®Beth interviews her client Teresa Villano to discuss a journey of transformation — one that is as much about faith as it is about physical health. This conversation isn’t just about losing weight; it’s about reclaiming life, growing spiritually, and breaking free from the chains of food addiction through the power of fasting and prayer.

From Diet Culture to Divine Freedom

Teresa’s story will resonate with so many who have struggled with their weight and self-image. Like many of us, she followed countless diets – Weight Watchers, calorie counting, the latest trends – only to find herself trapped in an endless cycle of gain and loss. But it wasn’t until she discovered Delay and Pray® that she found a real, lasting change.

Her turning point came when she realized that food had become a source of comfort, an idol she turned to instead of leaning into God. She had accepted her extra weight as something she would always carry – until she decided to make a radical change by surrendering to God through fasting and prayer.

Why Spiritual Fasting is Different

Unlike traditional diet programs that focus only on food intake, the Delay and Pray® method introduces a powerful trilogy – biology, neurology, and theology. Instead of obsessing over calories, Teresa shifted her focus to growing closer to God through fasting. Hunger became an offering, a moment of prayer instead of a moment of indulgence.

One of the most profound moments in Teresa’s journey was the realization that fasting wasn’t about restriction – it was about freedom. She stopped worshiping food and started dining with Jesus. This mindset shift allowed her to embrace fasting not as deprivation but as a way to empty herself of earthly attachments so she could be filled by Him.

Preparing for Lent: A Call to Action

With Lent around the corner, Beth and Teresa discuss how fasting can be a powerful way to deepen our spiritual lives. By committing to simple, intentional fasting, we can grow closer to God, break free from food fixation, and use our hunger as a holy opportunity to intercede for others.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting or if you long to experience deeper faith and transformation, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Teresa’s inspiring testimony and discover how Delay and Pray® can help you break free, not just from extra weight, but from the spiritual burdens holding you back.

Are you ready to embark on your own journey of faith and fasting? Start today – because your transformation begins with trust in Him.

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