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You’ll discover why lasting weight loss doesn’t have to mean deprivation, restriction, shame, or constantly starting over—and how a simple, peaceful, ordered approach can help you care for yourself, understand what you truly need, and grow closer to the Lord along the way. - [Inspiring Catholic Weight Loss Stories](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/bonus-inspiring-catholic-weight-loss-stories/) - What if weight loss could become less about food, rules, and the scale—and more about surrendering to God? In this special bonus episode, Denise shares the voices of Catholic women whose relationships with food, their bodies, and the Lord have been transformed through Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit. - [The 4 Things You Need for a Fall Reset](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/156-the-4-things-you-need-for-a-fall-reset/) - If you’re ready for a fall reset, it can be tempting to jump straight into a new plan and expect yourself to do it perfectly from day one. But after years of starting new things in her health, business, and personal life, Denise has learned there are a few things that make starting over much simpler and more sustainable. - [How to Get "Back On Track" After Summer](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/bonus-how-to-get-back-on-track-after-summer/) - If you’ve spent the summer thinking, “I’ll get back on track after this trip…after this celebration…after this weekend,” you’re not alone. In this episode, Denise talks about why getting back on track doesn’t have to mean returning to strict rules or another rigid diet. - [When Kids Leave Home](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/155-when-kids-leave-home/) - When your child leaves for college or moves out, it can feel like your whole rhythm of life shifts overnight. In this episode, Denise talks about the very real transition that happens for moms when a child leaves home and how to care for yourself through the emotions, nervous-system changes, and unexpected moments that follow. - [How Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/154-how-perfectionism-is-sabotaging-your-weight-loss/) - Do you feel like you're either "all in" or "all out" with weight loss? One missed workout, one cupcake, or one unplanned meal—and suddenly it feels like you've failed. In this episode, Denise uncovers how perfectionism—not a lack of discipline—is often the very thing sabotaging your weight loss. - [How to Stop Obsessing Over the Scale, Calories, and Clothing Size](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/153-how-to-stop-obsessing-over-the-scale-calories-and-clothing-size/) - Have you ever let the number on the scale, your pant size, or a calorie count take over your thoughts and steal your peace? In this episode, Denise explores the Scale Spiral Type and why numbers can begin to feel like proof that you’re doing it right, that you’re worthy, or that you’re finally okay. - [Triggered by Comments](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/152-triggered-by-comments/) - Have you ever replayed someone’s words over and over… or found yourself hurt because they didn’t say anything at all? In this episode, Denise explores the Comment Spiral Type and why other people’s words (or silence) can quietly sabotage your weight loss. - [After Vacation: Getting Back on Track](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/151-after-vacation-getting-back-on-track/) - Do you struggle to get back on track after vacation? If you’ve ever returned home feeling like everything fell apart, this episode is for you. Denise explains why re-entry into everyday life is a real transition, why it takes longer than you think to feel “normal” again, and how to support yourself instead of judging yourself during the process. - [The Binge Isn't the Problem - the Restriction Is](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/150-the-binge-isnt-the-problem-the-restriction-is/) - Do you feel stuck in the binge-restriction cycle and wonder why you keep ending up right back where you started? In this episode, Denise explains why binge eating isn’t actually the root problem—and why years of dieting, food rules, and restriction may be keeping the cycle alive. - [Why You Can’t Stay Consistent in Weight Loss - (and What to Do Instead)](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/149-why-you-cant-stay-consistent-in-weight-loss-and-what-to-do-instead/) - Do you feel like you just can’t stay consistent with your weight loss? Denise wants you to know that your brain wanting to quit isn’t a character flaw—it’s part of being human. - [Stop Overeating at Restaurants - Denise's Lab](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/148-stop-overeating-at-restaurants-denises-lab/) - Have you ever wondered why you keep overeating at restaurants—even when you genuinely don’t want to? In this episode, Denise shares her personal journey of overcoming restaurant overeating and how, through years of prayer, observation, and experimentation, Denise’s Lab was born. - [Lost 34 Pounds in 9 Weeks.. Without Deprivation](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/147-lost-34-pounds-in-9-weeks-without-deprivation/) - Have you ever felt like you’ve tried everything to lose weight—and nothing seems to stick? In this powerful conversation, you’ll meet Wendy, a woman who spent decades cycling through diets, weight regain, emotional eating, and the exhausting belief that food would always be a struggle. After trying program after program and praying for God to show her what she was missing, she found herself unexpectedly drawn to 63 Surrendered. - [Weight Loss the Catholic Way Explained](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/bonus-weight-loss-the-catholic-way-explained/) - Have you ever wondered what Weight Loss the Catholic Way actually is—and why so many women say it’s unlike anything they’ve ever tried? In this special bonus episode, Denise shares why she created her FREE Weight Loss the Catholic Way workshop, who it’s for, and what you’ll learn if you attend. - [Why Good Catholics Struggle to Lose Weight](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/146-why-good-catholics-struggle-to-lose-weight/) - You love God. You pray. You know His Word. And you still can't figure out your food. This episode is for the woman who has wondered — quietly, maybe shamefully — if her struggle with weight means something is wrong with her faith. It doesn't. In this episode, Denise shares why loving Jesus isn't the missing piece… and what actually is. You'll learn why food rules are creating the very problem you're trying to solve, why your brain seeks food when it feels deprived or unsafe, and what it actually looks like to surrender your food and weight to the Lord. Not with more willpower. Not with more prayer. But with the right tools. Take the free quiz at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to find out what's keeping you stuck and get a free mini workshop with your next steps. - [What Every Woman on a GLP-1 Needs to Know](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/145-what-every-woman-on-a-glp-1-needs-to-know/) - Are you taking a GLP-1—or thinking about it—and wondering what you should be doing while you’re on it? In this episode, Denise sits down with Catholic registered nurse and nurse coach Tana Steiner for a thoughtful conversation about supporting your body, protecting your muscle mass, building sustainable habits, and preparing for life after the medication. - [How I Handle Vacation (During and After)](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/144-how-i-handle-vacation-during-and-after/) - Do vacations leave you feeling like you’ve fallen off track? In this episode, Denise shares how she handled a recent vacation, what happened when she got home, and why she no longer feels the need to panic, restrict, or “start over” after time away. You’ll hear a simple perspective that can help you enjoy your vacation, trust your body, and stop turning a few days of indulgence into weeks of food drama. - [What To Do When You've Already Messed Up](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/143-what-to-do-when-youve-already-messed-up/) - Have you ever eaten something you didn’t plan to eat and immediately thought, “Well, I blew it now”? 🤔 In this episode, Denise explains why one mistake with food doesn’t have to turn into days of overeating, guilt, and waiting until Monday to start again. You’ll learn what is really happening when your brain labels something a “mess-up,” why giving up has very little to do with food, and the three simple tools Denise has used for more than 12 years to prevent one mistake from becoming a give-up. ❤️ If you’re tired of starting over, beating yourself up, or feeling stuck in the same cycle, this episode will help you see your struggles through a new lens—one that is rooted in understanding, self-support, and God’s grace. ✨In this workshop, Denise also introduces Untroubled, a six-week program designed to help you identify your triggers, return to calm more quickly, and learn how to care for and support yourself through life’s challenges without turning to food. 🙏 Start the untroubled course with coaching here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/untroubled/ - [The Story I was Afraid to Tell - pt. 2](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/142-the-story-i-was-afraid-to-tell-pt-2/) - Are you ready to hear the second part of Denise’s uncut story? In this deeply personal continuation, Denise shares how the Lord began leading her from binge eating, food obsession, and emotional survival into healing, surrender, and true freedom. - [The Story I was Afraid to Tell - pt. 1](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/141-the-story-i-was-afraid-to-tell-pt-1/) - Are you tired of making meal plans you can only follow for a few days before giving up? In this episode, Denise shares the 5 biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose weight—and why those mistakes keep you stuck in cycles of restriction, food noise, overeating, and discouragement.. - [The 5 Mistakes That Make Meal Plans Fail](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/140-the-5-mistakes-that-make-meal-plans-fail/) - Are you tired of making meal plans you can only follow for a few days before giving up? In this episode, Denise shares the 5 biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose weight—and why those mistakes keep you stuck in cycles of restriction, food noise, overeating, and discouragement.. - [The Truth About GLP-1s, Food Noise, and Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/139-the-truth-about-glp-1s-food-noise-and-weight-loss/) - Are you wondering if GLP-1s are the answer to finally quieting food noise and feeling at peace around food? In this episode, Denise sits down with a Catholic physician to walk you through what these medications actually do in your body—and what they don’t do. - [Food Noise: The REAL Solution](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/138-food-noise-the-real-solution/) - Are you tired of thinking about food all day and wondering why it feels so loud in your mind? In this episode, Denise explains what food noise really is, why it is not your fault, and why the real solution is not more dieting, more food rules, or more willpower . She shares her own story of living with constant thoughts about food and helps you understand the three root causes of food noise: learning that your body was not okay, learning that your emotions were not safe to express, and repeating patterns of restriction that trained your brain to fixate on food - [Stress Eater or Emotional Eater? Here’s the Difference](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/137-stress-eater-or-emotional-eater-heres-the-difference/) - Are you a stress eater or an emotional eater? In this episode, Denise breaks down the two most common patterns behind overeating so you can finally understand what’s really driving your habits You’ll learn how stress eating and emotional eating look similar on the surface—but have very different root causes—and why identifying your pattern is key to lasting weight loss, food freedom, and peace with food - [Why You Rebound After Lent](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/136-why-you-rebound-after-lent/) - Do you ever feel like you did “so well” during Lent…only to end up right back where you started (or even worse)? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not failing. In this episode, I talk about what’s really happening when you experience a Lent rebound and why it has nothing to do with your willpower. - [The Surrendered Method....For Women Who Feel Stuck](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/135-the-surrendered-method-for-women-who-feel-stuck/) - Do you feel stuck with food and your weight—even though you know exactly what you should be doing? In this conversation, Denise joins Rita Johnson to introduce The Surrendered Method and explain why this struggle is not an intelligence problem or a willpower problem. Denise shares how stress, nervous system patterns, and years of using food to cope can create automatic behaviors that feel impossible to change - [You're Not Broken - You're Wired for Survival](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/134-youre-not-broken-youre-wired-for-survival/) - You’re not broken—and you’re not failing. In this powerful conversation, Denise sits down with a nervous system expert to answer the question so many women are quietly asking: Why do I know what to do… but still can’t do it? Together, they unpack how your brain and nervous system are actually wired for survival, not perfection, and how patterns like stress eating, self-sabotage, people pleasing, and inconsistency are often protective responses—not personal failures. You’ll learn about the five stress responses, how they shape your habits with food and weight loss, and why willpower alone isn’t enough to create lasting change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or confused by your own behavior, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on in your body—and how to begin responding with more awareness, compassion, and intention. - [Belly Fat Questions Answered: Cortisol, Food, and More](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/133-belly-fat-questions-answered-cortisol-food-and-more/) - What’s really causing belly fat—and what actually helps reduce it? 