Male Perspective: I’m a new subscriber. I found your channel by chance, but I love that you show your life with God. Stop watching those K-dramas. Those seem to trigger you on different levels. Pray when you feel down on your body. I say this respectfully, but you look beautiful to me. You might have some spiritual warfare going on as well. My trick when I don’t like how I’m feeling is to lift the heaviest weight I can until I can’t anymore. 😂 I don’t know why, but I think it reminds me that we can control so much. One last thing, find your confidence in yourself. Meaning that God created you perfectly. Remind yourself of that. We have to keep up with ourselves, but God doesn’t make mistakes. Stay blessed.
For body issues I am grateful that I can move my body and have all my body parts. That’s what I think off when I don’t like how I look. I would find what I like and focus on that while trying to improve on the other parts.
Please dont take this the wrong way but i feel the need to tell you to cover your mind. When you pray, cover your mind. I feel like your your going through a spiritual warfare. There are seeds trying to be planted. Put on your full armour!
Amen! The devil comes after the gifted ones, making an impact on the world, representing our Lord and savior.. bringing people closer to God. That’s YOU Sis! So yes, put on the whole armor and ask the Lord to cover you and resist the devil (all those negative thoughts)… and he will flee! 🙏🏽♥️
Rianna, be careful with the negative self talk. You’re NOT ungrateful. When there’s things you want, it can be hard to be patient for them. Remember your scriptures and encourage yourself, but also know that God understands your humanity. He understands your desires. Thank you for your transparency. I relate so much.
My trainer told me that the reason i was always reaching for later in the day snacks (my favorite thing in the whole wide world is chocolate chip cookies at 8pm while watch the real housewives) is because i wasn’t eating enough protein. I increased protein and cravings decreased. Food for thought. Also, you are beautiful, no matter what your body dysmorphia says.
Just wanted to assure you that you are beautiful inside and out. I know a million people can tell you that, but what we tell ourselves always has the loudest voice. I can tell you for myself, hiring a personal trainer a year ago changed my life. I always worked out, but being pushed outside my limits has made me feel so great about myself. 😊 Keep loving on you like He does!🙏💜💜💜
You are not alone. Feeling a certain way about your body eventhough no one else sees it is real for everyone. You give yourself grace in knowing that everyone feels that way. You are much stronger than you think, just in being vunerable, humble, honest and transparent. It is not easy. But keep in mind, the enemy doesnt want you to be happy, share Gods word, and praise Him so you will get storms but remember THIS TOO SHALL PASS
I definitely feel you with the body dysmorphia. However, you look so great 🫶🏾 I pray you get your confidence back because you’re definitely that girl 🥰♥️
You need to not look at things that make you feel empty, sis. Remember, you have to watch your entertainment, and we are being enticed by our own desires. James 1:13-15
I can relate with my looks. Tv and Asian culture is known to promote a very slim and unhealthy body shape. That’s shallow stuff I’d stop watch k dramas and watch relatable RU-vid stuff. Next I’d sleep a lot and self care, like journal pray nourish my body and fresh laundry 😊
Sis- realistically we are all like this. My Pastor preached about this some time last year. That our human flesh is never satisfied, we always want more. So, it is our daily responsibility to remind our flesh that we are so blessed where we are today. Time is a human thing, not a God thing. My Pastor phrased it better but that’s the general thought process.
I too am an emotional eater! I feel like journaling helps me during all rough times to sort out my thoughts where I can pinpoint exactly what I need to pray to God about it and the areas I need to work on within myself. Wearing clothes that look good on the body that I currently have and focusing on my make up and or hair to get my eyes off focusing on areas of my body I may be displeased with. And just know the harder you press towards God, the more the enemy will attack, but let that be confirmation that spiritually you are doing the dog on thang! 💪
We have all experienced these feelings. They come and you have to find ways to shift your mindset which you are doing. Just keep in mind you were really sick you recently moved. You are trying to get prepared for this new school year. Keep in mind all of the things you have going on. You are being consistent you are working on yourself. This to shall pass. Also remember you are doing God’s work and bringing so many people together. You will be under attack at it starts with our thoughts. You are beautiful inside and out. Do something new that will bring joy🎉.
