Overcoming food addiction, losing weight + finding the me I was meant to be | 3 year update

[@JasmineGoodenDisciple]

Wow God has really led me to watch your videos and I can’t be more thankful I’m so happy and blessed to be able to hear your testimony and I’m very grateful to God that he’s brought u such a long way❤️ I’m 18 years old and have struggled with a food addiction my entire life. God is calling me to break it now and forever.

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Jasmine, so grateful the Lord led you here too. Amen to this chain being broken now and forever! He is able to do miracles when we take the steps of obedience.

[@JasmineGoodenDisciple]

@@adventuringwithjesus amen🙏🏾 God bless you😊❤️

[@jillreuber2514]

I have found your videos! Thank you for sharing. Today is day 368 of being abstinent from sugar and flour. I work the steps and I appreciate your sharing

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Yay! So so glad you found me and that my story has brought encouragement. Congratulations on your (now) 369 days of abstinence... that is such an accomplishment. Working the steps is the way we find healing. Blessings on your continued journey. -Matina

[@sharonganz6367]

I too am walking with the Lord. I experienced severe trauma from birth to ten years of age and became a multiple personality. This trauma did not come out until I was 67. I am now 77 and need to lose about 15-20 pounds that blocks my joy, peace, and I want to thrive in all the Lord has for me. The Lord has healed all the multiples, but He wants me to give up the food I used to cover up my pain. Thank you for sharing your journey it wass an encouraging word for me this morning. I will watch your other videdo. Blessings, Sharon

[@adventuringwithjesus]

That sounds like such a difficult path you have walked Sharon and also one of immense freedom already. Takes courage to keep showing up and contending for full healing and freedom in all areas. Grateful the Lord is continuing to walk so closely with you through all of this. Blessings in your journey! -Matina

[@chinonyennaji5138]

Oh my your videos are really convicting me. Thank you so much. I have taken the first step which is admitting my addiction. Thank you Jesus.

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Amen! First step is admitting and bringing Jesus in. Happy to connect more if you'd like - [e-mail]

[@Awaken218]

At 13:40 you were talking directly to me. And what if you took up swimming?? You wouldn’t sweat!

[@gigiFLOWER2023]

Thanks for sharing. I'm sick of being fat, having sugar addiction and miserable. Pray for me 🙏🏾

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Absolutely - I know so well that feeling of just being fed up AND not really knowing what to do or where to turn. Praying for courage as you take practical steps in this journey. -Matina

[@briannacollie2742]

I saw your other video regarding your testimony, and I strongly believe that God led me here for a reason. Admitting I have a problem is the first step lol. So, thank you for sharing your testimony and raising awareness about food addiction and the healing power of God.

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Amen to that! I truly believe the Lord brings revelation at the right time. He knows where we are in our journey/process and is gracious in that. As hard as it can be to admit it, once we have awareness, we then have a responsibility to take steps toward wholeness. A wholeness and freedom that only HE can bring. -Matina (Adventuring with Jesus)

[@teresapatterson9521]

I am so happy for you and so proud of you for losing the weight. The best part to me is that you gained control while you were still young! I have struggled all my adult life. I am in my 60s and a lot of days I feel like it's just not possible for me to gain control over the food and sugar. I hope I can learn something from you. In the meantime please pray for me.😢

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Thank you so much for that encouragement and reminder. Am very grateful for all that the Lord has done in me that allows me to live a fuller and more free life. I am praying and know that even though the patterns and attached beliefs are longer standing patterns for you - there is still so much of your life to live and I am standing with you for freedom! -Matina

[@nardosayele7296]

thank u so much

[@victoriaoghuan2721]

Thank you

[@Oxsnard81]

Thank you for sharing

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Thanks for watching!

[@Afan1985]

Thank you!

[@adventuringwithjesus]

You are so welcome! Good luck in your own journey, whatever that looks like -Matina

[@Afan1985]

@@adventuringwithjesus I too am a food addict and actively seeking God for my recovery. I pray that God continues to give me direction. Your videos give me inspiration.

[@adventuringwithjesus]

@@Afan1985 Amen, Amen... for me, doing life this way (both in the practicality of the foods I eat, but mostly in it being a road I walk with God) has made such a difference in my physical health but even more so in my spiritual health. Keep walking this road, it is worth it. And reach out if you ever want support or to chat more- [e-mail]

[@Afan1985]

@@adventuringwithjesus I will be in touch! Thank you!