🎙️✨ In this episode, Denise answers your most common questions about belly fat, visceral fat, cortisol, blood sugar, food habits, and stress eating so you can finally understand what’s going on in your body 💛. She explains the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, why visceral fat is more dangerous to your health, and the four things that help reduce it most effectively: sleep, lowering stress, stable blood sugar, and strength training 💪🥗😴. Denise also talks about emotional eating, food noise, chaos foods, eating while stressed, and why many women already know what to do—but haven’t yet learned how to actually do it with peace and consistency 🙏🌿. If you’ve ever felt confused about your belly fat, discouraged by your habits, or afraid that your body is stuck this way, this episode will bring clarity, truth, and hope. - [The Catholic Way to Lose Weight (Start Here)](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/132-the-catholic-way-to-lose-weight-start-here/) - Where should a Catholic woman start when she wants to lose weight? In this episode, Denise explains why the answer is not simply choosing another diet plan. Instead, she introduces what she calls Catholic weight loss—a way of approaching food, weight, and health that keeps God at the center rather than the scale, food, or body image - [The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/131-the-permission-youve-been-waiting-for/) - What are you waiting for permission to do? In this episode, Denise explores the hidden exhaustion that comes from waiting for approval—to rest, to say no, to trust yourself, or to stop overdoing. She shares her own story of chronic people-pleasing and distorted dependency, and how learning to look to the Lord instead of external validation brought freedom, peace, and clarity - [From Size 24 to 16: A Year with the Holy Spirit](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/130-from-size-24-to-16-a-year-with-the-holy-spirit/) - What happens when a woman invites the Holy Spirit into her weight loss journey? In this episode, Denise celebrates one year with Deb, who joined during Lent 2025 and shares how the Lord transformed her life from the inside out . After decades of dieting, weight regain after gastric surgery, nighttime eating, and chaos around food, Deb discovered that surrender—not another diet—was the missing piece. You’ll hear how giving up her nightly “nightcap” led to freedom from late-night eating, how learning to identify her emotions changed her relationships, and how she went from size 24 to size 16 without obsessing over the scale. At 72 years old, she describes feeling lighter, stronger, more peaceful, and closer to God than ever before. This is a story of surrender, community, self-reflection, and learning to hear God’s voice in everyday decisions. - [Inside a Real Coaching Session: Ending Diet Mentality](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/129-inside-a-real-coaching-session-ending-diet-mentality/) - What does real coaching actually sound like? In this episode, Denise gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into an actual coaching session inside her program—so you can hear how transformation really happens in real time. - [The Real Cause of Food Noise—and the Skills That Heal It](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/128-the-real-cause-of-food-noise-and-the-skills-that-heal-it/) - Are you fasting, trying to lose weight, or drawing closer to God—and suddenly finding it harder, not easier? In this powerful episode, Denise gently walks you through the five most common spiritual attacks women experience while fasting, especially around food, weight, and self-control. - [The 5 Spiritual Attacks That Show Up During Lent and Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/127-the-5-spiritual-attacks-that-show-up-during-lent-and-weight-loss/) - Are you fasting, trying to lose weight, or drawing closer to God—and suddenly finding it harder, not easier? In this powerful episode, Denise gently walks you through the five most common spiritual attacks women experience while fasting, especially around food, weight, and self-control. - [Finding Peace With Food After Decades of Dieting](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/126-finding-peace-with-food-after-decades-of-dieting/) - Have you ever wondered if one Lent could truly change your relationship with food for good? In this episode, Denise sits down with Diane, who shares how a single Lent became the turning point in a lifelong struggle with food, body image, and dieting. 🌿 You’ll hear how Diane moved from decades of restriction mindset, chaos eating, and never feeling comfortable in her body to experiencing real peace, clarity, and freedom with food—without changing what she ate. Denise walks you through how surrender, simple daily practices, and learning how to eat—not just what to eat—allowed Diane’s body and mind to finally align. - [How Faith and Surrender Led to 50-Pound Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/125-how-faith-and-surrender-led-to-50-pound-weight-loss/) - Have you ever wondered if real, lasting weight loss is still possible after decades of dieting, shame, and starting over? 💛 In this episode, Denise sits down with Beth, a 63-year-old woman who spent more than 50 years cycling through diets, binge eating, and emotional overwhelm—until she finally found peace with food through Weight Loss With the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear how surrendering food, emotions, and control to God led to a complete transformation: freedom from binge eating, calm decision-making around food, deep interior healing, and a natural 50-pound weight loss—without restriction or deprivation. 🌿This conversation will show you what’s truly possible when food stops being your coping mechanism and God becomes your source of peace, clarity, and strength. If you feel tired of diets and long for healing that lasts, this episode will give you hope and direction. ✝️✨ #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #CatholicWeightLoss #FoodFreedom #EmotionalEatingHealing #FaithBasedWeightLoss - [Overcoming Winter Weight Loss Obstacles with Mindset Shifts](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/124-overcoming-winter-weight-loss-obstacles-with-mindset-shifts/) - Are you tired of winter feeling like the season where your motivation disappears and weight loss gets put on hold? - [Body Image Healing When the Scale No Longer Defines You](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/123-body-image-healing-when-the-scale-no-longer-defines-you/) - Are you longing to feel at peace in your own body after decades of criticism, comparison, or shame? 💔✨ In this powerful episode, Denise sits down with Jen, a Catholic wife and adoptive mother, who shares how God gently led her out of self-hatred and into true self-love—without weight loss, dieting, or pressure to change her body. 🙏💛 You’ll discover how healing your relationship with yourself opens the door to freedom, joy, and confidence, even if the scale never changes. Through faith, surrender, and learning new ways to speak to herself, Jen experienced a quiet miracle: she no longer despises her body, no longer lets numbers define her worth, and no longer lives imprisoned by food or appearance. 🌿🕊️ This episode will help you see that loving your body is not vanity—it’s obedience—and that peace begins when you allow the Holy Spirit to heal how you see yourself. #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #CatholicWeightLoss #BodyImageHealing #FaithBasedHealing #FoodFreedom - [Breaking the Diet Cycle Through Faith and Surrender](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/122-breaking-the-diet-cycle-through-faith-and-surrender/) - Are you exhausted from decades of dieting, food obsession, or cycles of bingeing and shame that never seem to end? 💔🍽️ In this powerful episode, Denise sits down with Mary and Loesja—two women from different countries and life stages—to reveal how Catholic weight loss rooted in surrender, healing, and skill-building can bring real freedom from emotional eating. You’ll learn how trauma, caregiving stress, shame, and rigid dieting patterns quietly shape your relationship with food, why willpower and restriction never healed it, and how inviting God into this struggle changed everything. ✝️🌿 Through honest testimony, you’ll hear how food stopped being a source of control and chaos, how binge eating lost its grip, and how peace replaced condemnation. This episode will help you understand that food was never the problem—and that faith-based weight loss, inner healing, and learning new skills with God can restore joy, peace, and freedom around food. 🤍🙏 Denise invites you to see what’s possible when weight loss becomes a healing journey instead of a lifelong battle. #CatholicWeightLoss #EmotionalEating #FaithBasedWeightLoss #FoodFreedom #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit - [Food Was Never the Problem: Catholic Weight Loss and Inner Healing](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/121-food-was-never-the-problem-catholic-weight-loss-and-inner-healing/) - Are you tired of fighting food battles that feel bigger than willpower? In this episode, Denise sits down with Dee and Abby—two women in very different seasons of life—to show you how real change happens when you invite Jesus into your struggles with food, weight, and emotional eating. - [Winter Weight Loss - 3 Essential Skills](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/119-winter-weight-loss-3-essential-skills/) - Are you ready to stop dreading winter and start seeing it as the season God designed to help you heal? In this episode, I’ll show you how weight loss is not only possible in the colder months—it’s easier when you learn to work with your body instead of against it. - [When NOTHING else works - The Catholic Weight Loss Breakthrough](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/120-when-nothing-else-works-the-catholic-weight-loss-breakthrough/) - Are you ready to stop dreading winter and start seeing it as the season God designed to help you heal? In this episode, I’ll show you how weight loss is not only possible in the colder months—it’s easier when you learn to work with your body instead of against it. You’ll discover how your biology naturally supports weight loss through lower appetite, deeper sleep, and increased fat burning, and how emotional eating—not biology—is often what stands in your way. Together, we’ll explore the three essential skills that make lasting weight loss possible this winter. I’ll guide you through how to align your body, mind, and spirit with God’s rhythm of peace—so this winter becomes a season of renewal, not resistance. Remember, weight loss is not about willpower—it’s about learning the skills of surrender. For continued support and transformation, join me at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. - [Practicing Surrender this Advent: Easier Than You Think](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/117-practicing-surrender-this-advent-easier-than-you-think/) - Are you ready to experience a more peaceful, light-filled Advent? ✨ In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Raquel from The Little Rose Shop to talk about surrender—what it really means, how it transforms suffering, and how it opens the door to peace. - [The Interior Castle of Surrender](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/118-the-interior-castle-of-surrender/) - Are you ready to see your weight-loss journey as a sacred path of surrender and transformation? In this episode, I’ll walk you through some of the mansions in The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila and show you how her timeless spiritual wisdom beautifully parallels your journey toward peace with food, your body, and God. - [Thanksgiving](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/116-thanksgiving/) - Are you ready to enjoy Thanksgiving with peace instead of pressure? 🍂 In this episode, you’ll learn how to plan simply, protect your energy, and prevent the post-event exhaustion that so often leads to stress eating. Denise will guide you step-by-step in creating a plan that includes both the days before and after Thanksgiving—so you can feel organized, calm, and supported instead of depleted. 🌿 You’ll discover how to lower superhuman expectations, build in mini moments of restoration with the Lord, and approach the holiday as an act of worship—by caring for the person God has entrusted to you: you. 🙏 You’ll also learn how to make food decisions that feel loving and aligned with peace, not pressure or people pleasing. This Thanksgiving, you’ll be able to celebrate the blessings around your table without sacrificing your own joy or serenity. 💜 #CatholicWeightLoss #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #SurrenderNovena #EmotionalEatingRecovery #ThanksgivingPeace - [Why Do I Eat When Good Things Happen?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/115-why-do-i-eat-when-good-things-happen/) - Have you ever wondered why you sometimes eat when good things happen? 💫 In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the most confusing food patterns we have—and helping you finally make sense of it. You’ll learn how your brain, after years of stress or vigilance, can mistake good emotions for unsafe ones—triggering restlessness, anxiety, and cravings even in moments of joy. 🧠 I’ll walk you through how to recognize your brain’s protective patterns, pause to create safety in your body, and retrain your nervous system to receive the good things the Lord wants to give you. ✝️ You’ll discover how to shift from gripping for control to opening your hands in peace, learning that it’s safe to receive goodness. This episode will help you see your cravings not as weakness, but as invitations to healing—with the Holy Spirit guiding your calm, not your fear. 🌿 #CatholicWeightLoss #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #SurrenderNovena #EmotionalEatingRecovery #FaithOverFear - [Overcoming Holiday Food Battles](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/114-overcoming-holiday-food-battles/) - Do the holidays ever feel like the Food Olympics? 🎄 In this episode, I’ll show you why that happens—and why it’s not your fault. You’ll learn what’s really going on in your brain and body during this season: how emotional memories, dopamine, and your amygdala all light up when you’re surrounded by food, family, and nostalgia. 🧠 Once you understand this, you’ll see that food battles aren’t moral failures—they’re learned patterns that can be retrained through compassion, curiosity, and the Holy Spirit’s help. 🙏 Together, we’ll walk through how to calm your nervous system, make peaceful choices around food, and enjoy your favorite traditions without guilt or weight gain. 🌿 Because when your heart is calm and connected to God, your body follows. 