The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast

Have you ever believed that hating your body would motivate you to change? Today’s episode will challenge that idea—and invite you into a much lighter, Spirit-led approach. 🕊️ We’re talking about how peace with your body starts by trusting the Potter who formed you—not by fighting the clay He lovingly created. If you’re tired of striving, self-criticism, and shame-driven motivation, this episode will encourage your heart and give you a new way forward. 💛 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn:  🧡 Why disliking your body doesn’t create lasting change  ✨ How gratitude and acceptance open the door to consistency  📖 The meaning of Isaiah 64:8 and how it reshapes your view of your body  🕊️ Why surrender (not striving) leads to peace  🙌 Simple ways to start practicing gratitude for your body today 📖 Faith Anchor: "Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand." — Isaiah 64:8 ✨ You are not a mistake. ✨ You are not a problem to fix. ✨ You are the work of His hands—beautifully made with purpose. 🛠️ Practical Takeaway: This week, practice speaking gratitude over your body. Small, daily thank-you's can soften your heart and align you with the Spirit’s truth. 📝 Try this:  Thank your legs for carrying you.  Thank your lungs for breathing without you thinking about it.  Thank your hands for serving and caring for others. Gratitude creates the soil where real transformation grows. 🌱 🎯 Want to Go Deeper? If you’re ready to stop striving and start walking in Spirit-led self-control, join me for the 12-Week Stop Overeating Class & Bible Study! We’re only 2 weeks in and building structure, consistency, and peace—rooted in truth, not pressure. 💛 👉 [Click here to join us] If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review! ⭐ Let’s keep walking this journey in grace, truth, and gratitude. ✨ Grab my FREE 4-part video series: “Stop Over-Eating for Good” You’ll learn practical, biblical steps to renew your mind and create a lasting, God-honoring approach to food and self-control. 👉 https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in  *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/  

What if the discomfort you feel when trying to follow your food plan… isn’t a problem to fix, but part of the process to embrace? In this episode, we talk about the real reason we get stuck in emotional eating, quitting, or “starting over”—and it’s not because you’re lazy or broken. It’s because we’re not used to making peace with discomfort. If you’ve ever thought: “This is too hard.” “Why can’t I stay consistent?” “I just want this to be easier…” This episode is for you. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why discomfort is not a red flag—but a sign of growth discomfort is not danger Where discomfort shows up in your eating and habits How to respond to it instead of resist it A biblical perspective on discipline and spiritual maturity Tools to help you feel discomfort without quitting 📖 Scripture Highlight: “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace…” — Hebrews 12:11 🙌 Take This With You: Discomfort isn’t failure. It’s the pathway to freedom, consistency, and Spirit-led self-control. You can do hard things—with God’s help. 🎁 Want to go deeper? Start here 👇 ✨ Grab my FREE 4-part video series: “Stop Over-Eating for Good” You’ll learn practical, biblical steps to renew your mind and create a lasting, God-honoring approach to food and self-control. 👉 https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in 💛 Ready for real support? Our next Stop Overeating Class & Bible Study is open now—and we start this week! Join a Christ-centered, shame-free space where we walk in truth, structure, and freedom—together. 👉 https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/HzLbJ7Qd *Leave a review if this encouraged you—and tag me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway! Let’s keep walking this out in truth and grace. 💫 *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

🪞 Self-Connection vs. Self-Focus 🔗 Self-Connection is: Rooted in awareness, honesty, and compassion  Listening to what’s going on in your heart, body, and mind Inviting God into your thoughts and emotions Asking questions like: ➤ “What am I feeling right now?” ➤ “What do I need?” ➤ “Is this thought aligned with truth?”  It helps you respond instead of react It creates space for growth, healing, and Spirit-led action  ✨ Self-connection says: “I’m checking in with myself so I can show up in alignment with God’s truth.” 🪞 Self-Focus is: Rooted in comparison, control, or perfectionism  Obsessed with how you look, perform, or measure up Constantly evaluating yourself through the world’s standards Leads to self-judgment, anxiety, and striving Keeps you in your own head—and disconnected from God and others 😓 Self-focus says: “I have to fix myself to be enough.” 💡 In short: Self-connection leads to surrender and transformation  Self-focus leads to shame and striving  One is Spirit-led. The other is self-led. If you’re in a season of learning to take care of your health, emotions, or habits, self-connection will help you tune into what’s really going on—so God can meet you there. We use the world’s standards to judge ourselves - disconnection *Join our next 12 week Bible Study & Weight-Loss Coaching Class here:   https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/HzLbJ7Qd *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

