Your Christian Weight Loss Plan: Are You Including God?

In this post, you’ll see how a Christian weight loss journey is radically different from the toxic diet culture trends. And that by infusing your path with God’s endless grace and love, you’ll experience a profound sense of peace. Read on to find out how including God can truly be a game-changer!

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If you’ve ever struggled with body image, it’s probably safe to say you’ve had some negative experiences with diet culture and dieting. 

(I sure have!)

But here’s a thought…

Imagine if you never had to submit to a grueling diet fad ever again…

Imagine if Jesus Christ was at the center of your weight loss journey…

Imagine taking your weight-loss goal to His throne of grace — releasing your anxiety — and relying on God’s grace to see you through. 

Now, I’m all about body acceptance and loving yourself just as your beautiful self is right now 😊

However…

If you feel a gentle nudge from God to shed some weight because…

• You’d love to serve Him with more energy.
• You’d love to be more active — get around easier.
• You’d love to chase giggling kids around the park without gasping for breath.

Then you probably need some guidance on how to start your Christian weight loss journey, right?

Christian Weight Loss: Is it ok for a Christian woman to lose weight?

Before we move on, I want to debunk a common myth — that focusing on weight loss is purely about vanity for Christian women. 

The truth is…

It’s perfectly okay for a Christian woman to lose weight — if her heart is in the right place.

Weight gain, weight loss, neglecting your body, or obsessing over your body — it’s all a matter of the heart. So, when the Holy Spirit nudges you to lose weight, you’ll be more likely to reach your goal because your motivation is to glorify God.

If you’re doing it for the ‘right’ reasons — not just to look good or feel better about yourself — but because you feel God prompting you, then your journey holds a much deeper meaning. 

My Christian Weight Loss Testimony

In 2017, my life completely changed (you can read about the details here)…

My eating became out of control. I was eating a pint of Häagen Dazs ice cream every👏single👏day for about three years! (please don’t judge 🤭)

Now…

You don’t have to be a doctor to know that eating that amount of sugar and fat is unhealthy. 

I knew full well I was hurting myself…

So the Holy Spirit nudged me to lose weight. I struggled with the idea at first because I really didn’t want to do it to ‘look cute’. I wanted to lose weight for the right reasons, so I asked God to keep my heart in check.

And that’s when my Christian weight loss journey began. It was different this time — because God was in the mix — guiding me and healing my heart and mind. It wasn’t easy, but if it’s any inspiration to you, I lost 40 pounds.

Sometimes I find myself wanting to go back to my old habits, but I pray to God to help me be obedient in stewarding the body He gifted me.

It’s about obedience over comfort.

Obedience Over Comfort is a phrase I’ve coined that shifts your mindset from I HAVE TO [fill in the blank] to I GET TO [fill in the blank].

Here’s an example:

“I have to give up comfort foods because I’m on a diet.”

“I get to honor God by working toward improving my physical health.”

This is a self-compassionate and grace-based approach to weight loss that aligns with your faith and values 😊.

Now…

I want to be upfront about two important things…

1. For every practical tip you find here — there’s usually deeper emotional work to be done. This involves identifying and addressing the desires and beliefs that might be keeping you trapped in unhealthy cycles. 

2. I’m not minimizing the fact that your weight loss process may include hard work — but with God’s grace — your journey can be filled with peace and purpose. 

That said, ready to get started? Great, let’s go…

1. Prayer & Christian Weight Loss

Rest in the Hands of Your Abba Father…

I encourage you to carve out more time for prayer because spiritual battles are won in prayer!

Prayer quiets anxiety and enhances the Holy Spirit’s voice of peace, trust, and hope into your life. 

When you pray, focus on being grateful.

• Gratitude will naturally begin to shift your perspective.
• Gratitude interrupts toxic spirals.
• Gratitude empowers you to rely more on God than on yourself.

Surrender your weight loss journey to the feet of the cross. Because this isn’t just about losing weight — it’s a chance for deep spiritual growth. 

Maybe this could be a time to sit quietly with your Father and ask Him to reveal the lies you’ve been made to believe about yourself — like not being good enough or feeling unlovable.

Struggling with your weight can take an emotional toll. You might find yourself thinking that overeating or obsessively counting calories is just how life has to be. 

But it doesn’t have to be this way!

You’re not going through this alone — you are a daughter going to your Father for help, trusting in His love. This awareness can transform how you tackle your weight loss challenges.

I wanna invite you to challenge those deep-seated beliefs that have nestled into your heart. Trust that God can — and will — give you the strength to meet your weight loss goals.

Here’s how this looks…

Christian Meditation

Did you know that Christian meditation is all about focusing your mind and heart on God’s Word and His presence? It involves using Scripture to guide your reflection and prayer. 

Christian meditation can be a super powerful tool in your weight loss journey!

You may have tried every weight loss program out there, from restrictive diets to strenuous exercise routines, and maybe none of them really worked for you. Or perhaps you did lose some weight — but you didn’t find the happiness you expected from it.

I 100% get it — I’ve been right where you are…

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The truth is…

You’ve probably been conditioned to believe that losing weight is the answer — that being smaller will make you happy.

And that, my beautiful friend, is a big fat lie!

So, besides meditating, you need to tackle those lies head-on.

I’m gonna teach you how in step 2…

2. Scripture & Christian Weight Loss

Catch. Cancel. Correct.

It’s time to renew your mind with the truth from God’s word. 

The “Catch, Cancel, Correct” method is a cognitive restructuring technique used to manage negative thoughts and replace them with positive, truth-based affirmations. 

Here’s how each step works…

• Catch: Identify and acknowledge the negative or false belief that pops up in your mind.
• Cancel: Challenge and cancel this negative belief by declaring it untrue or invalid.
• Correct: Replace the dismissed belief with a positive affirmation or truth based on Scripture.

