What do you do when you feel fat? Of course, most know by now that "fat" isn't really a feeling. Yet, how many of us say it? It's what we say when we don't know any other words to express displeasure with how our bodies look or feel. Today, Heather explores six things you can do when you feel fat. Heather talks about what's under the surface of our "bleh" body feelings and how we can ask ourselves questions to try to separate what we are feeling, emotionally from how our bodies look. Heather also talks about what we need to do to protect our body image and how, as Christians, there are certain habits and tactics we need to employ regularly in order to make sure that we are not drowning in culture's definitions of where our worth and value come from. If you've ever complained about "feeling fat" or if you've ever just felt weighed down by body image woe this episode is for you!

Shows referenced in this podcast: podcast-defeating-comparison-in-unexpected-ways

Are you interested in Christian body image coaching? Learn more or grab a free 10 minute call with Heather to see if coaching would be right for you!

Are you on the Compared to Who? friends list yet? Friends find out all about specials, new releases, and get personalized encouragement every month. Sign up and get the free, 5-Day email body image challenge. Learn more here: www.comparedtowho.me

What do you do when you feel fat? Of course, most know by now that "fat" isn't really a feeling. Yet, how many of us say it? It's what we say when we don't know any other words to express displeasure with how our bodies look or feel. Today, Heather explores six things you can do when you feel fat. Heather talks about what's under the surface of our "bleh" body feelings and how we can ask ourselves questions to try to separate what we are feeling, emotionally from how our bodies look. Heather also talks about what we need to do to protect our body image and how, as Christians, there are certain habits and tactics we need to employ regularly in order to make sure that we are not drowning in culture's definitions of where our worth and value come from. If you've ever complained about "feeling fat" or if you've ever just felt weighed down by body image woe this episode is for you!
Shows referenced in this podcast: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/podcast-defeating-comparison-in-unexpected-ways/">podcast-defeating-comparison-in-unexpected-ways</a>
Are you interested in <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-coaching-insecurity-confidence-gospel/">Christian body image coaching?</a> Learn more or grab a free 10 minute call with Heather to see if coaching would be right for you!
Are you on the Compared to Who? friends list yet? Friends find out all about specials, new releases, and get personalized encouragement every month. Sign up and get the free, 5-Day email body image challenge. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">www.comparedtowho.me</a>

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? 
Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? 
Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?
Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)

If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!

Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.

I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.

Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: https://www.comparedtowho.me

Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
<ul>
<li>Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? </li>
<li>Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? </li>
<li>Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?</li>
<li>Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)</li>
</ul>
If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!
Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.
I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.
Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> 
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

6 Things to Do When You Feel Fat: Tips for Christian Women

Is comparison dragging you down? Do you feel defeated or deflated because you're always thinking about the "you" that you want to be or how you could "be better if" or "be better when?" If so, comparison is what's really dragging you down. Today, host and author, Heather Creekmore will give you the Bible's best answers around comparison. Scripture actually addresses our battles with comparison at a deeper level than you could ever imagine. These solutions aren't cold and distant like "just stop it," rather they challenge you to think more deeply about these issues, why we compare ourselves to others, and what the truth of the Gospel really has to speak to comparison issues. If you've ever wanted to be free from comparison, this is a great place to start.

Check out Heather's latest release, The Comparison-Free Life (formerly titled The Burden of Better) (Amazon affiliate link, tiny portion of your purchase will go back to this ministry).

Learn more about Heather, the ministry of Compared to Who? and resources to help you improve body image and stop comparing: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Is comparison dragging you down? Do you feel defeated or deflated because you're always thinking about the "you" that you want to be or how you could "be better if" or "be better when?" If so, comparison is what's really dragging you down. Today, host and author, Heather Creekmore will give you the Bible's best answers around comparison. Scripture actually addresses our battles with comparison at a deeper level than you could ever imagine. These solutions aren't cold and distant like "just stop it," rather they challenge you to think more deeply about these issues, why we compare ourselves to others, and what the truth of the Gospel really has to speak to comparison issues. If you've ever wanted to be free from comparison, this is a great place to start.
Check out Heather's latest release, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Uucwd4">The Comparison-Free Life</a> (formerly titled The Burden of Better) (Amazon affiliate link, tiny portion of your purchase will go back to this ministry).
Learn more about Heather, the ministry of Compared to Who? and resources to help you improve body image and stop comparing: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>

The Bible's Solution to Stop Comparing and Start Living

Today Heather Creekmore and her incredible team at Compared to Who? dive deep into the world of comparison, uncovering personal stories, strategies, and biblical insights to illuminate the path to freedom from comparing.