 Have you ever felt stuck in shame, failure, or self-doubt? In today’s episode, we’re going back to the truth—God’s truth. 💛 I’m sharing a powerful list of who God says you are and a refreshing reminder of who He is, according to His Word. These aren’t just feel-good affirmations—these are identity declarations rooted in Scripture. Whether you’re struggling with overeating, self-control, or just feeling spiritually tired… this episode is a gentle reset for your heart and mind. 💫 Ready to Stop Overeating and Walk in Freedom? If you’ve tried diet after diet with no lasting results... If you feel stuck in guilt, cravings, or inconsistency... And if you’re ready to bring your faith into your food journey—this is your invitation. 🙏 ✨ I want to personally invite you to my upcoming 12-week program: The Stop Overeating Class – A Bible Study + Coaching Experience for Christian Women In this grace-filled, Spirit-led class, you’ll learn how to: Build self-discipline through God’s Word Create structure around food that actually works in real life Stop obsessing, restricting, or emotionally eating Feel empowered, peaceful, and supported every step of the way This is more than weight loss. It’s a full-body, heart, and mind renewal—with Jesus at the center. 🗓️ What’s Included: ✅ Weekly live masterclasses (Mondays @ 10:30am PST) ✅ Weekly coaching + accountability calls (Thursdays @ 11:30am PST) ✅ Access to my Stop Overeating Online Course ✅ Private Voxer community for daily encouragement ✅ Monthly workshops + lifetime access to replays ✅ Exclusive tools, printables, and a private podcast with all session recordings 🎁 Enroll now and get immediate access to: 📘 The course modules 🎧 Private Voxer group 🗓️ Weekly call schedule and resources 💥 Only $597 for the full 12-week experience (valued at $1200+) That’s less than $50/week to change your life from the inside out. 💛 If you’ve been praying for a breakthrough in this area— This is your answered prayer. Let’s stop overeating and walk in freedom together. 🙌 👉 Click here to join the class now

If you're tired of feeling out of control around food... If you're stuck in the cycle of "I'll start again Monday"... And if you love Jesus but feel like food has too much authority in your life— It’s time for a change. And it starts with a few simple steps👇 ✨ 7 Steps to Stop Overeating and Start Losing Weight  🥦 Focus on whole foods – real food fuels real results 🍞 Plan sugar & flour ahead of time – no guilt, just intention ⏰ Eat 3–5 meals per day – 3–4 hours apart for stable energy 🚫 Stop snacking – if you didn’t plan it, don’t eat it 🍗 Prioritize protein – aim for 0.8 x your goal weight in grams 🚪 Close the kitchen after dinner – evenings are for rest, not eating 🚶‍♀️ Walk daily – gentle movement that clears your mind and burns fat 🎧 Want me to walk you through these steps? In this episode, I break down how to actually follow these steps, stay consistent, and stop starting over. And guess what? 🌟 My next Stop Overeating class starts April 14th! In this 6-week experience, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Break free from emotional eating ✅ Create a solid plan that works with your real life ✅ Lose weight with peace and purpose ✅ Honor God in your health habits 💡 Spots are limited, so join the waitlist now to get first access and early-bird bonuses: 👉 Join the Waitlist You don’t need more rules—you need a plan that aligns with your values, your goals, and your faith. Let’s walk this out together—with grace, structure, and the Spirit leading the way. 💛   *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

Happy Monday, friend!  Ready to crush your week? Last Friday, I taught a masterclass on how to pray over your weight-loss journey — and WOW, it was so fun!  The feedback from the amazing women who showed up live?“This was the best class ever!”  If you’ve ever struggled to feel connected to God during your weight-loss journey, this episode is for you. I broke down 4 simple prayer steps to help you stop overeating and stay close to God — because simple = action!  I’m here cheering you on, always. You’ve got this—because God’s got you. Our next Stop Over-Eating class starts April 14th! It’s a 12-week journey to conquer cravings, walk in self-control, and partner with God every step of the way.   Get on the waitlist to be the first to know all the details: CLICK HERE for the details. *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

