Courageous Fit Female with Jaclyn Castro

Have you felt you need to slow down but don't know how it's possible? How can you be a woman who makes time to take care of her health and fitness with a to-do list that never ends? With the kids being on summer break, your usual routines get pushed to the side, making life feel like interruptions are never-ending. There is just ONE thing that you need in order to make slowing down possible. This is how you will carve out space and time if you want better health and fitness. Tune in to find out what it is! I hope this episode blesses you. Listen out for the Holy Spirit's nudging in your heart and then come over to the Facebook group to share your takeaways.  Keep Finding Joy In Jesus, Jaclyn 

I see that you are doing all the things to lose weight and try to stay the course. But did you know that there is a way you should be eating in your 40s if you want to lose weight and stay healthy? Today, if you're eating whatever you want like you did years ago, it's going to hurt your health more than help. There are so many possible reasons why you aren't having the energy you want but what you're eating could be one of the big reasons. That's what we talk about in this episode.  Over and over again, you start and re-start but still find yourself stuck and feeling uncomfortable in your body no matter what you do. Nothing is wrong with you. But if you want to change, something's gotta change. Tune in for the 4 tips you NEED to know to lose weight and stay healthy in your 40s.  Sweet Jesus over small jeans any ol' day. :-) Jaclyn 

As a Christian mom, do you want to wake up feeling motivated and ready to workout in the morning? And at the end of the night, do you think about how you neglected yet another day to get in your workout? Have you been told that you are lacking the motivation to workout? Then, this is the episode for you. We'll talk about the 3 things you were taught to believe when it comes to being motivated to workout in the morning. These are things you must stop believing because they are lies. Unzip your bible case, pop in your earbuds, and let's talk about how to get motivated to exercise in the morning. Joy in Jesus, Jaclyn 

Have you ever wondered what happens when you take your faith in God and partner it together with your health wants and needs? Maybe you're convinced that it's a sin because you could end up doing it in vain? If you're a Christian woman over 40 (in midlife) who's tired all the time, low on energy, and just wants to spend more time with her kids without thinking of the 1-mile long to-do list, this is the episode for you. You'll learn the two truths you either forgot about or are overlooking when it comes to your health. If you miss feeling good in your body, want to stop being breathless walking upstairs, stop saying to yourself “I'll get to my workouts later”, AND you want to know God deeper in your health journey, then grab your bible, notebook, and pen, sip on some good ol' H2O, and let's walk this way! Fuse Faith with Health, Jaclyn  JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP & CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION FROM THIS EPISODE AT: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/facebook   Do you want to get healthy and feel comfortable in your body? Are you up late at night Googling "how to have more confidence” and are you afraid you'll never lose weight? Do you wake up with ambitious health goals but never seem to have the time to workout or meal prep? Hey, I'm Jaclyn Castro. I am a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom of two, and a Christian Health Coach.  I, too, wanted to be healthier for my kids and wished to be energetic and motivated! I wanted to have confidence within myself, feel comfortable in my body, and stop being so self-conscious. But I was afraid of change and afraid of going back to the gym. I told myself that I could figure things out on my own but I kept failing. Until I found the secret to getting healthy and being comfortable in my body in my 40s. I'll teach you how to slowly get back to being active, eat food that's healthy for YOU, and help you to partner with God in the journey. If you're ready to stop constantly tugging at your shirt and hiding behind others in photos, then Christian health coaching with me is for you! Email me to get started today! STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Christian Health Coaching with Jaclyn) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— VOICE MESSAGE ME YOUR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage   JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP & CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON THIS EPISODE AT: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/facebook     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 134 Failing At Doing Your Summer Workouts And Meal Prep? 4 Summer PRODUCTIVITY SECRETS FOR SAHM over 40! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/134  133 Want To Know If The Facebook Health Group You're In Is Misleading You? 5 Things To Look At So You'll Know! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/133                                  132 Want to Know How to Slowly Get Back to Being Active Again? 5 Doable Steps You Can Start Doing Today!  https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/132   131 I Left the Fitness Industry! 7 Mistakes Learned (as a Christian) & What to Expect on YOUR Fitness Journey From It! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/131  130 When is it Time to Break Up With Your “Perfect” Weight Loss Number? The Biblical Truth When You're Feeling Defeated. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/130  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (“Free Resources” tab on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  IF YOU WERE BLESSED BY THIS EPISODE, SAY THANK YOU BY LEAVING ME A REVIEW ON iTunes:  http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/podcast SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice, I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Do you feel like you're failing at doing all the things that you need to feel healthy? Like your workouts and your meal prep? In this episode, that's what we're going to talk about. Specifically, four summer productivity secrets for SAHM over 40. If you take just one of these productivity secrets and implement it this summer, it will help you to move the needle toward getting in your workouts and actually doing your meal prep. Want to feel better in your body, feel healthier, and get the energy that you need to keep up with your kids during summertime? Then, this is the episode for you!  Partnering with Jesus, Jaclyn  Do you want to get healthy and feel comfortable in your body? Are you up late at night Googling "how to have more confidence” and are you afraid you'll never lose weight? Do you wake up with ambitious health goals but never seem to have the time to workout or meal prep? Hey, I'm Jaclyn Castro. I am a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom of two, and a Christian Health Coach.  I, too, wanted to be healthier for my kids and wished to be energetic and motivated! I wanted to have confidence within myself, feel comfortable in my body, and stop being so self-conscious. But I was afraid of change and afraid of going back to the gym. I told myself that I could figure things out on my own but I kept failing. Until I found the secret to getting healthy and being comfortable in my body in my 40s. I'll teach you how to slowly get back to being active, eat food that's healthy for YOU, and help you to partner with God in the journey. If you're ready to stop constantly tugging at your shirt and hiding behind others in photos, then 1:1 coaching with me is for you! Connect with me to get started today! STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS! VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage   MAKE THIS YOUR NEW FAV FACEBOOK GROUP (PRIVATE): https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/facebook     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 133 Want To Know If The Facebook Health Group You're In Is Misleading You? 5 Things To Look At So You'll Know! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/133  132 Want to Know How to Slowly Get Back to Being Active Again? 5 Doable Steps You Can Start Doing Today! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/132  131 I Left the Fitness Industry! 7 Mistakes Learned (as a Christian) & What to Expect on YOUR Fitness Journey From It! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/131  130 When is it Time to Break Up With Your “Perfect” Weight Loss Number? The Biblical Truth When You're Feeling Defeated. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/130  129 Feeling Stumbled & Distracted by Secular Fitness Methods? Step-by-Step Guide & HACKS for Christian Females Struggling to Lose Weight & Get Fit https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/129  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (“Free Resources” tab on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com I'D LOVE IF YOU LEAVE ME A REVIEW ON iTunes:  http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/podcast   SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Can a Facebook group really mislead you when it comes to your health? Is it something we're not paying attention to but should? Facebook groups that are about health don't just exist for the community. Those are great! But they are even better when they help you to get healthier, have more energy, and actually help you to feel comfortable in your body in your 40s! Let's get into today's episode where you'll look at 5 things so you'll know if the Facebook health group you're in is misleading your health. Stay tuned to the end for a surprise announcement! Get Healthy with Jesus, Jaclyn  Do you want to get healthy and feel comfortable in your body? Are you up late at night Googling "how to have more confidence” and are you afraid you'll never lose weight? Do you wake up with ambitious health goals but never seem to have the time to workout or meal prep? Hey, I'm Jaclyn Castro. I am a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom of two, and a Christian Health Coach.  I, too, wanted to be healthier for my kids and wished to be energetic and motivated! I wanted to have confidence within myself, feel comfortable in my body, and stop being so self-conscious. But I was afraid of change and afraid of going back to the gym. I told myself that I could figure things out on my own but I kept failing. Until I found the secret to getting healthy and being comfortable in my body in my 40s. I'll teach you how to slowly get back to being active, eat food that's healthy for YOU, and help you to partner with God in the journey. If you're ready to stop constantly tugging at your shirt and hiding behind others in photos, then 1:1 coaching with me is for you! Connect with me to get started today! STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS! VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage   FACEBOOK PRIVATE GROUP: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/facebook   ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 132 Want to Know How to Slowly Get Back to Being Active Again? 5 Doable Steps You Can Start Doing Today! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/132   131 I Left the Fitness Industry! 7 Mistakes Learned (as a Christian) & What to Expect on YOUR Fitness Journey From It! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/131  130 When is it Time to Break Up With Your “Perfect” Weight Loss Number? The Biblical Truth When You're Feeling Defeated. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/130  129 Feeling Stumbled & Distracted by Secular Fitness Methods? Step-by-Step Guide & HACKS for Christian Females Struggling to Lose Weight & Get Fit https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/129  128 Hate the Way You Look In The Mirror? 15 Self-Love Ways to Appreciate Your Body (God's Way)! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/128  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab on the upper right-hand side of my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  LEAVE A REVIEW ON iTunes:  http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/podcast   SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Want to have more energy and feel good in your body in your 40s? In order for that to happen, we need to make time to workout. The question remains… How do we do that when it's been so long since we were last physically active (exercising consistently like we did in our 20s… remember that)? What can we do to get ourselves slowly back to being active again? In this episode, you'll learn how to do that in 5 doable steps so you can make it happen and you can start today! Ready to learn how to slowly get back to being active again? Press play and let's get started! Truth in Jesus, Jaclyn  Do you want to get healthy and feel comfortable in your body? Are you up late at night Googling "how to have more confidence” and are you afraid you'll never lose weight? Do you wake up with ambitious health goals but never seem to have the time to workout or meal prep? Hey, I'm Jaclyn Castro. I am a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom of two, and a Christian Health Coach.  I, too, wanted to be healthier for my kids and wished to be energetic and motivated! I wanted to have confidence within myself, feel comfortable in my body, and stop being so self-conscious. But I was afraid of change and afraid of going back to the gym. I told myself that I could figure things out on my own but I kept failing. Until I found the secret to getting healthy and being comfortable in my body in my 40s. I'll teach you how to slowly get back to being active, eat food that's healthy for YOU, and help you to partner with God in the journey. If you're ready to stop constantly tugging at your shirt and hiding behind others in photos, then 1:1 coaching with me is for you! Connect with me to get started today! STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS! VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 131 I Left the Fitness Industry! 7 Mistakes Learned (as a Christian) & What to Expect on YOUR Fitness Journey From It! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/131  130 When is it Time to Break Up With Your “Perfect” Weight Loss Number? The Biblical Truth When You're Feeling Defeated. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/130  129 Feeling Stumbled & Distracted by Secular Fitness Methods? Step-by-Step Guide & HACKS for Christian Females Struggling to Lose Weight & Get Fit https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/129  128 Hate the Way You Look In The Mirror? 15 Self-Love Ways to Appreciate Your Body (God's Way)! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/128  127 What To Expect When You Decide To Go All-In And Follow Jesus In Your Body Freedom Journey? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/127  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab on the upper right-hand side of my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  LEAVE A REVIEW ON iTunes: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/podcast   SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