💜 #CatholicWeightLoss #SurrenderNovena #WeightLosswiththeHolySpirit #HolidayPeace #CelebrateNotSabotage - [Celebrating Without Sabotaging: A Holiday Transformation](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/113-celebrating-without-sabotaging-a-holiday-transformation/) - Are you ready to finally experience 💫 peace, joy, and freedom around food this holiday season? 🎄 In this inspiring episode, Denise sits down with Sue, a graduate of the Celebrate Not Sabotage program, to reveal how she broke free from years of yo-yo dieting and emotional eating—not through restriction or willpower, but by inviting the Holy Spirit into her weight loss journey. 🙏 You’ll discover how Sue lost nearly ten pounds during the holidays 🎉 while still enjoying her favorite foods, deepened her relationship with God, and learned to walk through Advent and Christmas with calm, confidence, and surrender. Together, Denise and Sue explore how slowing down, mindful eating, and prayerful planning can help you stop stress eating, find peace with food, and truly celebrate the season in a way that glorifies the Lord. 🌿 If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, food guilt, or holiday overwhelm, this episode will show you a new path—one where weight loss becomes an act of worship, not warfare. ❤️ #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithOverFear #SurrenderNovena #WeightLosswiththeHolySpirit#CelebrateNotSabotage - [Avoid Holiday Weight Gain with Celebrate Not Sabotage](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/112-avoid-holiday-weight-gain-with-celebrate-not-sabotage/) - Are you ready to finally avoid holiday weight gain without missing out on your favorite foods? 🎄✨ In this episode, Denise shares how it’s possible to enjoy the season with peace, not pressure—no more guilt, no more all-or-nothing thinking. 🙏 You’ll learn the real reasons women overeat during the holidays and discover how the Celebrate Not Sabotage program walks with you step-by-step through the season, helping you stay grounded, calm, and confident. 💕 She introduces how, in the program, you’ll learn why holiday overeating isn’t a willpower problem but a pattern you can retrain—how to discern what’s truly special (and plan for it) 🎁, bless your calendar with intentional yeses and loving nos 💌, and interrupt stress eating with a simple 10-second pause that brings calm, clarity, and the Holy Spirit back online. 🕊️ As a special gift, Denise also teaches the 10-second pause right inside this episode so you can start practicing peace now. ✨ #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithOverFear #SurrenderNovena #WeightLosswiththeHolySpirit#CelebrateNotSabotage - [When the Scale Controls You - How to Break Free](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/111-when-the-scale-controls-you-how-to-break-free/) - Do you ever feel like the scale controls you—deciding whether you’ve succeeded or failed each day? ⚖️ In this powerful episode, Denise coaches a woman through one of the most common fears in Catholic weight loss: the fear of gaining weight and letting go of the scale. 💭 You’ll hear how this fear is really about safety, control, and the longing for peace. Through this real coaching session, you’ll learn how to shift from punishment to partnership with God, how to adjust your meal plan when it’s not easy to stick to, and how to replace self-criticism with surrender. 🙏 Denise will remind you that you’re not starting over—you’re becoming. 🌿 And most importantly, that the Lord already knows the plan that works for you. 💖 #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithOverFear #SurrenderNovena #WeightLosswiththeHolySpirit#EmotionalEatingRecovery - [Understanding Trauma and the Connection to Food](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/110-understanding-trauma-and-the-connection-to-food/) - Are you ready to uncover how trauma can shape your life? 🙏 In this enlightening episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, Denise welcomes Catholic counselor Catherine DiNuzzo to reveal how past experiences influence your emotional eating and daily struggles, offering hope through faith-based weight loss. You’ll discover Catherine’s transformative process to navigate these challenges, shared through her inspiring wave analogy, guiding you to move forward without turning to food with the Holy Spirit’s gentle support. 🌊 By the end, you’ll feel inspired to surrender your pain, embrace healthy living, and take a bold step toward Catholic weight loss and peace. 💜 - [International Travel with Anne](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/109-international-travel-with-anne/) - Are you ready to enjoy international travel without falling into old food patterns? 🌍✈️🍴 In this episode, Denise sits down with Anne, a devoted member of the Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit community, who shares how she’s learned to vacation with peace and freedom. 🌸 Together, they explore how letting go of “diet brain,” slowing down, and practicing patience allowed Anne to fully enjoy trips to places like Switzerland 🇨🇭 and the Caribbean 🏝️ without the guilt, shame, or overeating that once held her back. You’ll hear how she leaned on simple tools—like meal planning, group coaching, and one-on-one fine tuning—to stay grounded while still savoring special foods and experiences. Most importantly, you’ll learn how inviting the Lord into your journey brings a lightness ✨ and freedom that lets you truly enjoy travel, food, and life itself. Denise and Anne are here to remind you: this isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress, peace, and trusting Him every step of the way. 🙏 #CatholicWeightLoss #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #FoodFreedom #VacationEating #InternationalTravel - [Catholic Weight Loss: Always Between You and God](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/108-catholic-weight-loss-always-between-you-and-god/) - ✨ Are you ready to bring your weight loss journey closer to God in a new, practical way? In this episode, Denise introduces the concept of Catholic weight loss—choosing to walk hand in hand with the Lord instead of relying on the secular world’s “eat less, move more” rules. She shares how giving the Lord your first fruits through daily moments of surrender can transform not just your body, but your soul. You’ll learn about the Walk-tober Challenge, a 30-walk journey where you’ll turn walking into worship, starting with just 3 minutes of conversation with God and growing deeper from there. Denise also reimagines Mother Teresa’s paradoxical commandments for Catholic weight loss—reminding you that the world’s diets may push guilt, shame, and quick fixes, but God invites you to peace, patience, and care for yourself anyway. 💛 Step into this challenge and discover how your health journey was never between you and the scale—it’s always between you and Him. 🙏👣✨ #CatholicWeightLoss #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #WalkToberChallenge #FaithAndFitness #FirstFruits - [How to Guarantee 100% Success](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/107-how-to-guarantee-100-success/) - Are you ready to finally feel confident, in control, and successful on your weight loss journey? 💪 In this episode, Denise shares how to guarantee results in ANY weight loss program by asking two questions: 1️⃣ What would make this the BEST investment of my time, energy, and money? 2️⃣ What can I control to GUARANTEE that I get that? When you focus on your behaviors and mindset—and don’t give up—you can create lasting transformation. ✨ Learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit for peace, motivation, and success on your Catholic weight loss journey. 🙏 👉 Join the next round of 63 Surrendered here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63smart/ #CatholicWeightLoss #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #FaithBasedHealth #StopStressEating #WeightLossJourney - [3 Reasons Why Secular Diets Fail](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/106-3-reasons-why-secular-diets-fail/) - Are you tired of trying one diet after another only to feel like you’ve failed? 🌿 In this episode, Denise—your Catholic health and weight loss coach—reveals the three reasons secular diets don’t work and why it’s not your fault. You’ll discover why most diets make you fear or feel guilty about the foods you love 🍰, how they ignore your real needs and God-given design ✨, and what happens when the Lord is left out of your weight loss journey 🙏. Denise shares her own story of breaking free from the cycle of dieting and explains how 63 Surrendered is different—because it teaches you the missing faith-based weight loss skills and shows you how to invite Christ into every step. You’ll walk away with peace, clarity, and hope, knowing that lasting freedom with food and weight is possible when you finally follow a Christian weight loss approach built on surrender and trust. 💜 👉 To join the next round of 63 Surrendered, sign up here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63smart/ #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #ChristianWeightLoss #CatholicWeightLoss #EmotionalEatingHelp #FoodFreedom - [Retrain Your Body and Brain for Weight Loss (Bonus)](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/106-retrain-your-body-and-brain-for-weight-loss-bonus/) - Are you ready to retrain your body and brain for weight loss that lasts? 🌿 This podcast offers a path to freedom. Denise will explain why knowing what to do is never enough—and how lasting change comes from building new patterns that get into your body and become second nature. 🚦 You’ll learn how to calm your brain with a simple ten-second pause 🕊️, practice three intentional eating habits to slow down and savor food 🍽️, and create sacred pauses of surrender before making changes 🙌. We’ll also explore how to allow urges without answering them 💪 so you no longer feel controlled by food. Denise will guide you through simple, practical steps that help you rewire old patterns, integrate peace into your daily life, and walk with Christ in your weight loss journey ✨. Remember, it’s not about rushing—it’s about practicing small steps that create lasting transformation. Denise is here to walk with you every step of the way 💜. 👉 To join the next round of 63 Surrendered, sign up here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63smart/ #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #ChristianWeightLoss #CatholicWeightLoss #EmotionalEatingHelp #FoodFreedom - [Your Worth Isn’t a Number: Amanda’s Transformation (Bonus)](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/105-your-worth-isnt-a-number-amandas-transformation-bonus/) - ✨ Have you ever had a great day ruined just by stepping on the scale? In this bonus episode, I talk with Amanda, a busy mom of five, who discovered freedom by breaking out of autopilot eating, finding peace with her body, and focusing on non-scale wins 🙌. She shares how leaning into Jesus helped her recognize chaos eating patterns, give herself permission to enjoy food without guilt, and celebrate victories like dropping two pants sizes even when the number didn’t change. 💜 If you’ve ever struggled with body image, emotional eating, or letting the scale control your mood, this conversation will remind you that your worth comes from God—not a number. 🎧 Listen now. Learn more at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #ChristianWeightLoss #BodyImage #ChaosEating #NonScaleWins - [From Panic Prayers to Peace: Jeannie's Story](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/105-from-panic-prayers-to-peace-jeannies-story-2/) - Are you longing for peace with food after years of diets that never last? 🌿 In this episode, you’ll meet Jeannie—a 61-year-old wife, mom, and grandma of seven—who spent decades stuck in food struggles, panic prayers, and endless dieting, until she found freedom through 63 Surrendered. 🙌 You’ll hear how she learned to trade panic for peace, invite Jesus into her weight loss journey, and calm her brain so she’s no longer ruled by food thoughts, snack drawers, or the scale. 🕊️ Denise shares how faith-based weight loss works when you focus on surrender, daily disciplines, and building a calm mind anchored in Christ. ✨ If you’ve been searching for Christian weight loss support, freedom from emotional eating, or a way to stop dieting for good, this episode will inspire you to say “yes” to peace and joy with Jesus leading the way. 💜 🎧 Listen now. Join 63 Surrendered today: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63smart/ Learn more at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #ChristianWeightLoss #FaithBasedWeightLoss #EmotionalEatingHelp #FoodFreedom - [Ciara's Journey to Freedom](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/104-ciaras-journey-to-freedom/) - Are you ready to experience true freedom from food struggles? In this episode, Denise introduces you to Ciara, a graduate of 63 Surrendered, who went from daily binge eating and negative body image to peace, confidence, and a 52-pound weight loss in just seven months. You’ll hear how Ciara discovered the power of surrender, learned to let go of control, and invited the Holy Spirit into her weight loss and emotional healing journey. Denise will guide you through what it means to identify when you’re not surrendered, how to shift into trust, and why aligning with God’s strength—not your own—leads to lasting weight loss success. You’ll also learn practical tools Ciara used, like the surrender novena, faith-based weight loss strategies, safe eating plan, and daily practices that brought her calm, consistency, and lasting transformation. This episode will inspire you to see that you don’t have to fight food and weight alone—true freedom, peace with food, and spiritual strength are possible when you say yes to Jesus. For more support and to begin your own surrendered weight loss journey, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #ChristianWeightLoss #StopBingeEating #WeightLossJourney #HolySpiritHealing - [How to Prepare for Big Life Events | without losing your peace](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/103-how-to-prepare-for-big-life-events-without-losing-your-peace/) - Are you standing on the edge of a major life change—sending a child to college, entering a new season, or navigating a transition that leaves your heart tender? This episode offers a path to peace. Denise shares a deeply personal story of facing an emotional crossroads and how she found clarity through prayer and surrender. You’ll walk through four key reflection steps to help you process what’s changing, explore what’s holding you back, and ask God to help you see what He’s making space for. If food has become a coping mechanism in emotional seasons, you’re not alone—this episode will help you reframe how you approach food when your heart feels vulnerable. With honesty and hope, Denise shares how a powerful moment of prayer during Adoration brought the breakthrough she needed. If you’ve ever wondered how to trust God with what you’re releasing, this conversation is for you. For more tools and support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #LifeTransitionSupport #FaithBasedPreparation #ChristianMotherhood #EmotionalPeace #weightlosswiththeholyspirit - [Alcohol](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/102-alcohol/) - Are you wondering if alcohol is quietly disrupting your peace, your weight loss journey, or your walk with God? This podcast offers a compassionate and practical path to discernment. Denise is joined by Catholic sobriety coach Christy Walker, who shares her story of nearly three decades alcohol-free, and explains how drinking—especially “just one glass”—may impact your brain, your body, and your ability to stay aligned with the Holy Spirit. Together, they explore how alcohol can dull your intuition, increase cravings, and sabotage your ability to surrender fully to God’s plan for your health. You’ll gain clarity on the difference between sin, struggle, and strategy—and why shame has no place in this conversation. While this episode won’t tell you what decision to make, it will help you slow down and reflect: Is alcohol serving you, or subtly chaining you? For Catholic women who want emotional freedom, spiritual growth, and physical healing, this conversation is a powerful place to begin. For continued support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #CatholicSobriety #FaithBasedWeightLoss #ChristianHealthJourney #EmotionalEatingHelp #weightlosswiththeholyspirit - [Catholic Weight Loss Phases](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/101-catholic-weight-loss-phases/) - Are you ready to stop striving and finally understand how to make your weight loss truly Catholic? This podcast offers clarity and hope for your journey. Denise explains the two distinct phases of Catholic weight loss and how to know when you’re ready to move from one to the next. - [How Catholic is Your Weight Loss?