122. Is it OK to Want to Lose Weight as a Christian Woman? My Thoughts As a Food Freedom Dietitian

Have you ever caught yourself praying about weight loss, wondering if it’s okay to want to shed a few pounds as a Christian woman? It’s a question so many women wrestle with—torn between the desire to honor their health and the fear that this goal might lead them further from peace, joy, and food freedom in Christ. In today’s episode, Brittany peels back the layers of this tricky topic. Is weight loss inherently bad? No. But making it your main goal might keep you from experiencing the abundant life God designed for you. Through relatable stories (like Connie’s health transformation) and practical advice, Brittany explains why weight loss often distracts us from true health promotion—and how to shift your focus to habits that actually nourish you, body and soul. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include: 🧪 Why a physician’s jaw dropped when she saw a client’s lab changes 🙏 The spiritual tension behind weight loss goals and what it means to surrender them 🩺 Why weight isn’t the best indicator of health (and what to prioritize instead) 🧠 Common fears about ignoring the scale—and how to address them without guilt ✨ A powerful reflection question to help you reset your focus on sustainable, joy-filled habits Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating. > Episode 66. Food Freedom FAQ - What If My Doctor Is Telling Me I Need to Lose Weight For My Health? Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image: > Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE! > Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.