Progress Matters

"I'm good at what I love, but I don't always love what I am good at!" Matthew McConaughey This quote is simple yet so profound! As I recently listened to the book "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey this quote he shared has stayed with me! We all have skills and multiple things we are good at but just because we are good at "this or that" doesn't mean it is what is meant for us! I pray this episode will speak to you and allow you the ability to do a little soul searching, if you need to as you define what you truly LOVE! Every step you take in progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Goodness Gracious, when you quiet the noise in your life, it's amazing how much perspective you gain! In this episode I am starting to share what the past month has given me as I decided to take a break from social media! It's been humbling, eye-opening, convicting, and a true gift! I pray this episode resonates with you in some small way and encourages you to help gain perspective in your life. XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Do you struggle with being who others think you should be? Or maybe it is even with who, YOU, think you "should" be! God has recently shown me how much I was allowing "should" to take the place of who I "AM" and I want to share this with you, My hope is that my story will be relatable and help encourage you to do the work to figure out if you are playing the "should" game too! Every step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

When was the last time you were COMPLETELY unplugged? In this episode I am going to share my latest experience of being unplugged and the unexpected blessings and gifts that God provided from this technological hiatus. To share your latest experience of being unplugged, connect with me at www.christycbruce.com. I would love to hear from you! Every Step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy

Are you FULLY present in your life right now? God has you in this exact place for a reason and season. It is easy to want to change the place we are in which can lead us to missing living in the NOW! I pray this podcast encourages you to stop, drop and pray so you can seek the gifts of being fully present where you are right now! Every Step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.progress-matters.com

In this episode you'll hear: •Controlling the controllable - why there are things in your life you can control and how you shouldn't be discouraged (0:35) •Christy shares how as a health and fitness coaching, feeling this way makes her discouraged, but she wants to still be a voice of encouragement (3:38) •It does more damage than good to beat yourself up over the things you can't control (5:51) •Take a deep breath, trust the process, advocate for yourself and find professionals that listen to what's going on (7:13)

In this episode you'll hear: • Part of finding a healthy lifestyle is one that helps you feel fit and healthy inside out especially when you're on vacation (1:16) • There are a few things you can do during vacation to help stay on track, I share some of my favourite tips (2:09) • Working out. On a recent trip, I took resistance bands with me and worked out most days (3:27) • You don't always need to stick to traditional workouts. Move your body when you can! (4:22) • Another way to stay on track is to ensure you don't make every meal a treat meal (4:55) • Stay hydrated! Remember to drink water with every other beverage you consume (6:51) • Get a good night's rest and try and stick to a routine (7:38) • Enjoy your vacation! Have fun and make memories (8:55)

In this episode you'll hear: •I share about how easy it is to be other's champion but when it comes to encouraging myself I find it very hard (1:14) •When I struggle to show up for myself I find it challenging to show up for others (3:15) •Preparing for our big family trip was very tough, especially when it came to finding clothes that fit and I kept beating myself up (4:47) •Despite not feeling my best, I can still receive encouragement from others to help me believe in myself and help see myself in a more positive light (7:04) •I encourage everyone who is struggling to right now to visualize themselves through the lens of someone who truly loves them, embrace the journey and listen to the words of people who love you (9:35)

In this episode you'll hear: • There are times as moms that if we rescue our children from the fear they're feeling or the situation that it might not serve them well later in life. (3:05) • In our kid's lives there are going to be times we're not going to be there or close by and we want them to learn to lean on God. (6:35) • Advice for moms of preschool age kids that works 9 times out of 10 when they don't want to go and they're crying and screaming. (11:24) • As moms we get to equip our children to go out in life without us and learn how to thrive, how to lean on God, and how to find a rescue in God. (14:58)

In this episode you'll hear: • I share that plateaus in health, work, parenting, goals, and more is a normal part of life and inevitable for all of us. (2:03) • When you hit a plateau instead of allowing it to completely derail you, discourage you and deter you choose to learn from it and analyze what's going on. (3:31) • How to troubleshoot a plateau in your health and fitness journey and the first steps to take today to continue making progress. (5:04) • Questions to ask if you have been growing in your business but reached a plateau in gaining more clients and connections. (7:17) • Mindset to move past the frustration of hitting a plateau and grab the situation by the horns and continue to experience positive change. (9:46)

In this episode you'll hear: • The importance of getting recharged, refueling your batteries, and finding new life in yourself by taking the time to do this. (00:45) • When you take time to go away, the family becomes aware of the different responsibilities you are taking care of around the home. (2:43) • When you take a trip, you can let everything else go and really let down, relax, and not think about all the things waiting at home. (5:18) • How to ask for the time you need in order to recharge your batteries; whether it's an afternoon, all day or week long trip. (6:42) • We all need a time to just be ourselves and not answer to mom, wife, coach or volunteer and just be you and do things that make you happy. (7:43) • After time to recharge we're on a better playing field where we have our best foot forward to embrace the beautiful chaotic life that we have. (8:51)