I've shared about formerly being a fitness instructor and what my life used to look like (on the outside, behind closed doors as well as the embarrassing things that I hid). There have been lots of good and not-so-good moments throughout those years. Some of those things I can't wait to UNlearn but there are also the other parts that I am super grateful to have knowledge on. Today, I'm so glad that I can take the not-so-good parts and put a biblical filter on them. Don't you love how with God's ways nothing goes wasted? I'll be sharing beliefs I thought would make me happy, we'll talk about burnout, and reality versus expectations. Leaving the world's way to follow Christ in my fitness journey was so refreshing and I want you to experience it for yourself. If that sparks something in your heart then this is the episode for you! Let's dive in! Truth in Jesus, Jaclyn    Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 130 When is it Time to Break Up With Your “Perfect” Weight Loss Number? The Biblical Truth When You're Feeling Defeated. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/130  129 Feeling Stumbled & Distracted by Secular Fitness Methods? Step-by-Step Guide & HACKS for Christian Females Struggling to Lose Weight & Get Fit https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/129  128 Hate the Way You Look In The Mirror? 15 Self-Love Ways to Appreciate Your Body (God's Way)! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/128  127 What To Expect When You Decide To Go All-In And Follow Jesus In Your Body Freedom Journey? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/127  126 Your Weight Loss Results Are NOT a Reflection of Your Faith!! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/126  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab on the upper right-hand side of my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  LEAVE A REVIEW ON iTunes: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/podcast  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

We push really hard to get to that perfect number on the scale. In our minds and hearts, we deceive ourselves by believing things will be so much better if we just reach that number. Not many of us would leave our hands down when asked if we've ever sacrificed relationships along the way. (Who else's hand is up with mine?) What is the reason behind this perfect number? How will our lives be “better” if we reach that “perfect” number? In what ways are we STILL deceiving ourselves? What do you think about the life God gave you even though your weight never changes to your perfect number? Let's talk about this in today's episode. Spoiler alert: There's no “PERFECT” number you should weigh in order for your life to be better. Grab a pen and notepad for this episode as I take you through a simple inventory on whether or not it's time to break up with your “perfect” weight loss number! Truth in Jesus, Jaclyn    Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 129 Feeling Stumbled & Distracted by Secular Fitness Methods? Step-by-Step Guide & HACKS for Christian Females Struggling to Lose Weight & Get Fit https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/129  128 Hate the Way You Look In The Mirror? 15 Self-Love Ways to Appreciate Your Body (God's Way)! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/128  127 What To Expect When You Decide To Go All-In And Follow Jesus In Your Body Freedom Journey? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/127  126 Your Weight Loss Results Are NOT a Reflection of Your Faith!! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/126  125 Don't Know What to Do (or Where) to Start Your Weight Loss or Fitness Journey as a Christian? Don't Turn a Blind Eye to These 3 Things! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/125   -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com    SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

We're not able to count all the ways we can get stumbled and distracted by the thousands of shiny objects and “promises” that pull us away from God: from what society says we should look like, to why we should add “change the shape of our bodies” to the top of our priority list. And we can't forget the countless fitness programs that entice us to do more and partake so that we can feel important based on how fast we can run or whether or not we can lift heavy barbells over our heads. If you can add your hope to this list no wonder we keep getting sucked back into the black hole of secular promises. If you're tired of such (and I know you are) and want to find ways to get UNstumbled AND more focused on Jesus during your fitness and weight loss journey, grab your notebook and pen. I can't wait for you to tune in! Be sure to share with me via email or leave a voice message (link below) about what you'll be doing from this episode as soon as the episode ends!   Keep Your Joy In Jesus, Jaclyn  Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 128 Hate the Way You Look In The Mirror? 15 Self-Love Ways to Appreciate Your Body (God's Way)! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/128   127 What To Expect When You Decide To Go All-In And Follow Jesus In Your Body Freedom Journey? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/127   126 Your Weight Loss Results Are NOT a Reflection of Your Faith!! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/126   125 Don't Know What to Do (or Where) to Start Your Weight Loss or Fitness Journey as a Christian? Don't Turn a Blind Eye to These 3 Things! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/125 124 How to Know When It's Time to STOP Chasing Weight Loss, Fitness & Health as a Godly Woman https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/124    -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

How many times have you spoken or thought about yourself in a self-sabotaging way? You say you look fat, you need to lose weight, you wish you still fit the clothes stored at the back of your closet, if only you still looked like your younger years. Do I need to keep going? We all do it so know that you're not the only one. We have to remember that as ambassadors of Christ we get to look past the outward appearances. Of course, intellectually knowing these things is not enough, and can be lost in the endless proverbial sea of what the world keeps on throwing in our faces. So, that's why in this episode I talk about the 15 self-love ways that you can choose to appreciate your body, God's way. Self-love is a word that is not usually part of my vocabulary (I actually despise it). But you'll have to tune in to get where I'm coming from. Are you ready to shift your mind from hating to loving where your body is at? Then, this is the episode to help you with that!  Keep Your Joy In Jesus, Jaclyn   Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 127 What To Expect When You Decide To Go All-In And Follow Jesus In Your Body Freedom Journey? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/127  126 Your Weight Loss Results Are NOT a Reflection of Your Faith!! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/126  125 Don't Know What to Do (or Where) to Start Your Weight Loss or Fitness Journey as a Christian? Don't Turn a Blind Eye to These 3 Things! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/125   124 How to Know When It's Time to STOP Chasing Weight Loss, Fitness & Health as a Godly Woman https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/124    123 7 Questions To Ask When Feeling Discouraged Despite Your Best Weight Loss Efforts https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/123   -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab on the upper right-hand side of my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com    SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

If you're still on the fence about going all-in to follow Jesus in your body free in journey, you don't want to miss this episode. From one female Christian to another I can describe what it's like to follow Jesus and what it's like when I don't follow Jesus. I can tell you that many times I'm tempted to do things the world's way for fitness by going hard and showing others my hard work with my physical progress. I am at times convinced that following methods that lead to quick results is better than slow and steady. You will learn 3 awesome things that I've come to realize is so much greater when it comes to rewards than earning recognition from the world when we choose to go all-in and follow Jesus on our body freedom journey. Keep Your Joy In Jesus, Jaclyn   Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 126 Your Weight Loss Results Are NOT a Reflection of Your Faith!! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/126  125 Don't Know What to Do (or Where) to Start Your Weight Loss or Fitness Journey as a Christian? Don't Turn a Blind Eye to These 3 Things! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/125  124 How to Know When It's Time to STOP Chasing Weight Loss, Fitness & Health as a Godly Woman https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/124   123 7 Questions To Ask When Feeling Discouraged Despite Your Best Weight Loss Efforts https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/123   122 Establish This FIRST BEFORE Joining Another Fitness Challenge, Exercise Program, Or Diet So You Can Transform How You Feel About Your Body & Health Forever https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/122   -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com    SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

Ever wondered if your lack of weight loss results are a reflection of your faith? This is not a hot topic but it's something that needs to be addressed because it's too easy to deceive ourselves and put the blame on things we would rather not acknowledge. In this episode, I will give you the simple truth. Five to be exact. These are things that we ignore. It's not our faith (or lack of) that determines our weight loss results. Tune in to find out the 5 reasons! Keep Your Joy In Jesus, Jaclyn   Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 125 Don't Know What to Do (or Where) to Start Your Weight Loss or Fitness Journey as a Christian? Don't Turn a Blind Eye to These 3 Things! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/125  124 How to Know When It's Time to STOP Chasing Weight Loss, Fitness & Health as a Godly Woman https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/124   123 7 Questions To Ask When Feeling Discouraged Despite Your Best Weight Loss Efforts https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/123   122 Establish This FIRST BEFORE Joining Another Fitness Challenge, Exercise Program, Or Diet So You Can Transform How You Feel About Your Body & Health Forever https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/122   121 The Truth About Obstacles & Falling Off the Bandwagon. Heart-Check Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/121   -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES! (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  LEAVE A REVIEW ON iTunes: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/iTunes  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

