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How Haley Learned to Challenge Food Fears and Heal (Haley’s Story) – Episode 16

April 10, 2017 By beautyinchrist 7 Comments

Haley. This girl is a gem; I first discovered her on… surprise, surprise: Instagram! I was really blessed by each heartfelt, thoughtful, joyful caption. This girl radiated 2 Corinthians 5. She is an ambassador for Christ. This episode is the story of how she faced food fears and how she has healed from an eating disorder.

She is a living, breathing example of Jesus Christ reigning as Lord and Savior in our lives. She has been totally changed after recovery, and I . . . at first nervously reached out to her to see if she would want to share her story on the podcast.

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Those Parts of Recovery No One Wants To Talk About (Part II) – Episode 14

April 3, 2017 By beautyinchrist 14 Comments

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Let’s confront the fact that there are parts of recovery that are really hard and awkward to talk about; how can you talk about the fact that I can’t eat pizza like a normal person, I constantly think about feeling fat, the fact that I haven’t gotten my cycle in a long time. These aren’t easy things to talk about, because they have to be approached sensitively, kindly, and truthfully. There are also the parts that are just really discouraging; the parts where you don’t think that you will ever get rid of this cycle of thoughts in your head; the devil might be telling you that you will never be free.

Be Free From the lies that an eating disorder wants you to believe… #Jesusisthetruth #life

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Now I’m definitely not saying that I know how to talk about these issues, but I have been so blessed with a friend who is walking through the darker, harder parts of recovery right now with such grace and truth and love that she just knows how to share about navigating the these harder parts that we often don’t want to confront.

Jamie reminds me that God’s truth always supersedes any of the devil’s lies. In 1 Peter he gives a strong exhortation to the brothers and sisters there, to RESIST the devil’s lies, and this is what Jamie has mirrored by example to me and others through her recovery.

‘Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.’ (1 Peter 5:8-11)

Jamie has had significant physical challenges as part of recovery as well as emotional and spiritual struggles, and Jamie came back on the podcast to share:

How She Navigates Those Really Tough Days

How She Finds Joy In the Seemingly ‘Smallest’ Things In Recovery

The Truths She Puts in Front Of Herself on Those Days ‘Recovery’ does not seem worth it. . .

(Jamie is also an AMAZING artist!)

and that isn’t the half of it, but I don’t want to spoil it for you, so here we are. Here’s the talk about recovery that is hard to do but needs to be done. Today, Jamie and I are having that conversation that needs to be had; I hope you get really pumped, inspired, and filled with joy and anticipation about the possibilities in spite of the challenges.

To finish out this podcast, I wanted to say from the ROOFTOPS: RECOVERY IS WORTH IT. God does bring beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise, for the spirit of heaviness.

Though recovery may have SO MANY valleys, each step towards victory is worth it. #recovery #beautyinChrist @Emily11949309

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Remember that Jamie posts here on her Instagram:

Tinke Recover

Let’s finish this out with doing some talk about food freedom and how amazing it is: (I don’t think I’ll ever stop saying that.)

This past year I have realized the benefits of recovery so much more; I have laughed more, eaten more, enjoyed life more, and been amazed at God’s grace more than ever… I’ve also eaten more sweets than ever, and I’m thankful to finish this out with my most favorite recent sweets and sweet moments.

Maybe you can get some baking ‘inspiration!’

These brookies from @theconscientiouseater are like a shortbread cookie mixed with a super chocolate brownie feeling blessed to have enjoyed one on this cozy day. Great is thy faithfulness O God my Father!!! ———————-“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭#beautyinchrist #theconscientiouseater #goodmoodfood

The Best Brownies/Shortbread Cookie Bars I’ve Ever Eaten from Faith at the Conscientious Eater

Pizza and roast veggies…. what are some of your favorite pizza toppings? #Godisgood #beautyinchrist

The Absolute Best Pizza Ever Packed With Veggies and Cheese – From COSTCO!

This morning I’m thankful for two delicious pieces of #irishsodabread and nut butter and Jam for first breakfast…. second breakfast was had during a run. All the carbs and a bit of fat and some protein seemed to be perfect for a more sensitive stomach…. it’s okay to eat intuitively; don’t feel like you have to eat something if your body really doesn’t want it.
Some days bread sounds really good; other days it’s something else. But I like just rolling with it. —————————–“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:2-3‬ ‭#nourish #beautyinchrist #antidiet

Being Ok With Eating Bread and Nut Butter and Jam For Breakfast – Cause fruit just won’t sit right with the stomach right now…

(The Irish Soda Bread from Sprouts was BOMB.com this year!)

Mug Cakes For Lunch (Cake for Lunch = YUM!)

Then of course, there are these amazing, furry majestic creatures that God has put on this earth called dogs. They are truly a blessing and a reminder that God takes care of us. He takes care of them, so why would He not care for me?

We have 5 of these furry creatures. Sometimes they are loud. Sometimes they irritate me exceedingly, but at the end of the day, they have taught me so many things about:

Letting Go
Relaxing
Enjoying Each Moment

This girl and this dog. My sister is so forgiving... often times she reminds me of the forgiveness God offers in and through His Son Christ Jesus... yes I am a sinner; yes I am in need of much forgiveness, and because of Jesus we can be forgiven, adopted, and constantly sanctified day by day. Abby I love you. Thanks for showing me the love of Jesus. #love #forgiveness

And taking my eyes out of the mirror so I can make sure that they don’t chew my socks.