In this episode you'll hear: •How to change the script and not allow the concession stand to be your only option as a sports mom by doing this one thing. (2:29) •The meal plan to help keep you fueled and your stomach happy at the ball field without being tempted by the concession stand. (3:14) •Getting made fun of for bringing in all my food is okay because I feel really good inside mentally and physically with the food I'm putting inside. (7:28) •Encouragement to figure out a way to make it work for you so that you can be a step up and ahead of the curve. (8:29)

In this episode you'll hear: •I share about hormones and how they have a mind of their own and the personal struggles I have been dealing with recently. (01:29) •Encouragement if you are feeling off to listen to your body, don't beat yourself up, continue to put your best foot forward and do what is best for your body. (5:13) •Don't let hormones define whether you pass or fail, sink or swim; grab it by the reins, figure out what's going on, and advocate for yourself. (6:42) •My test results from the doctor and the different ways I will be adding nutrients and medications to my diet. (9:58) •Why it's important to learn, test and then figure out what steps need to be taken to feel your best and continue to walk out the process. (14:08)

In this episode you'll hear: • Encouragement to get off the bench in your own life and play the game you were meant to and do something for yourself. (2:40) • When we take time to actively participate in our life our kids will see their mom taking care of herself and showing up every day as her best self. (5:07) • An opportunity to be the example, show your kids what it looks like to fuel our body correctly, to move our body and to want to be our best self. (9:23) • How to care for yourself in a way to eliminate the resentment of caring for others at the sacrifice of your own health. (10:21) Be encouraged, Christy

In this episode you’ll hear: • How to intentionally put yourself on the daily to do list and different ways to take care of yourself well. (2:02) • Why Christy started to make herself a priority after her first child was born and how it has allowed her to feel good when taking care of her to do list. (5:42) • Christy asks reflective questions to help you make shifts in your priorities so that you can take steps to put yourself as a priority. (10:38) Be encouraged, Christy

In this episode you’ll hear: • Christy shares the meat and potatoes of building confidence and how vital this one thing is, especially when starting out in business. (2:02) • Our confidence can’t be built on other people, because there are so many options and ways that you can touch the world and make a difference. (4:32) • The biggest tip Christy has to help you hone in on your skills and how to do them your way instead of anyone else’s way. (9:57) Be encouraged, Christy

In this episode, Christy interviews Jessica Bettencourt about her new book, I Almost Cancelled, and why she’s passionate about women stepping into their calling. You'll hear: -How discipline has allowed Jessica to feel more free and different practices she put in place. (4:23) -When it’s difficult to keep boundaries in place then there are two different things going on and Jessica shares how to navigate that. (12:28) -Why women are not applying to jobs when men are and how to break the cycle of believing you are not qualified. (17:27) -Jessica’s best piece of advice to women so they don't cancel on themselves and helps them commit to making the progress they're meant to make in their life. (22:43) How to find/Follow Jessica Betterncourt: www.jessicabettencourt.com IG: @jbettencourt1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbettencourtspeaker Be encouraged, Christy

In this episode, I encourage you to learn about the M word and understand the power they have in helping you truly achieve your health goals. I share a tool I use to help keep track of the information you need to know so you can monitor how many macronutrients you consume over time. and why not killing yourself in workouts and eating more food is actually better for your body. . Be encouraged, Christy

Ever found yourself in a negative headspace? In this episode you’ll hear three tips on how to snap out of it so that you don’t spiral and stay there. I discuss why we should value what we think about ourselves and how we treat ourselves, just as much as how we treat other people. I share the dangerous thing about negative self talk and why it is so important for you to stop doing it, and a challenge to switch the script when negative self talk begins and see how it makes a difference internally and how you treat those around you. Be encouraged, Christy

Being disciplined doesn't mean you are deprived! Here's a scenario for you: You have this friend who is uber disciplined about the way she eats. When you go out to dinner with her, you see her work to make choices that will honor her body and the way she feels on the inside. You find yourself thinking she's crazy and totally living in deprivation. But, she doesn't see it that way or feel that way! Not even a little bit! So, what is the difference for her and the way you perceive it? She has discovered how to fuel her body in ways that makes her feel good, not bloated or gassy. Not lethargic or "blah"! And, she has no issues with making choices that keep her feeling that way. To her she feels food freedom, has found new ways to enjoy food and feels not one ounce of deprivation. This week's episode we will dive in to Discipline and how it can look like deprivation but in all honesty, it is anything but! I pray your mindset is challenged to evaluate how you see discipline and where deprivation comes in. I hope you enjoy as you tune in! Every Step you take is Progress & it matters! Be encouraged, Christy

