Chapter 5: I'm Gonna Need A Minute
In the latest episode of the Dear Food Podcast, host Julia Fikse delves into the powerful concept of the "Power Pause." This episode, titled "I'm Gonna Need A Minute," is a must-listen for anyone who struggles with compulsive eating, emotional eating, or binge eating. Julia offers practical tips and spiritual insights to help you regain control over your eating habits.
Chapter 7: Hungry Isn't My Best Look
Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast! Join your host, Julia Fikse, as we embark on a transformative journey through Chapter Seven of Workbook Three, titled "Hungry Isn't My Best Look." Today's focus: fasting. Julia candidly shares her experiences and insights into the world of fasting, demonstrating the potential benefits of this practice on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
The Unpleasant Truth of Fasting:
Julia opens up about her apprehensions towards fasting, acknowledging the discomfort and challenges associated with the practice. She highlights the biblical perspective from Hebrews 12:11, emphasizing the transformative nature of discipline, which may initially seem painful but yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
A Personal Revelation:
The podcast takes a personal turn as Julia shares her own journey with fasting, particularly from a specific fun food – a zero-calorie caffeinated soft drink affectionately dubbed "low cal crack." She recounts the physical and emotional toll of breaking free from this addiction and the valuable lessons learned during the process.
Identifying Problematic Fun Foods:
Listeners are encouraged to pause the episode and reflect on three specific unhealthy fun foods they are reluctant to give up. Julia emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these foods and understanding their impact on our lives, both physically and emotionally.
The Daniel Approach:
Julia draws inspiration from the biblical figure Daniel, who practiced fasting as a means of obedience to God and a powerful tool for prayer. Daniel's example of fasting "pleasant food" for three weeks serves as a guide for considering a fun food fast.
Steps to Initiate a Fun Food Fast:
1. Pray for Willingness: Julia advises praying for the willingness to fast from one or two specific fun foods for a short duration.
2. Explore Alternatives: Find options to function without the chosen fun food, seeking the Lord's guidance for healthy substitutes.
3. Trust the Outcome: Trust in God's plan and outcome as you embark on a small beginning, recognizing that fasting doesn't necessarily mean extreme deprivation.
Closing Prayer and Celebration:
Julia concludes the podcast with a heartfelt prayer, inviting listeners to stand under a tree and admire its beauty, symbolizing the strength and beauty that can arise from small beginnings. Celebrate the growth in health, wellness, joy, and the journey to food freedom.
Dive Deeper with the Dear Food Workbooks:
Julia encourages listeners to explore the topic further in "Dear Food, I Love You, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, Workbook 3." The workbooks offer insightful questions, prayer prompts, worksheets, Bible verses, tools, tips, and even a playlist to enhance the experience.
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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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