When the Desire to Lose Weight Overwhelms: What to Do When You're "Feeling" Fat. WfW Epsiode 19

About this episode

Heather Creekmore discusses the emotional aspects of body image and offers strategies for dealing with overwhelming body-focused thoughts.

Heather Creekmore continues the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series with a vulnerable conversation about our emotions, body image, and why those days we wake up feeling "fat" are almost never about our bodies at all. As Lent comes to a close, Heather Creekmore challenges the popular notion that "fat" is a feeling, digging into the reasons behind bad body image days, body checking, and the emotional chaos we often project onto our appearance. You'll learn practical strategies for what to do when body-focused thoughts become overwhelming, including: Recognizing when your obsession with your appearance is actually rooted in life’s chaos and stress Taking a moment to process real emotions with God, instead of redirecting discomfort into body control Addressing the realities of aging, changed bodies, and loss of control—instead of striving for an unattainable ideal Cultivating contentment and self-forgetfulness rather than chasing freedom through body changes Heather Creekmore also offers devotional resources for aging gratefully, discusses the dangers of making body change an idol, and provides scriptural truth on shifting your focus beyond outer appearance. Join the Waiting…

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather Creekmore, Heather

Topics covered

• body image
• emotions
• self-acceptance
• spirituality
• mental health

Keywords

• weight loss
• Lent
• body checking
• contentment
• self-forgetfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Products: devotional resources for aging gratefully

Books & works: Waiting for Weight Loss, Aging Gratefully

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