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/100-how-catholic-is-your-weight-loss/) - Are you ready to bring your faith into your weight loss journey? This podcast offers a powerful perspective shift for Catholic women who want to feel spiritually aligned, emotionally free, and supported in their health goals. Denise will challenge the way you’ve been taught to approach weight loss—revealing how secular methods can unintentionally create mini gods out of things like food, the scale, control, and perfection. You’ll explore what it truly means to follow a faith-based weight loss approach, allowing your Christian health journey to reflect your values, not diet culture. Denise will guide you in recognizing emotional eating triggers, reframing your beliefs around food, and learning how to walk closely with God in your weight loss journey. This is about freedom, not restriction. You’ll come away with clarity, hope, and a deeper sense of connection with the One who created you. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithBasedWeightLoss #ChristianHealth #EmotionalEatingHelp #weightlosswiththeholyspirit - [Processing Emotions - Part 2](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/99-processing-emotions-part-2/) - Are you ready to stop fearing your emotions—and start using them as a tool for healing and sustainable weight loss? In this episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, Catholic coach Denise Jelinek will walk you through exactly what emotions are, how they’re created in your body, and why processing your emotions is one of the most powerful spiritual and physical tools for overcoming emotional eating. You’ll learn the brain-body connection behind emotional responses, the role of neurotransmitters like cortisol and dopamine, and how unprocessed emotions can lead to chronic stress, binge eating, and weight gain. Denise shares a simple, research-backed method to help you identify, name, and release emotions in a safe, Christ-centered way—without numbing through food or falling into shame spirals. We’ll explore emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and how to train your brain to respond with calm instead of cravings. This episode is a must-listen for Christian women seeking lasting weight loss, emotional healing, and deeper peace. For more resources and faith-based coaching, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #emotionaleating #catholicweightloss #faithbasedweightloss #nervoussystemregulation #weightlosswiththeholyspirit - [Processing Emotions - Part 1](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/98-processing-emotions-part-1/) - Are you ready to stop fearing your emotions—and start using them as a tool for healing and sustainable weight loss? In this episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, Catholic coach Denise Jelinek will walk you through exactly what emotions are, how they’re created in your body, and why processing your emotions is one of the most powerful spiritual and physical tools for overcoming emotional eating. You’ll learn the brain-body connection behind emotional responses, the role of neurotransmitters like cortisol and dopamine, and how unprocessed emotions can lead to chronic stress, binge eating, and weight gain. Denise shares a simple, research-backed method to help you identify, name, and release emotions in a safe, Christ-centered way—without numbing through food or falling into shame spirals. We’ll explore emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and how to train your brain to respond with calm instead of cravings. This episode is a must-listen for Christian women seeking lasting weight loss, emotional healing, and deeper peace. For more resources and faith-based coaching, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #emotionaleating #catholicweightloss #faithbasedweightloss #nervoussystemregulation #weightlosswiththeholyspirit - [Enjoying Vacation without Weight Gain - Rerun](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/97-enjoying-vacation-without-weight-gain-rerun/) - Can you actually enjoy vacation, eat food you love, and still come home without weight gain (or even lighter)? Yes, you can. In this episode, I share my most-loved vacation strategies—real tips I personally used during a 7-night trip with my husband where I maintained my weight, had a blast, and never once felt restricted. - [5 Tips to Summer Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/96-5-tips-to-summer-weight-loss/) - Are you ready to feel proud of how you treat your body this summer? This episode offers a simple, doable plan to help you lose 5, 10, or even 15 pounds—without restriction, guilt, or perfection. Catholic weight loss coach Denise Jelinek will walk you through five powerful tools from her Slimmer Summer Guide, starting with how to enjoy your favorite summer foods without overeating them. You’ll explore how to identify seasonal triggers, set clear intentions for summer social events, and respond with grace when others pressure you around food. Denise will also teach you how to recognize your automatic overeating habits, retrain your brain through simple behavior shifts, and speak to yourself with the same compassion Jesus would. Together, you’ll learn how to stay steady even when motivation dips, using faith-based mindset tools and pre-written affirmations that bring hope, strength, and spiritual alignment. This summer can still be the one where you move forward—with peace, confidence, and joy. To get your Slimmer Summer Guide, visit https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/slimmersummer/ #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithBasedWeightLoss #SlimmerSummerGuide #SummerWeightLoss #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit - [Self-Compassion](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/95-self-compassion/) - Are you tired of beating yourself up every time you struggle with food or fall short of your goals? This episode offers a compassionate new path. Catholic weight loss coach Denise Jelinek will guide you through the three essential steps of self-compassion—mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness—and show you how to apply them in real-life moments, like emotional eating, mindless snacking, or late-night cravings. You’ll learn how to recognize your pain without judgment, speak to yourself with tenderness instead of criticism, and treat yourself the way Jesus would. Denise walks you through a simple but powerful mindset shift rooted in faith-based emotional healing: imagining how you’d care for a hurting friend—and then offering that same care to yourself. We’ll explore why negative self-talk keeps you stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, and how kindness is actually the way to lasting freedom. If you’re ready to stop relying on willpower and start experiencing peace with food, this episode will give you the spiritual and emotional tools to begin. 👉 Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more and join the journey. #CatholicWeightLoss #SelfCompassion #FaithBasedWeightLoss #MindfulEating #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit - [The Catholic Weight Loss Breakthrough](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/94-the-catholic-weight-loss-breakthrough/) - Sterling and I talk about weight loss, the Holy Spirit, and A.I. as we introduce our special, one-time offer. If you want to join us or attend one of our Q&A calls, click here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/breakthrough/ #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithBasedWeightLoss #ChristianLifeCoach #EmotionalEatingHelp #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit - [From Buffets to Breakthroughs: A Spirit-Led Vacation Recap](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/93-from-buffets-to-breakthroughs-a-spirit-led-vacation-recap/) - Are you ready to experience real food freedom—even on vacation? In this episode, Denise shares how she applied the 63 Surrendered method while staying at an all-inclusive resort with her family, showing you how to stay spiritually grounded and in control of your eating without falling into diet mentality or food guilt. You’ll learn how to review events like vacations using powerful self-reflection questions designed to strengthen your relationship with God, your body, and food. Denise will guide you through what went well, what felt hard, and how to shift your mindset from chaos eating to peace-filled nourishment. Whether you’re facing a buffet, food pushers, or old habits that keep resurfacing, you’ll discover how to stop eating when you’re full, savor what you truly enjoy, and detach from guilt. If you’re craving a faith-based approach to weight loss, emotional eating recovery, and true body confidence, this episode will help you step fully into surrender and freedom. 🎧 Listen now or join the next round of 63 Surrendered at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. Get your Slimmer Summer Toolkit here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/slimmersummer #FaithBasedWeightLoss #FoodFreedomJourney #ChristianBodyConfidence #63Surrendered #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit - [How the Holy Spirit Revealed 63 Surrendered: A Catholic Weight Loss Journey](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/92-how-the-holy-spirit-revealed-63-surrendered-a-catholic-weight-loss-journey/) - Are you ready to discover how a single “yes” can change everything on your Catholic weight loss journey? In this inspiring episode, you’ll hear how the 63 Surrendered program was born—not from a typical diet plan, but through a Spirit-led moment that transformed how faith-filled women approach health. Denise shares how her sister’s experience with the 75 Hard challenge sparked a divine idea that led to this Christ-centered weight loss program. You’ll learn how just four daily disciplines—prayer, surrender, peaceful meals, and connection with God—can lead to food freedom, emotional healing, and sustainable weight loss through faith. If you’re tired of the diet cycle and long for a Holy Spirit–guided approach to lasting change, this episode offers a path forward rooted in peace, not pressure. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience. To join the next round or explore resources, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithBasedWellness #HolySpiritLed #SurrenderNovena #ChristianHealthJourney #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit - [Do I Really Need This?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/91-do-i-really-need-this/) - Are you caught in the loop of constantly asking, “Do I really need this?” when you’re trying to lose weight? In this heartfelt episode, Denise invites you to explore a more powerful, grace-filled question: “What do I really need right now?” Instead of relying on the critical inner voice or mental calorie math, you’ll learn how to take a pause—a one to two-minute space of honesty and compassion. Denise walks you through a simple but profound practice that helps you tune into your true needs, connect with the Lord, and gently redirect your habits. You’ll hear real-life examples, including a story about a client who is a nun, and discover how to shift from judgment to presence. This episode offers you practical tools to stop emotional eating, calm anxiety around food, and finally create the lasting food freedom your heart is longing for. If you’re ready to break free from guilt, impulse, and overwhelm—and want a loving, faith-based path to weight loss—this one’s for you. Doors are open now for 63 Surrendered—a 63-day challenge to walk daily with the Lord through four simple disciplines that lead to healing, confidence, and peace around food. Join us at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #FaithBasedWeightLoss #EmotionalEatingHelp #FoodFreedom #CatholicWeightLoss#TakeAPause - [Anxiety and Food](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/90-anxiety-and-food/) - Are you tired of battling anxiety and wondering why food feels like your only comfort? In this eye-opening episode, Denise welcomes Catholic therapist and speaker Catherine DiNuzzo to help you understand the powerful connection between anxiety, food cravings, and self-compassion. You’ll learn why anxiety isn’t a weakness—it’s a God-given response meant to protect you—and how recognizing this can radically shift your emotional and spiritual approach to food. Together, Denise and Catherine will guide you through the science behind anxiety’s physical symptoms, why your body reaches for sugar when stress hits, and how to gently break the cycle of shame, spiraling, and self-bullying. You’ll discover how to replace “food noise” with clarity, how to identify your Holy Spirit nudge, and how to approach both anxiety and eating with grace, peace, and God at the center. If you’re ready to stop fearing your emotions and start partnering with God for healing, this episode will give you the tools—and the hope—you’ve been waiting for. For more faith-based support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and sacredheartmentalwellness.com . For the miracle story (long version): https://youtu.be/OMno1PXqj4w?si=GnMp2X2QnJKWHkRZ (short version): https://youtu.be/4C-okC5iX9M?si=cpGEMC470JeqWSSI - [Grace for Weight Loss: Examination of Conscience](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/85-grace-for-weight-loss-examination-of-conscience/) - Ready for a deeper examination of conscience tailored to your weight loss journey? This podcast offers spiritual healing and food freedom. Denise guides you through reflections on your attitudes towards food, body image, and your relationship with God. You'll identify certain thought patterns, understand their impact, and learn to surrender them for grace. Replace shame with awareness, reframe worldly beliefs with God's truth, and find your worth in Him. Denise empowers you to step into lasting weight loss and holiness. Healing is possible when you invite God into your journey. Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com for support. #weightloss #foodfreedom #spiritualhealing #christianweightloss #lastingweightloss #bodyimage #godsgrace - [10K and Breakfast](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/89-10k-and-breakfast/) - Have you ever ruined a joyful moment by obsessing over what you could or couldn’t eat? In this powerful episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, Denise invites you behind the scenes of her recent 10K run and post-race breakfast—not to talk about weight loss workouts, but to share what true food freedom looks like in everyday life. You’ll learn how to stop counting calories, stop eating out of guilt, and start intuitive eating with God at the center. Denise reveals the mindset shifts that helped her stop overeating, make intentional food choices, and create peace around restaurant meals—all without falling into the old trap of earning food through exercise. Through this personal story, you’ll discover how to break free from the “mental calculator,” ditch food anxiety, and build a healthy relationship with food rooted in faith and self-trust. If you’ve been longing for a Christian weight loss journey that feels calm, grounded, and led by the Holy Spirit, this episode is your hope-filled roadmap. For support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and learn more about our 63 Surrendered program. #ChristianWeightLoss #FaithBasedWeightLoss #FoodFreedomJourney #StopOvereating #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #EmotionalEatingHelp #63Surrendered - [Are You a Volume Eater?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/88-are-you-a-volume-eater/) - Do you find yourself constantly chewing, grazing, or eating past fullness—even when it’s healthy food? This episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit dives into the root causes of volume eating, helping you understand why your brain turns to food for comfort, distraction, or regulation. Denise shares her personal experience and offers faith-based, practical tools for overcoming compulsive eating, mindless snacking, and emotional overeating. You’ll learn how to identify the three types of volume eating, calm your nervous system without turning to food, and create a safe eating plan that aligns with your spiritual and physical goals. We’ll explore how to use faith, prayer, and pause techniques to reset your patterns and find peace in your relationship with food. If you’re tired of feeling out of control and want a Christ-centered approach to food freedom, this episode is for you. For deeper support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and learn more about our 63 Surrendered program. #VolumeEating #EmotionalEating #FaithBasedWeightLoss #ChristianWeightLoss #MindfulEating #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #BreakFreeFromFoodStruggles #HealingWithFaith #63Surrendered - [Grief and Food: Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/87-grief-and-food-weight-loss/) - Are you weary of weight loss struggles that leave you feeling hopeless? This podcast offers a different path, one of surrender and spiritual connection. Join Denise as she shares the powerful testimonies of Aimee and Bredow, who experienced profound transformation through the 63 Surrendered program. You'll hear how saying "yes" to the Lord allowed for deep personal change, leading to miracles in their relationships with their bodies and food. Discover how they found freedom from the scale's control, embraced nourishing foods, and unlocked the power of prayer to overcome long-standing challenges like binging and negative self-perception. If you're ready to explore how your spiritual well-being impacts your weight journey, learn to surrender your struggles to a higher power, and witness the miraculous peace and freedom that can follow, then tune in. Just like Aimee and Bredow, you too can experience a life rearranged for greater peace and well-being. Visit https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63surrendered/ to learn more. #WeightLossJourney #SpiritualGrowth #FaithBasedWeightLoss #SurrenderToGod #FoodFreedom #BingeEatingRecovery #PrayerLife #TransformationJourney - [63 Surrendered Works!](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/86-63-surrendered-works/) - Are you weary of weight loss struggles that leave you feeling hopeless? This podcast offers a different path, one of surrender and spiritual connection. Join Denise as she shares the powerful testimonies of Aimee and Bredow, who experienced profound transformation through the 63 Surrendered program. You'll hear how saying "yes" to the Lord allowed for deep personal change, leading to miracles in their relationships with their bodies and food. Discover how they found freedom from the scale's control, embraced nourishing foods, and unlocked the power of prayer to overcome long-standing challenges like binging and negative self-perception. If you're ready to explore how your spiritual well-being impacts your weight journey, learn to surrender your struggles to a higher power, and witness the miraculous peace and freedom that can follow, then tune in. Just like Aimee and Bredow, you too can experience a life rearranged for greater peace and well-being. Visit https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63surrendered/ to learn more. #WeightLossJourney #SpiritualGrowth #FaithBasedWeightLoss #SurrenderToGod #FoodFreedom #BingeEatingRecovery #PrayerLife #TransformationJourney - [Holy Week: "Remain in Me"](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/84-holy-week-remain-in-me/) - Deepen your Holy Week with God. Discover spiritual restoration and emotional balance through John 15. Learn how "remaining in Him" unlocks promises for well-being, freedom, and confidence. Find God's presence, surrender brokenness, and achieve lasting joy. #HolyWeek #SpiritualGrowth #WeightLossJourney #FoodFreedom #GodsPromises #InspirationalPodcast #SpiritualRestoration Link for where scripture was taken from: John, CHAPTER 15 | USCCB - [Intentional Weekends](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/83-intentional-weekends/) - Are you ready to reclaim your weekends and banish the post-weekend blues? This podcast offers a roadmap to intentional living, even on your days off. Denise will share her personal hacks and insights, revealing how to shift from reactive weekends to those designed for your well-being. You'll learn how to identify what truly rejuvenates you, balancing planned activities with the joy of spontaneity, and ensuring you feel ready for Monday. Denise will guide you through creating your personalized weekend blueprint, prioritizing self-care, and loving your reasons for every choice you make. - [Why can't I keep the weight off](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/82-why-cant-i-keep-the-weight-off/) - Are you asking yourself, "Why can't I keep the weight off?" and ready to break free from that frustrating cycle? This podcast offers a path to lasting change and healthy living. Traditional diet methods, while often well-intentioned, frequently lead to temporary results. Denise will guide you through understanding why, focusing not on blame, but on empowering you with new insights for sustainable weight loss. - [Eating Out Game Plan](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/81-eating-out-game-plan/) - Are you ready to enjoy dining out without guilt or overeating? This podcast offers a strategic approach to transforming your restaurant experiences. Denise will guide you through a practical game plan, revealing how to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of eating out. You'll learn to identify and dismantle the obstacles that trigger overeating, such as emotional triggers and ingrained habits. Through intentional thought exercises and visualization, you'll craft personalized strategies to feel calm, proud, and in control. Denise will empower you to cultivate a mindset where every dining experience becomes an opportunity for success, proving that lasting weight management is solvable. Remember, changing your approach to vulnerable situations like eating out is key to self-care and confidence. Denise is here to support you on this journey. Want to follow along with the 'No Sabotage Game Plan' Denise walks you through in this episode? Download the accompanying worksheet here: No Sabotage Game Plan PDF. This worksheet will help you create your own personalized plan for conquering restaurant eating and achieving your weight loss goals. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. - [Weight Loss Basics: Meal Plan + Surrendering](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/80-weight-loss-basics-meal-plan-surrendering/) - Ready to understand the basics of truly lasting weight loss? Denise dismantles the traditional diet narrative, revealing how physical changes alone fall short. You'll explore the crucial emotional and spiritual dimensions that truly drive transformation. Discover how to create an "Easy to Stick to Meal Plan," prioritizing your joy and preferences, and learn the empowering practice of "surrendering" changes to dismantle restrictive food rules. You'll be guided through understanding the mind drama and emotional triggers that hold you back, teaching you how to reorder your relationship with food for a sustainable, joyful lifestyle. - [Making It Harder Than It Needs To Be](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/79-making-it-harder-than-it-needs-to-be/) - Are you ready to untangle the burdens you carry? This podcast offers a path to clarity and peace. Denise will guide you through distinguishing between the crosses divinely given for your salvation and the self-imposed ones that block your spiritual growth. You'll learn how resistance, catastrophizing, and dwelling on the past create unnecessary suffering, draining your energy and distracting you from your true purpose. Denise will provide practical tips for recognizing and releasing these self-created crosses, emphasizing aligning your thoughts with divine will and practicing self-compassion. You'll explore how to embrace life's challenges with grace, find peace amidst hardship, and ultimately, draw closer to the Lord during Lent and beyond, empowering you to live a lighter, more purposeful life. Denise is here to support you on this journey. Handle emotions with out Turning to Food - Weight Loss With the Holy Spirit https://self-compassion.org/ - [What to Give Up for Lent](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/78-what-to-give-up-for-lent/) - Are you ready for a truly transformative Lent? This podcast offers a path to deeper connection with God. Denise invites you to prepare your heart and mind for a Lenten season focused on drawing closer to Him. She encourages you to move beyond simply giving something up and instead focus on identifying and removing distractions that separate you from God, including overdoing, overthinking, and attachments to things other than Him. Denise shares practical suggestions and emphasizes the importance of reordering your priorities, placing God first, and seeking a lasting transformation that extends beyond the Lenten season. Denise will guide you to ask God what He wants for you, encouraging you to consider joining the 63 Surrendered program or creating your own accountability system to support your spiritual growth. Remember, this Lent is an opportunity to reorder your life and put God at the center. To learn more about 63 Surrendered, visit 63 Surrendered LENTEN Challenge. - [How Not to Overthink Lent](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/how-not-to-overthink-lent/) - Are you ready to transform your weight loss journey from a struggle to a spiritual awakening? This second part of the Weight Loss Virtues series offers a revolutionary path to lasting change. Denise challenges the idea that weight loss is simply about willpower, revealing how unmet needs and disordered thinking can hold you back. She'll share powerful insights on aligning with God's truth to achieve true transformation, and guide you through practical strategies for cultivating virtues like honesty, courage, patience, and humility. You'll learn how to reorder your relationship with food and yourself by cutting out worldly influences that distract you from God, prioritizing emotional and physical well-being, and surrendering your struggles to the Lord. Denise will help you understand how to create lasting peace in your life, so that your weight loss journey becomes a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This episode offers a truly motivational approach, empowering you to pursue virtue and create deep, lasting peace in your life, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling journey—one where you feel closer to God and more at peace with yourself. Get ready to be inspired and take control of your journey in a way you never thought possible! For further support and guidance on your journey to virtuous weight loss, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. - [Weight Loss Virtues part 2](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/77-weight-loss-virtues-part-2/) - Are you ready to transform your weight loss journey from a struggle to a spiritual awakening? This second part of the Weight Loss Virtues series offers a revolutionary path to lasting change. Denise challenges the idea that weight loss is simply about willpower, revealing how unmet needs and disordered thinking can hold you back. She'll