Is your comfort zone "really" comfortable? You like to be comfortable! Because when you are comfortable, you feel, secure and can breathe easy. But, if you are really honest with yourself, do you believe your comfort zone is where you are meant to stay? Are you being challenged to step out in order to live into your true purpose? It can be tempting to ignore the nudges out of a perceived fear you have been believing but if God has called you to it, He will bring you through it. I truly believe you will never know your truly greatness or live out your purpose in full if you choose to stay comfortable. Ready to talk more about this? Tune in the this week's podcast and let's dig a little deeper together! Don't stay comfortable, friend. Allow the uncomfortable to take place so you can be unleashed in to a new realm that is waiting for you! Every step you take is progress and it matters! Be Encouraged, Christy

Guilt Be GONE!! How many times do you find yourself feeling guilty, and wishing you could erase it all together? Guilt is a crazy thing that we allow to take root in our hearts and minds when it doesn't deserve to be there. It's easy to do. We think we aren't doing a "good enough" job as a wife, mom, business owner, etc. so we allow guilt to take root. Maybe you know that you need to take a minute to just breathe for your own sanity and wellness, but if you do you will miss one of your kids events. I can totally relate and in this episode I am sharing a personal story of me knowing what I needed and how I fought off the guilt that tried to creep in. I pray this episode helps you break any chains that guilt you locked in. You aren't meant to walk around feeling guilty or less than. Let's find a way to make progress in this area together! Every step you take is progress and it matters! Be Encouraged, Christy www.christycbruce.com

You desperately want to live a full life! You have "things" you want to achieve and accomplish, however, for whatever reason you aren't taking steps towards achieving those things. You are frustrated and ready to make changes! But First... First you have to define what is holding you back. What are the things that are keeping you from moving forward and how can you implement a mindset shift to overcome them? This episode is digging deeper in to the subject! My mission is to help you uncover anything that is holding you back, defining it and working to move it out of the way so you can truly make progress and live the life you were born to live! Every step you take is progress and it matters! Be Encouraged, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Do you love "her" Enough? You're a crazy busy mom who feels like there is absolutely no time in your day to possilbly do anything for yourself! Between taking care of the household, running the kids everywhere, doing your job and having energy to give your husband, you have nothing left in the tank for you! Sound familiar? I understand ALL these feelings! And I have had seasons when I have been right where you are. But making a change came down to one very important question for me: Do I love "her" enough? When I say her, I mean me! I wasn't willing to go through life on fumes, exhausted and giving all of myself to others with no attention left for myself! My reason was simple: In order to love, serve, encourage and be my best for others I had to put myself on my priority list! And I know the excuse about there being no time! But friend, there IS time! It just takes truly looking at your calendar and scheduling time for YOU! By making yourself a priority, you will in turn have full tank to answer the needs around you, with energy, stamina and frankly, JOY, from the inside out. So, I ask you what I asked myself: Do you love "her" enough and are you ready to learn how to make yourself a priority? Every step you take is progress and it matters! Be Encouraged, Christy

What is Carb Cycling and how can it benefit you? I am SOO glad you asked! This week's episode I'm talking all about Carb Cycling and the ways in which your body will benefit from it. I personally have been carb cycling for almost a year and have experienced every one of these benefits! Carb Cycling changed the game for me and I believe this can be your experience too. To learn more about how you can join my next private coaching group beginning Monday, March 29th click the link below. I will be teaching you Carb Cycling among other strategies that will help you reach the best health of your life! www.christycbruce.com/work-with-me Every Step you take is progress and it matter! Be Encouraged, Christy

When you became a Mom, did you instantly allow yourself to also bear the title of a "Martyr"? As we enter the amazing ride of Motherhood, it is so extremely easy to feel like we are supposed to completely sacrifice ourselves in order to love our kids best. We convince ourselves that there isn't time for us to take care of ourselves and that once we have raised our children, THEN, we will have time to take care of our needs and do the things that bring us joy. I strongly disagree with this mindset and do not believe this is the way to love our children best. In fact, I believe that if we are sacrificing ourselves while we raise our kids, we are in turn, deprivation them of having the best mom they could possibly have! Yes, I am passionate about this and go much deeper in this episode with reasons why. I pray this causes you to pause and take note of where you are on the priority list and truly welcome the challenge to evaluate if any changes need to be made in your life, for yourself and your kids! Every step we take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