As a Christian, looking for a weight loss (or fitness) program is a challenge especially if you don't know what to do (or where) to get started. With 819 million results to choose from you would think it would be easy to just choose one and go with it.. (Type “weight loss or fitness for women” into Google and you'll get at least that many results to choose from!) The reality is that finding a single program appropriate for us as Christians is tough. Majority of the programs out there have a common theme: vanity metrics (PLUS they encourage you to plan out and pursue self-centered goals). Lift your booty, tone your arms, flatten your tummy, run faster anyone? (Easy selling!) It's no secret that I wasn't following God's way regarding fitness and weight loss. I did what most of us would do (and still are… I get it). I followed what my flesh desired and did what I saw everyone else was doing. Outward appearances of the person leading a program MATTERED to me (a LOT). That's what led me to make a decision for which program to join. And as long as the exercises got my heart rate up really high the program was fulfilling part of their promise. My hope and encouragement were found in the fitness authority's body shape. But one year, finally, God opened my eyes and I saw that I was conforming to the world! I looked like everyone else. Not who Christ was calling me to be. My old desires were slowly starting to surface.  I coveted other people's bodies because I hated mine. My mind was determined to get back the body I used to have. Does any of this sound similar to your own thoughts or actions when it comes to how we're approaching weight loss and fitness? If so, how does it make you feel as a Christian knowing this is the naked truth? What (or where) can you look for appropriate and helpful programs as you're starting out (or restarting) your weight loss or fitness journey? And how do you know if you're making the right program decision to join? Be encouraged as we go through questions like these inside this episode. If you want to know the 3 things you shouldn't ignore as you seek out a weight loss or fitness program as a Christian, then you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy and get ready to take some notes down! Jesus Over Jeans, Jaclyn   Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 124 How to Know When It's Time to STOP Chasing Weight Loss, Fitness & Health as a Godly Woman https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/124  123 7 Questions To Ask When Feeling Discouraged Despite Your Best Weight Loss Efforts https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/123  122 Establish This FIRST BEFORE Joining Another Fitness Challenge, Exercise Program, Or Diet So You Can Transform How You Feel About Your Body & Health Forever https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/122  121 The Truth About Obstacles & Falling Off the Bandwagon. Heart-Check Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/121  120 How I Carve Out Exercise When Things Are Crazy Busy. Follow this Framework, Take Control of Your Schedule & Get Exercise In! Heart-Check Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/120  119 Are Your Weight Loss Goals Built on Lies? Identifying & Replacing Worldly Lies with God's Truth. Heart-Check Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/119  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

We want to lose extra weight and make fitness and health our priority and lifestyle. That's great except when it takes over our heart, mind, and how we live out this life. Our intentions, as lovers of Jesus, is to have Him lead our way and light our path BUT when we make weight loss, fitness, and health our MAIN thing it gets easier and easier to push God to the side. When He starts to fade away from our thoughts we forget about His promises and the fact that HE is what gives us peace, joy, and contentment. We also lose any desire to know Him deeper. And when we pay no attention to His words we miss out on so many opportunities to give HIM the glory.    When I hear loud thoughts inside my head saying, “You'll lose out if you don't do this or look like fill-in-the-blank” … and when I start to feel drained from doing all the things body, fitness, weight loss, watching how much food to take in, what's too much, what should I avoid, what should I eat more of, and on and on and on… it's a sign that I'm overdue to check-in with myself. It's a reminder to ask: Have I been spending excessive amounts of time working on my body for worthless reasons? The answer is always, YES!   If you consistently strive to reach those weight goals because your outward appearance matters more to you than anything (or anyone) else… If you can admit that your fitness and weight loss motivations are overshadowing your relationship with Jesus… If you would rather go to the gym even though you know your home needs some attention… If you're bitter because there aren't enough healthy options at the birthday party you went to… And you choose to hang out with your gym friends on the weekends instead of resting or restoring your body or having face-to-face time with the ones you have been given the role to take care of… Then, this is the episode for you. How do we steward our bodies without falling into the trap of self-centeredness while we're living in a world that never runs out of temptations, lies, shiny objects, and highlight reels?  Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn   Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 123 7 Questions To Ask When Feeling Discouraged Despite Your Best Weight Loss Efforts https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/123  122 Establish This FIRST BEFORE Joining Another Fitness Challenge, Exercise Program, Or Diet So You Can Transform How You Feel About Your Body & Health Forever https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/122  121 The Truth About Obstacles & Falling Off the Bandwagon. Heart-Check Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/121  120 How I Carve Out Exercise When Things Are Crazy Busy. Follow this Framework, Take Control of Your Schedule & Get Exercise In! Heart-Check Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/120  119 Are Your Weight Loss Goals Built on Lies? Identifying & Replacing Worldly Lies with God's Truth. Heart-Check Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/119  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website):  https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

Do you feel like despite your best weight loss efforts nothing is working? You joined a weight loss program because you saw good results in others but when it came to you it didn't quite give you the same outcome? Super frustrating. I know the feeling. You followed what they said but still, nothing budges or it only lasts for only a little while. Does this describe you? This episode will help you to figure out why that keeps on happening. Get ready to take inventory by asking yourself these seven questions. A part of my mission on this podcast is to help you dig a little deeper every time you return. I'm so ready to help you dig deeper so you can figure out why you keep getting discouraged and getting stuck even though you're putting in so much effort to lose weight.  Go. Listen. Now. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn Why weight loss isn't happening! Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 122 Establish This FIRST BEFORE Joining Another Fitness Challenge, Exercise Program, Or Diet So You Can Transform How You Feel About Your Body & Health Forever https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/122  121 The Truth About Obstacles & Falling Off the Bandwagon. Heart-Check Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/121  120 How I Carve Out Exercise When Things Are Crazy Busy. Follow this Framework, Take Control of Your Schedule & Get Exercise In! Heart-Check Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/120  119 Are Your Weight Loss Goals Built on Lies? Identifying & Replacing Worldly Lies with God's Truth. Heart-Check Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/119  118 3 Fitness Tips Rarely Shared. The Best Way to Start Out When You're Starting Out.  | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/118  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

The fitness industry has a lot of shiny objects like fitness challenges, exercise programs, and the new and improved weight loss/diet shake. It's what gets our attention and it works! It's no secret that we live in a world filled with highlight reels and with that, it's easy to get sidetracked with the essentials of following God. I discovered that although I was proclaiming Christ as my everything outwardly the desires of my heart didn't show up the same way. Internally, my heart was struggling because I wanted “the body” I had from the previous years. I wanted more shiny objects and that included the next hyped-up fitness toy, exercise program, the list goes on. Sister, let's keep the most important part of our lives as THE most important part of our lives - with Jesus smack at the center of everything all around us including our fitness and health plans and priorities. If your goal is to jump around from podcast to podcast, looking for ways to UP your weight loss goals this episode isn't for you. But if you know the importance of, and want to walk away with practical tips on how to establish your faith BEFORE fitness and weight loss plans, (because all of that is keeping you lukewarm) then you, like me, need to tune into this episode now. Share this with a friend. It's how this podcast gets found by other women who love the Lord but keep doing fitness the world's way.  Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 121 The Truth About Obstacles & Falling Off the Bandwagon. Heart-Check Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/121 120 How I Carve Out Exercise When Things Are Crazy Busy. Follow this Framework, Take Control of Your Schedule & Get Exercise In! Heart-Check Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/120  119 Are Your Weight Loss Goals Built on Lies? Identifying & Replacing Worldly Lies with God's Truth. Heart-Check Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/119  118 3 Fitness Tips Rarely Shared. The Best Way to Start Out When You're Starting Out.  | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/118  117 Sticking with Your Goals for Weight Loss, Food Fixation, New Year Resolutions & Beyond is Simpler Than You Think! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/117  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

We've all fallen off the bandwagon and encountered obstacles when trying to take care of our health. It's a very common thing that we naturally expect but it doesn't have to be that way. (Re-read that again!) Re-starting over again and going back to square one is very discouraging for many of us. But it can also be a thing of the past just by doing some planning so you can counteract those expected obstacles. Over the years, I've realized that this is one of those things that even experts and popular coaches commonly overlook and don't teach their clients. If you have a strong desire for CHANGE and want some relief from the discouragement trap, then open your notebook to a clean sheet, and let's start creating your plan right away! Finally, you can sidestep those obstacles and lower your chances of falling off the bandwagon! I hope you're excited to learn how to create this simple personal plan so you will know exactly how to counter those obstacles BEFORE they take over your health intentions (again!). Tune in, take notes, pray through your planning session, and apply what you wrote down :-).  Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— HAVE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS? VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage   ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 120 How I Carve Out Exercise When Things Are Crazy Busy. Follow this Framework, Take Control of Your Schedule & Get Exercise In! Heart-Check Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/120  119 Are Your Weight Loss Goals Built on Lies? Identifying & Replacing Worldly Lies with God's Truth. Heart-Check Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/119  118 3 Fitness Tips Rarely Shared. The Best Way to Start Out When You're Starting Out.  | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/118  117 Sticking with Your Goals for Weight Loss, Food Fixation, New Year Resolutions & Beyond is Simpler Than You Think! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/117  116 Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? A Failsafe Formula That's So Simple You Can't Fail! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/116  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Finding the time to exercise can seem so hard and discouraging, especially when you feel like you have no control over anything and one thousand things need to get done. Your to-do list and everyone needing your attention seem like it's never-ending. You feel draggy and you'd rather lay on the couch at the end of the day. I totally get you. So, how do you REALLY make time to move your body? That's what we cover in part two of this 3-part series (Heart-check series). I hope you're ready with your notepad sisters. Tune in and let's get it! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— VOICE MESSAGE ME http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage   HORACIO PRINTING website mentioned in this episode: (This is my afiliate link which means if you purchase anything through this link I will earn a small commission). You will also find the free pdf and the video tutorials in this link. https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/discount  DOWNLOAD 31-DAY BLANK MONTHLY CALENDAR (mentioned in this episode): http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/30dayblankcalendar  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 119 Are Your Weight Loss Goals Built on Lies? Identifying & Replacing Worldly Lies with God's Truth. Heart-Check Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/119  118 3 Fitness Tips Rarely Shared. The Best Way to Start Out When You're Starting Out.  | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/118  117 Sticking with Your Goals for Weight Loss, Food Fixation, New Year Resolutions & Beyond is Simpler Than You Think! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/117  116 Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? A Failsafe Formula That's So Simple You Can't Fail! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/116  115 Feeling Social Pressure to Lose Weight During the Holidays? 2 Tips to Live in Body Freedom! | Holiday Help Series (Part 4) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/115  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website):  https://courageousfitfemale.com   SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

As you think and do anything dealing with weight loss have you ever stopped to think about the reasons why, what, and who influenced you to chase after this “dream body”? Oftentimes, it's easier to pick up dumbbells than to stop and address our real issues. In other words, because we live in a world that is all about go, go, go we don't take the time to stop and face our issues - in essence these are spiritual heart issues. We cover this and more in this episode (and series). This is part one in a 3-part series called Heart-check. We can never do enough heart-checking as Christians especially when it comes to pursuing weight loss belonging to an industry that's filled with lots of vain reasons. These same reasons are those that simply don't serve or impact our neighbors or the people we love. Grab your notepad for this one. Let's do a heart-check in with your weight loss goals! Stay Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn Obsessing about your weight and obsessing about what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Is starvation mode normal to you? Are you bullying yourself by saying things like I'm fat and worthless? Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues at all because everyone else around you has the same issues so it feels “normal”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends & holidays) —————————— VOICE MESSAGE ME http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage     ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 118 3 Fitness Tips Rarely Shared. The Best Way to Start Out When You're Starting Out.  | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/118  117 Sticking with Your Goals for Weight Loss, Food Fixation, New Year Resolutions & Beyond is Simpler Than You Think! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/117  116 Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? A Failsafe Formula That's So Simple You Can't Fail! | Lowering the Bar Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/116  115 Feeling Social Pressure to Lose Weight During the Holidays? 2 Tips to Live in Body Freedom! | Holiday Help Series (Part 4) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/115  114 Dreading Getting Fat During The Holidays? 3 Ways To Set You Up For Body Freedom Success! | Holiday Help Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/114  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention. 