Listen to today's episode on the fuel it takes to lose the weight we want.   *Register for FREE masterclass "How to Pray Over Your Weight-Loss Journey":   https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/Z6LoG569 *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

When the scale goes up, it can stir up a lot of emotions—frustration, shame, discouragement. But instead of reacting with judgment or panic, try responding with grace, curiosity, and truth. In this episode, we talk about 5 steps to use the number to strengthen our faith. If you want to get good at planning meals and sticking to it, join the "Plan Meals & Follow It Bootcamp". It's 3 weeks to generating commitment to lose the weight you want.  JOIN HERE *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

What a fun call!  If you weren't able to join me on zoom...here is the replay! We talked about the "All or Nothing" Cycle and how to break it to lose the weight we want. Here's how the cycle works:  We have an "over-desire" to be thin.  This creates urgency to be thin now.  We restrict and try to lose weight from a place of extreme measures.  This causes burnout and deprivation.  We are miserable.   We decide we would rather be overweight instead of living in this misery.  We over-indulge.  Indulgence doesn't feel good after a while.  So then we have the urgent desire to be thin again and it all starts over. How do we break this cycle?  The key is to ask yourself, "What do I think "thinness" will bring me? And for most of us, it's happiness, contentment, joy, or confidence.  We think a thinner body will get us a feeling. The good and bad news is that changing our bodies won't create new feelings for us, but rather change our thoughts about ourself.  Those new thoughts create the feelings we want. Listen in to see how we can create the feelings of confidence and happiness now...so when we want to lose the weight, we do it from a sustainable place! We also talked about how our 3 week bootcamp will help you break this cycle and create a life of commitment and sustainability! In this bootcamp you will:  master meal planning - THAT WORKS FOR YOU.   learn tools to stick to your meal plan.   have a process to get back on track (because let's face it...none of us are perfect.)   create commitment that is sustainable.  Details:  Bootcamp will run from March 10th-28th   Monday calls - 4pm PST   Thursday calls - 11:30am PST   What you get:  Meal Planner for the 3 weeks   Tracker for each day    Tools and process in digital workbook form   Voxer support between calls   Replays for calls  Cost:  $147. Will you be joining me?  If so, sign up here.   

CLICK HERE to join our 3 week "Plan Meals & Stick to It" Bootcamp.   *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

If you want to plan meals and feel like it's too complicated or over-whelming, this episode is for you! I break down what meal planning is, how to think about it more simply so you can commit to it, and give you some practical tips to get started. If you are afraid of failing at sticking to your meal plan, this episode will help you embrace mistakes and learn from them! If you want to master meal planning, create life-long commitment to maintaining your weight and tap into the self-discipline you have inside you with the Holy Spirit, come join our 3 week bootcamp! March 10th-28th is our Plan Meals & Stick to It Bootcamp.  I'm taking 10 people with me to become meal planning masters!  Sign up here.   *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

I remember sitting in my couch so frustrated with myself and wanting so badly to gain control of my food.  I said to myself, "I wish someone would tell me what to eat." I was so lost and confused on how to lose the weight I wanted. In this episode, I share what clicked for me to start my journey of losing 40 pounds. I also share how I think about food in two phases.   If you want to get good at planning meals and sticking to it, join the "Plan Meals & Follow It Bootcamp". It's a 3 weeks to generating commitment to lose the weight you want.  Get on the waitlist here. Get the BMR calculator here. Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

Weight-Loss is complex.  Our brains make it confusing and over-whelming. When we are feeling over-whelmed, we end up freezing and not doing what we need to do to lose the weight we want.  I want to simplify it so you can feel clear and confident to take the steps to get the results you want.  This episode discusses 4 concepts to make it simple to stick to it! If you want to get good at planning meals and sticking to it, join the "Plan Meals & Follow It Bootcamp". It's a 3 weeks to generating commitment to lose the weight you want.  Get on the waitlist here. Get the BMR calculator here. Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

