Taking a Victory Lap
Watch now (11 min) | In this episode, we celebrate victories on our journey to health, joy, and food freedom. Victories are worth celebrating, no matter how big or small they may seem. They remind us of what we've accomplished and encourage us to keep moving forward. Let's dive into the inspiring stories and practical tips that will help us take victory laps along the way.
I Think My Wheel of Life has a Flat
Watch now (14 min) | Many of us struggle with emotional eating, consuming food for reasons other than physical hunger. We might ask ourselves why we keep overeating or find ourselves binging again and again. The answers vary from person to person, but together, we'll explore common triggers and work towards solutions.
Bring More Peanut Butter, I Need To Fill A Crack In My Heart
Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast, where we embark on a journey of health, joy, and food freedom. I'm your host, Julia Fikse, and I'm thrilled to have you join me on this empowering path. Today, we're celebrating victories, both big and small, that have brought us closer to our goals. As we explore the wonders of personal triumphs, we'll also delve into the powerful emotions that drive us to eat and the foods we turn to for comfort. Let's dive in!
Before we begin discussing emotional eating, let's cherish the victories that have shaped our journey so far.
Each step we take is a testament to our resilience and the support we receive from a higher power. As Julia shares her own victory of overcoming food addiction, we are reminded that we are not alone in this quest for freedom. Celebrating each other's successes amplifies hope and encouragement, fostering a sense of community among listeners worldwide.
Emotional eating is a struggle many of us face, turning to food to alleviate stress, sadness, or loneliness. Julia opens up about her own experience with chips, realizing that food couldn't fix her problems. Instead, it added to her distress and hindered her ability to communicate and face the root causes of her emotions.
In times of distress, we may find ourselves seeking solace in food instead of trusting in a higher power. Julia reminds us that Jesus holds all authority and power, and we can turn to Him for comfort and guidance. Trusting in the Lord with all our hearts empowers us to face difficult emotions and challenges, finding healthier ways to cope with them.
Food is essential for survival, but it's vital to acknowledge that it has no magical abilities to heal emotional wounds. Satan may exploit our relationship with food, tempting us to use it as a coping mechanism and hindering our connection with Jesus. By realizing this, we can begin to sever the emotional ties between certain foods and our feelings.
Understanding the specific emotions that trigger our urge to eat and associating them with certain foods is a crucial step in conquering emotional eating. Julia introduces an insightful worksheet exercise that helps identify these connections. With focused attention and prayer, we can create a personalized plan to address our emotional eating challenges.
In moments of despair, let us remember that Jesus empathizes with our struggles, having experienced human emotions Himself. He understands our pain and offers healing and comfort. Let us trust in Him and seek healthier ways to cope with emotional distress, freeing ourselves from the chains of emotional eating.
As we close this episode, let's celebrate the progress we've made in our journey to food freedom. Each step taken, no matter how small, is a significant victory. By understanding the emotions that drive us to eat and surrendering our challenges to Jesus, we empower ourselves to find healthier ways to cope. Remember, food cannot fix our problems, but Jesus, with His limitless power and love, can guide us towards a life of joy, wellness, and food freedom.
May we walk together in faith and discover the beauty of being food faithful as we continue on this incredible journey. Thank you for being part of the Dear Food community. Your presence and support enrich our lives and the lives of others who seek the path to food freedom. Let us take each step with hope and determination, knowing that we are not alone in this endeavor. Until next time, may we be food faithful together!
Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.
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