Rachel shares her experience as a worship leader facing comparison in front of teenagers, discovering the power of "bless and not impress" with divine assistance. Tara reflects on her journey of overcoming body image dissatisfaction through spiritual growth, and Jackie emphasizes honesty with oneself and loved ones. Presli explores the role of growing her faith in handling her comparison and self-image struggles.

The team delves into the heart of their comparison issues, likening it to idolatry and proposing grace as the remedy. Heather emphasizes the importance of shaking off societal pressures and instead aiming for spiritual growth and sanctification. Jackie's approach to curating a healthier social media experience and Rachel's use of the "pause app" are practical tools shared with listeners.

Together, they address the tendency to compare with past selves, encouraging a shift from self-centeredness to serving others. Heather introduces listeners to her book, "The Comparison Free Life," as a resource for understanding grace and breaking free from the comparison trap, inviting them to explore it for deeper insight.

For more meaningful episodes and resources, visit improvebodyimage.com. Tune in to Part 1 for the beginning of this transformative discussion and stay connected as Heather and her team continue to tackle the nuances of comparison and body image challenges on "Compared to Who?" with love, truth, and authenticity.

Be sure to check out Heather's book, "The Comparison Free Life", to accompany you on this journey towards freedom from comparison.

Today Heather Creekmore and her incredible team at Compared to Who? dive deep into the world of comparison, uncovering personal stories, strategies, and biblical insights to illuminate the path to freedom from comparing.
Rachel shares her experience as a worship leader facing comparison in front of teenagers, discovering the power of "bless and not impress" with divine assistance. Tara reflects on her journey of overcoming body image dissatisfaction through spiritual growth, and Jackie emphasizes honesty with oneself and loved ones. Presli explores the role of growing her faith in handling her comparison and self-image struggles.
The team delves into the heart of their comparison issues, likening it to idolatry and proposing grace as the remedy. Heather emphasizes the importance of shaking off societal pressures and instead aiming for spiritual growth and sanctification. Jackie's approach to curating a healthier social media experience and Rachel's use of the "pause app" are practical tools shared with listeners.
Together, they address the tendency to compare with past selves, encouraging a shift from self-centeredness to serving others. Heather introduces listeners to her book, "The Comparison Free Life," as a resource for understanding grace and breaking free from the comparison trap, inviting them to explore it for deeper insight.
For more meaningful episodes and resources, visit <a href="https://improvebodyimage.com/">improvebodyimage.com</a>. Tune in to <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/comparison-group-chat-part-1">Part 1</a> for the beginning of this transformative discussion and stay connected as Heather and her team continue to tackle the nuances of comparison and body image challenges on "Compared to Who?" with love, truth, and authenticity.
Be sure to check out Heather's book, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/comparison-group-chat-part-1">"The Comparison Free Life"</a>, to accompany you on this journey towards freedom from comparison.

Strategies to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People (Group Chat Part 2)

Today Heather invited her team to a group chat to discuss comparison and how it has affected them. The team gets real, talking about their challenges with comparison, how they compared themselves to others, and what they believed about themselves in the process!

We dive into an enlightening discussion about pride, humility, shame, and comparison, exploring comparison's impact on our self-worth and relationships. Heather's team members: Tara, Jackie, Presli, and Rachel share how they've struggled but also how they've learned to conquer comparison.

There are so many pressures, demands, expectations, and challenges women, even Christian women, face around comparison and body image. Today's conversation will encourage you that you are not alone if you're battling comparison and there's great hope to be free from the battle. 

Are you ready to stop comparing and start living? Consider joining the 40-Day Journey which begins in January. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge

Ready to live comparison-free? Check out Heather's book, The Comparison-Free Life now available here: https://amzn.to/3A7zboT (Amazon affiliate link)

Today Heather invited her team to a group chat to discuss comparison and how it has affected them. The team gets real, talking about their challenges with comparison, how they compared themselves to others, and what they believed about themselves in the process!
We dive into an enlightening discussion about pride, humility, shame, and comparison, exploring comparison's impact on our self-worth and relationships. Heather's team members: Tara, Jackie, Presli, and Rachel share how they've struggled but also how they've learned to conquer comparison.
There are so many pressures, demands, expectations, and challenges women, even Christian women, face around comparison and body image. Today's conversation will encourage you that you are not alone if you're battling comparison and there's great hope to be free from the battle. 
Are you ready to stop comparing and start living? Consider joining the 40-Day Journey which begins in January. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a>
Ready to live comparison-free? Check out Heather's book, The Comparison-Free Life now available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3A7zboT">https://amzn.to/3A7zboT</a> (Amazon affiliate link)

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