On Friday, I taught a masterclass and I got such good feedback I couldn't let you miss out on it! We will be discussed: WHY it's challenging to eat what we plan what is going on with our brains and food our relationship with ourselves and how that effects our over-eating and strategies to stay on plan! Enjoy! Also, I'm considering an evening 3 week bootcamp to master your meal planning and sticking to it!   At the Christian Weight-Loss Academy, we have only held 12 week classes during the day.  I've spoke to a lot of you who want to attend but can't commit to the 12 weeks and work during the day.  This will be new, fresh and fun!  I am offering this to see if there is any interest.  If there is, I will move forward  and send out details to the waitlist.  Is this something you'd be interested in learning more about?  If so, just sign up for the waitlist to get info.  This is just info, you aren't committing to anything.   During the 3 weeks we will master meal planning, sticking to it and feeling our feelings to stop over-eating for good. Sign up here to be the first to know details and sign up with discount pricing.

Sticking to our plan is challenging.  Most of us quit on ourselves when we don't eat what we plan.  I hope this episode encourages you as we talk about WHY our brains don't like to stick to healthy eating in the moment. Join me for our free "Eat What You Plan" masterclass Friday, January 31st @ 11amPST.  We will be diving into how to over-ride this "now brain" and strategies to sticking to what we plan.  If you can't make it live, I'll send you the replay.  Sign up here. *Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

I've missed you!!!! Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

In our next Stop Over-Eating class, we will be learning, mediating and aligning ourselves with 3 scriptures.  If you've ever wondered how to apply God's promises to your life, you'll want to join us starting January 13th.  Sign up here. P.P.S. If you've been on the fence about joining our next class, but have questions or need some help deciding if it's for you, schedule a 30 minute free call with me here.  I'd love to get to know you and help you breakthrough with what's holding you back from losing the weight you want.

As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

I'm excited to start this new series with you called "Rise & Renew." As we look into 2025 we want to lay down the past and look ahead to what God has for us in our weight-loss journey! Be sure to come back everyday until 1/12/2025 to hear a short (10 minutes or less) scripture and message about pressing into a new beginning! Come join me for 12 pounds down! My next Stop Over-Eating class starts January 13th. We will have a bonus week starting January 6th. Here’s what we will be focusing on: Creating a protocol customized for you to lose weight that’s best for your body. Tools to stick to that protocol & become a person who feels in control around your favorite foods. A process to learn how to handle urges & cravings that gives you control over them for life! A 12 week Bible Study applying God’s Truth to who we are & our weight-loss journey. Become a master at planning your meals & following through with yourself. And lose 12 pounds in the 12 weeks. I will say, this is not for you if you want a quick fix and a cookie cutter nutrition plan.   But if you want to become powerful in your own weight-loss journey & stop believing the lies that are holding you back from your goal weight, this class is for you!    Join here: https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy

Feelings don't mean truth. Feeling don't mean anything has gone wrong. This is such good news! Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in Join me in January to lose 12 pounds in 12 weeks!  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/the-christian-weight-loss-academy  

What a great call!  I'm so excited to share this information with you about our upcoming 2025 class!   Here's what we talked about: 1.  Why we over-eat.  Over-Hunger - biology Over-Desire - Psychology 2.  Steps to Stop Over-Eating Plan meals ahead of time Eat only that Allow urges Repeat & Maintain 3.  Why join The Christian Weight-Loss Academy? My intentional goal for you - to apply God's Word to your weight-loss journey & tap into your Spirit of Self-Control. To be transformed by the renewal of your mind. To master the 4 steps to Stop Over-Eating including maintenance. Come lose 12 pounds in 12 weeks...for good this time!  4.  Format of the class - zoom 9 Monday classes over the 12 weeks:  10:30am PST - 12:00pm PST  12 Thursday classes over the 12 weeks:  11:30am - 12:30pm PST Monday class includes: Bible Study Stop Over-Eating Concepts & Tools Coaching Thursday class includes: Check-in Support Coaching Why it works:  tell me, show me, guide me.  This is how we learn and implement best. Each step will be covered in this class.  Watch the video above to hear how, specifically. What you get when you sign up: Voxer Community Private Voxer support 24/7 Student Portal with Weekly Videos Digital Worksheets with each video Printed Workbook 12 week Bible Study  Stop Over-Eating Tools Stop Over-Eating Concepts Recipes Meal Planning Template Meal Plan Ideas Tracker 12 week Christian Weight-Loss Planner Urge Jar Other resources including worship playlist, and book recommendations Cost: Our classes are $1200 for the 12 weeks.  For the rest of December, the price is $997.  You can pay in full or in 3 monthly payments of $333. I hope to see you in class and press into a new beginning!  Join here.