When it comes to fitness, weight loss, changing your outlook on body image, setting goals for the new year, etc. there are so many things we need to UNlearn. When we are open to relearning and doing things OPPOSITE from what we've been taught (over the decades for some of us) that's when we set forward motion to get to the next step. Join me in closing off the Lowering the Bar series. My hope is that you will choose to walk away from the former things. Because going harder, doing more, and “no pain no gain” is contrary to the failsafe formula that leads to good health and godly stewardship of our bodies. Tune in with an open mind and shoot me an email message to share with me what you are planning to apply from this episode! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe starvation mode is normal to you. And bullying yourself with mean sayings such as I'm fat and I hate the way I look has become a part of you. Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so all feels “right”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours ------------------------- SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS IN A VOICEMAIL: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 117 Sticking with Your Goals for Weight Loss, Food Fixation, New Year Resolutions & Beyond is Simpler Than You Think! | (Lowering the Bar Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/117  116 Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? A Failsafe Formula That's So Simple You Can't Fail! | (Lowering the Bar Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/116  115 Feeling Social Pressure to Lose Weight During the Holidays? 2 Tips to Live in Body Freedom! | Holiday Help Series (Part 4) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/115  114 Dreading Getting Fat During The Holidays? 3 Ways To Set You Up For Body Freedom Success! | Holiday Help Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/114  113 User this 5-minute Rule for Food, Fitness, & Body Shame to Kickstart Your 2022 Goals | Holiday Help Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/113  112 Eating During the Holidays with Zero Guilt or Shame | Holiday Help Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/112  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click on “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Ever try to stick with your weight loss goals but end up quitting? Tired of discouragement taking over? Maybe things just don't seem to be turning out the way you want them to. In this episode, you'll learn one way to help you stick with your goals. This is part 2 of the mini series called Lowering the Bar. Download the 30-day blank calendar down below and apply what you learn in this episode today! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn --------------------- Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe starvation mode is normal to you. And bullying yourself with mean sayings such as I'm fat and I hate the way I look has become a part of you. Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so all feels “right”. Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours --------------------- SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS IN A VOICEMAIL: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  Download the30-day Blank Calendar to help you stick with your goals http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/30dayblankcalendar  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 116 Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? A Failsafe Formula That's So Simple You Can't Fail! | (Lowering the Bar Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/116  115 Feeling Social Pressure to Lose Weight During the Holidays? 2 Tips to Live in Body Freedom! | Holiday Help Series (Part 4) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/115  114 Dreading Getting Fat During The Holidays? 3 Ways To Set You Up For Body Freedom Success! | Holiday Help Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/114  113 User this 5-minute Rule for Food, Fitness, & Body Shame to Kickstart Your 2022 Goals | Holiday Help Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/113  112 Eating During the Holidays with Zero Guilt or Shame | Holiday Help Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/112  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES (Click on “FREE RESOURCES” tab at the upper right-hand side on my website): https://courageousfitfemale.com  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

How many things have you tried to get fit or lose weight because you were told to do it yet you still haven't achieved your goals? Well in that case you can't say that you've tried everything because you haven't tried THIS one failsafe formula I share in this episode and mini-series. This means you'll be getting closer to your goals and reaching it in such a super simple way and without feeling like a failure. Use this formula for weight loss or in any other area of your life that you want to see a change in. It's the opposite of the things you were told to do but it's the thing that you actually need in order to move the needle closer to your goals. Weight loss goals, confidence goals, eating more vegetables goals, drinking more water goals, having more energy goals, working out/exercising more consistently goals, etc. the list goes on! This is a 3-part mini-series TO HELP YOU with the goals you're already thinking about because of New Year's resolutions. Come back for part two where I give away a free tracking calendar pdf so you can monitor your daily action steps.  And ladies, always remember… Jesus over jean size, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I'm fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”! Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS IN A VOICEMAIL: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 115 Feeling Social Pressure to Lose Weight During the Holidays? 2 Tips to Live in Body Freedom! | Holiday Help Series (Part 4) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/115  114 Dreading Getting Fat During The Holidays? 3 Ways To Set You Up For Body Freedom Success! | Holiday Help Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/114  113 User this 5-minute Rule for Food, Fitness, & Body Shame to Kickstart Your 2022 Goals | Holiday Help Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/113  112 Eating During the Holidays with Zero Guilt or Shame | Holiday Help Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/112  111 The Hustle For Body Worthiness! Are You Still Struggling To Accept Your Body? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/111  -------------------------- GET YOUR FREEBIES: https://courageousfitfemale.com SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

There's so much pressure to lose weight and keep up with what everyone else is doing healthwise or fitness-wise during the holidays. When we do things just because other people are pressuring us and expecting our bodies to look certain way exhaustion, burnout, and forgetting about Christ are the results. In this episode, you'll learn two tips with practical examples of how to use them. I can't wait for you to walk away from social pressure and walk towards living in body freedom during the holidays. Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I'm fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”! Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours Take the free Values Test: https://personalvalu.es/personal-values-test  VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 114 Dreading Getting Fat During The Holidays? 3 Ways To Set You Up For Body Freedom Success! | Holiday Help Series (Part 3) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/114  113 User this 5-minute Rule for Food, Fitness, & Body Shame to Kickstart Your 2022 Goals | Holiday Help Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/113  112 Eating During the Holidays with Zero Guilt or Shame | Holiday Help Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/112  111 The Hustle For Body Worthiness! Are You Still Struggling To Accept Your Body? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/111  110 The Lose Weight & Be Successful BARRIER That Keeps Getting In The Way. Truth Be Told! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/110  -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

If we're being honest, we are afraid to gain weight during the holidays because of all the food we're surrounded by. In this episode, I give you three ways to set you up for body freedom success as a Christian. Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I'm fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”! Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours Take the free Values Test: https://personalvalu.es/personal-values-test  VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 113 User this 5-minute Rule for Food, Fitness, & Body Shame to Kickstart Your 2022 Goals | Holiday Help Series (Part 2) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/113  112 Eating During the Holidays with Zero Guilt or Shame | Holiday Help Series (Part 1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/112  111 The Hustle For Body Worthiness! Are You Still Struggling To Accept Your Body? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/111  110 The Lose Weight & Be Successful BARRIER That Keeps Getting In The Way. Truth Be Told! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/110  109 How The Enemy Used My Body To Pull Me Away From God – Body Freedom Inventory https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/109  -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Food goals, fitness goals, and body shame struggles are things we want to get better at and heal from. With the holidays it can feel impossible to just think about trying to maintain (or start) our goals. Be encouraged because, in this episode, you'll walk away knowing how to use the 5-minute rule to kickstart your 2022 goals. And…you can use this as soon as the episode is over. (Yay!) Plus, use the 5-minute rule for years to come Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I'm fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”! Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  Biblical Self-Care episode mentioned in this episode: 46 The Self-Care Deception (A Biblical Perspective) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/46  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 112 Eating During the Holidays with Zero Guilt or Shame | Holiday Help Series (Part1) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/112  111 The Hustle For Body Worthiness! Are You Still Struggling To Accept Your Body? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/111  110 The Lose Weight & Be Successful BARRIER That Keeps Getting In The Way. Truth Be Told! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/110  109 How The Enemy Used My Body To Pull Me Away From God – Body Freedom Inventory https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/109  108 If You Find the Right DIET Will Your Life Really START? 3 Truths for Christian Women. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/108  -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

You want to lose weight during the holidays but how is it even possible when it doesn't seem like the right time to start any health plans? There's food at every turn and you're stressed out because you haven't developed those discipline muscles. Guess what? After this episode, you will have a new perspective on eating during the holidays. You will finally know that food is NOT the enemy. You will have an understanding of why you always feel so defeated at the dinner table and even better how you CAN go to a party with lots of food and leave without feeling guilty or shame-filled. Listen all the way through because I'll be giving you action steps that I haven't shared before. This is a 5-part series for the season I'm calling the “Holiday Help Series”. Be sure to take notes and practice what you learn in this episode. When you do it will show you that eating without the feeling of shame or guilt is possible! Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I'm fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don't even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”! Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  Biblical Self-Care episode mentioned in this episode: 46 The Self-Care Deception (A Biblical Perspective) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/46  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 111: The Hustle For Body Worthiness! Are You Still Struggling To Accept Your Body? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/111  110 The Lose Weight & Be Successful BARRIER That Keeps Getting In The Way. Truth Be Told! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/110  109 How The Enemy Used My Body To Pull Me Away From God – Body Freedom Inventory https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/109  108 If You Find the Right DIET Will Your Life Really START? 3 Truths for Christian Women. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/108  107 Will Losing Weight Really Make You Happy As A Christian Woman? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/107  -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

