The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast

LeAndra McMullen
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This podcast provides practical tools and real life application to take your health to the next level and stop overeating for good. We take God's promises for us and align them to our weight0loss journey. We cover hunger hormones, cravings, love for food, emotional eating and how to claim God's truths for our lives.

  1. Jun 22

    #218 - Walking Humbly with God in Weight-Loss

    Ready for support as you learn to stop overeating, renew your mind, and walk in peace with food? 💗 Inside my coaching app, I help Christian women learn how to plan their meals, allow urges, and renew their minds so they can stop overeating and feel free around food. CHECK OUT THE CHRISTIAN WEIGHT-LOSS APP HERE Have you ever felt like peace is waiting on the other side of weight loss? If you could just lose the weight…finally get in control…finally reach your goal… Then you’d feel confident, peaceful, and happy. But what if peace was never found in a smaller body? In this episode, I’m sharing what God has been showing me through the book of Ecclesiastes and how it applies so powerfully to weight loss. Ecclesiastes describes life apart from God as “chasing after the wind”—and I couldn’t help but see how many of us do this with weight loss. We chase thinness believing it will finally give us what we’re looking for. Or we swing the other direction into indulgence—using food for comfort, relief, and escape. But neither obsession nor indulgence leads to peace. True peace and joy are found in walking humbly with God. In this episode, we talk about:• Why weight loss can quietly become a chase• The two extremes many women swing between: obsession and indulgence• Why peace isn’t found in achievement or pleasure• 4 practical ways to walk humbly with God in your weight-loss journey If you’ve been feeling exhausted by the constant striving, this episode will encourage you to slow down, reconnect with God, and find peace in the present moment. You do not need to wait until you’re thinner to walk in peace. That is available to you right now. — If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to stop chasing peace through weight loss, I’d love to help you learn how to walk with God in a practical way with food and your health. 💗 Inside my app, I teach you how to stop overeating, allow urges, renew your mind, and create lasting freedom around food. You’ll get coaching, community, workouts, meal-planning support, and my full Stop Overeating program. JOIN US HERE Connect with me:💗 Coaching App + Community💗 Christian Weight Loss Podcast💗 Instagram: @leandramcmullen

    20 min

  2. Jun 15

    #217 - Proving & Hiding - Why We Keep Starting Over

    💗 FREE CHRISTIAN WEIGHT-LOSS GROUP CONSULT 💗 If you're tired of starting over with food and ready for practical, faith-based support, I'd love to invite you to our free Christian Weight-Loss Group Consult on June 18th at 10:00 AM PST. We'll discuss why we overeat, the thoughts driving our behaviors, and practical steps to create more peace around food. REGISTER HERE Proving or Hiding? Why We Keep Starting Over Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind tells you what you're not? "I'm not disciplined enough.""I'm not consistent enough.""I'm failing.""I'm behind." In this episode, I'm sharing a pattern I lived in for years during my own weight-loss journey: proving and hiding. When I believed something was wrong with me, I would either: • Prove myself by searching for another diet, another cleanse, or another set of rules. OR • Hide by avoiding the scale, stopping my meal plan, and overeating to feel better. What I eventually realized is that both behaviors were fueled by the same belief: "Something is wrong with me." In this episode, we'll discuss how these thoughts create emotional pain, why overeating often becomes a solution to that pain, and how to return to a place of safety, truth, and peace with God. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of trying harder, giving up, and starting over again, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: • The difference between proving and hiding• The hidden belief that often fuels overeating• Why more food rules don't create lasting peace• How shame drives both restriction and overeating• Four practical steps to return to safety when you feel stuck• How God's kindness leads us toward lasting change Questions From This Episode: • Am I trying to prove something?• Am I hiding from something?• What am I believing right now?• Is this thought creating peace or panic?• What is my next faithful step? Scripture Mentioned: Proverbs 23:7"As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." Romans 8:1"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 2:4"It is God's kindness that leads us to repentance." Connect With Me If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. For additional support, coaching, Bible study, and community, join us inside The Christian Weight-Loss App. Thank you for listening to The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast. 💗