The human part of us is so scared to fail. What if we were able to reframe our definition of failure? What if we went after what we really wanted and it wasn't risky? If you want to pursue your health over the holidays, but are afraid to try because you will fail, this episode is for you! Listen in and SET YOURSELF FREE! I'm hosting a Q&A call on Wednesday, December 18th @ 11am PST to teach the 2 reasons we over-eat along with all details about our next Stop Over-Eating class.  Join me here. If you're ready to join our next "Stop Over-Eating class, check out the details here.

The next 5 episodes are a 5 day "Embracing God's Love" challenge I hosted this past week. This is Day 5.  I hope you enjoyed the 5 day challenge. Understanding your value as you are right now is crucial to losing weight and keeping it off!   If you want the PDF of the 4 steps to start your day with God, grab it here. I will be hosting a Q&A call about our next "Stop Over-Eating" class on Wednesday, December 18th @ 11am PST.  Join me here. If you're ready to join our next "Stop Over-Eating class, check out the details here.

The next 5 episodes are a 5 day "Embracing God's Love" challenge I hosted this past week. This is Day 4. The Bible says that The Lord chooses us! He continues to choose us. He chooses us because of WHO He is and His love for us. Part of receiving HIs love is us choosing ourselves! How to choose you: Be with you.  Whatever feelings come up, don't push them away. Nurture you.   Be your soft place to fall. Repeat. Listen in as I explain how to implement each step and how it effects your weight-loss journey. If you want the PDF of the 4 steps to start your day with God, grab it here. I will be hosting a Q&A call about our next "Stop Over-Eating" class on Wednesday, December 18th @ 11am PST.  Join me here. If you're ready to join our next "Stop Over-Eating class, check out the details here.

The next 5 episodes are a 5 day "Embracing God's Love" challenge I hosted this past week. This is Day 3. Feeling alive in Christ now...as we lose the weight. Most of us think we have to lose the weight first. We can feel alive and confident WHILE losing weight with these four steps.   Here's the outline: Decide what to eat ahead of time. Eat only that. Allow urges and feelings. Repeat. Listen in to hear how these four simple steps are effective in our weight-loss journey. If you want the PDF of the 4 steps to start your day with God, grab it here. I will be hosting a Q&A call about our next "Stop Over-Eating" class on Wednesday, December 18th @ 11am PST.  Join me here. If you're ready to join our next "Stop Over-Eating class, check out the details here.

The next 5 episodes are a 5 day "Embracing God's Love" challenge I hosted this past week. This is Day 2. We talked about the promise that we are holy and blameless in Jesus. What we eat can't take that away from us. But we have to receive this. Here's the outline: What you eat is neutral.  It's not good or bad. What you think about what you eat causes shame or guilt. Shame and guilt drives to eating more. Eating more results in weight gain and us believing we are bad. This cycle keeps us stuck.  Listen to hear how we can receive that we are holy and break this cycle. If you want the PDF of the 4 steps to start your day with God, grab it here. If you're ready to join our next "Stop Over-Eating class, check out the details here.

The next 5 episodes are a 5 day "Embracing God's Love" challenge I hosted this past week. This is Day 1. We talked about the importance of receiving God's love for us and how it effects our weight-loss. Here's the outline: God's Love for us - John 3:16 God's judgement for us - Romans 8:1 Our love for us - Mark 12:30-31 Our judgment of ourselves - Matthew 7:1-5 If you want the PDF of the 4 steps to start your day with God, grab it here. If you're ready to join our next "Stop Over-Eating class, check out the details here.    

