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12/14/2025

Psalm 67:1-2 (ESV) May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.

This is more than a request for a personal blessing. This request is to show the glory of God. When people see God’s blessings in our lives, they can see God at work. In this way, we can point people to Jesus without ever saying a word.

When people see God’s blessings in our lives—even in our healing and growth—they can see God at work.

Dear Lord, we ask You to bless us and shine Your face on us. Help us to remember You in all things, so You are glorified. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

12/13/2025

Step Six: Being Ready to Let God Do the Work

For many of us, recovery feels like constant effort — trying harder, controlling better, fixing ourselves. But Step Six invites us into something very different.

Step Six is about readiness, not perfection.
It’s the moment we become entirely ready to let God remove our defects of character — the resentment, fear, self-pity, control, perfectionism, and old coping patterns that once felt protective but now keep us stuck.

Here’s the freedom in this step:
👉 You don’t have to remove these defects yourself.
👉 You don’t have to figure out how God will change you.
👉 You simply surrender — again.

Many of these character defects grew out of pain. They may have helped us survive at one point. But now, with God’s help, they’re no longer needed. When we let go of resentment, God gives forgiveness. When we release fear, He replaces it with trust.

Step Six asks an honest question:
Am I entirely ready to let God lead — even if it feels uncomfortable at first?

If you’ve been stuck in the same eating patterns or emotional cycles, this step may be the turning point. Willingness opens the door for real change — spiritual, emotional, and physical.

Want to go deeper?
You can read more about Step Six — along with all twelve steps — in my book, 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating. It’s available on Amazon and on my website at https://www.reshapeandrecover.com.

12/12/2025

Christmas parties coming up this weekend — and you’re already worried about overeating?

I used to struggle every holiday. I’d go into parties telling myself I’d “be good,” only to leave feeling uncomfortable, discouraged, and frustrated. Holiday gatherings used to feel stressful instead of joyful.

What I didn’t understand back then was that it wasn’t a lack of willpower. Certain foods — especially those loaded with sugar and chemicals — are addictive. Just like an alcoholic can’t safely have one drink, many of us can’t have “just one bite” of our binge foods.

And that’s okay.

Today, holidays are no problem for me — not because I’m stronger, but because I’ve sworn off my binge foods completely. I don’t negotiate with them anymore.

For those who are newer to recovery, prayer, planning, and committing your food to a trusted friend or accountability partner can be incredibly helpful. That extra layer of support removes pressure and protects your peace while you’re building new habits.

Staying abstinent from binge foods doesn’t make parties miserable — it actually makes them more enjoyable. No guilt. No physical pain. No emotional fallout afterward.

You don’t have to dread Christmas gatherings anymore. You can show up present, peaceful, and focused on what truly matters — celebrating the birth of our Savior.

If Christmas parties feel overwhelming this year, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Comment “Christmas Tips” or send me a DM, and I’ll share my free tips to help you enjoy the season without overeating.

12/10/2025

These muffins are a favorite in our house — simple, wholesome, and actually filling. One of the biggest things I’ve learned in my recovery is that when I give my body enough good, healthy food, I’m far less likely to fall into overeating later. These muffins check all the boxes for me: nutritious, satisfying, and non-triggering for me.

Here’s my go-to recipe:

Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

4 eggs
1 banana
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups oats
½ cup blueberries or raisins
(I personally add a few carefully-chosen dark chocolate chips instead of blueberries — it’s not a trigger for me, but everyone’s recovery is different, so choose what works for you.)

Mix everything together, spoon into muffin cups, and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

Calories:
• About 135 each with blueberries
• About 160 with raisins

These make a great breakfast, snack, or grab-and-go option when you want something healthy that won’t set off cravings. Choosing foods that nourish your body — and fit your personal plan — is one of the best ways to support long-term recovery.

12/09/2025

Bill W's Story - The Beginning of Hope

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going back to the foods that hurt you—even when you truly want to change—Bill W.’s story might surprise you, challenge you, and give you real hope.