    21 min

  3. Jun 8

    #216 - 5 Questions to Gain Wisdom When You Go Off Plan

    💗 Join me LIVE for our Christian Weight-Loss Group Consult on June 18th at 10 AM PST! We’ll talk about the 2 reasons we overeat, 4 steps to stop, and how to renew your mind with God’s truth so you can finally stop starting over. Reserve your spot here Sometimes when we go looking for weight-loss information, we can leave feeling more confused than when we started. One person says cut carbs.Another says count macros.Another says intermittent fasting.Another says eat every 2 hours. And because nutrition advice and trends are constantly changing, many women are left wondering: “What actually works?”“What should I be doing?”“Why does everyone say something different?” But losing weight isn’t just about getting more information.It’s about gaining wisdom. Wisdom helps us slow down, walk with God, and make decisions from peace instead of confusion. In this episode, we’re talking about 3 ways to gain wisdom on your weight-loss journey and 5 powerful questions to ask yourself after you go off plan so you can stop spiraling in shame and start learning from your experiences. If you’ve ever thought: “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why can’t I stay consistent?” “I already messed up… I might as well keep eating.” This episode is for you 💗 SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 4:7 James 1:5 Psalm 19:7 IN THIS EPISODE: Why wisdom matters more than information How to invite God into your eating decisions Renewing your mind through God’s Word Why shame keeps women stuck in overeating How curiosity leads to growth and freedom 5 questions to ask after you go off plan THE 5 QUESTIONS: What did I eat? Why did I eat it? What was I thinking at the time? What can I learn from this? How can I handle this differently next time? BIBLE READING RESOURCES: YouVersion Bible App Proverbs Psalms The New Testament 30-Day Wisdom Plans Gospel Reading Plans Remember:Your mistakes do not disqualify you.God can use them to grow wisdom, awareness, and transformation in your life. Every time you pause, reflect, learn, and begin again… you are growing. 💗 Want more support on your journey? Join me for our Christian Weight-Loss Group Consult on June 18th at 10 AM PST where I’ll teach: The 2 reasons we overeat 4 steps to stop overeating How to renew your mind with God’s truth Practical tools to help you finally stay consistent You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about coaching and support inside The Christian Weight-Loss App. Reserve your spot here 💗 Come find freedom on The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast. #ChristianWeightLoss #StopOvereating #ChristianPodcast #WeightLossForWomen #EmotionalEating #FoodFreedom #FaithBasedWeightLoss #ChristianWomen #SelfControl #RenewYourMind

    22 min

  4. Jun 1

    #215 - Beliefs Fueling Over-eating

    💗 Join The Christian Weight-Loss App:A faith-based community helping women stop overeating, renew their minds, and create lasting change through God’s truth.  JOIN HERE Last week, we talked about how overeating is often a solution. But today, we’re going deeper. Because sometimes the emotional pain we’re trying to escape with food is being created by the way we see ourselves. In this episode, we’re talking about the beliefs quietly fueling the cycle. The thoughts many women live inside every single day:• “I have no self-control.”• “I always fail.”• “I’m addicted to sugar.”• “I’ll never change.”• “I’m either perfect or failing.” These beliefs don’t just affect how we feel emotionally.They shape how we show up around food. In this episode, we discuss:✨ how shame-based thinking increases emotional suffering✨ why identity shapes behavior✨ how the brain gathers evidence for what we believe about ourselves✨ why shame does not create peaceful healing✨ the difference between conviction and condemnation✨ and how renewing the mind creates lasting transformation One of the most powerful truths in this episode is this: “Sometimes we aren’t just overeating food. We’re overeating the story we believe about ourselves.” Friend… your struggle is not your identity. God does not define you by your coping mechanisms, your hardest moments, or your eating habits. Scriptures in this episode:• Proverbs 23:7• 2 Corinthians 10:5• 2 Corinthians 5:17• Romans 8:1• Romans 12:2• John 8:32 💗 Inside The Christian Weight-Loss App, I help women practice the four simple steps that lead to lasting change: Plan your meals Eat what you plan Allow urges Repeat Inside the app, you’ll find Bible study teaching, coaching, practical tools, community support, and help renewing your mind with God’s truth. Join us here 🎧 If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs this reminder today.

    20 min

  5. May 25

    #214 - Over-eating is a Solution

    💗 Join The Christian Weight-Loss App:A faith-based community helping women stop overeating, renew their minds, and create lasting change through God’s truth.  JOIN HERE What if overeating isn’t actually your real problem? In this episode, we’re talking about something many women have never considered: 👉 What if overeating is actually serving a purpose? So often we see overeating as:• failure• weakness• lack of discipline But underneath the behavior is often pain, stress, overwhelm, loneliness, exhaustion, or emotional suffering we haven’t known how to process. In this episode, we talk about:• Why behavior change alone often fails• How food can become emotional relief• Why overeating may feel protective• The cycle of guilt, restriction, and starting over• Why compassion matters in healing• How God cares about the pain underneath the behavior This episode is not about excusing overeating.It’s about understanding it so healing can begin. Scriptures in this episode:• Psalm 34:18• 1 Samuel 16:7• Matthew 11:28• Psalm 46:1• Matthew 23:25• Romans 12:2 💗 Inside The Christian Weight-Loss App, I help women practice the four simple steps that lead to lasting change: Plan your meals Eat what you plan Allow urges Repeat You’ll find Bible study teaching, coaching, practical tools, meal planning help, and support inside the app. Join us here 🎧 If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs this reminder today.

