You followed the plan. You showed up. You stayed committed. But the results? Not what you expected — maybe even the opposite.
In this honest and hope-filled episode, I’m sharing my own story of working toward a 12-week body composition goal… and how I gained 3% body fat and lost 8 lbs of muscle instead. 😣
What do we do when we’re doing everything right… and the results don’t match the effort?
We process the disappointment, celebrate real progress, and keep going in faith.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why it’s okay (and necessary) to grieve unmet goals
How to process disappointment without quitting
What to do when the numbers don’t reflect your growth
4 practical steps to keep moving forward
How faith helps you stay rooted when results don’t show up
🛠️ The 4-Step Process:
Decide how long to feel bad — Set a time limit to honor the emotion without staying stuck in it
Celebrate your wins — Who are you becoming? What habits are sticking?
Use the data — Results may reveal where to tweak, not where to quit
Keep going — Progress is still happening, even when it’s not obvious
📖 Faith Anchor:
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” 👉 Your effort is never wasted in God’s eyes.
🤝 Want to Talk It Through?
If you’re feeling stuck or discouraged, let’s talk. Book a free 30-minute consult with me and get clear on your next faithful step. 📅 SCHEDULE HERE– You don’t have to do this alone. 💗
✨ Ready to stop overeating — for good? If this episode spoke to your heart, and you’re tired of feeling frustrated with food and stuck in self-judgment…
🎉 Our next Stop Over-Eating class starts July 14th, and the waitlist is now open!
This is a 12-week, faith-based coaching experience to help you: ✅ Make peace with food ✅ Build consistency through Spirit-led self-discipline ✅ Learn how to follow your plan with grace ✅ Stop quitting and start renewing your mind
💌 Get on the waitlist now and be the first to know when doors open: 👉 GET ON WAITLIST HERE
Let this be the last time you start over. It’s time to walk in freedom — with God at the center. 💗
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#173 - Peace Isn't The Result - It's The Way
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of frustration, guilt, and broken promises to yourself, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about what it looks like to pursue peace in your Christian weight-loss journey — not as something you earn when you “get it right,” but as the very path that leads to lasting change.
You’ll learn why being mad at yourself doesn’t create progress, how peace can actually guide your decisions, and how telling the truth to yourself builds self-trust and spiritual alignment. God invites you to stop punishing yourself and start walking in grace — right where you are.
What You’ll Learn:
Why self-criticism keeps you stuck in shame (not growth)
What the Bible says about pursuing peace, not just waiting for it
How peace with yourself reflects peace with God
What it means to tell yourself the truth and rebuild self-trust
How to take action from a place of peace, not pressure
Faith Anchor: 📖 1 Peter 3:11 – “They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”
Powerful Quote from Today’s Episode:
“Peace isn’t the reward — it’s the way.”
Reflection Questions:
Am I waiting for peace to come after I reach a goal?
In what areas of my journey am I avoiding the truth?
What would it look like to walk in peace today?
Challenge This Week: Speak one truth to yourself in love. Plan your next step in peace. Remind yourself: You’re not behind — you’re becoming.
✨ 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. 💫
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/486364925426436
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#172- Strength Your Body Was Designed For
Strength Your Body Was Designed For
You don’t have to be a gym rat to be strong. In this episode, we’re talking about how weight training builds your metabolism, confidence, and spiritual resilience — and why strength training is one of the most powerful ways to honor the body God gave you.
💡 Inside this episode:
Why muscle matters for women’s health and weight loss
Beginner-friendly strength moves you can do at home
The connection between physical and spiritual strength
Encouragement from Proverbs 31 and Psalm 28
🛠 Challenge Connection: In Week 3, we begin simple strength training — guided, doable, and rooted in God’s strength. Join challenge here
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#171- Movement Your Body Was Designed For
Movement Your Body Was Designed For
Walking may seem basic, but it’s one of the most powerful habits for your body, mind, and soul. In this episode, you’ll discover how walking improves your health, helps you connect with God, and builds momentum in a gentle, sustainable way.
💡 Inside this episode:
The physical and emotional benefits of daily walking
How to start small and stay consistent
Using walking as worship — a time to pray, reflect, and listen
Biblical insights on what it means to “walk with God”
🛠 Challenge Connection: Week 2 of the Strong by Design Challenge adds intentional movement through daily walking. No pressure, just progress. Join challenge here
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#170- Fuel Your Body Was Designed For
Food Your Body Was Designed For
In this episode, we’re talking about the foundation of fueling your body the way God designed — through whole foods and water.
You’ll learn why your body thrives on real food, how hydration impacts hunger and energy, and how planning your food with intention (yes, even planned sugar and flour!) can be a form of worship.
💡 Inside this episode:
The truth about whole foods and cravings
Why water is the simplest reset you’re not using
How planning your food ahead builds consistency and confidence
A faith-based look at food as provision from God
🛠 Challenge Connection: This is what we focus on in Week 1 of the Strong by Design Challenge — simple whole foods, more water, and small daily wins. Join challenge here
This podcast provides practical tools and real life application to take your health to the next level and stop overeating for good. We take God's promises for us and align them to our weight0loss journey. We cover hunger hormones, cravings, love for food, emotional eating and how to claim God's truths for our lives.
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