You're doing all the things to try and reach your body and weight loss goals but yet you're swimming in the swamp of unworthiness. I totally get it. Let this episode be a prompting from the Holy Spirit when it comes to your body and finding body freedom. Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you're starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don't even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  Biblical Self-Care episode mentioned in this episode: 46 The Self-Care Deception (A Biblical Perspective) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/46  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 110 The Lose Weight & Be Successful BARRIER That Keeps Getting In The Way. Truth Be Told! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/110  109 How The Enemy Used My Body To Pull Me Away From God – Body Freedom Inventory https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/109  108 If You Find the Right DIET Will Your Life Really START? 3 Truths for Christian Women. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/108  107 Will Losing Weight Really Make You Happy As A Christian Woman? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/107  106 Are Your WORKOUTS Boring? How to Make it FUN! Fun Fitness Ahead! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

There's something missing from your lose weight and body freedom journey and it has nothing to do with counting calories or 1k burpees. This may be a hard one for you to swallow because no one talks about it! But just know that it will be so worth tuning in. So excited for what you will walk away with from this episode. Let's get it! Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you're starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don't even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let's dig into finding body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage Biblical Self-Care episode mentioned in this episode: 46 The Self-Care Deception (A Biblical Perspective) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/46 ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 109 How The Enemy Used My Body To Pull Me Away From God – Body Freedom Inventory https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/109  108 If You Find the Right DIET Will Your Life Really START? 3 Truths for Christian Women. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/108  107 Will Losing Weight Really Make You Happy As A Christian Woman? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/107  106 Are Your WORKOUTS Boring? How to Make it FUN! Fun Fitness Ahead! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  105 Here Are 3 Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Your FITNESS JOURNEY as a Christian! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/105  -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Do you equate success to how your body looks? Then this episode is for you! If you are doing all you can to reshape your body with all the weight loss things, working out like crazy, and dieting like there's no tomorrow (thinking you'll finally get the body of your dreams) think about how the enemy (Satan) has you wrapped around his finger. Let's get you out of that rut and bring you closer to body freedom through TRUE freedom found in Christ. Stay to the end for the body freedom inventory. Grab a notebook, get to a quiet spot to reflect, and then write out your answers to the three questions at the end of this episode. For His honor & glory, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you're starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don't even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Jump on a call with me and I will show you how to get fit and find body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  Biblical Self-Care episode mentioned in this episode: 46 The Self-Care Deception (A Biblical Perspective) https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/46  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 108 If You Find the Right DIET Will Your Life Really START? 3 Truths for Christian Women. https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/108 107 Will Losing Weight Really Make You Happy As A Christian Woman? https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/107 106 Are Your WORKOUTS Boring? How to Make it FUN! Fun Fitness Ahead! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106 105 Here Are 3 Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Your FITNESS JOURNEY as a Christian! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/105 104 The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Fitness Journey As A Christian Female! https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/104 -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Searching for the right diet so you can finally start your life? Is it really possible to find that right one? You're in for a surprise as I share three truths for Christian women when it comes to believing that they need to find the right diet in order for their life to finally start. These are truths that you may have forgotten about but it's alright because I got you covered! Grab a notebook and take note of the three truths in this episode. For His honor & glory, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you're starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don't even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Jump on a call with me and I will show you how to get fit and find body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. STEP 1: EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect a reply from me within 24-48 hours VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 107 Will Losing Weight Really Make You Happy As A Christian Woman? 106 Are Your WORKOUTS Boring? How to Make it FUN! Fun Fitness Ahead! 105 Here Are 3 Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Your FITNESS JOURNEY as a Christian! 104 The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Fitness Journey As A Christian Female! 103 Why HUSTLING to Achieve More Results is Dead! Rest Is Actually the New Hustle! -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Getting rid of your cellulite, decreasing the number on the scale, fitting into your “dream size”, finally having your body look like you have something to show for it, and the list goes on. What if this really happened in your life? Is it the ultimate answer to truly making you happy as a Christian woman? Put on your earbuds, lace up your workout shoes, or go to your fav spot in the house and listen in. We'll talk about this topic that we so desperately want… to lose weight and be happy as a Christian woman. But will losing weight really make you happy? Tune in and let today's episode transform you from the inside out. I pray a blessing over this episode for each and every one of you tuning in. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Are you obsessing about your weight and unhappy in your skin? Do you hate what you see in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you've been starving your body or talking down to yourself. Or… working out as many times as you can all week and then binging on the weekends. Do you think that getting that new bible study covering the topic of diet and health is the solution to your food issues?... But yet you don't really call them food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Jump on a call with me and I will show you how to get fit and find body freedom, God's way! All it takes is one email and I'll help you get set up. EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 106 Are Your WORKOUTS Boring? How to Make it FUN! Fun Fitness Ahead! 105 Here Are 3 Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Your FITNESS JOURNEY as a Christian! 104 The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Fitness Journey As A Christian Female! 103 Why HUSTLING to Achieve More Results is Dead! Rest Is Actually the New Hustle! 102 STRUGGLING to Get to FOOD FREEDOM? Try out these 3 Things to Break Free From Food Idolatry & Food Struggles! -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  (FUN) DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  FREE DICE APP (for the workout if you don't have actual dice at home https://apple.co/2XIgrs  Podcast episode that goes with the Dice Workout: https://courageousfitfemale.com/episode/106  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Are you demotivated to exercise because of the same boring workouts? Need motivation and fun? In this episode, I give you lots of fun workout ideas as well as a free workout pdf that you can use for your workout today! (Re-use again and again for more of your workouts.) Take notes because I am giving away all lots of fun workout ideas I've used in my fitness classes. Download the workout pdf below. Enjoy the show and the fun workout! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Ready to approach fitness with a kingdom perspective and biblical lenses? Let's break the shackles around your ankles and REPLACE shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com to get fit and healthy God's way! (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  FREE DICE APP (for the workout if you don't have actual dice at home :-) https://apple.co/2XIgrss  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 105 Here Are 3 Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Your FITNESS JOURNEY as a Christian! 104 The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Fitness Journey As A Christian Female! 103 Why HUSTLING to Achieve More Results is Dead! Rest Is Actually the New Hustle! 102 STRUGGLING to Get to FOOD FREEDOM? Try out these 3 Things to Break Free From Food Idolatry & Food Struggles! 101 The 3 Biggest LIES You're Believing that Joining a Gym Will Give You | Results, Motivation & Accountability -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

While I was pursuing health and fitness as a Christian I realized some things that are essential but never really was a part of any of the programs that I signed up for. In this episode, I go over three things that we commonly overlook when deciding on which fitness program to join and/or as we start our fitness journey that you need to keep in mind. These three things may come as a surprise to you as they are not commonly expected to be found inside fitness programs (secular or faith-based ones, too). So, take notes of these three things and I pray that you will be intentional with having a kingdom perspective throughout your fitness journey. Enjoy the show! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Ready to approach fitness with a kingdom perspective and biblical lenses on? Ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and REPLACE shame and frustration with freedom in Christ? EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  BOOK MENTIONED: Are You Really Okay? by: Debra Fileta https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736982515  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 104 The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Fitness Journey As A Christian Female! 103 Why HUSTLING to Achieve More Results is Dead! Rest Is Actually the New Hustle! 102 STRUGGLING to Get to FOOD FREEDOM? Try out these 3 Things to Break Free From Food Idolatry & Food Struggles! 101 The 3 Biggest LIES You're Believing that Joining a Gym Will Give You | Results, Motivation & Accountability 100: DITCH Self-glory, Pride & Vanity For Good So You Can Magnify GOD. Examine Your True Motives with these 5 Questions -------------------------- DOWNLOAD your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Isn't it typically AFTER you've gone through something that you wish you had known about something specific? An answer, solution, or explanation maybe? Well, it's no different in your fitness journey. Maybe you're like me wishing you had known this ONE THING. No, it's now how to calculate macros, how to meal prep, or how to get fit “quick”. In today's episode, I share the one thing that I wish I knew before I started my fitness journey as a Christian female. We address whether reading your bible is important and whether pursuing fitness is dishonoring to the Lord, and more! Grab your journal because I ask you to reflect on three questions when it comes to desiring weight loss/reshaping your body. You're not gonna want to miss out on those questions at the end! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Stop what you're doing and EMAIL ME right now if you're ready to approach fitness with a kingdom perspective and biblical lenses VS selfish-ambition and people pleasing mentality. If you're ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and replace shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! Here's what to do... STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Have a question, comment, or review? Click the link below to leave me a 1-minute voice message: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 103 Why HUSTLING to Achieve More Results is Dead! Rest Is Actually the New Hustle! 102 STRUGGLING to Get to FOOD FREEDOM? Try out these 3 Things to Break Free From Food Idolatry & Food Struggles! 101 The 3 Biggest LIES You're Believing that Joining a Gym Will Give You | Results, Motivation & Accountability 100: DITCH Self-glory, Pride & Vanity For Good So You Can Magnify GOD. Examine Your True Motives with these 5 Questions BONUS: Learn from My Fitness Failures & Food Mistakes So You Can Skip the Potholes and Knockout those Setbacks! Plus, 5 Uncommon Tips. -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

