Overweighted: Weight Loss for Christian Women, Biblical Weight Loss Strategies, Spirit Led Weight Loss

Malaika Burley - Health + Healing Coach
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Are you a Christian woman stuck in the cycle of losing weight only to gain it all back again? You start over every Monday. You know what to do, but you’re not doing it. And when life starts life-ing, you find yourself right back in emotional eating. This isn’t just about food. And it’s not because you need more discipline. Something deeper is going on. Welcome to the Overweighted Podcast where we talk about what’s actually keeping you stuck and how to lose weight by following God, not another plan. This is not a diet podcast. This is not about tips, hacks, or motivation. This is about: renewing your mind with God’s Word learning Spirit-led self-control breaking patterns that have kept you in cycles for years and dealing with the root issues not just the symptoms Here, we don’t just talk about habits. We expose what’s underneath them. You’ll learn how to: walk in the Spirit so you don’t keep falling back into the same patterns stop starting over and finally move forward and experience real transformation from the inside out Because when the weight comes off your heart and mind… your body will follow. This podcast is for Christian women who are looking for faith-based weight loss, biblical weight loss, and a different approach to emotional eating. If you’ve been searching for a Christian weight loss podcast that goes deeper than diets and helps you follow God in your health journey, you’re in the right place. Let’s mark “lose weight” off your to-do list for good. ✨New episodes on Wednesdays!✨ ABOUT YOUR HOST Malaika Burley is the founder of Whole + Holy and the creator of the Faith-Fueled Weight Loss Method. She helps Christian women break free from emotional eating and the start-over cycle by teaching them how to follow God in their weight loss journey. After years of struggling and reaching nearly 400 pounds, Malaika stopped chasing diets and started pursuing God. Through Spirit-led transformation, she has lost weight and continues walking out her journey with Him. Her mission is simple: to help women get the weight off their hearts and minds so lasting change can finally happen ✨ NEXT STEP If you’re ready to stop starting over and actually walk this out with God, grab the free workshop: 👉 MalaikaBurley.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram + YouTube: @malaikaburley 💌 CONTACT Email: overweightedpodcast@gmail.com

  1. APR 29

    The Danger of Partial Obedience and How it Affects Your Weight Loss Journey

    What if the biggest threat to your health journey isn't rebellion — it's almost following through? In episode 157, we're cracking open one of the most convicting stories in Scripture: King Saul's fatal mistake in 1 Samuel 15. Saul was given clear instructions from God. He followed most of them. He kept some of what he was told to destroy. He even believed he had obeyed. And yet God called it rejection. Sound familiar? Partial obedience is one of the most deceptive traps we face — not just spiritually, but in our health and weight loss journeys too. And because we're doing so much, we genuinely believe we're being obedient. That self-deception is exactly what makes partial obedience so dangerous. We'll dig into why partial obedience is still disobedience, how it quietly stalls our progress while keeping us feeling like we're on track, and why that false sense of compliance may be the very thing keeping you stuck. If you've ever said "I'm doing everything right" and still not seeing results — this episode is for you. In this episode: Why Saul's story is a mirror for our health journey How "mostly following the plan" keeps you spinning your wheels The danger of redefining the rules to justify our exceptions Practical steps toward full obedience — not perfection, but wholehearted commitment ✨ NEXT STEP If you’re ready to go deeper and actually walk this out, join my community: http://wholeandholygirls.club 🔗 CONNECT Instagram + YouTube: @malaikaburley 💌 CONTACT Email: overweightedpodcast@gmail.com

    22 min

  2. APR 22

    Food Adultery: How We're Choosing Food Over God (and how to change that)

    Have you been cheating on God… with food? In episode 156 of the Overweighted Podcast, we're diving into the Book of Hosea to unpack what the prophet's marriage to a harlot reveals about our own spiritual unfaithfulness — specifically when it comes to food. If you struggle with emotional eating, food cravings, or turning to food for comfort, escape, reward, or relief instead of turning to God, you may be committing what we're calling food adultery. And just like Israel in the Book of Hosea, God is not calling you out to shame you — He's calling you back because He loves you. In this episode we cover: What the Book of Hosea reveals about food idolatry and spiritual unfaithfulness How emotional eating becomes a false god when we turn to food instead of the Lord The concept of "flirtation with food" — a hidden, divided devotion that's still adultery Why choosing food over God in the moment means we want that thing more than Him (and why that's so important to recognize) How Romans 6 and Galatians 5:16 speak directly to our freedom from being slaves to our flesh The two root issues behind food idolatry — a spiritual issue and a soul issue — and why no diet will ever fix either Practical steps to develop deeper intimacy with God so your desire for Him grows stronger than your desire for food Whether you've been stuck in emotional eating cycles, struggling to obey God in your health journey, or simply want to go deeper in your walk with Him, this episode will help you get to the root of what's actually keeping you stuck. Scripture referenced: Hosea 1:2, Hosea 2:5-8, Hosea 4:11-12, Hosea 10:2, Romans 6, Galatians 5:16, James 4:7-8 Use code: HOSEA to receive a discount on Lifetime Access to Whole + Holy Girls Club at: wholeandholygirls.club ✨ NEXT STEP If you’re ready to stop starting over and actually walk this out with God, grab the free workshop:👉 MalaikaBurley.com 🔗 CONNECT Instagram + YouTube: @malaikaburley 💌 CONTACT Email: overweightedpodcast@gmail.com

