The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast

LeAndra McMullen

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. 1D AGO

    #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
  2. 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
  3. APR 20

    #210 - The Urge No One Talks About

    If you’re tired of swinging between overeating and trying to “be good” the next day… you’re not broken. There’s a pattern happening—and once you see it, everything can start to change. 👉 Start your free 7-day trial of The Christian Weight-loss App:  thechristianweightloss.com 🎧 Episode Summary Most women think their problem is overeating. But what often keeps them stuck… is what happens after. In this episode, we’re talking about the part no one really addresses: 👉 the urge to restrict after you feel like you’ve overeaten The “I’ll start over tomorrow” The “I just need to be really good now” The pressure to fix it—fast This feels like discipline… …but it’s actually what keeps the cycle going. Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why the overeating → restricting cycle keeps repeating How restriction is actually a reaction, not self-control The “other urge” most women don’t realize they’re following What to do instead (this is where everything starts to shift) And how to begin breaking the pattern with awareness and consistency We’ll also anchor this in truth—what real self-control actually looks like, and how to start responding differently without punishment or extremes. ✨ Key Takeaways Overeating is only half the cycle—restriction is the other half Restricting after overeating is not discipline—it’s a reaction to discomfort The urge to “fix it” is just as important to notice as the urge to overeat You don’t need to swing to extremes to get back on track The most powerful thing you can do is return to your next planned meal Curiosity (not judgment) is what begins to break the cycle 💭 A Truth to Hold Onto Restricting after overeating might feel like self-control… …but real self-control looks like coming back to your plan—gently, consistently, and without punishment. 📖 Faith Anchor “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…” — Galatians 5:22–23 Self-control isn’t harsh or urgent. It’s steady. It’s gentle. It’s Spirit-led. “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5 You don’t have to follow every thought your brain offers you. 💗 Want More Support? If you’re ready to stop starting over… and start building consistency that actually lasts… Inside The Christian Weight-loss App, I walk you through this step-by-step: How to plan your meals How to stick to your plan How to allow urges (without reacting) And how to create real, lasting change 👉 Start your free 7-day trial here:  thechristianweightloss.com I’d love to support you inside 💗

    23 min
  4. MAR 30

    #208 - The Day 6 Problem: Why We Quit Too Soon

    💌 Free Class Invitation If you feel like you’ve been doing the work… but not seeing results yet—this is for you 💗 Join my free class on April 15th where I’ll show you how to stay consistent—even when it feels hard. 👉 Save your seat ✨ Episode Description   What if nothing has gone wrong… even though you’re not seeing results yet? In this episode, I’m talking about the moment most women quit—the space between effort and visible results. The part where you’re showing up… but nothing seems to be changing. In Joshua 6, God didn’t just tell the Israelites to walk around Jericho randomly—He gave them a specific process: Days 1–6: walk around the wall once per day Day 7: walk around it seven times Thirteen laps total. And for the first twelve… Nothing. No visible progress. No sign it was working. But that didn’t mean nothing was happening. In this episode, you’ll see why this part of the journey matters, what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and how to keep going without making it mean something about you.   🎧 What You’ll Learn: Why results don’t always show up right away What’s really happening in the “middle” How to stop making it mean something about you Simple thoughts to help you keep going 📖 Scripture Joshua 6 💌 Loved This Episode? Share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women find this message 💗 🎙 Listen + Connect The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast Follow Me on Instagram

    24 min
  5. MAR 23

    #207 - What I Eat in a Day (and I hate cooking)

    I Don’t Like Cooking—Here’s What I Eat Anyway Ready to keep this simple with me? 👉 Start your 7-day trial of The Christian Weight Loss App If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t like cooking… so I’ll never be consistent,” this episode is for you. Because the truth is—you don’t need to love cooking to stick to your plan. In this episode, I’m walking you through what I actually eat in a typical day—even though I don’t enjoy cooking—and how simple, repeatable meals can help you stay consistent without overthinking food. I also share exactly what I eat and how I keep it simple. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why trying to “like cooking” might be keeping you stuck How overcomplicating meals leads to inconsistency Why simple meals make follow-through easier How to plan meals without recipes or creativity Why repeating meals works How to make your plan easier to follow Key takeaway: You don’t need to love cooking. You need to decide ahead of time and keep it simple. Fewer decisions = more consistency. Simple action step: Try this for the next 2 days: Pick 2 proteins Pick 2–3 easy sides Plan your meals ahead of time Repeat meals Keep it simple. No overthinking. Want more support? If you want help planning simple meals and actually sticking to them, come join me inside The Christian Weight Loss App. You’ll get weekly coaching, simple planning tools, and a supportive community. Start your 7-day trial here

    24 min
  6. MAR 16

    #206 - 3 Thinking Traps That Keep Us Stuck

    Have you ever noticed how quickly your thinking can drift when you're trying to change something in your life? Maybe you're trying to eat healthier, stop overeating, follow through on your meal plan, or build new habits — and suddenly your mind starts saying: “I can’t do this.” “This is too hard.” “I should be better than this.” In today’s episode of the Christian Weight Loss Podcast, we look at three thinking traps God warns about in the book of Deuteronomy — and how they still affect us today when we're trying to change our habits around food, health, and discipline. 🎉 The Christian Weight Loss App Is Open If you’ve been listening to the podcast and wishing you had more support, this is exactly why I created the Christian Weight Loss App. Inside the app you'll find: • The Stop Overeating program • Strength training workouts • Weekly live coaching calls • A private community of Christian women • Tools to help you plan your meals and follow through Our first kickoff coaching call is March 19, and I would love for you to be part of this founding group. 👉 JOIN HERE In This Episode We Talk About • The three thinking traps God warns about in Deuteronomy • Why fear and mistrust keep us stuck • How pride in our own strength can sabotage progress • Why shame and perfectionism aren't the answer • How remembering God's faithfulness resets our thinking Scriptures Mentioned Deuteronomy 7:17–18 Deuteronomy 8:17–18 Deuteronomy 9:4 Episode Keywords Christian weight loss stop overeating faith and weight loss Christian habits renewing your mind Christian mindset overeating help Ready for More Support? If you’re ready to practice planning your meals, allowing urges, and following through with support and coaching… Join us inside the Christian Weight Loss App. 👉 JOIN HERE Follow the Podcast If this episode encouraged you, make sure you’re following the Christian Weight Loss Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes. And if you know someone who might need this encouragement, share this episode with them today.

    19 min
4.8
out of 5
110 Ratings

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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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