Jesus. Coffee. Barbells.

In this episode, we talk about lessons to be learned from when we had our refrigerator delivered. Yes, it's a doozy of a story. Then we'll dive into the freedom of calorie counting and understanding that food is simply fuel for your body. I even touch on my own personal struggle with food and how I have made it my mission to help other women who are fitness-minded to overcome that struggle as well. Finally, we discuss the difference in compound movements vs accessory movements and how I program them together for max benefit and results. Grab your coffee ☕️ and have a listen!

In the second Christmas episode of the year, we dig into Luke 2 and when the angels told the shepherds to fear not and how as children of God, we can hold onto that promise. Next up, we'll nose dive into how to eat mindfully and not worry about counting calories through the Christmas season. Finally, we tackle a hard topic of beating the winter blues with our fitness. Warm up your coffee, let's chat! *Disclaimer- nothing in this episode should be used as medical advice. 

Let's dive into all things Christmas and how to adjust for the holidays. We'll talk about how we can know for sure that the birth of Jesus is real. That Christmas is real. Next up, we'll talk about how to enjoy our food at the Christmas parties and not be wrapped around the axle about every little thing we put in our mouths this season. Finally, we'll talk about how to make adjustments to your workout schedule during the busiest time of the year. Grab your coffee! Let's chat!

Let's dive into studying the Bible vs. reading the Bible. We'll talk all about how to choose and know which foods your body might be rejecting and how you can make your own decisions in those tough food areas. Lastly we'll talk about a poll that I put on my Instagram story this week about dumbbells vs. barbells and who liked which one better. Take a listen to hear the results of the poll and why they both are awesome and each have their own job to sculpt your body. It's coffee time! Let's chat. 

Dive into Matthew 5 with me and why I believe it is one of the most important passages in Scripture. Then we will discuss the importance of post workout meals and the timing of those meals. We talk about macro ratios for those meals and how to know which ratio should work for you. Finally we talk about a slightly tough subject about staring the actions that are between you and your goals and the uncomfortableness that might be there and how to tackle those. Grab your coffee, mama. It's time to have a chat!

We are back to your regularly scheduled programming after last episode we did a fun episode full of date ideas with your spouse. This episode I will dive into the story of Esther and how it can be applied to us as modern women. We'll also talk about healthy food swaps that are so easy you probably won't even notice the difference. Then! We'll finish up with how to add more movement to your day. And, no, I'm not just talking about more workouts. Grab your coffee and let's chat!

Guest host returns after such great feedback from our previous episode we did together back in May! On this episode, David, my hubby, and I dive into talking about preserving your mental health by bonding with your spouse through good times and bad! We discuss 16 different fall date ideas and we discuss whether they are good or bad ideas. Laughs will ensue and sarcasm will abound. Grab your coffee, let's chat!

In this episode we talk about all things fall. You'll get two awesome and healthy fall recipes, 10 activities for fall that will teach you more about building healthy habits for a healthy lifestyle, and we'll also chat about how to continue to make solid food choices as the temperature drops. Grab your coffee! Let's chat. 

Just this week I was asked again about juice cleanses and intermittent fasting and I thought it was time to bring this topics back up and go over my thoughts on them. I will discuss why I think juice cleanses are a waste of time and money and how they could actually hurt your fitness progress. We'll discuss a bit about reverse dieting and how to never do an extreme 'diet' again, and lastly, we'll discuss intermittent fasting and how to know if it is right for you. I'll give you a hint, it's not for everybody, but some people love it. We'll go through all of that so grab your coffee and let's chat!

I've been asked recently about my thoughts on eating disorders and if they're more common than we think. In this episode, we talk about the realities of eating disorders, how I almost had an eating disorder, and where one can go for help with eating disorders. We also talk about how to keep fitness in check while living a crazy busy life and that spiritual, mental, and physical fitness are all part of the same block. 

In this episode I will be answering questions directly from you, the listener. I put out a question box on my Instagram stories about what questions would you like answered and I go through a list of a few questions regarding diastasis recti, pelvic floor strength, where to get nutrition advice, and how motivation and faith go hand in hand. Grab your coffee and let's chat! 

In this episode, we talk about how to listen to your body so that it doesn't yell at you. Your body will give you signals that you need more rest or even more exercise, or if you need more water, etc. We will talk about how to listen to those signals and act upon them. Next, we'll talk about binge eating and how to handle yourself after a binge. I give suggestions for knowing when it's time to seek counseling and how important it is to not punish ourselves in our workouts based off of food choices. Finally we talk about progressive overload to strengthen and grow your glute muscles! *Nothing said in this podcast should be considered medical advice. 

