#217 - Proving & Hiding - Why We Keep Starting Over

#217 - Proving & Hiding - Why We Keep Starting Over

June 15, 2026 · 21 min

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In this episode, LeAndra McMullen discusses the cycle of proving and hiding in the context of weight loss and overeating, exploring the emotional pain behind these behaviors and offering faith-based solutions.

💗 FREE CHRISTIAN WEIGHT-LOSS GROUP CONSULT 💗 If you're tired of starting over with food and ready for practical, faith-based support, I'd love to invite you to our free Christian Weight-Loss Group Consult on June 18th at 10:00 AM PST. We'll discuss why we overeat, the thoughts driving our behaviors, and practical steps to create more peace around food. REGISTER HERE Proving or Hiding? Why We Keep Starting Over Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind tells you what you're not? "I'm not disciplined enough." "I'm not consistent enough." "I'm failing." "I'm behind." In this episode, I'm sharing a pattern I lived in for years during my own weight-loss journey: proving and hiding. When I believed something was wrong with me, I would either: • Prove myself by searching for another diet, another cleanse, or another set of rules. OR • Hide by avoiding the scale, stopping my meal plan, and overeating to feel better. What I eventually realized is that both behaviors were fueled by the same belief: "Something is wrong with me." In this episode, we'll discuss how these thoughts create emotional pain, why overeating often becomes a solution to that pain, and how to return to a place of…

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