share powerful insights on aligning with God's truth to achieve true transformation, and guide you through practical strategies for cultivating virtues like honesty, courage, patience, and humility. You'll learn how to reorder your relationship with food and yourself by cutting out worldly influences that distract you from God, prioritizing emotional and physical well-being, and surrendering your struggles to the Lord. Denise will help you understand how to create lasting peace in your life, so that your weight loss journey becomes a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This episode offers a truly motivational approach, empowering you to pursue virtue and create deep, lasting peace in your life, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling journey—one where you feel closer to God and more at peace with yourself. Get ready to be inspired and take control of your journey in a way you never thought possible! For further support and guidance on your journey to virtuous weight loss, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. - [Weight Loss Virtues part 1](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/76-weight-loss-virtues-part-1/) - Are you ready to experience a truly transformative approach to weight loss? This two-part podcast series with Denise explores the often-overlooked connection between virtue and weight, challenging the idea that it's simply about willpower. Denise explains how many common weight loss methods, even those focused on cultivating virtues like temperance, can inadvertently lead to disordered thinking and a sense of disconnect from God. Drawing from the wisdom of Blessed Louisa Picareta, Denise emphasizes the power of aligning with divine truth to find true order, virtue, and lasting change. You'll learn how to recognize the difference between God's gentle, peaceful voice and the confusing, critical messages of the world, especially when it comes to food and your body. In the first episode, Denise will guide you in identifying disordered thoughts and recognizing God's truth in this area. The second episode will delve into practical ways to cultivate virtue within your weight loss journey, bringing you closer to God and the lasting transformation you desire. Are you ready to reframe your approach to weight loss and discover a path to true and lasting well-being? For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. - [Love the Skin Your In](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/75-love-the-skin-your-in/) - Struggling with negative thoughts about your body? This podcast is your path to healing. Denise shares her journey and reveals how body beliefs are learned—not facts. Using a self-coaching model, you’ll uncover their impact, challenge them with self-compassion, and create empowering new beliefs. Through exercises like visualization and a letter from your future self, you'll take action toward confidence and well-being. Get the course and workbook here: https://join.weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/loveyourbody Weight Loss Guaranteed Coaching: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/personalcoaching/ Listen now! For more support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. - [Rewriting Weight Loss Rules](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/74-rewriting-weight-loss-rules/) - Tired of feeling defeated by rigid weight loss rules? This podcast episode challenges the conventional wisdom of dieting and empowers you to discover a personalized approach that truly works for you. Denise guides you through a process of self-discovery, encouraging you to question common dieting rules and explore whether they truly serve your needs and goals. By ditching restrictive guidelines and focusing on what feels right for your body and lifestyle, you can break free from the frustration and guilt that often accompany traditional diets. Denise encourages you to experiment with different approaches and identify the unique "food rules" that bring you peace and support your overall well-being. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. - [You Don't Have To...](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/72-you-dont-have-to/) - You are about to embark on a journey of self-discovery as Denise challenges the "have to" mentality in this insightful podcast episode. Listen as she guides you through common thoughts like "I have to exercise to lose weight" and "I have to clean my plate," highlighting how these self-imposed pressures can create unnecessary stress and hinder your personal growth. Discover the power of choice and learn to reclaim your agency by recognizing that you ultimately decide your actions and beliefs. Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more and start your journey to a healthier, happier you! - [Falling Into Old Habits](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/73-falling-into-old-habits/) - Feeling discouraged by recent weight loss setbacks? This podcast episode provides valuable insights into why you might be reverting to old habits, especially during times of stress or disruption. You'll learn how your brain naturally resists change and seeks familiar patterns, even when you're actively working towards your goals. Discover how to understand these patterns, develop strategies for navigating challenges, and regain confidence in your ability to achieve lasting weight loss. - [How to to Know when you should quit](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/71-how-to-to-know-when-you-should-quit/) - Are you plagued by the mid-January blues and that nagging voice telling you to throw in the towel? You're not alone in this struggle, and quitting isn't always a bad thing. Denise dives deep into the concept of "Quitter's Day," helping you identify when quitting can actually make space for what God truly desires for you. She challenges the idea that quitting equals giving up, instead reframing it as surrendering to a greater purpose. Ditch the white-knuckling and sheer willpower tactics, and discover the power of the 63-Day Surrendered Challenge. This faith-based approach encourages you to lean on God's strength and show up with unwavering faith, day after day. Tune in and learn to stop quitting the wrong things and start trusting God's plan for your weight loss journey. Denise is here to cheer you on every step of the way! Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more and start your journey to a healthier, happier you! - [Break Free From Binging: 63-Day Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/70-break-free-from-binging-63-day-weight-loss/) - Tired of the weight loss rollercoaster? In this inspiring interview, Cathy shares how she finally broke free from the cycle of binge eating and weight fluctuations. Discover how she lost 14 pounds in just 63 days by surrendering her food struggles to God. Cathy reveals how she overcame years of emotional eating and developed a healthier relationship with food, mind, and body. This powerful interview offers hope and practical insights for anyone seeking lasting weight loss and a deeper connection with themselves. - [The Missing Piece to Lasting Weight Loss: Surrender.](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/69-the-missing-piece-to-lasting-weight-loss-surrender/) - Feeling stuck in a cycle of weight loss struggles? Discover how surrendering to God can transform more than just your weight. Learn how to apply the principles of surrender to all areas of your life, breaking free from emotional eating, finding peace with food, and achieving lasting transformation. Denise Jelinek shares her personal journey and reveals a practical framework for incorporating surrender into your daily life. Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63surrendered to learn more and join the 63-day Surrendered Challenge. The Surrender Novena - [Freedom from Sugar Addiction through 63 Surrendered](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/68-freedom-from-sugar-addiction-through-63-surrendered/) - Feeling defeated by your weight loss journey? Join us as we chat with Eileen and Peggy, two women who've overcome years of struggle and found lasting freedom through the 63 Surrendered program. Learn how Eileen conquered sugar addiction, found peace with food, and rediscovered her faith in the process. Discover how Peggy overcame emotional eating and found lasting results through consistent planning and prioritizing her faith. - [Simplify Weight Loss: Tips for when life is overwhelming](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/67-simplify-weight-loss-tips-for-when-life-is-overwhelming/) - Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday rush or a demanding work schedule? Join us as we chat with Stacey, a busy professional who’s found a way to navigate the chaos of a busy season. Learn how she prioritizes self-care, practices mindful eating, and leverages the power of community to stay balanced and focused. Discover simple strategies to help you conquer your busy season and live a more fulfilling life. - [How to Splurge without Guilt](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/66-how-to-splurge-without-guilt/) - Imagine a holiday season where you can savor every bite without the guilt of overindulging. Equip yourself with a simple, step-by-step approach to navigating social gatherings and special events with confidence. You'll learn how to anticipate potential pitfalls, create personalized game plans, and practice mindful eating habits. By understanding your triggers and making conscious choices, you can enjoy your favorite holiday treats without sabotaging your goals. This podcast will empower you to reclaim your holiday experience and embrace the joy of celebration without the weight of guilt. - [Eating by the Clock](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/65-eating-by-the-clock/) - Eating by the clock is a simple yet powerful technique to regulate your eating habits. By setting specific times for meals and snacks, you can reduce emotional eating, improve your relationship with food, and achieve your health goals. Whether you struggle with irregular eating patterns or emotional eating, this method can help you establish a healthier routine and take control of your eating plan. - [Handle emotions with out Turning to Food](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/64-handle-emotions-with-out-turning-to-food/) - By allowing ourselves to feel our emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, we can break free from the cycle of emotional eating. It's a matter of understanding that these feelings are a natural part of the human experience and that there's no need to fear or avoid them. By slowing down, noticing the physical sensations in our bodies, and questioning the thoughts that arise, we can gradually learn to sit with these emotions without resorting to food for comfort. It's a skill that takes practice, but it's a skill that can profoundly transform our relationship with food and ourselves. - [Grief and Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63-grief-and-weight-loss/) - In this episode, Denise is breaking free from the cycle of self-sabotage and embracing a holiday that feels intentional and uplifting. We dive into what it really means to say "yes" to what brings you joy and "no" to what drains your spirit. Picture yourself savoring meaningful moments with loved ones, focusing on traditions that matter, and letting go of anything that doesn’t serve your well-being — all with a heart at ease. ✨ Let’s choose celebration over burnout! It’s not about doing it all; it’s about doing what truly lights you up. 🎄💖 Ready to reshape your holiday experience? Join us in our Celebrate Not Sabotage Challenge and make this season your best yet! - [Thanksgiving Weight Loss 101](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/62-thanksgiving-weight-loss-101/) - In this episode, Denise is breaking free from the cycle of self-sabotage and embracing a holiday that feels intentional and uplifting. We dive into what it really means to say "yes" to what brings you joy and "no" to what drains your spirit. Picture yourself savoring meaningful moments with loved ones, focusing on traditions that matter, and letting go of anything that doesn’t serve your well-being — all with a heart at ease. ✨ Let’s choose celebration over burnout! It’s not about doing it all; it’s about doing what truly lights you up. 🎄💖 Ready to reshape your holiday experience? Join us in our Celebrate Not Sabotage Challenge and make this season your best yet! - [De-Sabotage Your Holidays](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/61-de-sabotage-your-holidays/) - In this episode, Denise is breaking free from the cycle of self-sabotage and embracing a holiday that feels intentional and uplifting. We dive into what it really means to say "yes" to what brings you joy and "no" to what drains your spirit. Picture yourself savoring meaningful moments with loved ones, focusing on traditions that matter, and letting go of anything that doesn’t serve your well-being — all with a heart at ease. ✨ Let’s choose celebration over burnout! It’s not about doing it all; it’s about doing what truly lights you up. 