First episode back in over a month and we will talk about how to find the perfect sports bra for your size and my recommendations on brands based on support and quality. I also will talk about how I fully believe that we need to normalize candid photos and to not be afraid to take pics of ourselves. Lastly I will step on a soap box about how we as Christ followers need to stop our virtue signaling and start loving people where they are.

On this episode, my very own husband, David and I swan dive into all things marriage, lifestyle, and how we not only survived the hardest 18 months of our lives; but are now thriving and are closer than we ever have been. From heart surgeries, PTSD, 2 life-long medical diagnoses, this episode is all things marriage and how to cling to your faith and your spouse, especially in the hardest of times. 

Let's talk about all things family and how to work through it when things don't go according to plan. Plus, we'll dive into home workouts and how to make the most of them and not just be doing bicep curls and crunches over and over until the end of time. I'll list out several ways to actually enjoy and make your home workouts effective! Grab your coffee and let's chat!

I've got an unpopular opinion on Proverbs 31... And that opinion is that I think Proverbs 31 is an awesome description of a strong woman and not about being a doormat for others. Yes, all Christ followers are to serve Jesus, but, this passage proves that the Lord does not see women as doormats. He sees us as strong & capable beings. We'll also dig deep on what I did to improve my diastasis recti over the course of a 135 day 'experiment' I did on myself. Experiment sounds scary, but it's really not. I was able to get out of my own head and hopefully be of help to others! *Disclaimer- this information is strictly my opinion and should not be used at medical advice and use of opinions is done at your own risk.

What kind of coffee do you drink? Are you a quick and simple coffee kind of gal or are your tastes more boojie? We'll dive into the difference between coffee for morning and dessert coffee and the hidden calories you might not know are there. We'll also tackle the not so fun subject of plateaus in your journey and practical ways that you can overcome them. Plus, half way through the episode I realize I'm talking too fast because I got too excited. #yikes. Oh well! Grab your coffee! Let's chat.

Social media detox is a real thing and something that should be considered for mental wellness. We'll talk about how I deleted some social media platforms off of my phone and the difference it made in my mental state. Also! I take two more questions from readers and listeners regarding making time to workout and the science behind calories in vs. calories out for weight loss. I also go into detail about how to make healthy eating NOT BORING and that you don't have to eat grilled chicken and kale for the rest of your life to be healthy. Plus we talk about HIIT vs. steady-state cardio and how to incorporate them into your routine for what purpose. Grab your coffee and let's gooooo!

In this episode of Jesus. Coffee. Barbells.™ we talk everything from tattoos and florals, packing boxes to move, embracing feelings that are hard to cope with, intermittent fasting (is it effective?) and strengthening those post-baby hips for some killer curves. 

You submitted questions and I answered them! Over the course of my time as a coach and trainer, I have been asked lots of questions. In this episode I answer your questions that have either been submitted or that have been asked to my face. Let's dive in and answer your questions about what makes me different as a coach, how to get started meal prepping, how to get in cardio without getting on a cardio machine, how to honor God with our workouts and more!

It's my lot in life to teach women that they don't have to strive to look skinny and teach them they want to be strong. To help instill in them self-worth and be comfortable in their own skin and be their very own strong mama jama. Guess what?? Heavy lifting won't make you bulky! #thankyouscience Let's dive into heavy lifting and how it won't make you bulky, plus how empowering it is to lift heavy weight. Skinny is out. Strong is in!

While taking care of your mental health has less of a stigma around it these days, we still have a long way to go. Here is why taking care of our mental health is a vital part of our fitness journey, plus part of my story to help you realize that you aren't alone! *Please note that nothing in this podcast should be considered medical advice.

On this episode we dive right into that illusive term that is called 'mindful eating'. While it sounds fancy enough, what does it actually mean? Does it mean you're supposed to be in hyper concentration mode while you eat? Of course not. It means that YOU are in control and YOU get to make all the decisions! But how? Let's dive into the what, where, why, when and how of mindful eating and how it could be the missing piece to your fitness journey.

As mothers, we tend to focus on weight loss. Here is why it's time to stop focusing on weight loss and how you can still reach your fitness goals simply by a shift in focus!

Everybody has an opinion on moms and their fitness and quite frankly, most of them stink. Join Coach Amber George (certified personal trainer and nutrition coach) as she dives into a fit lifestyle while being a busy and overwhelmed mother. She will tackle all three aspects of healthy living from physical, emotional, and spiritual; with a touch of humor and sarcasm to take the guesswork out of your fitness journey.