This method helps transform harmful thought patterns into healthier – more constructive ones — aligning your thinking with God’s TRUTH.

Use Bible verses to Catch, Cancel, and Correct

Here’s an example to get you started…

• Catch the lie you’re believing, like “I’m not good enough.”
• Cancel it with truth, by affirming, “This isn’t true because God created me with a purpose.”
• Correct it with a Scripture that reinforces your worth, like Psalm 139:14, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

The word of God is your ultimate ‘renewing of the mind‘ resource!

It’s THE secret ingredient to succeed in every aspect of our Christian walk.

Here’s another way to incorporate Scripture in your Christian weight loss journey…

Use Scripture as Breath Prayers

Center your thoughts and find peace throughout the day with breath prayers.

Here are two breath prayers you can practice anywhere and at any time throughout the day… (save the images on your phone)

This breath prayer is based on 2 Corinthians 10:5

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

• Inhale: I take my thoughts captive
• Exhale: and give them to You
• Repeat

This breath prayer is based on Philippians 4:5-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

• Inhale: Anxiety must flee
• Exhale: God is with me
• Repeat

These simple breath prayers are a great way to include God in your everyday life and can help you let go of negative emotions. They encourage and strengthen you with His love — guiding you in the right direction on your Christian weight loss journey.

3. The Connection Between Your Emotions and Weight Loss

Attention Emotional Eaters!

Did you know that, according to the American Psychological Association, 33% of adults overeat to distract themselves from stress, and another 27% eat to manage it?

The Mayo Clinic says that the strongest food cravings hit when you’re at your weakest emotional low. Leading many of us to use food as a coping mechanism instead of facing our emotions face-to-face. 

And this habit can lead to mindless eating — meaning you might not even realize you’re overindulging — you’re simply eating to feel better.

• But what if you made a small change? 
• What if you aligned — really synced — your thoughts, feelings, and choices with God? 

When you’re in sync with God, you’re more likely to adopt healthy habits that contribute to a long term healthy lifestyle. Because this journey isn’t just about losing weight, my beautiful friend — it’s about making choices that honor God and improve your well-being.

Emotional eating can really sabotage your weight loss efforts because it might lead you to overeat specific foods — the very foods you’re trying to eat less of.

If you’re an emotional eater (like me) — here’s a life-transforming tip…

Keep a Food Journal

Keeping a food diary can be eye-opening and life-transforming!

It’s one of the most important steps in your Christian weight loss journey because it can reveal clear patterns that link your moods to your eating habits. You’ll be surprised to discover that stress, boredom, and even happy emotions often trigger your eating.

In my Food Journal, you can track…

• What you eat
• How much you eat
• When you eat
• Your feelings at the time of eating and 
• Your hunger level

Then, simply review your notes every few days and see if you can spot patterns. Over time, you’ll notice patterns that clearly reveal the connection between mood and food!

In a 2-Part Series on Emotional Eating…

I’ve shared how to 1. understand emotional eating triggers and 2. easy ways to overcome emotional eating.

Combining those strategies with today’s steps can help you reach your Christian weight loss goals — all for the glory of God 🙌🏼

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Okay, let’s recap…

At the end of the day, quick fixes and yo-yo dieting can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. 

Because the truth is… 

Lasting change in your weight and overall health requires more than just temporary solutions. You need to include God in your weight loss journey. Because you’ll have the enduring strength of God’s Word and the guiding power of the Holy Spirit to sustain you. 

Here are the steps…

By following these steps, you can achieve your Christian weight loss goals in a way that honors both God and your body.

Next Steps

Ready to take your first step today? 

👉 Start by grabbing a copy of my free food journal. This simple tool will help you begin tracking your eating habits so you can have immediate insights into how your emotions influence your food choices. 

• It’s an easy way to kickstart your Christian weight loss journey and start making changes that last.
• It’s a small step that can lead to big revelations and healthier habits.

And just in case you need a little nudge to get your prayer on — here’s a…

A Christian Weight Loss Prayer

Dear Abba Father,

Thank you for my body, a temple of Your Holy Spirit. Today, I surrender it back to You as a living sacrifice — in obedience and in gratitude for Your love, mercy, and grace. 

Please guide me on my weight loss journey. Help me to take care of myself, not just as an act of worship, but to honor You in everything I do.

Lord, renew my mind and heart. Remind me that my true value and identity are found in You — not in the number on the scale. 

Help me to focus on loving You and others, taking the focus off myself. I am Your daughter, loved unconditionally, not for WHO I am but for WHOSE I am.

You are my loving Father and Creator. You love me just as I am, yet You call me to live free and whole. Please heal my relationship with food and exercise, and help me find joy in taking good care of my body.

When I fall short, lead me to practice grace — no shame, no guilt, just abounding grace. And in my moments of weakness, surround me with people who will lift me up.

Change the posture of my heart. Transform and renew my mind. Help me to turn to You for comfort — not to food. Set me free from being enslaved to food and comfort, so I can live the full and vibrant life You’ve designed for me.

 I want less of me and more of You — of Your strength, kindness, compassion, grace.

I love You because You loved me first. With Your help, I can find the strength to meet my health goals. May everything I do reflect Your love and lead me back to You.

I thank You, I praise You, I love You, and I pray all this in Jesus’ beautiful name.

Amen.

You’re not alone my beautiful friend. You, me, and millions of Christian women struggle with our weight. But know this, a Christian weight loss plan is different than any diet you’ve ever been on. It can actually be a beautiful journey. So take one small faith-filled step in faith TODAY. Remember, each decision you make brings you closer to the fulfilled life He designed for you!

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Posted By: Wanda · In: Wellness