    36 min

  3. APR 15

    Food Noise: A Biblical Perspective on What It Really Is (And How to Find Freedom)

    Have you ever felt like your brain just won't stop thinking about food? What to eat, how much you ate, whether you made the right choice — the constant mental chatter that never seems to quiet down? The medical world calls it "food noise," and they've even created a billion-dollar drug to silence it. But nobody is talking about what Scripture says about it. Until now. In episode 155 of the Overweighted podcast, we're breaking down food noise from a Biblical perspective — what it actually is, where it really comes from, and why diet culture may have made it worse. We'll explore what God's Word says about our thought life, the renewing of our mind, and what it looks like to finally find peace around food — not through a prescription, but through the truth of Scripture. In this episode we cover: What "food noise" is and why it's trending in the medical and wellness world How diet culture created and fueled the problem What the Bible says about obsessive thoughts, the mind, and where our focus belongs 3 practical, faith-based steps to begin silencing food noise for good How to respond to the objection that this is purely a medical issue If you are a Christian woman who is tired of dieting, exhausted by the mental weight of food obsession, and ready to trust God's Word over diet culture's rules — this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen now and then come continue the conversation with us inside the Whole + Holy Girls Club — our community of Christian women on a real, faith-filled weight loss journey. http://wholeandholygirls.club promocode: NOISE (on the full pay option only)   ⭐WATCH THESE VIDEOS NEXT Related to This Discussion: Before you try weight loss injections: https://youtu.be/w8tz2CV7uF4 That's a demonic agenda: https://youtu.be/ABzXYvT6Hy0   ✨ NEXT STEP If you’re ready to stop starting over and actually walk this out with God, grab the free workshop:👉 MalaikaBurley.com   🔗 CONNECT Instagram + YouTube: @malaikaburley 💌 CONTACT Email: overweightedpodcast@gmail.com

    32 min

  4. APR 6

    I GAINED Weight... A LOT. Here's what God said | Plus the New Direction of the Podcast

    In episode 154, I’m sharing what actually happened over the last year - where I’ve been, what I was walking through, and the truth God had to show me about my weight loss journey. Because this wasn’t just about being busy. It wasn’t just about life getting hard. There were areas where I stepped out of alignment… and it showed up in my life and in my body. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of starting over, emotional eating, or knowing what to do but not doing it… this episode is going to open your eyes to what’s really going on. We’re also talking about the new direction of the podcast and why we’re no longer focusing on surface-level weight loss. This is about: what’s actually keeping you stuck the patterns most women ignore and why this journey has to be led by God if you want it to last Because this isn’t just physical. It’s spiritual.   ✨ NEXT STEP If you’re ready to stop starting over and actually walk this out with God, grab the free workshop:👉 MalaikaBurley.com   🔗 CONNECT Instagram + YouTube: @malaikaburley 💌 CONTACT Email: overweightedpodcast@gmail.com

    18 min

  5. 05/21/2025

    How God Helped Me Lose 80lbs: My Honest Weight Loss Testimony

    In episode 153, this is a raw and real live session where I’m sharing my personal weight loss journey—how I went from nearly 400lbs and years of yo-yo dieting to experiencing freedom not just in my body, but in my heart and mind. I talk about: - Growing up without weight struggles but falling into people pleasing - How trying to find validation in food, money, and others left me empty - What finally broke the cycle and why enough was enough - How God met me in my mess and taught me that He alone is enough - Starting my YouTube channel with no views but full obedience - Losing emotional and mental weight while losing physical weight - Why I now coach from calling not from results - And the truth: even if I gained every pound back, my identity is still in Christ If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, people pleasing, or tying your worth to your weight... this one is for you. Let’s talk about the weight that doesn’t show up on a scale—and the One who can truly set you free. ⭐Ready to break free from what's blocking you? Join me for the 2 day online workshop: http://malaikaburley.com/breakfree 💙Hang out with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/malaikaburley 🙌Grab my book: https://amzn.to/3o7rDw0

