Some of my regular readers know that I quit the gym a few months ago. Since then, I've been struggling with what to do for exercise. Enter: the Joy Workout. I loathe running. Mostly because I look like this when I run. I actually threw up after a 5k. I wish that said...
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What Fixed My Body Image Issues: Spring Break Free Day 8
During the last few days you've heard me share about the things I tried and thought would fix my body image issues . . .and how each of them failed. Today, I share how brokenness and the revelation of body image idolatry transformed my story. Question for Reflection...
Tired of Trying to Be Better? Me Too…
I'm officially over hearing about how to be a better mom. You can also keep your ten tips to being a better employee, your six steps to being a better friend, and your secrets to being a great wife lists. Additionally, I'm rejecting all alliterations for building a...
Podcast: What’s the Healthiest Way for a Christian to Lose Weight? Sara Borgstede
Today on the Compared to Who? Podcast -- Sara Borgstede from the Holy Mess and Faithful Finish Lines -- and I talk about the healthiest way for a Christian to lose weight. I'm not a fan of diet culture because popular diets don't work long term. **2022 update: My...
Amazing Podcast for Christian Women to Improve Body Image and Stop Comparing
Hey friend! Are you looking for a podcast for Christian women that will improve your body image and help you stop comparing yourself to others? Author, speaker, and Christian body image expert Heather Creekmore will make you laugh, encourage you with biblical truth,...
20 Ways to Feel Lighter This Summer: Quick Body Image Boosters
Body image isn't really about your body. It's not about your size, your weight, or dimensions. No, it's about your brain and your heart. Although many popular psychologists would only acknowledge poor thinking as the problem, poor patterns of belief are just as much...
Looking Hot Versus Modesty: A Letter to a Young Woman
My Dear Girl: Where did the time go? I just saw your picture on Facebook and could hardly believe how grown up you look. You are not that precocious five-year-old girl to whom I used to sing the Dora the Explorer song. You are technically an adult now. Wow! But, as I...
A Christian Makeover Story: Christine’s Amazing Transformation
I love makeover shows. I'll admit: There's something amazing about watching people transform. Secretly, I always thought it would be awesome to have a professional stylist pick me out of a crowd as her next target. The makeover would go like this. First, she'd choose...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How to Find Serenity In Your Relationship With Your Body
The reactions I got when I told my close friends and relatives about writing something for a Christian blog devoted to helping women who are struggling with body image surprised me. Instead of "Way to go!" and "I'm proud of you!" I almost unanimously received the same...