How much are you doing? Is there a part of you that knows you need to ease up with everything you're doing? Are you that person who answers I'm so busy, I'm exhausted or I wish I had more time when asked how are you doing? Then this is an episode for you! Although there are tons of empowering quotes about hustling, grinding, and giving it your all the reality is it usually leads to burnout and sadly breaks relationships. In this episode, I speak about why hustling to achieve more results whether in the gym or anywhere else in your life is dead. Take heart because rest is the new hustle. Tune in for more on this topic of rest and hustle. Stay Courageous & Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it's easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it's easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking our spiritual health dry like bones in a desert. That's why I created faith-filled, one-on-one coaching. For those of you who are believing the lie that you have to do this alone. If you feel ashamed, unworthy, and insecure about starting or you don't know how to begin your health journey as a Christian, this is for you. Trust me I know that it's never easy to expose weak points and strongholds. But I remember what our guide book for life says in James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 3:19, Psalm 32:3. (Really. Stop. I encourage you to open up the scriptures and read what God says in His word in those verses.) A perfect example of not being open and honest to expose our weak points is being in bondage to food, coffee, or sweets or even secretly wanting a “better-looking” body. Yes, I went there! Does any of this sound familiar? I am all too familiar with these struggles as a Christian female because I've been through it all. If you are ready to admit that you need personal direction and guidance on what steps to take next when it comes to your health and fitness then let's do your next chapter together! Pssst… don't worry. I won't be telling you to count macros or yell in your face to accept that donuts are evil. (They're not.) I WILL be walking alongside you and show you how to keep your heart, soul, mind, and body healthy while encouraging you to keep facing in the direction where Jesus is calling you to be. EMAIL ME RIGHT NOW if you're ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and replace shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Have a question, comment, or review? Click the link below to leave me a 1-minute voice message: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 101 The 3 Biggest LIES You're Believing that Joining a Gym Will Give You | Results, Motivation, & Accountability 100: DITCH Self-glory, Pride & Vanity For Good So You Can Magnify GOD. Examine Your True Motives with these 5 Questions BONUS: Learn from My Fitness Failures & Food Mistakes So You Can Skip the Potholes and Knockout those Setbacks! Plus, 5 Uncommon Tips. 99: 5 Common MISTAKES Christian Women Make When Setting Weight Loss & Fitness Goals 98: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 97: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

For many years, food was my master and I didn't know how to break free from the problems that it was creating. My physical health was compromised and my identity was placed in my body image rather than in Christ alone. If this story sounds familiar in your own life I share three things for you to try so you, too, can be liberated from food being your master and finally enter into food freedom! Stay Courageous & Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it's easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it's easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking our spiritual health dry like bones in a desert. That's why I created faith-filled, one-on-one coaching. For those of you who are believing the lie that you have to do this alone. If you feel ashamed, unworthy, and insecure about starting or you don't know how to begin your health journey as a Christian, this is for you. Trust me I know that it's never easy to expose weak points and strongholds. But I remember what our guide book for life says in James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 3:19, Psalm 32:3. (Really. Stop. I encourage you to open up the scriptures and read what God says in His word in those verses.) A perfect example of not being open and honest to expose our weak points is being in bondage to food, coffee, or sweets or even secretly wanting a “better-looking” body. Yes, I went there! Does any of this sound familiar? I am all too familiar with these struggles as a Christian female because I've been through it all. If you are ready to admit that you need personal direction and guidance on what steps to take next when it comes to your health and fitness then let's do your next chapter together! Pssst… don't worry. I won't be telling you to count macros or yell in your face to accept that donuts are evil. (They're not.) I WILL be walking alongside you and show you how to keep your heart, soul, mind, and body healthy while encouraging you to keep facing in the direction where Jesus is calling you to be. EMAIL ME RIGHT NOW if you're ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and replace shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Have a question, comment, or review? Click the link below to leave me a 1-minute voice message: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 101 The 3 Biggest LIES You're Believing that Joining a Gym Will Give You | Results, Motivation, & Accountability 100: DITCH Self-glory, Pride & Vanity For Good So You Can Magnify GOD. Examine Your True Motives with these 5 Questions BONUS: Learn from My Fitness Failures & Food Mistakes So You Can Skip the Potholes and Knockout those Setbacks! Plus, 5 Uncommon Tips. 99: 5 Common MISTAKES Christian Women Make When Setting Weight Loss & Fitness Goals 98: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 97: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

It's “proven” picture after picture through social media that if you want physical results, motivation, and accountability you need a gym. But IS this really true? Is a gym absolutely required if you are wanting these things? In today's episode, we go over the three biggest lies you're believing when it comes to getting a physical transformation, receiving motivation, and obtaining accountability through joining a gym. Ready to turn those lies into truths right here, right now? Put on your earbuds and press play. Let's go! Stay Courageous & Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it's easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it's easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking our spiritual health dry like bones in a desert. That's why I created faith-filled, one-on-one coaching. For those of you who are believing the lie that you have to do this alone. If you feel ashamed, unworthy, and insecure about starting or you don't know how to begin your health journey as a Christian, this is for you. Trust me I know that it's never easy to expose weak points and strongholds. But I remember what our guide book for life says in James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 3:19, Psalm 32:3. (Really. Stop. I encourage you to open up the scriptures and read what God says in His word in those verses.) A perfect example of not being open and honest to expose our weak points is being in bondage to food, coffee, or sweets or even secretly wanting a “better-looking” body. Yes, I went there! Does any of this sound familiar? I am all too familiar with these struggles as a Christian female because I've been through it all. If you are ready to admit that you need personal direction and guidance on what steps to take next when it comes to your health and fitness then let's do your next chapter together! Pssst… don't worry. I won't be telling you to count macros or yell in your face to accept that donuts are evil. (They're not.) I WILL be walking alongside you and show you how to keep your heart, soul, mind, and body healthy while encouraging you to keep facing in the direction where Jesus is calling you to be. EMAIL ME RIGHT NOW if you're ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and replace shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Have a question, comment, or review? Click the link below to leave me a 1-minute voice message: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ 100: DITCH Self-glory, Pride & Vanity For Good So You Can Magnify GOD. Examine Your True Motives with these 5 Questions BONUS: Learn from My Fitness Failures & Food Mistakes So You Can Skip the Potholes and Knockout those Setbacks! Plus, 5 Uncommon Tips. 99: 5 Common MISTAKES Christian Women Make When Setting Weight Loss & Fitness Goals 98: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 97: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I highly encourage you to seek prompt attention.

As we keep our bodies healthy and strong we are prone to fall into the ditch of self-glory, pride, and vanity. Especially when we get to a place that feels good such as having physical transformation. And to find our way OUT we need to look at what drives us to take care of our bodies in the first place. Take note of the three questions we go over in this episode to guide you in your health and fitness journey. Use it to examine your TRUE motives, to ultimately MAGNIFY GOD and HIS awesomeness, and to walk out this Christian life as He calls you to. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it's easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it's easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking our spiritual health dry like bones in a desert. That's why I created faith-filled, one-on-one coaching. For those of you who are believing the lie that you have to do this alone. If you feel ashamed, unworthy, and insecure about starting or you don't know how to begin your health journey as a Christian, this is for you. Trust me I know that it's never easy to expose weak points and strongholds. But I remember what our guide book for life says in James 5:16, Provers 28:13, Acts 3:19, Psalm 32:3. (Really. Stop. I encourage you to open up the scriptures and read what God says in His word in those verses.) A perfect example of not being open and honest to expose our weak points is being in bondage to food, coffee, or sweets or even secretly wanting a “better-looking” body. Yes, I went there! Does any of this sound familiar? I am all too familiar with these struggles as a Christian female because I've been through it all. If you are ready to admit that you need personal direction and guidance on what steps to take next when it comes to your health and fitness then let's do your next chapter together! Pssst… don't worry. I won't be telling you to count macros or yell in your face to accept that donuts are evil. I WILL be walking alongside you and show you how to keep your heart, soul, mind, and body healthy while encouraging you to keep facing in the direction where Jesus is calling you to be. EMAIL ME RIGHT NOW if you're ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and replace shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Leave me a voice message. Click the link below: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ BONUS: Learn from My Fitness Failures & Food Mistakes So You Can Skip the Potholes and Knockout those Setbacks! Plus, 5 Uncommon Tips. 99: 5 Common MISTAKES Christian Women Make When Setting Weight Loss & Fitness Goals 98: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 97: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 96: SELF-HELP & Leaning on Your Own Understanding. Why it Leads to Discouragement & Feelings of Failure! -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I encourage you to seek prompt attention.

Today, you're going to learn the top 5 fitness failures and food mistakes I made when I made fitness and food my life! Some of them may seem counterintuitive and illogical. But we know that the culture of the world screams at us to chase “instant” and “overnight” success. Sisters, that is a big red flag since we know that what we look like on the outside is not our aim on this side of Heaven. I need to make a mention that as Christ-followers, we get to pursue health from the inside out (heart, soul, mind, and body). My main goal in this episode is to increase your awareness and keep your heart sensitive to how the world's desire is for you to conform to its patterns. My second goal is to encourage you to keep making small steps toward keeping your mind and body strong so you can serve those around you. Worthy Reminder: When it comes to setting fitness and weight loss goals (as a Christian woman) the goal is to be spirit-led versus self-led. Enjoy the episode and learn from my fitness failures and food mistakes so you can skip the potholes, knockout those setbacks, and keep striving to walk in the Spirit. #1 Eat less and count every single bite and calorie #2 Put your trust in a meal program (custom meal plans) #3 Exercise more, no rest #4 Make lots of changes at once #5 Strap yourself to an exercise program My mistakes are your opportunities to learn from and skip them! Tune in now to learn 5 uncommon tips to counter these mistakes and have fewer setbacks. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Are you looking for faith-filled accountability as you walk through your health & fitness journey? If you're tired of doing it all by yourself because you don't know what to do and you just want someone to walk with you let me help you! You'll get a straightforward plan to start with right away as we keep Jesus at the center as you do coaching with me. Email me to book your first coaching session. No more complicating things or wondering where to start. If you feel stuck and don't know how to begin email me right now so we can replace frustration with freedom! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Leave me a voice message. Click the link below: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️ LINK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Personal Values Assessment (free online test) https://personalvalu.es/  WANT MORE EPISODES? 99: 5 Common MISTAKES Christian Women Make When Setting Weight Loss & Fitness Goals 98: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 97: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 96: SELF-HELP & Leaning on Your Own Understanding. Why it Leads to Discouragement & Feelings of Failure! 95: Working Out For a Post-Pandemic Body? What Does It Profit You? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself. ⭐️ Most Listened to Episodes ⭐️ 83: Scared to Give up Worldly Comforts in Exchange for Godly Truths? Letting go of your plan for His isn't easy, it's worth it! 67: New Year, New You! Your NEVER GO BACK Roadmap for 2021! 73: What Does God Want For Your WEIGHT & Body? How to Ask Him. -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I encourage you to seek prompt attention.

