Do we need more self-control to stop eating? That's what many of us have believed. In this part two of a conversation between Heather Creekmore and Amy Carlson, RD -- we break down the spiritual fallacies surrounding applying self-control to wanting to be a "better dieter." Amy and Heather talk about the heart problems surrounding our desire to control our bodies through restricting food and what's really under the surface when we talk about needing more "self-control" to not eat foods we deem may make us gain weight. Here are some other topics we hit in today's episode: Do I Need More Self Control to Stop Eating: 
What is the real appetite that requires self-control? Is it our desire for food or is it our desire to satisfy our own desires--what I "want" for my body?
Why self control to stop eating is a dangerous and distorted version of the Bible's self control
How we reinforce the messages of diet culture in the church when we equate purity, holiness, and sanctification to being able to say no to dessert.
We talk about how rattling it is for women who have been immersed in diet culture to recognize the truth of scripture from the lies of the dieting world.
We discuss how we subtly fall into the trap of desiring self-worship when we want to change our body size through food restriction.
If self-control isn't what we need to have better "control" of our eating (or to stop eating)-then what can we do? What should we be praying for instead?
How we can change the conversation around food and body image issues by pushing back on some of these beliefs that have been taught even in the church and asking ourselves if the intent of scripture has been twisted to teach the gospel of diet culture instead of the true gospel--the good news!

Connect with Amy Carlson and check out her Peace With Food app here: https://www.hellopeacewithfood.com

Are you on the Compared to Who? email friends list yet? If not, take the 5 Day Body Image Email Challenge here: 5-Day Email Challenge or here: https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/

Leave a review for this show or support it here: https://www.comparedtowho.me/podcast

Do we need more self-control to stop eating? That's what many of us have believed. In this part two of a conversation between Heather Creekmore and Amy Carlson, RD -- we break down the spiritual fallacies surrounding applying self-control to wanting to be a "better dieter." Amy and Heather talk about the heart problems surrounding our desire to control our bodies through restricting food and what's really under the surface when we talk about needing more "self-control" to not eat foods we deem may make us gain weight. Here are some other topics we hit in today's episode: Do I Need More Self Control to Stop Eating: <ul> <li>What is the real appetite that requires self-control? Is it our desire for food or is it our desire to satisfy our own desires--what I "want" for my body?</li> <li>Why self control to stop eating is a dangerous and distorted version of the Bible's self control</li> <li>How we reinforce the messages of diet culture in the church when we equate purity, holiness, and sanctification to being able to say no to dessert.</li> <li>We talk about how rattling it is for women who have been immersed in diet culture to recognize the truth of scripture from the lies of the dieting world.</li> <li>We discuss how we subtly fall into the trap of desiring self-worship when we want to change our body size through food restriction.</li> <li>If self-control isn't what we need to have better "control" of our eating (or to stop eating)-then what can we do? What should we be praying for instead?</li> <li>How we can change the conversation around food and body image issues by pushing back on some of these beliefs that have been taught even in the church and asking ourselves if the intent of scripture has been twisted to teach the gospel of diet culture instead of the true gospel--the good news!</li> </ul> Connect with Amy Carlson and check out her Peace With Food app here: <a href="https://www.hellopeacewithfood.com">https://www.hellopeacewithfood.com</a> Are you on the Compared to Who? email friends list yet? If not, take the 5 Day Body Image Email Challenge here: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/">5-Day Email Challenge</a> or here: https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/ Leave a review for this show or support it here: https://www.comparedtowho.me/podcast

The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison!

Are you a Christian woman who’s tired of measuring yourself by the world’s standards? Have you tried to “fix yourself” with willpower, self-help, or even Christian clichés—but still feel like you’re falling short?Do you know the truth of God’s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?

Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret’s safe here.)

If you answered yes, then Compared to Who? is the show for you!

Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face—comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more—through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You’ll find encouragement to trust God’s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.

I’m Heather Creekmore—best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.

Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck—and start living free in Jesus.

Find out more about me and the ministry of Compared to Who? at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

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

The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison!
Are you a Christian woman who&rsquo;s tired of measuring yourself by the world&rsquo;s standards? Have you tried to &ldquo;fix yourself&rdquo; with willpower, self-help, or even Christian clich&eacute;s&mdash;but still feel like you&rsquo;re falling short?Do you know the truth of God&rsquo;s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?
Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret&rsquo;s safe here.)
If you answered yes, then&nbsp;Compared to Who?&nbsp;is the show for you!
Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face&mdash;comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more&mdash;through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You&rsquo;ll find encouragement to trust God&rsquo;s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.
I&rsquo;m Heather Creekmore&mdash;best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.
Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck&mdash;and start living free in Jesus.
Find out more about me and the ministry of&nbsp;Compared to Who?&nbsp;at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.improvebodyimage.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758629449501000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CbbfkEG9w0k4Z9QBqp5C5">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
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Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

Do I Need More Self-Control to Stop Eating? Feat. Amy Carlson, RD

Welcome back to the Compared to Who? podcast and our ongoing series, Waiting for Weight Loss. In today’s episode, Heather Creekmore shares a powerful story about a time when her identity—literally—was stolen, setting the stage for an honest discussion about our true identity in Christ.

