I just uploaded a new video where I share some real, candid advice about getting through a fast - the challenges, the breakthroughs, and why it's so much more than just giving up food. I know we're all in different places with fasting. Some of you have never tried it, some are experienced, and some are curious but hesitant. I'd love to hear from you on this post: What's your experience with fasting? Have you tried it and for how long? What was hard? What surprised you? Or if you haven't yet - what's holding you back? Let's share and help each other. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. Drop a comment below 💛 Jessica

Let’s talk about what to do when weight creeps up and things feel messy. First, do not panic. Weight gain is feedback. It is not a crisis. It is information. The mistake most women make is reacting emotionally. Cut carbs. Skip meals. Add extra cardio. Start over Monday. That reaction slows metabolism and increases stress. Instead, we respond strategically. 1. Calm Your Body First Stress raises cortisol. Cortisol makes the body hold onto weight. If you respond with restriction and guilt, you create more stress. Slow down. Hydrate before coffee. Go for a walk. Pray. Sleep. Ask yourself the Golden Rule question: Am I treating myself the way I treat my child? Lead yourself with steadiness, not emotion. 2. Go Back to Structure When things feel off, simplify. Return to the Puzzle Method: Protein Carbohydrate Vegetables Fat This structure stabilizes hunger and naturally reduces cravings. No detox. No extremes. No punishment. Just balanced meals again. Most weight creep happens from: Too much added fat Under-eating protein Snacking without structure Stress eating It rarely comes from one dinner out. 3. Track for Clarity, Not Control If you are unsure what happened, track for five to seven days. Not forever. Not obsessively. Just for education. Tracking is stewardship, not punishment. Look for patterns. Are you low on protein? Are fats creeping up? Are you under-eating during the day and overeating at night? Data removes drama. 4. Adjust One Lever Do not overhaul your entire life. Pick one lever: Hit protein at every meal. Walk 20 minutes daily. Prep lunches. Reduce restaurant meals. Stop night snacking. Small, consistent changes win. 5. Use Gentle Fasting If Aligned If you feel inflamed or out of rhythm, a gentle fast can reset awareness. Not as punishment. Not as a crash strategy. Fasting is transformation with intention and prayer. Only do this from a calm place, not a stressed one. 6. Zoom Out This is a lifelong skill. Tracking builds awareness. Awareness builds intuition.

I just wanted to say a big shout out and congratulations to . @Deleted !It has been almost exactly one month since she brought her beautiful sixth child into this world. He might be the cutest baby I have ever seen. I wanted to give her some time before I said congrats so she could enjoy the special quiet time after giving birth. Meghan is such an inspiration to me and I'm sure many other people. She is an amazing mom who is doing it all herself while running a business, and on top of it, she takes amazing care of herself. Since I met Meghan, she has inspired me in my walk with God and to keep pushing myself to grow and to be a better mom. ✨️

I see we have some new faces in here. Welcome! And to those of you who've been quiet, I'd love to hear from you too. Quick reminder of what we're doing here: learning the art of self-healing and weight loss through the 4 pillars of Food, Fitness, Faith, and Fasting with ease, joy, and alignment. I'm still uploading the curriculum. There's a LOT of content coming your way, so stay tuned! In the meantime, I want to hear from YOU: Which pillar are you most interested in right now? And what's one thing you're hoping to transform? New members and lurkers, now's your time to introduce yourself! Drop a comment below. 👇

I want to talk about something that completely transformed my approach to health: including Faith as one of my four pillars. For years, I treated my body like a project to fix. I was strict with my diet, intense with my workouts, and constantly measuring my progress. But something was always missing. I felt disconnected from the process. It felt like punishment instead of love. This all changed when I brought Faith into my health journey: Faith gives you the "why" behind your choices. When your motivation is rooted in stewardship (caring for what you've been given) rather than vanity or comparison, your choices come from a completely different place. You're not trying to earn worth through your body. You're honoring a gift. Faith reduces stress, which directly impacts your physical health. Prayer, meditation, gratitude, and rest aren't just spiritual practices. They lower cortisol, balance hormones, improve digestion, and help your body feel safe enough to release stored fat. When you're chronically stressed, your body holds onto everything. Faith practices calm your nervous system. For those of us who are Christians, there's even deeper truth here. God is the Creator of our bodies. He designed them with intention and specific needs. Jesus is the Ultimate Healer, and He cares deeply about physical suffering and healing. The Bible is actually full of health wisdom: clean eating principles, warnings about excess, Daniel's whole foods approach, biblical fasting, and Paul's teaching that our bodies are temples. Scripture isn't just spiritual guidance. It contains practical health advice rooted in how we were designed. Your body is a vessel for your highest purpose. We can only reach our highest purpose through honoring what God wants for our bodies. When we give in to laziness and gluttony, we're not just hurting ourselves physically. We're giving in to the enemy and blocking ourselves from walking in our full calling. Your health isn't separate from your spiritual purpose. It's connected. How you care for your body affects your ability to serve, to love, to fulfill what God has called you to do. Show up because you're caring for something sacred, not fixing a problem.