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Meet Sara
I’m Sara Borgstede. For most of my life, I was overweight. I was a binge eater, compulsive overeater, and emotional eater. I learned how to lose weight and keep it off by God’s grace. I lost 100+ pounds the final time, and I’ve maintained a healthy weight for over 20 years.
Emotional eating is a spiritual issue. God places desires for Him in the hearts of all human beings. Often, we try to fill that God-desire with other things including food. That’s why everything at The Holy Mess starts with Scripture and prayer.
I started The Holy Mess in 2014, and more than 50,000 women have been through our challenges. I also wrote Fear Less: 30 Devotions for Courageous Faith. Whatever plan brought you here, I’m so glad you came.
Which Plan Did You Read?
Each plan has its own free download to help you keep going after the last day.
Holy, Healthy, Whole: Growing Fruits of the Spirit for Weight Loss and Wellness
What if your weight loss journey could be a deeply spiritual experience? This 30-day devotional helps you grow closer to God while working toward your health goals.
Free gift for this plan: Lies We Believe vs. God’s Truth. Swap the thoughts that keep you stuck for what God says about you.
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Endurance: God’s Strength for Your Weight Loss & Wellness Journey
Tired of the start-stop cycle in your health journey? In this 5-day devotional, discover how God’s Word strengthens your spirit when progress is slow or the scale won’t cooperate.
Free gift for this plan: 20 Bible Verses for Weight Loss. A printable set of verses to read when progress is slow.
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Fear Less: Devotions for Courageous Faith
Gripped by anxiety, panic, and stress? Step away from worry and into the peaceful, centered person God created you to be.
Free gift for this plan: Faith Over Fear. A printable reminder to put God’s Word in front of your worries.
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More from The Holy Mess
At The Holy Mess, we combine faith, Scripture, and practical guidance to support women in achieving their healthy eating and weight loss goals by the power of God. Start with one of these:
- 20 Encouraging Bible Verses for Weight Loss
- Overcome Food Addiction by God’s Power
- Sara’s 100-pound weight loss story
Want to keep reading on YouVersion? Find all of The Holy Mess plans on YouVersion. Ready to go deeper? See the 30-Day Endurance Journal and the Fear Less devotion book.
Featured Devotionals on YouVersion: Faith-Based Encouragement for Your Weight Loss Journey.
Real Talk about food, body image, and God’s Grace
moving from self-reliance and diet culture to trusting God’s Design seeing food as a gift for nourishment and viewing your Boby as a temple to honor him finding freedom from shame and obsession through grace mindfulness and focusing on spiritual growth over physical perfection.