New Series for December:  Fear to Freedom during the Holidays. Over the next 4 weeks, we will be looking at thoughts that create fear and how we can be set free in Christ. Today we are looking at the thought, “I will gain my weight back over the holidays” I want to offer that maybe we don’t have to think about gaining weight as negative.  What if we dropped the judgment that we “shouldn’t gain weight.”  It will release the fear a bit. I want to offer you new thoughts that create freedom for you. I want to encourage you with tips to lose or maintain your weight over the holidays. Listen to the podcast to hear how you can drop the judgement, create new freedom and implement simple shifts to create wheat you want this holiday season. FREE 5 day challenge embracing God's love over your weight-loss journey.  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/fYbjrohy PAID January Stop Over-Eating Class "12 weeks to Press into a New Beginning" for 2025.  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/asmKD92q FREE 30 minute Consultation https://www.leandramcmullen.com/home-page-red-door-designs

New Series for December:  Fear to Freedom during the Holidays. Over the next 4 weeks, we will be looking at thoughts that create fear and how we can be set free in Christ. Today we are looking at the thought, “I will lose self-control.”   I want to offer you the truth that you can’t lose self-control.  It’s a seed planted in you by the Holy Spirit.  We can only grow it. No matter what you eat this holiday season, you can’t lose what God has given you. Listen to the podcast to hear how you can implement believing this thought over this holiday season. FREE 5 day challenge embracing God's love over your weight-loss journey.  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/fYbjrohy PAID January Stop Over-Eating Class "12 weeks to Press into a New Beginning" for 2025.  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/asmKD92q FREE 30 minute Consultation https://www.leandramcmullen.com/home-page-red-door-designs

I am hosting a free 5 day challenge to receive God's love over you, your body & your eating habits. Join me December 9th-13th as we take time to start each day with RECEIVING God's love for us.  There will be scriptures, step by step processes to walk through and prayers to empower your weight-loss journey.  When we receive what God has for us, everything changes.  I hope to see you there!  Sign up here:  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/fYbjrohy Outline from today's class: Biblical Foundations of giving thanks:  1 Thessalonians 5:18  Psalm 100:4-5 Giving thanks in all circumstances:  In hardship:  Thank God for His presence, His promises, & His strength.  In abundance:  Thank God for His blessings.  In everyday:  Thank God for the ordinary moments. Jesus gave thanks while on earth:  before feeding the 5,000 - John 6:11  before raising Lazaraus from the dead - John 11:41  the Last Supper - Luke 22:19-20 Eating Gracefully this Thanksgiving:  1 Corinthians 10:31  Galatians 5:22-23 Practical Tips for eating gracefully this Thanksgiving: set intentions - plan to enjoy smaller portions use a smaller plate eat slower - put fork down between bites & engage in conversation choose quality over quanitity stay hydrated pause before seconds practice self-compassion focus on fellowship over food pray for discipline and strength be with your body - anxious, bored annoyed etc. I am grateful for each one of you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

God loves you WHILE you are losing weight. He doesn't wait for us to lose the weight so we can earn his approval or acceptance. He anoints our journey along the way.  Listen to today's episode to learn how to receive this love and then live into it! I'd love to have you join me this Wednesday, November 20th @11am PST for Grateful & Graceful Eating this Thanksgiving.  It will be a Bible Study workshop on how to apply this truth to our day of thanksgiving.  Join me here:   https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/RHckaFqj Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

Did you know you have a relationship with your protocol? Your protocol is your decisions on how you want to eat most days.   Our relationship with our protocol determines how we show up with our protocol. Listen to today's episode to see what creates our relationship and what we need to show up the way we want to and lose the weight we want! Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. How can we create more commitment to our weight-loss journey and less overwhelm?   Listen in to get the 1 one thing you need to lose the weight you want! Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