Don't allow the enemy to place negative things in your Spirit, in your mind. That's his job to try and tear you down, to make you think that God is not going to do what he said he was going to do. He's not a man that he shall lie. You are a beautiful woman . You don't feel like you are doing enough, you are! You are a youtuber and you are using it for ministry not for mess. Continue to work your ministry as a RU-vidr. God is going to shift your influencer/RU-vidr to reach Young ladies. Be blessed ❤
Let me tell YOU!You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!We live in this disrespectful world where everybody thinks that their opinions matter...ONLY God gets the glory!! You look amazing and beautiful!
I totally understand. I’ve unintentionally lost 25 pounds this year (I got braces) and I feel so good with how I can move my body easily. However, putting a bathing suit on is hard for me. It’s the thigh fat and overload of stretch marks for me. I’ve came a long way with gaining confidence, it’s takes time though. Be kind to yourself 💚
Hey lady. I've been there with my body dysmorphia. What I did is reminded myself my body won't be like this forever. I'll site to myself...you are putting in the work and the change will come. It's a tough thing to deal with but try to not beat yourself down. Much blessings 🩷
Rianna, I used to feel the same way you feel. It was a burden for me but then I went to therapy and really hashed it out with my therapist. It really helped me see my body as something that I love and appreciate. I would recommend getting therapy and it will really help.
Trust me your not alone when it come to your body because I definitely do the samething bout myself because I haven’t achieved the goal I wanted yet. Im honestly trying to love my body through every phrase even when I feel big or small just enjoying the process until I reach my final goals that’s what I’m trying to do as of now . Hope that helps ❤️
Thank you Ri 🌹🌹🌹May God continue to bless and keep you🙏🏾 May He continue to bless this community 🙏🏾 May He show Himself in all all our Lives 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for your transparency, but I’m also greatful that you didn’t stay there I’m always excited for your sprinkle of Jesus in your videos they are truly a blessing 💕💕
Speaking affirmations over yourself! Especially biblical ones! Remember the character of heart is SOOOOO much more than your body both are gorgeous sis! And this is only my first time watching one of your videos!
I understand how it feels to not want to leave the house due to how you feel about your body. I want to say that ur beautiful and you look great. I think the main pleasure is putting in that work to improve on wat it is you want. Remember to keep faith and move forward. Our energy is really where it's at and our energy is in the good and mighty God in the name of Jesus! We will focus on dat Growithjo and faithwithJehovah! Now let's go! 💪🏾🙏🏽🙌🏽😘
Hi Rianna! I really enjoy your content & this is my first time leaving a comment. I understand how you feel 1000%! I WAS in the same boat that you’re in regarding how I felt about my body. No, I’m still not where I want to be with my weight, but God has helped me to love myself where I am right now prior to the weight coming off. And when I tell you I’m starting to feel beautiful again, woo Chile! God is so good! So much so, til I’ve started posting OOTD on my channel. Keep doing what you’re doing sis! YOU GOT THIS!
Thank you for such an open and transparent video sis ❤ It is balanced with truth and honesty which God can perfectly move through and your insecurities could also be based on being in a new space and change. God is working out everything perfectly for your good xxx
Rianna, thank you for your transparency. God can really deal with where we are when we honestly voice it, cause he already knows. You are a winner!!!!! You are victorious! This storm shall pass!!! God has you & so do we, we are praying for you BFF. You are not alone, so many of us women are dealing with body issues. It’s not an easy journey BUT we must speak the Word, speak positive confessions, now I’m speaking to myself too, had one of my clinicians that I work with tell me that where the mind goes the body follows. Which lines up with the Word that we must renew our minds!!!! Praying for you & your peace as you wait on the Lord. I just feel it so strongly that He’s gonna blow your mind. Rianna shall get her hearts desires in God’s timing. If we rush Him or settle we may need get the true Blessing that He had for us, so please wait patiently on Him!!! Love you BFF God’s Promises are what we can stand on!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
When I'm feeling insecure or not confident, I love to turn to Scripture, especially Psalm 139:14-15. I also love to play Priceless by For King and Country. ❤
Girl.... What you talking about? You look freaking amazing to me! But i can relate. I definitely understand the internal body confidence battle. Until hubby reminds me I'm fine in every stage of me. Lol.
I avoid having body issues by refusing to compare myself- to others and my past self. Knowing that I was created in God’s image & understanding that we are all ugly (& perfect) to somebody in the world brings me peace.
