It's a New Year! In this episode, host Heather Creekmore offers three challenges to encourage and inspire you to become healthier and more beautiful in the ways that matter the most to eternity. Heather explores Oprah Winfrey’s weight loss journey, the WW president’s apology that ushered in their new programs to sell weight loss drugs in addition to their program, and more. Heather encourages listeners to think about health and beauty in a more holistic way and offers practical tips that are easy to implement now and all year long.

Here are your three challenges:
Make your body goals about something more than your weight.
Make your life about something more than your body.
Make your heart about Jesus, not body change.

Here are resources mentioned in today’s show (This list includes affiliate links, a small portion of any purchases will be paid to Compared to Who?):
New York Times op-ed on Oprah
40-Day Body Image Workbook
Body Image Freedom Framework Online Course and Coaching Program
Feed Yourself by Leslie Schilling
  Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole
Heather’s episode on Ozempic.
Dolly Parton and Judging Bodies Episode
Heather’s interview with Leslie Schilling about Feed Yourself book

Use the code: START40 to get started with Heather's online course or group coaching for just $40 in the month of January. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-course-coaching

It's a New Year! In this episode, host Heather Creekmore offers three challenges to encourage and inspire you to become healthier and more beautiful in the ways that matter the most to eternity. Heather explores Oprah Winfrey’s weight loss journey, the WW president’s apology that ushered in their new programs to sell weight loss drugs in addition to their program, and more. Heather encourages listeners to think about health and beauty in a more holistic way and offers practical tips that are easy to implement now and all year long.
Here are your three challenges:
<ol>
<li>Make your body goals about something more than your weight.</li>
<li>Make your life about something more than your body.</li>
<li>Make your heart about Jesus, not body change.</li>
</ol>
Here are resources mentioned in today’s show (This list includes affiliate links, a small portion of any purchases will be paid to Compared to Who?):           
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/17/opinion/oprah-weight-loss.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare&amp;fbclid=IwAR3TNFy5RXjsGVvx-ltK_lwOyQIHrwuflTuh8eQ_AolDnvYqvu_sUMVLUHo">New York Times op-ed on Oprah</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3tyvyop">40-Day Body Image Workbook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-course-coaching">Body Image Freedom Framework Online Course and Coaching Program</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4863RCq">Feed Yourself by Leslie Schilling</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rxf0oK">  Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole</a></li>
<li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-i-want-to-try-ozempic-what-you-need-to-know-if">Heather’s episode on Ozempic.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/dolly-parton-and-judging-bodies">Dolly Parton and Judging Bodies Episode</a></li>
<li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/unmasking-diet-culture-featuring-leslie-schilling">Heather’s interview with Leslie Schilling about Feed Yourself book</a></li>
</ul>
Use the code: START40 to get started with Heather's online course or group coaching for just $40 in the month of January. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-course-coaching">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-course-coaching</a>

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>
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit us here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758629449501000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08LV1DuGuu8Nv6oa8m3RKp">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>