The Christian Weight-Loss Podcast

• #167 - What Should I Eat?

  If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge and thought, “What should I even eat?” — this episode is for you. 🙋‍♀️ You don’t need another diet. You need clarity. In this episode, I’ll break down what to eat in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and Spirit-led — not restrictive. 🥗 What You’ll Learn: 💡 Why asking “What should I eat?” isn’t about rules — it’s about alignment ✝️ How choosing whole foods can be an act of worship ✅ A practical list of nourishing, real foods in each major category 📋 How to mix and match meals that satisfy your body and support your goals 🛠️ A mindset shift from perfect eating to purposeful fueling 🥩 Lean Proteins (Choose from these daily): Chicken breast Ground turkey Salmon or white fish Eggs or egg whites Greek yogurt (low sugar) Cottage cheese Protein powder (clean ingredients) Tofu or tempeh 🥑 Healthy Fats (Small portions nourish hormones + satiety): Avocado Olive oil Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) Nut butters (watch for added sugar) Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, hemp) Fatty fish like salmon Coconut oil (sparingly) 🍠 Complex Carbs with Fiber (Energy + digestion support): Sweet potatoes Oats (steel-cut or rolled) Quinoa Brown rice Lentils & beans Whole grain bread or wraps Chickpeas Whole grain pasta (like chickpea or lentil pasta) 🥦 Fruits & Veggies (God’s natural pharmacy): Leafy greens: spinach, kale, arugula Cruciferous: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage Colorful picks: bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, squash Berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries Bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, pineapple Frozen produce (great for smoothies or stir-fry!) ✝️ Faith Anchor: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 🛠️ Practical Takeaway: You don’t have to obsess about what to eat. Fuel your body with real food. Let God lead your choices — not guilt, confusion, or culture. 🎧 Tune in now to simplify your food choices and build confidence in what to eat. 🎁 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 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

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• #166 - A Special Mother's Day Message

  This episode is for the mom who wonders if she should’ve done more. For the woman who feels guilt over something her child is struggling with. For the one who doesn’t feel like celebrating today. 💔 Whether today brings joy or quiet sadness, God is still near. In this short and tender episode, I’ll help you navigate your emotions—without numbing them with food. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Hear: 🧡 Why it’s okay to feel everything without trying to “fix it” 🕊️ How guilt and grief sneak in—and how to respond with compassion, not condemnation ✝️ What the Bible says about emotions and God’s nearness 📝 Why having a simple plan for your food is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself 💬 A gentle reminder: You are not alone, and you are not failing 🛠️ Practical Encouragement: ✔️ Let yourself feel ✔️ Have a simple plan for your food ✔️ Then let yourself feel everything else—with Jesus right there in it 📖 Faith Anchor: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 🎧 Tune in now and take a deep breath. You are seen, you are held, and you are doing better than you think. 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/

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• #165 - Stop Striving. Start Believing.

  Have you ever thought: 💭 “I just wish I could be more consistent.” 💭 “If I had more willpower, I’d finally follow through.” Here’s the truth: ✨ You’re not broken. ✨ You don’t need to become someone else. ✨ You already are everything God created you to be. In this episode of the Christian Weight-Loss Podcast, we explore how your breakthrough starts—not by trying harder—but by releasing the lies that are holding you back from the freedom that’s already yours in Christ. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 💡 Why consistency is already inside of you (you just haven’t accessed it yet) 🛑 The common lies that keep Christian women stuck in shame and striving ✨ Why you don’t need to become “better”—you just need to return to truth 📖 A powerful faith anchor from Galatians 2:20 (ESV) 🛠️ A 3-step tool to help you replace lies with identity-based truth this week 📖 Faith Anchor: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 (ESV) ✨ Practical Takeaway: You don’t need to be fixed. You need to release the lies and walk in the truth of who God says you already are. *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/

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• #164 - Peace with your Body: Trust the Potter

  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/

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• #163 - Accepting Discomfort

  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/

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