During the 15 days my eating looked different than usual with… moments here I simply did what I could.
But one thing I held onto, one boundary from the start and the one thing I wanted to overcome as long as I could remember:
I stayed consistent with not eating after dinner.
No late-night snacking, munching, stress eating in the hospital while I was caring for my daughter. Nope! I stuck to MY boundary!
Not out of restriction… but out of intention. And that made all the difference.
I didn’t worry about anything else. Or what I couldn’t have?! Because I don’t follow a diet!
I live a mindful eating lifestyle rooted in truth.
A lifestyle that allows me to navigate real-life moments without feeling like I’ve failed.
Now that life is settling, I’m stepping back into my rhythm with intention which from the beginning of this year has been OMAD! Today is my first day back into that and I love it!
And tomorrow, the 26th (of every month) we step into our monthly corporate fast 🙏
This is something we do together as a community each month since 2025 as a reset.
This is a time to pause.
To reflect.
To strengthen self-control.
And to draw near to God in the areas we’ve been led to grow as far as our nutrition is concerned.
Fasting doesn’t have to mean no food at all.
It can be one meal, one habit, or one area where you’re choosing to be more intentional. For us, Brett and I 🙋🏻♀️ is no chewing.
If you’ve been feeling off track…
this is your moment to realign.
We have resources to guide you along your journey—
our journal, our webinars, and our community support—
to help you build this lifestyle, not with a meal plan but with biblical understanding and purpose.
You don’t have to figure out how to overcome mindless and overeating alone.
And you don’t have to wait for a perfect moment either! You can begin again right where you are with whatever foods you have, you like and you enjoy as you pursue what you need and what is beneficial for you because…
“Everything is permissible… but not everything is beneficial.” 1 Corinthians 10:23
If you feel led, join us tomorrow 🙏
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Going through difficult periods like hospitalization can disrupt our usual eating habits, but it also opens an opportunity to adopt mindful eating with intention rather than restriction. From personal experience, I found that simply setting one clear boundary — no eating after dinner — created a sense of control and peace amidst uncertainty. This boundary wasn't a diet rule but a meaningful habit that I could hold onto regardless of circumstances. After my time in the hospital, I embraced OMAD (One Meal a Day) which allowed me a focused window for nourishment and a deeper connection to my body's needs. OMAD helped me simplify my day and cultivate gratitude for that one meal, making eating a purposeful and satisfying act rather than a mindless routine. Alongside this, participating in a monthly corporate fast, where the community collectively pauses their eating patterns for reflection and growth, strengthened my self-discipline and spiritual focus. Fasting doesn't need to be extreme. It can mean choosing one habit or meal to be intentional about, such as abstaining from late-night snacks or chewing as described in this community’s practice. It’s about reclaiming control over eating behaviors that can often become automatic or fueled by stress, rather than physical hunger. I also found that aligning these practices with my faith provided a foundation of purpose and motivation. The biblical reminder, "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial" (1 Corinthians 10:23), guided me to evaluate what truly supports my health rather than succumbing to guilt or perfectionism. For anyone feeling off track, the key takeaway is that you don’t need to overhaul your entire diet or wait for a “perfect” moment. Start small, with practices you can maintain, and seek support through community, resources like journals and webinars, and spiritual reflection. Mindful eating combined with intentional fasting can help you regain control, nourish your body thoughtfully, and build resilience during life’s challenges.