[@oljaaaaaaa]

Thank you for sharing! How are you doing now?❤

[@adventuringwithjesus]

So glad you find me here and that it was an encouragement. I am doing well! Hope to get an update video up at some point this year... life has taken some unexpected turns but stil doing well with health, eating and overall food journey. -Matina

[@jjmushrush]

Oh man, I’m on the opposite side of sweating over here wishing I could sweat out all these toxins! lol

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Haha- those processed foods definitely don't sit well in my system anymore so I feel you on that. Detoxing was no joke- headaches, leg cramps. Luckily it only lasted about a week for me. -Matina

[@aubriehale4157]

Do you do alternative sweetners? Like ones that don't spike blood sugar..

[@adventuringwithjesus]

I don't do any alternatives. It's possible I could handle them but when I started - I just gave myself that boundary of no sugar or sweeteners and not trying to do things that "mimic" sweets. It has helped me just to say those are off limits rather than try to dabble close to the line.

[@melpotvin8771]

Full of Faith isn’t on Facebook anymore or at least I couldn’t find it.

[@adventuringwithjesus]

It looks like it's now a private group but you can join by sending a message to the founder Pam. The instructions are listed here on the Full of Faith webpage (under "communication") www.fulloffaith.com/recovery-tools.html

[@melpotvin8771]

@@adventuringwithjesus Thank you. I contacted Pam.

[@discipleofchrist2802]

Wow I feel so convicted by your message. Thank you. I just want to know, did you also give up honey?

[@adventuringwithjesus]

I did- I don't eat any sweeteners (natural or artificial), though I do eat fruit and use fruit juices in cooking. -Matina

[@sebastientanguay4866]

Did you have any relapse the first weeks? I started the FOF food plan and I find it a little bit rough...

[@adventuringwithjesus]

I didn't struggle much with relapses but I also gave myself really strict boundaries at the beginning. No substituting or trying to find things that were like what I used to eat but "ok." For me the step easy food plan with FOF worked though I didn't do as many veggies (because that was hard for me...did salads and v8 to help with that). What are you finding most challenging about it? Feel free to email me also if you'd like to chat more- [e-mail]

[@sebastientanguay4866]

When I find it the most challenging is when I'm experiencing lack of sleep. For me it's unmanageable. I eat everything in sight. If I had a regular schedule/same work shift everyday it would be a lot easier (I guess)

[@sebastientanguay4866]

Well thanks for your answer and yes, if I ever have any question I will email it to you. ..

[@tiffanysalerno]

@@adventuringwithjesus what is the FOF plan? Where can we get it?

[@Divine-one77]

Please tell me some of the things you eat, and what all did you give up

[@adventuringwithjesus]

I typically eat eggs, oatmeal and fruit for breakfast and lunch/dinner are protein (chicken, beef and ground turkey are my go-tos), potato or rice and veggies/salad. I have a couple of "go-to" recipes that are pretty quick and also some crockpot ones too which are helpful when I don't feel like really cooking. I do not eat anything with sugar, sweeteners or any type of flour (so not just gluten free, but nothing made with a flour based product - breads, pastas etc). Happy to share more specifics if you'd like - you can email me or DM me on IG. - Matina

[@Divine-one77]

@adventuringwithjesus you are the only one who actually broke it down to me and I thank you so much for that! It meant a lot to me! May God continue to Bless you and may you continue to strive on your amazing journey!...Again! I thank you so much

[@Divine-one77]

@@adventuringwithjesus wait!...so no potato chips😪lol

[@cathyellis767]

Do you go to OA or Celebrate Recovery? Just bought The Life Recovery Bible and workbook!

[@adventuringwithjesus]

I am not part of a recovery group anymore - didn't need to stay in one long term for my particular journey. But I did Full of Faith which is a Christian 12 step for food addiction and also Unraveled which is a women's year long group around healthy self image and relationships through Pure Desire. Both of these were such important pieces. And I LOVE the Life Recovery Bible. -Matina

[@jeffreyb8152]

That's because all of our food in this country is bad. Corporate greed. Finding healthy food is like finding a needle in a haystack. God will give you the willpower.

[@aubriehale4157]

And fruit?

[@adventuringwithjesus]

I do eat fruit and use natural (no sugar added) fruit juices in some of my cooking. I have to be careful as I can easily binge on certain fruits and especially dried ones - those are basically candy.

[@melodymorris5384]

Did I miss What exactly do you do eat? And I know you said you don’t eat sugar or flour does that mean any flower? Like almond, coconut, buckwheat?

[@adventuringwithjesus]

Hi Melody- I'm actually going to be doing a video soon on sort of FAQ's and a lot more of the specifics of my meal plan will be in there. Basically- meat, rice, potatoes, fruits, veggies are what I eat. And yes- for me it's no flours at all- almond, corn, coconut etc. It's less about the "gluten" aspect and more of how quickly anything that's made into a flour is processed in the bloodstream. -Matina