Overcoming Gluttony & Scrupulosity: Reclaiming Food as Gift, Not Guilt

Episode Summary:

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Marty Langlois guides listeners through two often-overlooked struggles in the faith and fitness journey: gluttony and scrupulosity. Whether you find yourself emotionally eating or obsessing over every calorie, this episode offers practical tools, spiritual insight, and gentle encouragement to restore peace and freedom in your relationship with food.

Marty explores how both extremes—overeating and over-obsessing—can stem from the same disordered desire and how reclaiming food as a gift, not guilt leads us toward true freedom in Christ. Through personal stories, practical steps, and guided reflection, this episode offers a Catholic approach to healing and holy nourishment.

In This Episode:

• What gluttony really is—and what it’s not
• How scrupulosity disguises itself as “holiness” in food choices
• Why reclaiming food as a gift can transform your body and soul
• How to use the Ignatian Examen to reflect on your eating habits
• A powerful Lectio Divina on John 6:35 to satisfy spiritual hunger
• Catholic virtues to integrate into your meals (temperance, gratitude, hospitality, sacrifice)
• The Eucharist as the model for every meal

Resources Mentioned:

• John 6:35 – Scripture reflection on Jesus as the Bread of Life
• Ignatian Examen for Eating – A daily reflection practice
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1777 – Moral conscience and right-order
• St. Francis de Sales – Wisdom on food and humility
• St. Ignatius of Loyola – Examen and spiritual formation

Listener Challenge:

This week: Choose one meal and invite God into it.

No distractions. No guilt. Just prayer, presence, and peace.

Ask yourself: “Am I eating with love, or with fear?”

Connect with Marty:

• Website: www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com
• Instagram: @thecatholicfitnesscoach
• Facebook Group: Rebuild the Body
• Download the Clean Eating & Temperance Guide – Download Here
• Work with Marty – 1:1 Catholic fitness coaching now open

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You are not your cravings. You are a temple.

Before you go, if this episode spoke to you—especially about food, faith, or growing in discipline after Lent—I want to invite you to check out my new eBook: Clean Eating & the Virtue of Temperance.

It’s a Catholic guide to nourishing your body and soul with intention, freedom, and grace. Whether you gave up sugar, alcohol, or emotional eating this Lent, this eBook will help you keep growing in virtue while still enjoying the good things—without depending on them.

You’ll find scripture meditations, practical tips, and encouragement to rebuild your relationship with food as an act of worship.

Let’s keep rebuilding—body and soul. I’m with you every step of the way.

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