I talk to these dogs. They teach me patience. They teach me how I need to grow in my dependence on Jesus, my dependence on God, because they depend on us to take them on walks, feed them, clean up after them, and give them companionship.

Get a dog; if you like dogs (or a cat), because these animals truly take your eyes off of the scale and onto making sure that they don’t eat your spaghetti dinner.

Yes, and they provide our family ENDLESS entertainment. It’s better than a reality show.

Dogs are one of the best friends in recovery along with your AMAZING family… #recovery #dogs #family

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‘All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.’ (By Cecil Alexander)

I’m linking up with Amanda so we can think out loud about these parts of recovery and talk openly about them!

Tell me:

How should we start to talk about the parts of recovery, body image, health that are really hard to talk about?

Do you have a dog? What kind of dog? How long have you had your dog?

What baked goodies have you been loving lately?

Megan’s Recovery Story: Learning to Step Away From ED (Episode 13)

March 27, 2017 By beautyinchrist 5 Comments

Remember: These are stories and not health professional prescriptions of how you should go about recovery. They are intended to encourage, but they are not intended to be a substitute for the wisdom of your doctor or health care provider. If you ever need support/prayer please email me at beautyinchrist93@gmail.com.

This is Megan’s story. It’s a reminder of the fact and the truth that is is possible to step away from an eating disorder, no matter how impossible it seems at this moment. Megan’s story is a story of walking away from an ED and coming to a deeper knowledge of the love of God, the forgiveness of God, the beauty we have in Christ Jesus our Savior, and learning to walk towards the great truth of identity and worth we have in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This song makes me think of each step Megan has taken away from her eating disorder.

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Alison’s Story (Learning to Move, Rest, Heal, and Recover) – Episode 12

March 20, 2017 By beautyinchrist 11 Comments

I remember coming upon Alison’s blog and thinking, ‘Wow this girl’s story is … different.’ Here was a girl who I could relate to. This was one of the first blogs God providentially brought me to that talked about recovery. The first word that comes to my mind when I think about her is restoration. The restoration in her body, mind, soul, relationships, and in her whole mindset about life has stood out to me as I’ve watched her journey.

I don’t even know how I got there; God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform. Restoration can come when you least think it possible. I loved every single part of Alison’s blog posts. She talked about her struggles with Amenorrhea, exercise, food, food freedom, social situations, traveling, and I smiled wide every time I saw a post from her come into my email.

You know. I’m not deserving of all these people that God has placed into my path for this podcast. I wouldn’t have ever found any of them but for His grace.

Meeting Alison in 2015 was one of my favorite memories. I can’t wait till we can get together again.

It’s all grace, and that’s what makes my face shine with excitement as I share each story.

Each story has been precious, delightful, indescribably wonderful from:

Jamie’s Story of Darkness and Healing

Georgie’s Story of Finding Joy in Every Day

Sarah’s Story of Opening Her Story Up To The World And Freedom

Nicole’s Story of Defeating the Food Police In Your Head

Marina’s Story of Discovering That True Beauty Looks Different On Every Dancer

Alyssa’s Story Of How God Broke Her Free From Being Addicted to Exercise

Kat’s Story of Embracing True Strength and Deep Compassion For Others and Herself

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I can not believe that I got to share all these stories, that these women were willing to share their stories. This is one of the most exciting things that I have ever had the privilege to do; it’s ALL the grace of God, and for that I just can’t ever be thankful enough. But I don’t need to be because it’s all His favor and love in Jesus Christ.

Alison is:

Funny

Heartfelt

Compassionate

Fun

Queen of Burpees (Her burpee workouts are insane)

Eater of All Different Kinds of Food

World Traveler

Devoted Friend

Kind And Precious

Peanut Butter Afficionado (Much more than me)

And most of all… a daughter of the Heavenly Father, a proof of the sacrifice, the love, the life of Jesus Christ; the death of Jesus Christ for our sins that sets people free!

Recovery is restoration. Recovery is hard. Recovery is possible. @Emily11949309 #recovery #edrecovery

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It is with so much great pleasure and delight that I share her story of restoration, freedom, hope, and recovery.

On Today’s Podcast:

Alison shares:

Her Battle With the ‘Why’ Behind Her Exercise
Her Favorite Bloggers Who Have Encouraged Her in the Recovery Journey
Her Story Of Exercise Addiction, Food Fears, and Freedom

and so much more. <3

You will be left beaming after the podcast, and maybe you can even connect with Alison and get more into this girl’s heart for others and heart after Jesus.

Isaiah 58: 8- 12 says, ”

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward. Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day: And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.’

Thank you Amanda for letting Alison ‘Think Out Loud’ to share her story for today’s link-up!

Alison posts regularly on her sweet blog space here:

Daily Moves and Grooves

Please leave a comment if you want to. I know Alison would love to read your stories.

Do you have a story of restoration that you can share?

Where have you found restoration after really hard trials and tough times?

Have you read Alison’s blog?

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