In this episode, Tony and I talk about the life of Bill W., the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I share why his journey matters so deeply for those of us recovering from overeating, sugar addiction, emotional eating, or any compulsive behavior. I used to think, “I’m not an alcoholic—so why should his story matter to me?” But once I heard what he went through, I realized I had been living the same pattern with food.

Bill tried everything to control his drinking. He made promises. He swore off “for good.” He wanted to stop… but he couldn’t. And if you’ve struggled with food, sugar, or binge eating, you know exactly what that feels like.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ How Bill’s early life, war experiences, and loneliness fed his addiction
✨ Why willpower kept failing him—and why it fails us with food
✨ The moment he realized “just one drink” (or one bite) is the doorway back into addiction
✨ How God used a transformed friend to interrupt his downward spiral
✨ The spiritual experience that changed everything for him
✨ How his journey became the foundation of the 12 Steps
✨ Why helping others was the key to staying sober—and why that matters for food recovery
✨ The biblical principles that quietly shape every step of the program

I also share a piece of my own story—how I came into recovery already believing in God but never once asking Him to help me with food. I thought He had “bigger things to deal with.” But once I finally invited Him in, things slowly began to shift. Little by little, God gave me the strength I never had on my own.

Bill W.’s story reminds all of us that:
• We can’t fix ourselves by trying harder.
• God can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.
• Community and accountability protect our freedom.
• Our stories—especially the messy parts—can bring hope to someone else.

If you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or tired of trying to change through sheer willpower, I pray this episode encourages you. God still rescues. He still restores. And He still uses ordinary people—people like you and me—to carry hope to others who are hurting.

12/08/2025

Food cravings can feel like a real battle — sudden, intense, and overwhelming. And if you struggle with binge foods, you know how quickly one small compromise can snowball into something much bigger. That’s why having a clear plan matters. It’s not just willpower… it’s preparation.

For me, avoiding my binge foods entirely is one way I “put on the armor.” I know which ingredients trigger cravings, and I stay away from them completely. For example, fried foods may taste good in the moment, but they aren’t good for my body — and they almost always lead me down a path I don’t want to go. Sugar is another big one. I eat mostly food without sugar and avoid my binge foods.

Ephesians 6:11 says, “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand…”
When we prepare our hearts, our minds, and even our food choices, we are strengthening ourselves for the moments when cravings attack.

So ask yourself today:
What can I do right now to put on my armor?
Maybe it’s choosing a balanced meal, removing a trigger food from your home, or planning ahead before the temptation hits.

Small steps matter. Each one is a victory.

What helps you stay strong in this battle? Share in the comments — you may encourage someone else today.

12/07/2025

Romans 15:5–6 (NIV)
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

I love these verses because they remind us that God doesn’t just help us endure — He helps us encourage one another along the way.

Recovery was never meant to be a solo journey. God gives us the strength to keep going, and He shapes our hearts so we can walk in unity, grace, and compassion toward each other — just like Christ does with us.

When we support each other, pray for each other, and speak life into each other, we actually glorify God together.
That’s the beauty of community.
That’s how we stay strong in recovery.

Lord, give us endurance, encouragement, and the heart of Christ toward one another today. Amen.

12/06/2025

Step Five: The Step That Breaks Your Isolation

For so many years, I struggled alone with my overeating. I thought it was up to me to eat in moderation. Maybe you’ve felt that too — the loneliness, the shame, the feeling that if people really knew you, they might pull away.

But Step Five changes that.

Step Five invites us to stop hiding and let God — and one trusted person — into the places we’d rather keep covered. It’s the moment we admit “the exact nature of our wrongs” to God, to ourselves, and to another human being. And as scary as that sounds, it’s actually one of the most freeing experiences in recovery.

When we talk through our Step Four inventory with someone safe and trustworthy, something beautiful happens:
✨ The isolation breaks.
✨ The shame loses power.
✨ And the healing finally begins.

This isn’t about reliving the past — it’s about releasing it. It’s about letting God’s grace meet us where we’ve been hurting and allowing someone else to walk with us through it. In Reshape and Recover, we remind each other that we’ve all fallen short, and we listen with love, not judgment.

And when Step Five is done thoroughly and honestly, the result is almost always the same:
freedom, peace, and a deeper closeness with God.