Not you being transparent about your feelings and disappointment in your walk, then chastising yourself and me in the process 😂 I needed to hear this 🤧 I will continue praying for you as you continue praying for me. ♥️
Hi, elementary school teacher here. I process better with visuals and stories / analogies, so here it goes: If you were modifying your goals for a student, what would you do? Focus on the process, not the outcome. You can teach kids a math skill through play (different process to get the same outcome - learn the skill). For your body goals, focus on taking action. “I will work out 4 times a week. Instead of aiming to lose x amount this month. Just like an IEP goal, working out 3 out of 4 times = success. Same with changing the way you eat. You’re describing a lifestyle shift. This takes time. Focus on one small change out a time. Your emotions are a function of your behavior. While you try to figure out why you do this… instead of feeling guilt about it, plan for it. I know I’m going to crave chocolate. If I don’t plan for it, I will get ice cream. Then I will feel bloated and sick the next day. So now I keep dark chocolate in the freezer. Instant portion control and a little bit enough to help the craving go away. If you shift your perspective and mindset to how would you help your student, bestie or loved one, it will help you to take a lot of the uncomfortable emotions out of the equation. As for the word. Have you ever considered listening, while you go about your day? I find I can process new information better when I’m listening to it while going for a walk, driving or even cleaning.
Thank you so much for being so transparent! I have been recently feeling the same way. Upset with God about the one thing i feel like i deserve even though... none of us deserve the grace and mercy God shows us. Ri i was big mad too. 🤦🏾♀️ Couldn't bring myself to pray. Couldn't bring myself to read. In the midst of my extremely ungrateful moment God continued to bless me. Continued to place other believers in my path to share a word with me. Happy to say I've made it to the other side of that moment. Thankfully we serve a faithful God that even though we go through times like that He always has fresh new mercies for us. Keep your head up chica. Much love! 🫶🏾🫶🏾
I know how you feel! 47 & fully menopausal and my body looks nothing like it did a few years ago. However, you have to love yourself where you are and love yourself hard! Pray for your mind and speak positively about you. & make a point to not wear oversized clothes all of the time. What you wear really does play a role in how you feel. Praying for you beautiful
Such an inspiring video. We go through the same things as you girl. Struggling with body image, I do self affirmations daily! I am literally living in answered prayers, and as soon as the blessing comes, I’m begging God for the next one. Stay encouraged, you are not going through alone!❤
Girl I feel you bout the body, but I love how your embracing your body in all seasons whether good or bad! That’s growth! Celebrate! I know my opinion may not mean much, but your body poppin!!
Sister Girl. Definitely understand the body struggle. It’s a constant factor of our emotions as females. One thing that helps, is trying to see yourself like how God sees you! I know it’s hard, trust and believe it isn’t easy, but give yourself Grace. Talk to your body the way you would want God and your kingdom spouse to speak to it; and that’s showing you love without any conditions!❤
Thanks beautiful sis for completely being transparent your a genuine sister in Christ and Your Father in Heaven will see you through your storm sis 💕Stand on your Faith 💕
I know exactly how you feel with the body issues. That's how I've been feeling lately. I feel like the girl in my head is not who I see in the mirror at all. I feel like I look like a boiled egg in certain outfits 😂 I don't like wearing anything anymore because I don't like the way I've been looking lately. I am also trying to put in the work to get the results I want. I'm starting over on my health journey. I am definitely an emotional eater. So it's hard sometimes, but we both got this.🎉 We can do it with God's help.
girl, I get you about the body issues (especially as we get older). I workout, but I need to be better about my diet. I'm even thinking of checking in with my doctor or specialist to see if there are any underlying reasons why I carry weight in my stomach. (always been an issue). I'm hoping you are feeling better - I was unable to join last week's faith chat but plan to attend this week - I encourage anyone who is thinking about it to join! Also, I completely relate to the feeling of not doing enough when it comes to this Christian walk!