🎄💖 Ready to reshape your holiday experience? Join us in our Celebrate Not Sabotage Challenge and make this season your best yet! - [9 Common Pitfalls that Sabotage Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/60-9-common-pitfalls-that-sabotage-weight-loss/) - Denise reveals 9 common pitfalls that sabotage weight loss so you can be prepared and know what to do when they surface. They are: Vague goals Emotional resistance Inconsistent motivation Overwhelming or unrealistic goal Negative self-talk External distractions Lack of accountability Unaddressed habits or patterns Perfectionism – The “all or nothing” mindset can lead to giving up entirely. Sign up for the Celebrate Not Sabotage 8 week weight loss challenge here - [Weekend Weight Loss Solutions](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/59-weekend-weight-loss-solutions/) - In this episode, we dive into weekend struggles that many women face when it comes to staying on track with their meal plans. We’ll explore four key challenges: not knowing how to plan, lack of weekend structure, using food for celebration or relaxation, and the "I'll start Monday" mentality. I’ll share simple strategies to help you overcome these obstacles, create easy-to-stick-to meal plans, and develop non-food rewards that bring joy and fulfillment. This weekend isn’t about survival—it’s about finding solutions that work for you. Tune in to learn how to make your weekends more enjoyable, structured, and aligned with your goals! Podcast about non-food rewards (and pdf with 69 non-food reward ideas):https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/45-reward-and-procrastination-eating/. Podcast on "How to make progress when you overeat": https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/40-how-i-made-progress-when-i-overate/ - [Exercise and Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/58-exercise-and-weight-loss/) - Denise discusses the role of exercise in starting to lose weight and for weight maintenance. She encourages women to put their effort in what's really standing in the way of their weight loss (which is likely their relationship with food). But, she also discusses the benefits of exercise, how to start exercising, what counts as exercise and how to exercise with an injury or autoimmune condition. - [Sleep, Weight Loss and Cravings with Guest Jen Dunlap](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/57-sleep-weight-loss-and-cravings-with-guest-jen-dunlap/) - Denise discusses how The WORLD’s Way of meal planning is NOT from the LORD and leads to feeling despair and hopelessness (and isn't truly effective), but how ✝️Jesus’ way of meal planning will help you lose weight and maintain your healthy weight for the rest of your life! - [Carnivore Diet : Weight Gain and Healing](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/carnivore-diet-weight-gain-and-healing/) - In this week’s podcast, I share my experience with the carnivore diet: how I was ABSOLUTELY Positive God wanted me to do it… …even as I gained weight… …nearly 25 pounds!!!! The Carnivore Diet is a heavily meat and animal foods based way of eating (think Butter, Steak, Eggs) Resources mentioned in this episode: How I made progress when I overate. Podcast (the tool mentioned is in the description of this podcast. The “Fancy Scale” I mentioned: Arboleaf Scale Where to find Richelle (Christian Carnivore Coach): Website: https://reallifecarnivore.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifecarnivore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifecarnivore/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFN3t7AgSlVBFDuEvnGufw - [Meal Planning for Weight Loss - Jesus' Way](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/56-meal-planning-for-weight-loss-jesus-way/) - Denise discusses how The WORLD’s Way of meal planning is NOT from the LORD and leads to feeling despair and hopelessness (and isn't truly effective), but how ✝️Jesus’ way of meal planning will help you lose weight and maintain your healthy weight for the rest of your life! - [Overcoming Excuses to Weightloss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/54-overcoming-excuses-to-weightloss/) - Denise describes the difference between an “excuses” and a “reasons” and offers ways overcome these 4 common thoughts that tend to block weight loss: “I don’t have time” “I have a lot going on” “It’s not a good time now” “It’s too hard” - [Future You: Using Visualization to Make Weight Loss Easier](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/53-future-you-using-visualization-to-make-weight-loss-easier/) - In this week’s episode Denise discusses the concept of wasting food and how what you believe can be holding up your weight loss, but how to turn that around. These are the questions she offers in the podcast: What does waste food mean? What does if mean if I “waste” food? Is that true? Can you absolutely know that’s true? When I have that thought, how do I react? What would I be without that thought? How is the opposite true? - [Wasting Food](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/52-wasting-food/) - In this week’s episode Denise discusses the concept of wasting food and how what you believe can be holding up your weight loss, but how to turn that around. These are the questions she offers in the podcast: What does waste food mean? What does if mean if I “waste” food? Is that true? Can you absolutely know that’s true? When I have that thought, how do I react? What would I be without that thought? How is the opposite true? - [Why Your Weight Loss Prayers Aren't Being Answered](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/51-why-your-weight-loss-prayers-arent-being-answered/) - Denise explains EXACTLY why your prayers aren’t being answered and how to turn that around. …How to stop relying on your own strength and how to access the Lord’s strength and get His guidance. The podcast episode she refers to to help quiet the Tornado thinking:https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/16-how-to-be-your-own-catholic-weight-loss-coach/ - [Try Softer: Lessons from 75 Hard](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/50-try-softer-lessons-from-75-hard/) - Denise shares that trying softer to get to goals is more fun and effective. Based on her recent completion of the 75 hard challenge (www.75hard.com), she was prompted by God to create a challenge for catholic women that she will reveal in her workshop: Surrendered: The Missing Piece to Lasting Weight Loss. Sign up for the the workshop here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63-surrendered-workshop/ - [Losing 20 pounds in 8 weeks: Dawn's Story](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/49-losing-20-pounds-in-8-weeks-dawns-story/) - Denise chats with Dawn, who lost 20 pounds in 8 weeks following Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit way. - [Catholic Weight Loss: Real Life Testimonies](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/48-catholic-weight-loss-real-life-testimonies/) - Denise shares real life weight loss stories of Catholic Women just like you losing weight as they walk with the Lord. - [Eating in God's Will - Creating a Safe Eating Plan](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/47-eating-in-gods-will-creating-a-safe-eating-plan/) - Whether you struggle to fall asleep or wake in the middle of the night and your brain might think a snack (or full meal) is the answer. If that's you, this episode will offer lots of solutions so you are bound to find something you can try tonight! For more information about 100% weight loss guaranteed, click here:https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/personalcoaching/ - [How to Stop Night Time Eating](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/46-how-to-stop-night-time-eating/) - Whether you struggle to fall asleep or wake in the middle of the night and your brain might think a snack (or full meal) is the answer. If that's you, this episode will offer lots of solutions so you are bound to find something you can try tonight! For more information about 100% weight loss guaranteed, click here:https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/personalcoaching/ - [Reward and Procrastination Eating](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/45-reward-and-procrastination-eating/) - Denise unpacks the 2 WEIGHT LOSS TRAPS of Reward eating Procrastination eating She offer LOTS of ways to overcome these 2 traps that will help you LOSE weight, get more done, and…have more fun and enjoyment in your life! Chat with Denise about the Zero Risk, 100% results guaranteed weight loss coaching - click here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/personalcoaching/ - [Finding Chaos-causing Foods](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/42-finding-chaos-causing-foods/) - Denise helps you find the foods that might be making weight loss hard for you because they are creating CHAOS! Understand how some foods can cause chaos in your life (and weight loss efforts), how to find them and what to do about it if you find them. What is a Chaos-causing food??? They are foods you frequently or always binge on, Overeat, and Crave - think about when not eating; cause you to eat more than you planed or trigger to you to eat more in general. - [How to Lose Weight When You Aren't Motivated](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/44-how-to-lose-weight-when-you-arent-motivated/) - Denise talks about: what’s keeping you feeling stuck what to do with that feeling (that isn’t “keep trying”). How to take baby steps to start losing weight, even when you aren’t motivated. Chat with Denise about the Zero Risk, 100% results guaranteed weight loss coaching - click here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21543063&appointmentType=42656394 Get your PDF here: >>> https://madeforgreatness.monday.com/protected_static/13194819/resources/1558714413/pdf%20_44%20podcast%20%282%29.pdfhttps://madeforgreatness.monday.com/protected_static/13194819/resources/1558714413/pdf%20_44%20podcast%20%282%29.pdf - [Losing 25 pounds - how Kelly did it!](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/43-losing-25-pounds-how-kelly-did-it/) - Denise talks with Kelly, homeschooling mom of 4, lost lost 25 pounds in 4 months and has gone from from “drowning Catholic mom” to feeling “on cruise control” with her weight loss. - [All about "cheat meals"!](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/41-all-about-cheat-meals/) - Denise lays out a step-by-step method (here) on what to do when you overeat / binge eat to get clarity and make progress: Processing and Getting Clarity when we Overeat PRAYER: Come Holy Spirit. bring me comfort in this time. help me to feel so loved and held and cherished. Hold my heart, lord. I feel weak. I feel vulnerable. I feel discouraged, but I know these feelings do not come from you. Please, send down your Spirit of Courage that I may bear my crosses like you (specifically the cross of struggling with my food, weight and binge eating) so that I may overcome it by your Spirit of Courage, cultivating fortitude as I do this reflection. Send down your spirit of understanding so that I may be enlightened to your eternal truth and your spirit of knowledge that I may know what you want me to know and learn from doing this reflection. Finally, I ask you to send down your spirit of counsel so that this refelction is fruitful and you teach me what you want for me going forward so that I choose the surest way of pleasing you and gaining heaven. Be with me now Lord. Amen. STEP 1: Mind Dump. What happened? Step 2: Reread what you wrote and add to it in a different color. Step 3: Answer: What did you notice? What did you learn? Step 4: Answer: What else does God want me to know? Step 5: Answer: Can I clearly see what led to this? If yes, describe what lead to the situation If no, ask God to give you clarity and write what He tells you. Step 6: Answer: What do I know now that I couldn't have learned any other way? Step 7: Answer: What, if anything, has God revealed that He would like you to change going forward? Step 8: For each one of the things list in Step 7, create a model, putting the item in the “A” line (action line) and finish the model - [How I made progress when I overate](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/40-how-i-made-progress-when-i-overate/) - Denise lays out a step-by-step method (here) on what to do when you overeat / binge eat to get clarity and make progress: Processing and Getting Clarity when we Overeat PRAYER: Come Holy Spirit. bring me comfort in this time. help me to feel so loved and held and cherished. Hold my heart, lord. I feel weak. I feel vulnerable. I feel discouraged, but I know these feelings do not come from you. Please, send down your Spirit of Courage that I may bear my crosses like you (specifically the cross of struggling with my food, weight and binge eating) so that I may overcome it by your Spirit of Courage, cultivating fortitude as I do this reflection. Send down your spirit of understanding so that I may be enlightened to your eternal truth and your spirit of knowledge that I may know what you want me to know and learn from doing this reflection. Finally, I ask you to send down your spirit of counsel so that this refelction is fruitful and you teach me what you want for me going forward so that I choose the surest way of pleasing you and gaining heaven. Be with me now Lord. Amen. STEP 1: Mind Dump. What happened? Step 2: Reread what you wrote and add to it in a different color. Step 3: Answer: What did you notice? What did you learn? Step 4: Answer: What else does God want me to know? Step 5: Answer: Can I clearly see what led to this? If yes, describe what lead to the situation If no, ask God to give you clarity and write what He tells you. Step 6: Answer: What do I know now that I couldn't have learned any other way? Step 7: Answer: What, if anything, has God revealed that He would like you to change going forward? Step 8: For each one of the things list in Step 7, create a model, putting the item in the “A” line (action line) and finish the model - [Losing Weight on Vacation](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/39-losing-weight-on-vacation/) - Denise discusses vacation hacks to lose weight; how to handle traveling by car or plane; navigate meals around food that is different from what you normally eat and how to avoid the common pitfalls of vacations - [The Difference between Surrender and Giving up](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/38-the-difference-between-surrender-and-giving-up/) - The #1 antidote to ALL of our struggles in life (and weight) is SURRENDER. In this week's episode, Denise shares what this looks like for weight loss and how surrender is different than "giving up" and...how you can make progress in your weight struggles if surrender feels confusing or impossible. - [Skills for Lasting Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/37-skills-for-lasting-weight-loss/) - Denise discusses how you are able to guarantee results in ANY weight loss program by answering these two questions: 1.What would make this the BEST investment of your time, energy, and Money? 2. What can I control to GUARANTEE that I get that? and focusing on What YOU can control (which is your behaviors and YOUR mindset) AND NOT giving up…stick with it for a year. - [2 Foods to NEVER eat for Lasting Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/36-2-foods-to-never-eat-for-lasting-weight-loss/) - Denise discusses how you are able to guarantee results in ANY weight loss program by answering these two questions: 1.What would make this the BEST investment of your time, energy, and Money? 2. What can I control to GUARANTEE that I get that? and focusing on What YOU can control (which is your behaviors and YOUR mindset) AND NOT giving up…stick with it for a year. - [Formula to 100% Success in Any weight loss method](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/35-formula-to-100-success-in-any-weight-loss-method/) - Denise discusses how you are able to guarantee results in ANY weight loss program by answering these two questions: 1.What would make this the BEST investment of your time, energy, and Money? 