    1h 4m

  6. 05/07/2025

    Why You Keep YO-YO DIETING & What to do about it

    In episode 152, we're discussing that if you’ve ever lost weight, only to gain it all back (plus more), you are not alone. That yo-yo dieting cycle is exhausting—and discouraging. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 deeper reasons why you keep yo-yo dieting and what you can start doing differently today Inside this video, we’ll talk about: Why relying on willpower alone isn’t enough (and what God offers instead) What happens when you only address the body but ignore your spirit and soul How to stay grounded when “life is life-ing” and everything goes off track Why rules and restriction won’t heal emotional eating And how to follow God’s plan for weight loss—not the world’s ⭐️ If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, it’s time for a new approach—one rooted in healing, not hustling. 📘 Ready to break free from emotional eating? My Lose50 Mindful Eating Course walks you through how to pause with purpose, eat with intention, and invite God to the table with you: 👉 http://loseyourfirst50.com 🎥 Watch next: https://youtu.be/cRm2wGsnnDs 📖 Scripture Reference: Psalm 139 Because the world doesn’t know you like He does—and only God can write your weight loss story. 👑Want my help? - Join My Coaching Community for Christian Women on a Weight Loss Journey: http://wholeandholygirls.club - Book a one on one call: http://malaikaburley.com/call 💙Hang out with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/malaikaburley 🙌Grab my book: https://amzn.to/3o7rDw0

    25 min

  7. 04/30/2025

    Be More CONSISTENT with These Biblical Keys for WEIGHT LOSS

    In episode 151, we discuss that we think that we need more willpower, motivation, or discipline to be more consistent. But that's trying to attack the behavior of being inconsistent when there are underlying issues. Let's take a look at what's really stopping you from being consistent and following through on your weight loss journey. Plus I'll share some Biblical keys to help you overcome so that you can find yourself being more consistent than ever before. 👑Want my help? - Join My Coaching Community for Christian Women on a Weight Loss Journey: http://wholeandholygirls.club - Book a one on one call: http://malaikaburley.com/call 💙Hang out with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/malaikaburley 🙌Grab my book: https://amzn.to/3o7rDw0

    28 min

  8. 04/23/2025

    How to Get Into GOD'S PRESENCE for WEIGHT LOSS & Why it matters

    In episode 150, we're discussing that if you're a Christian woman trying to lose weight, it's easy to focus only on food, workouts, and willpower—but what about your faith? In this video, I share 5 powerful reasons why getting into God’s presence is essential for lasting weight loss. I’ll also walk you through my own personal journey and how inviting God in changed everything for me. Scriptures I referenced: 2 Kings 6:17, John 15:4-5, Psalm 100:4 👑Want my help? - Join My Coaching Community for Christian - Women on a Weight Loss Journey: http://wholeandholygirls.club - Book a one on one call: http://malaikaburley.com/call 💙Hang out with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/malaikaburley 🙌Grab my book: https://amzn.to/3o7rDw0

    21 min
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Are you a Christian woman stuck in the cycle of losing weight only to gain it all back again? You start over every Monday. You know what to do, but you’re not doing it. And when life starts life-ing, you find yourself right back in emotional eating. This isn’t just about food. And it’s not because you need more discipline. Something deeper is going on. Welcome to the Overweighted Podcast where we talk about what’s actually keeping you stuck and how to lose weight by following God, not another plan. This is not a diet podcast. This is not about tips, hacks, or motivation. This is about: renewing your mind with God’s Word learning Spirit-led self-control breaking patterns that have kept you in cycles for years and dealing with the root issues not just the symptoms Here, we don’t just talk about habits. We expose what’s underneath them. You’ll learn how to: walk in the Spirit so you don’t keep falling back into the same patterns stop starting over and finally move forward and experience real transformation from the inside out Because when the weight comes off your heart and mind… your body will follow. This podcast is for Christian women who are looking for faith-based weight loss, biblical weight loss, and a different approach to emotional eating. If you’ve been searching for a Christian weight loss podcast that goes deeper than diets and helps you follow God in your health journey, you’re in the right place. Let’s mark “lose weight” off your to-do list for good. ✨New episodes on Wednesdays!✨ ABOUT YOUR HOST Malaika Burley is the founder of Whole + Holy and the creator of the Faith-Fueled Weight Loss Method. She helps Christian women break free from emotional eating and the start-over cycle by teaching them how to follow God in their weight loss journey. After years of struggling and reaching nearly 400 pounds, Malaika stopped chasing diets and started pursuing God. Through Spirit-led transformation, she has lost weight and continues walking out her journey with Him. Her mission is simple: to help women get the weight off their hearts and minds so lasting change can finally happen ✨ NEXT STEP If you’re ready to stop starting over and actually walk this out with God, grab the free workshop: 👉 MalaikaBurley.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram + YouTube: @malaikaburley 💌 CONTACT Email: overweightedpodcast@gmail.com

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