. It’s been a rough few days for my family and me. My teens are living on freezer meals and instant foods. I have a…

January 2021 Month 2.2 Update — Highs: I made it through the holidays with my joy intact and minimal weight gain. Lows: Getting back on track was hard! As I transitioned back to my whole foods, healthy eating plan, my sugar addiction kicked into full gear. I wanted sugary treats every day, all day. My cravings felt overwhelming…

2.1 Month Update — Highs: Christmas was beautiful and bittersweet. I loved spending it at home with my husband and children. We exchanged gifts, stayed up way too late, and woke up far too early. I made all of our holiday favorites and a few new ones. …

2 Month Update — Highs: The holiday season of gifts, gabs and grub is here and I’m not afraid! As a Christian who celebrates Christmas in a faith focused fashion, this time of year holds special meaning for me. …