    20 min

  6. May 18

    #213 - Afraid to Gain Your Weight Back?

    🎙 Afraid to Gain the Weight Back? 👉 Join the Live Group Consult (Thursday, May 21st):  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/NUqnNi9h If you’re afraid of gaining weight back, this episode will help you understand the emotional eating patterns and weight loss mindset behind that fear. In this Christian weight loss podcast, you’ll learn how to stop overeating, feel more in control around food, and build self-control rooted in God’s truth. 💗 In This Episode: Why the fear of gaining weight back isn’t actually about the weight The two ways we feel “unsafe” in our weight loss journey What you’re making weight gain mean (and why it creates fear) How emotional eating is connected to your thoughts and identity How to feel safe in your body and your emotions What true, Spirit-led self-control actually looks like ✨ Scriptures Mentioned: Romans 12:2 Psalm 139 2 Corinthians 10:5 Galatians 5:22–23 💡 Want Help Applying This? Join me for a live group consult this Thursday, May 21st 💗 I’ll walk you through: The 2 reasons we overeat The 4 simple steps to stop And then help you see your blind spots in your specific situation. I created this because I was getting so many requests for one-on-one coaching—and didn’t have enough time to support everyone that way. 👉 Save your spot here:  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/NUqnNi9h 🔑 Keywords: Christian weight loss, emotional eating, stop overeating, weight loss mindset, health and wellness podcast

    21 min

  7. May 4

    #212- Surrendering Your Weight-Loss To The Lord

    ✨ Join The Christian Weight-Loss App:Start your journey here → thechristianweightloss.com 🎙 Surrendering Your Weight Loss to God (What This Actually Looks Like) Have you ever told yourself… “I just need to surrender this to God”… …but you’re not really sure what that means? In this episode, we’re breaking that down in a simple, practical way—so you can stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly starting over. Because surrender isn’t about giving up…and it’s not about becoming passive. 👉 It’s about releasing resistance👉 trusting God in the process👉 and learning how to move forward with peace instead of pressure 💗 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✨ What surrender actually means (in a way that applies to your real life)✨ Why trying to control your weight loss often keeps you stuck✨ How surrender shifts you out of self-focus and into trust✨ What it looks like to follow through—even when you feel urges✨ How to stop starting over and come back to your plan immediately 📖 Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5–6“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” Luke 22:42“Not my will, but Yours be done.” Psalm 46:10“Be still, and know that I am God.” Matthew 11:28–30“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…” 2 Corinthians 12:9“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” ✨ What Surrender Looks Like in Weight Loss: Letting go of needing to have everything figured out Choosing your plan—even when you feel the urge not to Releasing urgency and taking the next right step Coming back immediately after overeating (no waiting, no restarting) Relying on God instead of trying to “be more disciplined” 💭 A Shift to Take With You: Surrender isn’t just letting go of control… It’s shifting your focus from: “How do I fix myself?” to: “God, what are You doing in me right now?” You’re not behind.This season isn’t wasted. God is already working in you—right here. 💗 Ready for More Support? If you want help walking this out—learning how to plan your meals, follow through, and allow urges with God at the center— ✨ Join The Christian Weight-Loss App: thechristianweightloss.com   🎙 Be sure to subscribe to The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast so you never miss an episode.

    21 min

  8. Apr 27

    #211 - Nighttime Eating: Change the Meaning, Change the Pattern

    👉 Join The Christian Weight-Loss App: thechristianweightloss.com If you feel like you do great all day… and then nighttime comes and it all falls apart— this episode is for you 💗 Because before we try to stop eating at night… 👉 we need to change what we make it mean that we eat at night. 💡 In This Episode We’re talking about: ✨ Why nighttime eating isn’t actually the problem ✨ The meaning that’s keeping the cycle going ✨ How to shift your identity (instead of trying to “fix” yourself) ✨ Simple, practical ways to feel more in control at night 💛 A Simple Shift It’s not the nighttime eating itself… 👉 it’s what you make it mean about you. And that meaning is what drives what happens next. 🛠️ Practical Support You’ll also learn how to: ✔️ Eat enough during the day ✔️ Build meals that actually satisfy you ✔️ Plan your evenings ahead of time ✔️ Handle urges without spiraling 💗 Final Encouragement Nighttime isn’t where you fail… 👉 it’s where you practice. 👉 Join The Christian Weight-Loss App: thechristianweightloss.com If you want deeper support with this… Inside the app, I’ll walk you through how to: Plan your meals Stick to your plan Allow urges Build lasting consistency You don’t have to do this alone 💗

    23 min
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This podcast provides practical tools and real life application to take your health to the next level and stop overeating for good. We take God's promises for us and align them to our weight0loss journey. We cover hunger hormones, cravings, love for food, emotional eating and how to claim God's truths for our lives.

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