If you’re working the steps right now, or if you feel God nudging you toward deeper healing, remember this:
You don’t have to walk through the hard parts alone. God is with you — and your recovery community is too.

You are safe. You are loved. And freedom is possible.

12/05/2025

God Meets You in the Pause

Have you ever caught yourself reaching for food before you even know what you’re feeling? I lived like that for years.
Stress → food.
Loneliness → food.
Tired → food.
Even happy moments sometimes sent me straight to the kitchen.

One of the biggest shifts in my recovery came when I learned to pause — just asking myself “can you wait 15 minutes?” really helped. Adding to that a prayer and reaching out to a friend could dispel the urge.

What if the next time you wanted to eat a binge food, you told yourself you can wait 15 minutes, then reached out to a trusted friend and prayed: “Lord, help me choose You instead of food”?

That one pause could change the whole direction of your day.

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
We don’t have to rush to food. We can be still. God meets us there.

If you’re struggling today, try one small pause. One deep breath. One whispered prayer. Reach out for help. Sometimes that’s all it takes to break the cycle.

You’re not alone — and you’re doing better than you think. 💛

12/04/2025

I Overate… Now What?”

We’ve all been there. You overeat, feel miserable, and immediately start beating yourself up. The guilt. The shame. The “Why did I do that again?” frustration.

But here’s the truth I had to learn on my own recovery journey:
Beating yourself up never helps. It keeps you stuck.

Instead, the best thing you can do after overeating is pause, take a breath, and move forward with a simple plan.

In this short video, I walk you through what to do right after a slip so you can reverse the effects of too much sugar, calm your emotions, and get your mind back in a healthy place.

Here’s a little preview of what’s inside:

👉 Don’t waste emotional energy on guilt
👉 Recognize the mistake — then take the next right step
👉 Move your body (a walk is enough!)
👉 Drink plenty of water
👉 Eat protein at your next meal
👉 And most important of all… pray for strength to start fresh right now

You don’t have to wait until tomorrow to reset.
You can begin again in this very moment — and God will meet you there.

💛 If you’ve had a rough day with food, this video will really help.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/WASldxZNlc4

12/03/2025

If you're hungry and want a snack that won’t trigger overeating, here’s one of my favorites!

Rice cakes get a bad reputation for being boring… and okay, sometimes they are. 😂

But add a tablespoon of sunflower butter (a safer option than peanut butter for many of us), and suddenly it’s a filling, satisfying snack that actually keeps you on track.

Sunflower butter has healthy fats (and a little protein) that help slow the absorption of the carbs, keeping you fuller longer and helping prevent those blood-sugar spikes that can trigger cravings.
💛 Tip: measure out 1 tablespoon — it’s easy to overdo it otherwise.
💛 Bonus: try adding cinnamon… so good!

👉 And watch till the end of the video to see my lame dance.

We could all use a little joy on this journey, right?

If you want more Christ-centered support and recovery-friendly tips, visit:
www.reshapeandrecover.com

P.S. The music at the end? That’s me on piano and Tony on drums! 🎹🥁

12/02/2025

Have you ever watched someone lose a lot of weight… only to gain it all back (and more)? Maybe you’ve experienced that yourself.

It’s heartbreaking — and it’s far more common than people realize.

Jesus actually warned us about this in Luke 11. When we “clean the house” but don’t fill it with something better, temptation returns stronger than before.

That's exactly why so many people relapse into overeating.
Not because they’re weak — but because empty always gets filled with something.

In today’s episode, Tony and I talk about:

👉 Why old cravings come back stronger
👉 How to guard your recovery long-term
👉 Why “just losing weight” is never enough
👉 What it means to keep your heart filled with God
👉 The habits and community that protect your abstinence
👉 How to replace the food-void with peace, purpose, and joy

When we stay spiritually full — with God’s Word, fellowship, healthy routines, and daily surrender — we stay free.

This is a powerful lesson, especially if you’ve been feeling vulnerable, tempted, or disconnected lately.

🎧 Listen now: Staying Free from Overeating and Filled Up with God

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