Here is our Hope Unwrapped Q&A replay!  Click the video above to get all the details! I'll also list details here so if you'd rather just read, that's ok too! Feel free to reply to this email with any additional questions you have. My goal is not to sell you on anything...but rather make a decision if it's right for you. It's no fun sitting on the fence.  Hopefully after this call, you'll be clear on whether you want to do this or not. Click the picture or button below to sign up if you're in. Here are the details. Hope Unwrapped is a 6 week Advent-Inspired Weight-Loss Journey class. 1.  We will be studying 6 lessons of Advent and applying them to our weight-loss journey.  Here are the topics of the 6 lessons: Prophecy of the Messiah - how can we apply the anticipation of God's promises to our weight loss journey. Preparing the way - how can we prepare our hearts for Christmas and repent to make our hearts pure. The announcement of Mary - what was Mary's response to the angel telling her she was going to be the mother of Jesus.  How can we practice trust and obedience in our weight-loss journey. The joy of the Shepherds - how can we have joy in weight-loss...even when it's hard. The love of God - how does God's love affect our weight-loss journey. Christ coming back - How can we have a future focus on our weight-loss journey.  2.  The 2 phases of nutrition.  Here is what we will be learning about how food affects weight-loss. over-desire and urges.  Our focus will be on whole foods with exceptions.  The goal is to follow our plan and master urges.  There will be a meal plan template and specific meal plan samples for guidance in planning. Calories and macros.  The focus will be on how to nourish our bodies in a slight deficit so it isn't under stress.  The goal will be to learn how much our body needs to survive and still lose body fat.  There will be a specific meal plan sample with calories and measurements of food for a guideline.  3.  Results - you create. I will teach you how to create any result you want.  You get to choose what you want to focus on.  Here are some ideas of what you will take away from our 6 weeks together and the tools I will teach you. clarity of your protocol confidence in listening to you and the Holy Spirit feeling less guilt and judgement feel more hope and love for yourself learn how to create a sustainable plan feel more in control with urges 4.  Format and what's included: portal with videos of lessons, including hunger hormones, protocol, and emotional eating private podcast for replays digital workbook with tracking your progress, bible study lessons, meal plans, protocol tools and journal prompts We will be meeting on Monday's from 10:30am-12noon PST and Thursday's from 11:30-12:30 PST.  Monday's will include teaching of bible study topic, weight-loss tools and coaching.  Thursday's call is a check-in call for accountability and coaching.  5.  Cost: This class is a $600 value.  But I'm offering it at $497.  Sign up here if you're in. We start next Monday, November 4th.  So be sure to sign up before then.  I will be hosting a kick-off call tomorrow at 11am PST.  So if you want to be part of our kick-off, sign up now! I hope to see you in class!

Hey Hey Hey my friends!!!  Happy Monday!  This episode is a recording of a teaching I did last Friday.  It was the end of our 5 day Meal Planning Challenge.  We talked about creating the energy to KEEP GOING!  Most of us quit our weight-loss journey because we get tired of the battle.  In this episode, I teach you why you're tired and then practical ways to lay that burden down and create energy to stay the course. Thank you for listening.  I appreciate you.  We start our Hope Unwrapped weight-loss class November 4th.  I'm hosting a Q&A call next Tuesday, October 29th @11am PST.  Click here to join me.  If you can't make it live, I'll send you the recording to your inbox.   Have an amazing week!   Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in Join our next 6 week class, Hope Unwrapped - An Advent-Inspired Weight-Loss Journey *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

What?!??  There’s no ONE way to plan?  I had no idea!  I always try to find that 1 “right way” to do things.   I’ve found that when I believe there’s only 1 right way, I feel defeated and overwhelmed. Once I realized (and really believed) that there’s many ways to do things and all of them are right…I found MY way that gave me confidence to keep going. This is for all areas of our life.  It also is the secret to losing weight & deciding ahead of time what to eat to lose weight. Imagine not feeling overwhelmed or pressured to plan your meals the right way.  Imagine feeling confident & inspired to plan the way THAT WORKS FOR YOU! This is what I’ll be teaching in our 5 day meal planning challenge next week.  Want to join us?  We start Monday.  Sign up to join & get the different ways to plan meals & pick the one that inspires you!   Come join me for a 5 day Meal Planning Challenge!  Join me here:  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/HVc5kehk

SURPRISE!!!! Mid week episode!  Here is the recording of our Uncovering the Roots to Over-Eating Part 2!  We dove into emotional eating and how to develop a spirit of self-discipline around food.  Thank you for being part of my world and this work.  I appreciate you so much! We will be taking these concepts even deeper next week in our 5 day meal planning challenge next week!   Join here. Mark your calendar as we start Monday.  Be sure to sign up to get reminders and all replays each day. Also, if you feel ready to jump into our next Stop Over-Eating class, it will be starting November 4th.  We will be taking our weight-loss journey through Advent and applying all the concepts we learn about Christ's birth to our lives.  It will be a Bible Study feel with a devotional/study each week.  Check it out here.  And if you're ready...join us!

