Inner Healing for Weight Loss

There’s a lot of buzz around inner healing in the Christian world.

Maybe you’ve been through a prayer counseling program or some type of healing process yourself. Or maybe this is entirely new to you, and you’re wondering what inner healing even is.

Wherever you stand, I want to share why this inner work matters if you want to lose weight sustainably.

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Have You Ever Felt Stuck in the Same Patterns?

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try to get healthy, you keep falling back into the same habits? Maybe you’ve watched your parents struggle with weight, and now you see those same patterns showing up in your own life—or even in your kids. But what if you could break free, once and for all?

This is exactly why I created the Rewrite Your Family’s Health Story Workshop: Breaking Strongholds, Transforming Generations.

On February 25, 2025, we’ll dive into what the Bible teaches about generational sin, the science of epigenetics, and the power of Jesus to rewrite your family’s health legacy. Plus, I’ll walk you through a 6-step pathway to healing so you can stop the cycle and create a legacy of health and freedom for your family.

This 90-minute live workshop is just $47, and it could change the future of your family forever. Sign up now at kelseywickenhauser.com/workshop.

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The Power of Inner Healing

Much of my training in inner healing comes from Freedom House Ministry, and if you live near Chicagoland, I cannot recommend their program enough. Check them out here.

You can also listen to Episode 38 of my podcast with Mari Anne Anderson, the founder of Freedom House, to hear more about inner healing. Listen here.

Freedom House’s mandate is based on Isaiah 61:1-4:

• To free those spiritually imprisoned
• To heal the brokenhearted
• To comfort those who grieve

Their second mandate comes from Ephesians 2:10:

• To empower believers to walk in their God-given purpose

And their third mandate is from Matthew 9:37-38:

• To prepare and equip believers for Kingdom work

There are different approaches to inner healing, but at its core, it’s about walking in freedom from the things that keep us from living fully—bitterness, unforgiveness, and lies from the enemy that were planted in our hearts at a young age.

For us in this Kingdom Fit Moms community, that means breaking free from the burden of constantly thinking about weight, battling the scale, and feeling like we are not enough because of how we look.

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How Inner Healing Connects to Weight Loss

The easiest way to explain this is through real-life examples.

Example 1: The Story of the Absent Father

One Fit Mom struggled with setting boundaries and prioritizing her health. After some inner healing work, she realized it stemmed from her relationship with her father.

Her dad was physically present but emotionally absent. The only time she felt loved by him was when she performed well in basketball. Subconsciously, she believed that love had to be earned.

This belief shaped her entire life:

• She pursued a career to please her dad rather than follow her passions.
• She married a husband who, like her father, dismissed her voice.
• She struggled with setting boundaries, always doing for others, and never prioritizing herself.

How did this show up in her weight loss journey? She found it impossible to set aside time to work on her health because she felt guilty prioritizing herself.

Through inner healing, she:

• Repented for believing the lie that her voice didn’t matter.
• Forgave her father and released bitterness.
• Declared truth over herself—her voice matters, and she is worthy of care.
• Practiced setting boundaries, using her voice, and prioritizing her well-being.

As she healed, she found her voice and began prioritizing her health in a sustainable way.

Example 2: The Mom Who Dieted Constantly

Another Fit Mom grew up watching her mother yo-yo diet—jumping from Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, all while using food as a coping mechanism.

Whenever her mom was stressed, she would binge on junk food and escape into TV. This created a pattern:

• The daughter associated food with comfort and emotional escape.
• She felt lonely as a child and turned to food to fill that void.
• She carried those habits into adulthood, feeling out of control around food.

Through inner healing, she:

• Recognized that her mom’s struggles were passed down from previous generations.
• Repented for using food as a comfort rather than turning to God.
• Forgave her mom, realizing she did the best she could.
• Broke the stronghold of food addiction and learned to nourish her body properly.

A huge part of her healing was being in community with women who were walking in true health. She saw what a healthy relationship with food actually looked like, and that changed everything.

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The Key to Lasting Weight Loss

If you’ve struggled with your weight for years and truly want to invite the Lord into this journey, you cannot skip this step.

You can’t just hire a macros coach and expect sustainable change. The roots of our struggles go deep, and healing is key to breaking free.

Are you ready to rewrite your family’s health story and step into the freedom God has for you? Join me on February 25 for the Rewrite Your Family’s Health Story Workshop.

This workshop will walk you through the exact process to identify and break these strongholds so you can experience true and lasting health.

👉 Sign up today at kelseywickenhauser.com/workshop.

Learn more on Kingdom Fit Moms Podcast.