Wow! I think your absolutely beautiful hun You have gorgeous skin. I'm 50 years old and going through body negatively issues because of menopause. Please enjoy your youth. Your young, and healthy my dear. Enjoy your pool. Much ❤❤🤗🤗🤗
Girl you are GORGEOUS ❤ I'm going to assume you're taller than me 5'3 , and I would love to have your height! So yes ma'am embrace your body because it has been with you through it all
Hi Ri Your inner beauty is what we see. You inspire me when I'm down, yes we struggle with weight as we get older but YOU are doing something about it. Your faith must be aggressive and team up with patience I read Mark 11:24 and Luke 8:15. Your going to be alright😊❤🙏🏽
I have been a fan for a little while now. I love your transparency and honesty. I think you have an amazing body and is taking care of God’s temple well! I love your sprinkles of Jesus…I am here for it! I tried a few times to join Faith Chat…can’t seem to connect on the link.
I definitely understand you. I'm an emotional eater too 😢 were you PMSing while filming? I know I feel like a cow around that time of the month. But I'm with you as far as trying get back on track. Love you lil sis! ❤❤
Your not alone . I completely understand when talking about body negativity and feel ungrateful for all that I do have and focus on the things I don’t . Instead of being grateful and thankful I really be in my feelings and think how god does not listen to me . But I will continue to pray and read the word to help me get pass this . I’m so upset I can’t make faith chats Thursday is it anyway they can be recorded and later posted ?
Girl! I totally understand how you're feeling about your body! I had to learn to love my body in every stage while still doing what I needed to do to get where I wanted. It takes time and discipline to get where you want but show your body love in every stage! 🫶🏾🫶🏾
I needed this! I am going through the same thing with body image. Ive been hiding. I keep telling myself to be kind to myself and give myself grace, Ive had a twin pregnancy and trauma. Currently working with a therapist.
I get it I have been going through the same thing regarding weight my whole life. I have been heavy for many years and I notice when I lost ove 100lb I still saw myself as the heavy girl. But I had to love myself and with God's love and help I'm getting thru it 🙏 one day at a time. Keep the faith 🙏.
I am literally in the same spot! I’ve been eating cake! I mean doing the MOST! I refuse to call it depression, but it is something It got me in this funk hunni! this wilderness / Mississippi 👀 is trying to take me out, and I refuse!! I am ready to walk in my kingdom finances ( enough for my children’s children ) but I feel like I should have a bag or two by now but only in God’s timing 😩🤷🏽♀️ he continues to provide. It’s just some thing in my mind that wants to see it in my bank account. 😩🙌🏽🙏🏽 we both will find our earthly King once he’s ready, and once we are ready! 🙌🏽🤍🙏🏽🎉
Wow thank you so much for this. I myself tend to forget about all the great and wonderful things God places in my life because of one or two “ negatives” outcomes… or not even negative outcomes. It just hasn’t happened yet so I’m disappointed lol smh..this is definitely a reminder to tell God thank you! Because he has done so much in my already in my life. Thanks again
I know you feel how you feel, but you’re gorgeous! You are beautiful inside and out. Also I understand you when you said you’ve seen God do much but you haven’t seen God do the one thing you’ve been praying for but just rest because it’s his timing. And I know it’s like God when ? His way are not our ways and thoughts our thoughts.. before you know he it’s going to answer you and more 💕
We are all GODS children and we must uplift each other even when we are not at our best. We all have those moments but we must know who we are in christ and how GOD see us as beautiful/handsome and gifted
Afternoon, peace and grace Rianna!! Yes I use to be a member of OCBF (Tony Evans church) until I moved out of DFW area. But if you like the Tony Evan’s commentary, try the study Bible that goes along with it.. love it!! They also have an older sister Chrystal that has a sister circle/ Womens bible study on RU-vid. ( you may enjoy). Also the Tony Evans App comes in clutch when you need a right now word! 🤎🫶🏽
when I filmed this video I was 2.5 weeks away from getting my cycle so still a bit premature for pms-ing. I really think it’s spiritual warfare, like MULTIPLE things had me feeling down but I’m staying prayed up
I totally agree about a faith-based community that's great to have. Have you ever thought about biblical counseling? Years ago I took biblical counseling and it helped me become a stronger Christian woman. God bless.
Oh yes my sister God knows the desires of our hearts!!! It's okay to have your feelings. Just continue to lay it at his feet. It's not about you It's about God timely It's coming my sister.
You are beautiful, I am feeling the same way and you have inspired me. I would love to join your faith chat . I am new to the bible and study but there is something in my heart tell me I need this and I need a community. Thank you so much for this video and sharing 💗 😊😊😊