I'm teaching a 2 part masterclass over the next couple weeks called "Uncovering the Roots of Over-Eating".  Last Wednesday I taught class 1.  I titled it, "How  God Made Us: Why We Over-Eat".  In this class we cover the biology of over-eating.  We discuss why we get over-hungry and how to regulate our bodies to burn both sugar and fat.   If you'd like to join us on zoom this coming Wednesday, October 16, we will be talking about the 2nd part of this masterclass called "Develop Self-Control to Stop Over-Eating."   You can join us live or get the replay video sent to your inbox by signing up here:   https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/ew9L3GLo I will be hosting a 5 day free "Meal Planning Challenge" on the week of October 21st.  Join us here:   https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/HVc5kehk Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

I'm excited to chat with you about the effects of scarcity & abundance thinking.....especially around food. Listen in for examples of practical ways to think so you can claim your power around food! I'm going to be teaching a 2 part masterclass called "Uncovering the Roots of Over-Eating".  I'd love to have you join us this coming Wednesday, October 9th & next Wednesday, October 16th at 11am PST.  We will be talking about: Part 1 - How God made our bodies and why we over-eat. Part 2 -  How to tap into our spirit of self-discipline and stop emotional eating. Join the free masterclass here. Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

I believe we all want to live disciplined lives.  When we are constantly trying to achieve goals and giving in to pleasure in the moment, it's exhausting.   Today we talk about how to be more accountable to ourselves and steps to follow through with what we really want!   If you want to learn how to renew your mind to be more disciplined, join me for Hope Unwrapped, our next 6 week Advent Inspired Weight-Loss class.  We start November 4th.  Check out all the information here. Get my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/  

Most of my life, I've been over-weight.  It wasn't until 2020 that I learned how to unwind my love for food and create my body to be a fat burning machine.  I thought this was the way. Until I couldn't lose anymore.  I wanted to lose the last 10-15 pounds, and I couldn't...I felt like I was stuck.  Then I started counting calories & macros specific for my body.  I started on August 5th and have broke through my plateau and am 10 pounds down counting macros. Now I know there is no right way to lose....in fact, we need both ways.  That has prompted me to offer a 6 week weight-loss journey implementing both phases to master weight-loss. Join me for a 6 week Advent Inspired Journey to losing 10 pounds leading up to the holidays.  I'm calling it Hope Unwrapped.  We will be unwinding our love for food and mastering urges in Phase 1 and learning about nourishing our bodies while in a caloric deficit for phase 2! Check out Hope Unwrapped here...I'd love to have you join us.

Enjoy this hour-long masterclass on setting weight-loss goals & sticking to it! In this class we focused on 3 things: 1.  how to set a realistic & motivating weight-loss goal. 2.  what is currently holding you back from achieving the weight-loss you want. 3.  how to stay committed to yourself and lose the weight. It was fun.  There was good participation and breakthrough for the people who attended.  At minute 56, I talked about a new 6 week class coming in November.  I'm calling it "Hope Unwrapped."  It's a 6 week Advent-Inspired Weight-Loss Journey from November 6th- December 16th.  If you'd like to join us registrateion is open.  Click here for details.  

  Listen in today as I share a very stressful situation that happened this week. As I navigated through the stressful situation, I learned that when I want to over-eat is AFTER the stress is gone.  So fascinating! I also share the phases of change and what to expect as you start to change a habit. Join us for our masterclass “Create a Weight-Loss goal & stick to it” on September 12th at 10am PST.  Click here for info:  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/geeoDfrh If you’d like to get info on our next “Stop Over-Eating Class” starting in November, be sure to get on my email list by getting my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

What do you want to create for September? Listen to today's episode on how to stay proactive in your goals instead of becoming reactive throughout the day. Join us for our masterclass “Create a Weight-Loss goal & stick to it” on September 12th at 10am PST.  Click here for info:  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/offers/geeoDfrh If you’d like to get info on our next “Stop Over-Eating Class” starting in November, be sure to get on my email list by getting my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/

I recently broke through a plateau I’ve been in the last couple years. Here are 5 truths it taught me. If you’d like to get info on our next “Stop Over-Eating Class” starting in November, be sure to get on my email list by getting my free video series "Stop Overeating Today":  https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in *If you'd like to be part of a Christian community of women who are losing weight, click this link to request to join "The Christian Weight-loss Facebook Group"    https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436 *Find me on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/leandra.mcmullen *Find me on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/leandra.mcmullen/