Episode Highlights:


Heather Creekmore opens up with a personal experience of being mugged and losing her physical identification, making the connection to how many of us “lose” our spiritual identity while chasing the approval of others or pursuing body goals.


She asks: Has your identity been stolen—figuratively—by misplaced priorities, societal pressures, or the pursuit of weight loss?


We explore the idea that any identity outside of Christ is a “fake ID,” and discuss what it means to rest in our adoption as daughters (and sons) of God.


Heather Creekmore unpacks how our attempts to earn love and acceptance through appearance or achievements are distractions from the Gospel.


The healthiest approach to weight loss and goals? Pursuing them from a place of already being fully loved and accepted, not from a place of insecurity or striving to earn worth.

Reflection Questions:


What “fake IDs” have you been carrying?


How would your approach to your body and your goals change if you truly believed your identity was already secure in Christ?

Check out Episode on Boasting Here

Join the Community!
Join the conversation! Heather Creekmore invites you to become part of our supportive community at waitingforweightloss.com. Share your story, connect with others, and discover what it means to pursue your goals from a place of true security and love.

Don’t walk this journey alone—head over to waitingforweightloss.com, join the community, and let’s cut up those “fake IDs” together!

Thank you for listening—see you in the community!

*learn more about Compared to Who? at https://www.improvebodyimage.com 

Welcome back to the Compared to Who? podcast and our ongoing series, Waiting for Weight Loss. In today&rsquo;s episode, Heather Creekmore shares a powerful story about a time when her identity&mdash;literally&mdash;was stolen, setting the stage for an honest discussion about our true identity in Christ.
Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>
Heather Creekmore opens up with a personal experience of being mugged and losing her physical identification, making the connection to how many of us &ldquo;lose&rdquo; our spiritual identity while chasing the approval of others or pursuing body goals.
</li>
<li>
She asks: Has your identity been stolen&mdash;figuratively&mdash;by misplaced priorities, societal pressures, or the pursuit of weight loss?
</li>
<li>
We explore the idea that any identity outside of Christ is a &ldquo;fake ID,&rdquo; and discuss what it means to rest in our adoption as daughters (and sons) of God.
</li>
<li>
Heather Creekmore unpacks how our attempts to earn love and acceptance through appearance or achievements are distractions from the Gospel.
</li>
<li>
The healthiest approach to weight loss and goals? Pursuing them from a place of already being fully loved and accepted, not from a place of insecurity or striving to earn worth.
</li>
</ul>
Reflection Questions:
<ul>
<li>
What &ldquo;fake IDs&rdquo; have you been carrying?
</li>
<li>
How would your approach to your body and your goals change if you truly believed your identity was already secure in Christ?
</li>
</ul>
Check out Episode on Boasting <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-if-i-just-want-a-body-im-proud-of">Here</a>
Join the Community! Join the conversation! Heather Creekmore invites you to become part of our supportive community at <a href="http://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com</a>. Share your story, connect with others, and discover what it means to pursue your goals from a place of true security and love.
Don&rsquo;t walk this journey alone&mdash;head over to <a href="http://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com</a>, join the community, and let&rsquo;s cut up those &ldquo;fake IDs&rdquo; together!
Thank you for listening&mdash;see you in the community!
*learn more about Compared to Who? at <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>&nbsp;

Exhale: Establishing Your Real Identity - Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep. 4

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/4cb2b6a8-308f-4572-8cbe-b3fb0108c6e3/transcript

In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore invites listeners to take a deeply-needed exhale from the relentless messages around body image and self-worth that the world sends our way. Building on the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series, Heather opens up about her own struggles with feeling valuable through fitness and body changes, and the letdown that follows when external goals don’t bring the internal peace we’re promised.

Heather dives into the concept of "monetized insecurity"—the way industries profit from our feelings of inadequacy—and breaks down why finding your worth in God, not in weight loss or body perfection, is the only path that leads to real security and rest.

You’ll walk away with:


Practical breathwork exercises for grounding and relaxation


A guided prayer for internalizing your true value


An honest look at cultural lies vs. God’s unchanging truth about your worth


Reflective questions to revisit whenever you need a reminder that you are already loved, worthy, and enough

Key Question:

Whose message is easier for you to believe: monetized insecurity or God's message of worth beyond what you measure?

Call to Action

Ready to break free from the pressure and join a supportive, faith-based community on your journey?

Join the Waiting for Weight Loss Community—it’s totally free! Connect with others for real conversations, encouragement, and support as you dig into what it means to find worth beyond the scale.

👉 waitingforweightloss.com

Don’t forget: Take time this week to breathe, pray, and reflect on where your value comes from. Then, come join the conversation in our community—we can’t wait to meet you there!