I've made many mistakes throughout my health and fitness journey as a Christian woman and I see the same mistakes happening all the time with other Believers. The good news is that once you become aware of what these mistakes are it will shift your thinking. And with the help of the Holy Spirit your footsteps will walk toward a different direction. When it comes to setting weight loss and fitness goals as a Christian woman the goal is to be spirit-led versus self-led. Join me in today's episode and get familiar with the 5 common mistakes Christian women make when setting weight loss and fitness goals: #1 Chases after aesthetics & ambition #2 Separates faith from fitness #3 Idolizes Instagram success & transformation #4 Puts her worth in her body shape #5 Conforms to worldly standards & secular success Come back for the next episode where I share 5 bonus mistakes women make when pursuing weight loss and fitness goals. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Are you looking for faith-filled accountability? Someone to walk with you throughout your fitness, food, and faith journey? Let's do it together. You'll walk away with a practical plan that you can start with right away and I make sure to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session so you can stop wondering what to do next, where to start, what needs to be surrendered, and why you keep staying stuck? STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Leave me a voice message. Click the link below: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️

Knowing the difference between following a weight loss, health, and fitness program, the world's way, and God's way is a key factor to truly walking and being where and who Jesus calls us to be. Picking one over the other will either lead us with pride in our accomplishments or lead us with a heart of humility, compassion, service, and love just to name a few. The truth of the matter is that when we sign up for that gym membership or say “yes” to committing to our health there is something we need to be mindful of. That is, we are people prone to forget that choosing to walk in the ways of the world will get us to meddle with things we shouldn't be meddling with. That is a guarantee. There's so much opportunity to give in to temptation out there. Mainly in glorifying ourselves (I've been there!). Ultimately, following the world's ways will shape us into overconfident people when truly our confidence and wisdom need to come from Jesus alone. But it still leaves the question of how do we recognize if taking care of our bodies the world's way is leading us to be overconfident in ourselves? In this episode, we're going over 4 ways that you can use to take inventory of the world's ways versus Christ's ways when it comes to taking care of our health. Open your bible to 2 Kings 14:8-14. My prayer is that this short passage will help you to spot if your participation in a worldly setting is leading you to be overconfident. Turn your notebook to a clean sheet of paper and jot down some notes. I encourage you to pray over what you wrote down. Let this episode speak Truth into your life to remind you that your confidence should be found in Jesus alone! Confidence through Christ, Jaclyn ************* It's about that time to rewire your old ways of what you've been taught about weight loss, health, and fitness. Shift your perspective from worldly to spiritual and take action on what is most valuable in this life according to the path that God made for you. Together we will create a practical plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That's it! ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Leave me a voice message below: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️

Body shaming is a real thing that affects so many of us as women. Do you avoid going shopping because it's so hard for you to accept that you're a larger size than you were in the past? Maybe the mirror points out all the body parts that you hate… “flaws” and all. And it just makes you feel worse. I get it. Shopping can feel like a stressful situation and end up seeming like a disaster. (Hint: the disaster is really in our hearts.) In this episode, you're gonna hear about my very real, very raw, and VERY embarrassing shopping experience. (I cried my eyes out when I left the store because I put my value and worth in the size that I am today.) Where's God's truth in that?!! Want to know what Jesus taught me through this experience? If you typically fall into the pit of body-shaming and have feelings of self-disgust in the dressing room, then stick with me throughout this episode because we're gonna talk about this. Let's get it. Jesus Over Jean Size, Jaclyn ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It's okay if you need all three!) Together we will create a practical health plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That's it! ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Leave me a voice message below: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️

There is a reason why the self-help industry has made fortunes with its self-help products. The reason is simple. People start out with a sincere desire and readiness to make a change for the better but then really quickly that desire fades away. The belief that you can do things on your own is a false belief that we're all challenged with yet only very few of us can pull off with lasting results that ultimately give Jesus the glory. Today we talk honestly about the question: Is it time to get help from outside of yourself? When you stop to think about the many ways we haven't met with progress we need to consider if the reason we haven't is because we are relying on self-help is the reason you are feeling hopeless & discouraged? Over and over again, when I try to do things on my own I'm typically led to feelings of shame, failure, discouragement, hopelessness, and even confusion. Does that ring a bell for you? Does self-help really work or is it causing you to feel like a failure even though you have the best of intentions and are committed? ? Let's talk about that today! Keep it Christ-centered, Jaclyn ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It's okay if you need all three!) Together we will create a practical health plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That's it! STILL NOT SURE IF COACHING WITH ME IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Answer these questions… Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence? Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way? Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape? Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught by personal trainers and fitness influencers whose main focus is your outward appearance? Not able to celebrate special occasions with friends/family because the foods they serve don't fit what your diet says you can eat? Tired of unreliable diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not being able to enjoy foods you love? Ready to focus your attention on spiritual heart matters versus pure physical matters? IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, EMAIL ME today to book your coaching session(s)! Let's go! God has so much waiting for you including knowing Him even deeper. Leave me a voice message http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️ BOOK MENTIONED: Never Go Back: 10 Things You'll Never Do Again by Henry Cloud https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451669313/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_RWG5TSXNYPMNSWJTHAMW (Not sponsored. Not an affiliate.) WANT MORE EPISODES??

Are you feeling the pressure to work out hard towards getting a post-pandemic body? You know... “upgrading” your body so that it looks acceptable to the world and to other people? If you do, then this episode is for YOU! I have 3 questions for you to pray through and respond to. Are you working out for a post-pandemic body? What does it profit you? You're gonna need a clean sheet of paper, a good pen, and an open heart for this one. Press play!! In Christ, Jaclyn ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It's okay if you need all three!) Together we will create a practical health plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That's it! STILL NOT SURE IF COACHING WITH ME IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Answer these questions… Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence? Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way? Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape? Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught by personal trainers and fitness influencers whose main focus is your outward appearance? Not able to celebrate special occasions with friends/family because the foods they serve don't fit what your diet says you can eat? Tired of unreliable diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not being able to enjoy foods you love? Ready to focus your attention on spiritual heart matters versus pure physical matters? IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, EMAIL ME today to book your coaching session(s)! Let's go! God has so much waiting for you including knowing Him even deeper. Leave me a voice message http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️ WANT MORE EPISODES??

Are you a DIY person when it comes to fitness? What is DIY fitness you ask? DIY fitness is what I call it when you Google workouts, search workouts on YouTube, and maybe thumb through Pinterest to look up what looks promising depending on the model’s physique, which by the way always looks “perfect”! We live in a time when we can tap our phone screens for how to DIY insert-the-blank. This includes DIY’ing our workouts.  Does this sound like you? I know it’s something that I’ve done and I want to share with you what I’ve learned about committing to a DIY fitness plan. What are the advantages, benefits, and drawbacks? Get ready to tune into today’s topic and let’s see if a DIY fitness plan is working for you or not. QUESTION OF THE DAY: If following a DIY fitness plan hasn’t been helping you with your fitness and health goals why do you think you still choose to stick to this type of fitness plan? BONUS QUESTION: Reflecting honestly, is it mostly serving/helping you with the plans God has for you? Or hurting you? TINY TASK: Take 5 minutes to do a personal assessment so you can determine if a DIY fitness plan is worth it. (If it isn’t, then it’s probably time to put your trust in a coach to help lead you.) In Christ, Jaclyn P.S. Please pass this on so that more women can know the difference between the way the world’s been teaching them about health and fitness and God’s way! ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It’s okay if you need all three!) Together we will create a practical health plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That’s it! STILL NOT SURE IF COACHING IS FOR YOU? Answer these questions… Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence? Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way? Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape? Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught by personal trainers and fitness influencers whose main focus is your outward appearance? Not able to celebrate special occasions with friends/family because the foods they serve don’t fit what your diet says you can eat? Tired of unreliable diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not being able to enjoy foods you love? Ready to focus your attention on spiritual heart matters versus pure physical matters? IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, EMAIL ME today to book your coaching session(s)! Let’s go! God has so much waiting for you including knowing Him even deeper. Leave me a voice message http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️ EPISODES MENTIONED ABOUT COMPARISON: 91: Could Body Image COMPARISON Be DERAILING You From God’s Purposes Over Your Life? How to Recognize with Heather Creekmore. 9: The 3 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Women WANT MORE EPISODES??

Raise your hand if you love your cellulite! Let me reword that. Did anyone ever tell you to “just love your cellulite”? I was interviewed on The Stefanie Gass Show and I’m sharing it with you all in today’s episode. Some hot keywords we talk about are self-love, self-worth, and of course cellulite! And... if you always wanted to know what does it mean to treat your body like a temple then listen out for what I share when Stefanie Gass asks me this precise question. It’s NOT what you think ;-)! I know so many of you will hear the Holy Spirit speak to you personally in this episode. He definitely did to me! QUESTION OF THE DAY: Considering your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, what is one way you can treat your body better? Stay Courageous for Christ, Jaclyn P.S. This podcast is free and shareable! Please pass this on so that other women can know God’s truth when it comes to the topic of health, body image, self-worth, and more! ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It’s okay if you need all three!) Together we will create a practical health plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That’s it! STILL NOT SURE IF COACHING IS FOR YOU? Answer these questions… Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence? Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way? Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape? Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught by personal trainers and fitness influencers whose main focus is your outward appearance? Not able to celebrate special occasions with friends/family because the foods they serve don’t fit what your diet says you can eat? Tired of unreliable diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not being able to enjoy foods you love? Ready to focus your attention on spiritual heart matters versus pure physical matters? IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, EMAIL ME today to book your coaching session(s)! Let’s go! God has so much waiting for you including knowing Him even deeper. Leave me a voice message http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️-----------------⭐️ WANT MORE EPISODES??

