Most of us who diet or try fitness/wellness plans aren't looking to be on a plan forever. We just want to rest. We just want to be normal with food. But what does that even look like? Are you so far from feeling peaceful and "normal" around food, that you can't even conceive of how that would look? That's what we're talking about in today's "Hot Coaching Tips" episode.



 Here are some points we cover as we discuss: What Does it Mean to Be Normal With Food? 




Why it's important to understand what eating disorders and disordered eating really looks like?
How too many don't classify themselves with that label because they believe their strained relationship with food is normal or necessary.
How looking identifying our behaviors around food can help us work towards healing, freedom, and recovery--if we aren't afraid to be honest about them.
How Heather's understanding of her own eating disorder came decades later. (She talks about that in this episode: What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders )
Why if your weight is something you can only maintain through eating disorder behaviors, that's not a healthy weight for you.
How getting food freedom means thinking about food less and getting back mental space assigned to calculating and measuring.
What I observed about my Food Network watching habits after I quit dieting!





Coaching Tip: Is your relationship with food disordered? Take an honest look at your habits, thoughts, and patterns this week. Reach out for help if you need it.





Promoted on today's show: BodyBloved Food Freedom Bible Study and Course!





Use these links to learn more:





Food Freedom Bible Study Group Course (One Year Access)or Lifetime Access





 Food Freedom Bible Study Individual Course (One Year Access) or Lifetime Access









Are we email friends yet? Join the 5 Day Body Image Freedom Email Challenge here: https://www.comparedtowho.me





Have you read Compared to Who? Check it out and start reading free, here: https://comparedtowho.me/compared-to-who-book-for-christian-women-on-body-image/



 Check out Heather’s coaching options: 





Ready for some extra support on your journey to body image freedom? Do you want to believe you are more than a body but still feel stuck?  Learn more here: https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-coaching-insecurity-confidence-gospel/

Most of us who diet or try fitness/wellness plans aren't looking to be on a plan forever. We just want to rest. We just want to be normal with food. But what does that even look like? Are you so far from feeling peaceful and "normal" around food, that you can't even conceive of how that would look? That's what we're talking about in today's "Hot Coaching Tips" episode. Here are some points we cover as we discuss: What Does it Mean to Be Normal With Food? <ul> <li>Why it's important to understand what eating disorders and disordered eating really looks like?</li> <li>How too many don't classify themselves with that label because they believe their strained relationship with food is normal or necessary.</li> <li>How looking identifying our behaviors around food can help us work towards healing, freedom, and recovery--if we aren't afraid to be honest about them.</li> <li>How Heather's understanding of her own eating disorder came decades later. (She talks about that in this episode: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/what-you-need-to-know-about-eating-disorders/" data-type="post" data-id="47030" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders</a> )</li> <li>Why if your weight is something you can only maintain through eating disorder behaviors, that's not a healthy weight for you.</li> <li>How getting food freedom means thinking about food less and getting back mental space assigned to calculating and measuring.</li> <li>What I observed about my Food Network watching habits after I quit dieting!</li> </ul> Coaching Tip: Is your relationship with food disordered? Take an honest look at your habits, thoughts, and patterns this week. Reach out for help if you need it. Promoted on today's show: BodyBloved Food Freedom Bible Study and Course! Use these links to learn more: <a href="https://food-freedom-bible-study.thinkific.com/courses/food-freedom-bible-study-group-one-year-access?ref=d9a37a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Food Freedom Bible Study Group Course (One Year Access)</a> <a href="https://food-freedom-bible-study.thinkific.com/courses/food-freedom-bible-study-group-lifetime-access?ref=d9a37a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">or Lifetime Access</a> <a href="https://food-freedom-bible-study.thinkific.com/courses/food-freedom-bible-study-individual?ref=d9a37a"> Food Freedom Bible Study Individual Course (One Year Access)</a> or <a href="https://food-freedom-bible-study.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-food-freedom-bible-study-individual?ref=d9a37a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lifetime Access</a> <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Blue-Circle-Water-Day-of-the-Seafarer-Social-Media-Graphic-3.png"></a> Are we email friends yet? Join the 5<a href="https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/"> Day Body Image Freedom Email Challenge</a> here: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> Have you read Compared to Who? Check it out and start reading free, here: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/compared-to-who-book-for-christian-women-on-body-image/">https://comparedtowho.me/compared-to-who-book-for-christian-women-on-body-image/</a> Check out Heather’s coaching options: Ready for some extra <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/support/">support</a> on your journey to <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/category/body-image-help/">body image</a> freedom? Do you want to believe you are more than a body but still feel stuck?  Learn more here: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-coaching-insecurity-confidence-gospel/">https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-coaching-insecurity-confidence-gospel/</a> <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/how-to-be-normal-with-food.jpg"></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>

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