242 - Twisted Tuesdays: The Church Café Taught Me More About Food Than Any Diet Ever Could

What happens when you're surrounded by cookies, donuts, coffee, and treats every month—but food no longer controls your thoughts?   In this Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy reflects on nearly two years of volunteering at her church café and the surprising lessons it's taught her about dieting, food guilt, and emotional eating. She shares how years of restrictive dieting once made baking feel stressful and triggering, but how building a healthier relationship with food has transformed those same experiences into something joyful.   Amy also discusses a fascinating pattern she's noticed: many women instinctively apologize for their food choices, labeling foods as "good" or "bad," while most men simply eat without explanation. Through these real-life conversations, she challenges common diet culture beliefs and explains why moderation—not restriction—is the key to long-term success.   The episode continues with a personal update about weekly date nights, keeping promises to yourself through daily habits, creating routines that strengthen discipline, and why consistency—not perfection—is what builds lasting confidence. From Bible reading and journaling to fitness habits and intentional relationships, Amy shares how small daily commitments compound into a healthier, happier life.   If you've ever struggled with food guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, emotional eating, or believing you have to earn your favorite foods, this episode will challenge your perspective and leave you with practical ways to build a healthier mindset. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.