In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore invites listeners to take a deeply-needed exhale from the relentless messages around body image and self-worth that the world sends our way. Building on the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series, Heather opens up about her own struggles with feeling valuable through fitness and body changes, and the letdown that follows when external goals don&rsquo;t bring the internal peace we&rsquo;re promised.
Heather dives into the concept of "monetized insecurity"&mdash;the way industries profit from our feelings of inadequacy&mdash;and breaks down why finding your worth in God, not in weight loss or body perfection, is the only path that leads to real security and rest.
You&rsquo;ll walk away with:
<ul>
<li>
Practical breathwork exercises for grounding and relaxation
</li>
<li>
A guided prayer for internalizing your true value
</li>
<li>
An honest look at cultural lies vs. God&rsquo;s unchanging truth about your worth
</li>
<li>
Reflective questions to revisit whenever you need a reminder that you are already loved, worthy, and enough
</li>
</ul>
Key Question:
Whose message is easier for you to believe: monetized insecurity or God's message of worth beyond what you measure?
<hr>
Call to Action
Ready to break free from the pressure and join a supportive, faith-based community on your journey?
Join the Waiting for Weight Loss Community&mdash;it&rsquo;s totally free! Connect with others for real conversations, encouragement, and support as you dig into what it means to find worth beyond the scale.
👉 <a href="http://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com</a>
<hr>
Don&rsquo;t forget: Take time this week to breathe, pray, and reflect on where your value comes from. Then, come join the conversation in our community&mdash;we can&rsquo;t wait to meet you there!

Exhale: Establishing Your Worth; Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 3

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/4a0445d3-7738-45ad-9596-b3f60157d421/transcript

Are you exhausted, hoping for the next miracle plan to finally work? In this episode, Heather Creekmore gets real about the emotional toll of constantly chasing weight loss, sharing personal stories about everything from Special K diets to cottage cheese pizza and the roller coaster of hope and disappointment.

Heather Creekmore discusses:


The overwhelming pressure brought on by social media and the constant marketing of new supplements and gadgets


How the pursuit of “fixing” your body can feel like a never-ending DIY project


The impact of aging on body image expectations and responsibilities, especially for women


The spiritual aspect of exhaustion, questioning whether the battle has taken too much from us and reminding listeners that our identity and value are found in Christ—not in achieving a specific body goal


Biblical insight on rest, referencing Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28-30, and the invitation to find a refreshing, restorative break instead of a relentless treadmill


How pursuing goals from a place of rest (rather than stress and striving) could transform your weight loss journey

Ready to exhale and approach your goals from a new angle?
Join the ongoing conversation in the free Waiting for Weight Loss community: waitingforweightloss.com. Episodes drop Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during Lent.

Resources & Links


Waiting for Weight Loss Community (waitingforweightloss.com)


This is a private app available for community engagement

Takeaway:
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through weight loss. Jesus offers real rest—no more holding your breath.

Subscribe, join the community, and continue this journey toward peace-filled progress.

Connect:


Podcast: Compared to Who?


Community: Waiting for Weight Loss (waitingforweightloss.com)

Next Episode:
We’ll dig deeper into practical ways you can exhale and rest in your journey—don’t miss it!

Are you exhausted, hoping for the next miracle plan to finally work? In this episode, Heather Creekmore gets real about the emotional toll of constantly chasing weight loss, sharing personal stories about everything from Special K diets to cottage cheese pizza and the roller coaster of hope and disappointment.
Heather Creekmore discusses:
<ul>
<li>
The overwhelming pressure brought on by social media and the constant marketing of new supplements and gadgets
</li>
<li>
How the pursuit of &ldquo;fixing&rdquo; your body can feel like a never-ending DIY project
</li>
<li>
The impact of aging on body image expectations and responsibilities, especially for women
</li>
<li>
The spiritual aspect of exhaustion, questioning whether the battle has taken too much from us and reminding listeners that our identity and value are found in Christ&mdash;not in achieving a specific body goal
</li>
<li>
Biblical insight on rest, referencing Jesus&rsquo; words in Matthew 11:28-30, and the invitation to find a refreshing, restorative break instead of a relentless treadmill
</li>
<li>
How pursuing goals from a place of rest (rather than stress and striving) could transform your weight loss journey
</li>
</ul>
Ready to exhale and approach your goals from a new angle? Join the ongoing conversation in the free Waiting for Weight Loss community: <a href="https://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com</a>. Episodes drop Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during Lent.
Resources &amp; Links
<ul>
<li>
Waiting for Weight Loss Community (<a href="http://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com</a>)
</li>
<li>
This is a private app available for community engagement
</li>
</ul>
Takeaway: You don&rsquo;t have to white-knuckle your way through weight loss. Jesus offers real rest&mdash;no more holding your breath.
Subscribe, join the community, and continue this journey toward peace-filled progress.
<hr>
Connect:
<ul>
<li>
Podcast: Compared to Who?
</li>
<li>
Community: Waiting for Weight Loss (<a href="http://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com</a>)
</li>
</ul>
Next Episode: We&rsquo;ll dig deeper into practical ways you can exhale and rest in your journey&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss it!

Are You Tired, Too? Episode 2 of Waiting for Weight Loss Series

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/0146cd05-057a-4692-b669-b3f6015379ec/transcript

Do I Need More Self-Control to Stop Eating? Feat. Amy Carlson, RD

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