Why are we determined and relentless when it comes to putting in the work for the sake of seeing a smaller number on the scale? As Christ-followers, we can take care of our health (and we ought to) but shrinking the number on the scale as our primary reason is undoubtedly not the best way to glorify Jesus. We gotta do a check-in with our goals at least once a month. We do that in today’s episode. Plugin your earbuds and press play! Journey with Jesus, Jaclyn QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who are you allowing to define who you are? (A broken world and broken people? OR our unbroken living Word, Jesus Christ?) ************* ARE YOU READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH? Email me to book coaching sessions towards food freedom in Christ OR for my coaching menu. HERE’S HOW: STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That’s it! STILL NOT SURE? Answer these questions… >>> Do you want to finally let go of those worldly health and body image lies? (DO YOU believe they are lies from the enemy to keep you stuck and idle from God’s plans?) >>> Want to know how to pursue the Spirit versus the flesh? (Food fixation ring a bell?) >>> When it comes to health and your body size, are you ready to bring to light how much greater God’s plans are better than your own plans? (Can’t wait for you to receive this truth!) >>> Maybe you’re scared to take the step to start coaching? That’s okay! Email me anyways! >>> Can you relate to any of the following challenges below? Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence. Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape Discouraged by those free weight loss challenges that hype up false guarantees Done with committing to detoxes that only work for a little while and then you’re back to square one You would rather be surrounded by others who center their journey around the leading of the Holy Spirit instead of how you look, etc. Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught (by personal trainers, etc.) whose main focus is on what you look like on the outside (outward appearance/aesthetics) and/or their aim is to exclusively help you with performance-based results. Not able to celebrate friends/family special occasions because the foods they serve don’t fit what your diet says you can eat Tired of diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not able to enjoy foods you love Want to give attention to spiritual heart matters versus physical matters. Outward appearances are no longer your main priority. Feel spiritually bankrupt when it comes to fitness and food approaches IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, EMAIL ME to answer any questions you may have or if you’re ready! Or if you just want my coaching price menu. ⭐️-----------------⭐️ WANT MORE EPISODES??

Could comparing your body image to other women be derailing you from God’s purposes over your life? It is a privilege to bring on my first guest, Heather Creekmore! She is the author of Compared to Who and The Burden of Better. She has the heart to help women be free of comparison and to help them release the burden of it! In this episode, we talk about all things comparison including what happens to our relationships when we SETTLE with comparing ourselves to other people? Even to our own husbands. Wait what?? We talk about what we OUGHT to seek rather than comparing ourselves to others (I mention Rahab here so listen out for that). And assessing whether we have a "crab" mentality, amongst other goodies for you to bite into! If you are struggling because you bit the comparison bait just know that you are not alone! I still catch myself falling into that trap. The difference today is that the Holy Spirit has helped me to realize that comparison is simply a decoy from Satan. If you get anything from this episode I pray that you will grasp this truth: That comparison is something the Enemy uses on us so that we overlook and forget about God’s might, love, and purposes for us here on Earth. PLUS, comparison never brings us closer to Jesus. For that reason, let’s keep pursuing Jesus, ladies!! Journey with Jesus, Jaclyn P.S. What was your favorite takeaway from today's episode on comparison? Would you please leave me a review on iTunes to let me know? (This is how I know that you enjoy what I share or want more of it, or not.) You can also shoot me an email to let me know! ************* ************* ************* TODAY’S TASK: Seek the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to help you open up your fist so you can RELEASE the burden of comparison over to Him. Listen out to Him for simple ways to view Him BIGGER than you currently view Him. ************* ************* ************* CONNECT WITH HEATHER at https://comparedtowho.me  https://www.facebook.com/heathercreekmoreblog  https://www.youtube.com/comparedtowho  https://www.instagram.com/comparedtowho/  https://www.pinterest.com/comparedtowho/  Compared to Who? Podcast: www.comparedtowho.me/podcast  ARE YOU READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH? Email me to book coaching sessions towards food freedom in Christ OR for my coaching menu. HERE’S HOW: STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That’s it! STILL NOT SURE? Answer these questions… >>> Do you want to finally let go of those worldly health and body image lies? (DO YOU believe they are lies from the enemy to keep you stuck and idle from God’s plans?) >>> Want to know how to pursue the Spirit versus the flesh? (Food fixation ring a bell?) >>> When it comes to health and your body size, are you ready to bring to light how much greater God’s plans are better than your own plans? (Can’t wait for you to receive this truth!) >>> Maybe you’re scared to take the step to start coaching? That’s okay! Email me anyways! >>> Can you relate to any of the following challenges below? Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence. Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape Discouraged by those free weight loss challenges that hype up false guarantees Done with committing to detoxes that only work for a little while and then you’re back to square one You would rather be surrounded by others who center their journey around the leading of the Holy Spirit instead of how you look, etc. Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught (by personal trainers, etc.) whose main focus is on what you look like on the outside (outward appearance/aesthetics) and/or their aim is to exclusively help you with performance-based results. Not able to celebrate friends/family special occasions because the foods they serve don’t fit what your diet says you can eat Tired of diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not able to enjoy foods you love Want to give attention to spiritual heart matters versus physical matters. Outward appearances are no longer your main priority. Feel spiritually bankrupt when it comes to fitness and food approaches IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, EMAIL ME to answer any questions you may have or if you’re ready! ⭐️-----------------⭐️ BIBLE VERSE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Jeremiah 17:9‬ “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? ⭐️-----------------⭐️ WANT MORE EPISODES??

After a long break from not incorporating any physical activity into your life, there’s a right way and a wrong way to approach starting up again. Whether your priorities have shifted away from exercise (due to a new season like having a baby or serving a loved one) or you’re simply ready to press the restart button in your health journey there are some things you need to know before you lace up those sneakers. Use these 5 simple steps to get you going no matter how long you’ve been away from being physically active. BONUS: Listen out for the challenge I have for you around 4:15! >>>>>>>>> ************* ************* >>>>>>>>> CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER for my 1-HOUR coaching. ULUVNIC, please email me so you can book your 1-hour coaching! I can’t wait!! >>>>>>>>> ************* ************* >>>>>>>>> “Breaking Free of the Food Idol I love this podcast. I subscribed to this because I’m on a quest to break free of the food idol and return to God. This is super helpful. And it’s fun to listen to. It’s in my new Renewing-My-Mind toolbox! If someone else is struggling spiritually with food addiction, I also recommend Barb Raveling’s book Freedom from Emotional Eating. I think these ladies are warriors for God.” Journey with Jesus, Jaclyn READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH? I have TWO spots open for this month! Email me to book for coaching towards food freedom in Christ OR if you want my coaching menu. HERE’S HOW: 1) Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) 2) Expect my email for the next steps within 24 hours. THINKING ABOUT COACHING WITH ME? Reach out to me if you relate to any of the following challenges: Worn out from using diet or workout formulas/systems that promise happiness, satisfaction, and confidence. Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way Desire to reshape your mind and heart attitude from past beliefs, diets, and little lies repeated in your mind about your body shape Discouraged by those free weight loss challenges that hype up false guarantees Done with committing to detoxes that only work for a little while and then you’re back to square one You would rather be surrounded by others who center their journey around the leading of the Holy Spirit instead of how you look, etc. Want to take a faith-based approach in your health journey INSTEAD OF what you were taught (by personal trainers, etc.) whose main focus is on what you look like on the outside (outward appearance/aesthetics) and/or their aim is to exclusively help you with performance-based results. Not able to celebrate friends/family special occasions because the foods they serve don’t fit what your diet says you can eat Tired of diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories and macros, and not able to enjoy foods you love Want to give attention to spiritual heart matters versus physical matters. Outward appearances are no longer your main priority. Feel spiritually bankrupt when it comes to fitness and food approaches ⭐️-----------------⭐️ BIBLE VERSE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 7 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” Proverbs‬ ‭16:9‬ “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” ‭ ⭐️-----------------⭐️ WANT MORE EPISODES??

Is it okay to pursue physical transformation as a Christian? Are you bold and humble to admit that your reason for working out is because you desire physical transformation? This is a topic some of us don’t like to bring up as Christ followers. We talk about that in today’s episode. Put your earbuds on, lace up your walking shoes, and let’s hear what God has to say about this! Contentment in Christ, Jaclyn P.S. PSST… I’m giving away a 1-HOUR coaching session! Did you enter yet?? This is the last week to enter. HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: STEP 1: Write a review on iTunes. (Ex: How has this podcast impacted you in your journey or shifted your perspective regarding fitness, etc.?) STEP 2: Send this podcast to at least 1 girlfriend. THAT’S IT! Already wrote a review? Email me a screenshot of it. Then, be sure to share this podcast with a friend by sending them a link to this podcast. That’s your entrance! I will announce the winner in the first episode of May! ---------- READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH? I have ONE spot open for this month! Email me to book for coaching OR for my coaching menu. HERE’S HOW: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) Expect my email for next steps. NOT SURE IF YOU WANT TO COACH WITH ME? Here are just some of the reasons why women seek my services: Want to know how to approach health and fitness in a God-centered way Desire to reshape their mind and heart attitude BECAUSE OF past beliefs, diets, participation in challenges, being surrounded by others who center their journey around how they look, etc. Want to take a faith-based approach in their health journey INSTEAD OF what they were taught (by personal trainers, etc.) whose main focus is on the outward appearance/aesthetics and/or working towards performance-based results Tired of diets, worldly tips and tricks, counting calories, and macros Want to give attention to spiritual heart matters versus physical matters. Outward appearances are no longer their priority. Feel spiritually bankrupt when it comes to fitness and food approaches ⭐️-----------------⭐️ REFLECTION QUESTIONS: Is it okay to desire physical transformation? In what ways will my body shape make me holier (not happier)? Can you describe how changing your body shape will draw you closer to the plans Jesus has for me? OR will it block or prevent me from growing in His Grace and truth? Did I pray about it? ⭐️-----------------⭐️ BIBLE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jeremiah 17:9 “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? Psalm 139:23-24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. John 13:35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” ⭐️-----------------⭐️ WANT MORE EPISODES??