2. What can I control to GUARANTEE that I get that? and focusing on What YOU can control (which is your behaviors and YOUR mindset) AND NOT giving up…stick with it for a year. - [Overextending Syndrome - Saying "yes" to the wrong things](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/34-overextending-syndrome-saying-yes-to-the-wrong-things/) - In this week’s episode, Denise discusses “OVEREXTENDING SYNDROME” It’s real. It’s stealing our lives; it’s causing chaos… It’s leading us to hang out in pantry, snacking…mindlessly. If this sounds like you, there’s a way out. This episode will show you that path to easily simplify your life and stop overextending beyond that your capacity. - [3 Keys to Keep weight off this summer (and all year long)](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/33-3-keys-to-keep-weight-off-this-summer-and-all-year-long/) - Denise discusses the 3 things that lead to gaining weight back and how to avoid them as well as what to eat so you don't gain the weight back. - [What to eat to NOT regain weight](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/32-what-to-eat-to-not-regain-weight/) - Denise discusses the 3 things that lead to gaining weight back and how to avoid them as well as what to eat so you don't gain the weight back. - [Why the scale goes up eating the "right" things](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/31-why-the-scale-goes-up-eating-the-right-things/) - Denise shows you how to gain control over situations that lead you to overeating and sabotaging your weight loss. Use a simple framework (protocols) to stop letting your challenging situations sabotage your weight loss. - [Stop Overeating with a SMART protocol](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/30-stop-overeating-with-a-smart-protocol/) - Denise shows you how to gain control over situations that lead you to overeating and sabotaging your weight loss. Use a simple framework (protocols) to stop letting your challenging situations sabotage your weight loss. - [Weight Loss Wins](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/29-weight-loss-wins/) - Denise celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord by sharing stories about the “new life” He is creating in women… …by freeing women them from feeling controlled by food …by releasing them from excess weight …by creating new attitudes and habits! By the end of this episode, you will realize that: these women aren’t unique they don’t have a “willpower” gene their wins can be your wins too! By the end of this podcast, you will have a new understanding of why you’ve been chosen for this cross and how to find freedom from it. Most important, though, He will reveal the next steps He wants you to take to find freedom from food and weight struggles. - [Unlocking Freedom: Overcoming Weight Struggles During Holy Week](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/28-unlocking-freedom-overcoming-weight-struggles-during-holy-week/) - Denise discusses how the struggle with your weight (or any struggle in your life, for that matter) is the Lord’s way of refining you. He’s asking that you don’t walk away, don’t give up on Him (or you). By the end of this podcast, you will have a new understanding of why you’ve been chosen for this cross and how to find freedom from it. Most important, though, He will reveal the next steps He wants you to take to find freedom from food and weight struggles. - [Meal Planning and Time Management for Catholic Women: Expert Tips from Kelsey Pasquarell](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/27-meal-planning-and-time-management-for-catholic-women-expert-tips-from-kelsey-pasquarell/) - In this week’s podcast, Denise talks with Time management expert, Kelsey Pasquarell about: Getting the things done that YOU want to get done AND Meal Planning Hacks!!! Get Kelsey's Meal planning guide here: https://welcome.truepresence.life/ This is a MUST-listen for any busy woman trying to get things done AND eat to care for her body (especially if you want to lose weight). - [Weight Loss in Menopause - Heidi's weight loss at 59](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/26-weight-loss-in-menopause-heidis-weight-loss-at-59/) - Menopause weight gain is shocking. It feels like it comes on overnight, even though nothing changes. Denise interviews Heidi, 59 years old WLHS community member, mother of 8, about her menopause weight gain and how one email ended her food and weight struggles and brought her closer to the Lord. - [Pregnancy Without Pressure: Embracing Food Freedom for a Joyful Journey](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/25-pregnancy-without-pressure-embracing-food-freedom-for-a-joyful-journey/) - Denise interviews one of the women in our community who shares the differences between her two pregnancies: One with the pressure of the restrictive diet mentality and the second after she found the peace of food freedom This story truly proves that peace with food and weight is possible in ANY season of your life, even pregnancy and post-partum. Visit https://victoriaeverleigh.com for victoria's Contemporary Catholic Women's Fiction. - [Weight Loss in 30 Days](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/24-weight-loss-in-30-days/) - Denise lays out a simple 3 step method to making progress in your weight loss over the next 30 days. - [Intermittent Fasting: Is it right for you?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/23-intermittent-fasting-is-it-right-for-you/) - Denise dives into Intermittent fasting (and how you can decide if the time is right for you to try it). When trying intermittent fasting can be helpful and when it can actually slow your progress. - [Is Stress Holding Back Your Weight Loss?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/22-is-stress-holding-back-your-weight-loss/) - Denise describes the physiological and spiritual affect of stress and how it impacts your ability to lose weight. She proposed that "peace" is a catholic woman's secret weapon to weight loss. - [Is Intuitive Eating Effective for Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/21-is-intuitive-eating-effective-for-weight-loss/) - Denise discusses the recent hot topic of “intuitive eating” and whether it’s effective (or necessary) for weight loss. - [How Kids Learn to Emotionally Eat](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/20-how-kids-learn-to-emotionally-eat/) - After a being sick for 3 days, Denise realized there are 4 key lessons she learned that can be applied to help you in your journey to lasting weight loss. - [Misconception in Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/19-misconception-in-weight-loss/) - After a being sick for 3 days, Denise realized there are 4 key lessons she learned that can be applied to help you in your journey to lasting weight loss. - [Unlock The Power of Sick Days to Shed Those Pounds](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/18-unlock-the-power-of-sick-days-to-shed-those-pounds/) - After a being sick for 3 days, Denise realized there are 4 key lessons she learned that can be applied to help you in your journey to lasting weight loss. - [Seven Survival Skills for lasting Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/17-seven-survival-skills-for-lasting-weight-loss/) - Denise will share the actual skills that are necessary for lasting weight loss in this season of your life. - [How to be your own Catholic Weight Loss Coach](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/16-how-to-be-your-own-catholic-weight-loss-coach/) - Denise will be teaching you how you can be your own Catholic Weight Loss Coach. - [Holiday weight gain? - now what?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/15-holiday-weight-gain-now-what/) - Denise encourages women to pause during this time between Christmas and New Year's and not to PLUNGE head first into a New Years resolutions, but instead consult the Lord (through a simple 5 day challenge) to find out what HE wants her next steps to be that will lead to lasting weight loss, rather than a short-term fix. - [Avoiding the 12 Hidden Ways Holiday Weight Gain Happens](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/14-2/) - Denise will discuss sacred self-image and the importance of self-care for women, emphasizing the need for women to prioritize their own well-being and recognize their unique value and purpose. She will explain how societal influences and external expectations often lead to self-neglect and offers practical steps to develop a healthier self-image. Denise highlights the significance of tuning into one's feelings and needs as a starting point for self-care. - [Self-Care as a Catholic Woman](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/13-self-care-as-a-catholic-woman/) - Denise will discuss sacred self-image and the importance of self-care for women, emphasizing the need for women to prioritize their own well-being and recognize their unique value and purpose. She will explain how societal influences and external expectations often lead to self-neglect and offers practical steps to develop a healthier self-image. Denise highlights the significance of tuning into one's feelings and needs as a starting point for self-care. - [How The Scale Prevents Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/12-how-the-scale-prevents-weight-loss/) - Denise discusses how weighing yourself can slow or even prevent your weight loss by distracting you from what will actually lead to lasting weight loss. Listen to find how to use your time and energy to get lasting weight loss for any season of your life. - [The Surrender NOVENA - A Powerful Weight Loss Prayer](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/11-the-surrender-novena-a-powerful-weight-loss-prayer/) - In this week’s episode, I will share with you THE most powerful novena I’ve ever done that will help you more that you can predict: the Surrender Novena. - [Prevent Thanksgiving Stress Eating and Exhaustion](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/prevent-thanksgiving-stress-eating-and-exhaustion/) - In this episode, Denise addresses ALL of the in expected and UNEXPECTED ways Thanksgiving leads to stress eating and how to AVOID those pitfalls. Don’t miss out on knowing how to Celebrate the holidays without the Sabotage in this workshop. - [BONUS: Erase Decision Fatigue + My Christmas Gift to You!](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/erase-decision-fatigue-christmas-gift/) - Decision fatigue is real. Denise explains why stress eating is so HARD to stop, but how accessing the calm, logical part of brain to plan is a skill that erases decision fatigue. PLUS! She reveals the 8 week Celebrate, Not Sabotage challenge (and the her Christmas gift to you!) - [Two Meal Planning Hacks: "Easy to Stick To" Meal Plan and "Go To" Meals](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/9-two-meal-planning-hacks-easy-to-stick-to-meal-plan-and-go-to-meals/) - Creating an 'Easy to Stick to" Meal Plan and "Go To" Meals are 2 meal planning hacks that lead to lasting weight loss. In this episode, Denise walks you through each step of both of these so you can sttart using these two hacks to reach your goals faster today. Jumpstart Weight Loss with this 5 day FREE challenge for Catholic Women. Click Link here: www.weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com - [Night Time Snacking: End The Sabotage](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/8-night-time-snacking-end-the-sabotage/) - Evening snacking often sabotages even the best meal plan. Eliminate sabotaging night time snacking from your healthy eating efforts in these 3 simple steps. Jumpstart Weight Loss with this 5 day FREE challenge for Catholic Women. Click Link here: www.weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com - [Is it possible for you to lose 10 pounds by the end of this year?](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/7-is-it-possible-for-you-to-lose-10-pounds-by-the-end-of-this-year/) - Is it possible for you to lose 10 pounds by the end of this year? In this episode, Denise walks you through 3 simple areas to assess to determine when you are actually ready to lose 10 pounds. And, if you are, here is a special workshop created just for you to lose 10 pounds over the holidays. sign up here>>> www.weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com - [Stop Struggling with Your Weight Right Now](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/6-stop-struggling-with-your-weight-right-now/) - Weight struggles can become part of a woman's identity that she affirms daily, either verbally or in her thoughts. "I struggle with my weight". Although it seems like this would lead to finding solutions for one's weight struggle, the opposite is actually true as it keeps a woman her stuck and PREVENTS getting her healthy weight. By the end of this episode, you will learn how to get out of this self-defeating mindset, so you can get to YOUR healthy weight for good. Start your journey with the 5 day weight loss challenge for catholic women, visit www.WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit.com - [Food Planning for Lasting Weight Loss](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/5-food-planning-for-lasting-weight-loss/) - Planning food that you enjoy is a key component to having lasting weight loss and living at a healthy weight for your ENTIRE life. By the end of this episode, you will know how to plan food you enjoy without guilt and know why conventional "weight loss" foods will lead you to regain your weight. Start your 5 day weight loss challenge for catholic women, visit www.WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit.com - [The Surprising Weight Loss Technique You Need to Know About](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/the-surprising-weight-loss-technique-you-need-to-know-about/) - Fully integrate your Catholic faith into your health and weight loss journey. Start your 5 day weight loss challenge for catholic women, visit www.WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit.com - [My Untold Story of Living as a Closet Binge Eater: My Struggle, My Strength](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/my-untold-story-of-living-as-a-closet-binge-eater-my-struggle-my-strength/) - As a personal trainer, I am proof that weight loss has NOTHING to do with KNOWING what you "should" be eating. Find hope is my recovery story - it's possible for you too! For the 5 day weight loss challenge for catholic women, visit www.WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit.com - [Start Here](https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/start-here/) - You will know after the first 5 minutes this weight loss message is different and will fit EVERY season of your life. Start here to get background of us hearing the Lord's call to bring this to you! 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