How would you finish this sentence? 6 months from now I want to feel _________________? Are you ready for a little tough love? Now, before I go there I'll share that I was given this same tough love recently by my business coach and it was truly an "AH HA" moment for me! Ok, here we go...Instead of giving yourself lip service about what you want in 6 months, what actions are you actually taking to actually achieve the way you want to 6 months from now? OUCH, Right? I know but girl I promise this is all coming from a place of love for you! Tune in to this episode as I unpack how to recognize the lip service you may be giving yourself and what you can do to move yourself in to action! If you need encouragement and help getting started, you can find me at www.christycbruce.com Every step you take is progress and it matters! Be Encouraged, Christy

Food FOMO! Have you ever had it? I'm willing to bet you have! I can remember suffering from it quite a bit in the past! When a friend orders something that makes your tastebuds water, you order it too, so you don't miss out, right? I'm not saying we do this every time but I am willing to bet you at least know what I am talking about. I have found freedom from Food FOMO and I didn't realize how free I was until I was on a recent girls trip and oh goodness, the light bulb moment I experienced was a bright one! I pray this episode encourages you to learn more about your body and helps you experience your own light bulb moment! Every step you take in progress and it matter! Be Encouraged, Christy

Excuses! I have them, you have them. Yes, we all make them! But how much power do we allow them to have over our lives? I'm afraid we give them too much power. We actually convince ourselves that they are truth when in fact they are lies! They are lies we convince ourselves are factual in order to help us feel better about why we aren't getting out of our comfort zone. Ouch, right? I know! I feel the pain in this statement too. But I want to open the dialogue for us to really dig deep into the excuses we make and actually uncover why we are making them and how to overcome them! I pray this episode challenges you to dig deep & answer some hard questions because when you do, I believe you will begin making progress in new ways in your life! Every step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy

Earlier this week I decided to step on the scale! I was feeling really good, lean, not bloated and ready to see an amazing number starring back at me! Sound Familiar? As I stepped on the scale and watched the little zeros calibrate I waited for the “awesome” number to appear. Wait WHAT????? GASP! The number the scale revealed was NOT what I expected! It was 5 lbs higher than I had been a couple of weeks before! To hear the rest of this story....tune in to this week's podcast where I will share the revelation I experience and how the struggle is still VERY real! If this episode resonates with you and you have a friend who needs to hear this message, please share it! You could give me no bigger compliment! XOXO Every step you take is progress and it matters! Be Encouraged! Christy

What Roadblocks are in your way? And no, I'm not talking about the literal roadblocks that we pull up to in our cars! I am referring to the FAR more powerful roadblocks that exist in our minds! Let's talk about those today and how to recognize, release and overcome them! I pray you feel encouraged after listening and are one step closer to breaking through the roadblocks holding you back! Be Encouraged, Christy www.christycbruce.com

All you need is Love & Carbs! That’s right, friends! I said the “C” word….CARBS!!! Carbs are LIFE! They are SOOOO amazing for our bodies and yet they get a really bad wrap! I hope you enjoy this episode as I share how I used to deprive myself of carbs! Those days are LONG gone and I will tell you why! Maybe this is the encouragement you need to change your mindset and look a things a little bit differently! Every step you take is Progress & it Matters! :) XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

I have a question... Are you discouraged? Do you feel like nothing's working; You've tried all the things and you can't get rid of the bloat. You can't lose the belly fat. You've hit your mid-40s and the dialogue in your head is saying, "well, I guess this is just what it is going to be in this stage of life." Girl, I can relate to that entire thought process so much. I've been in health and fitness for years and everything was working until one day it wasn't. I thought I knew everything I needed to know but yet I never really felt super knowledgeable or empowered when it came to the nutrition side of things. And that was were the problem lived! I don't want you to live in the same place of discouragement that I was in for so long! I want to help you move from Discouraged to ENCOURAGED by helping you learn new ideas and concepts to reach your healthiest You possible! I pray this episode intrigues you learn more about the idea that there is HOPE and a way to make amazing progress while embracing a new process of learning and becoming more knowledgable in order to take care of your mind and body best! Here are the links I mentioned if you want to reach out to me to learn more and get any questions you have answered! :) To schedule a FREE 15 minute call click here: https://calendly.com/christycbruce/15min To "Learn More" about the group beginning on February 1st, click here: https://forms.gle/wnx2QptvNUHynVTw9 Every step you take is progress and it Matters!! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

It's true and I am PROUD of it! Yes, I really do eat MORE than my husband! Every Day! Are you wondering where I am going with this? Don't worry I am not going to make you wonder. We are going to talk about letting go of Old Mindsets and Belief Systems. And one of the biggest ones I have released was the idea I had to stay within 1200 calories and basically deprive myself, in order to reach the goals I wanted to achieve! I literally did the BIGGEST happy dance when I learned how false this belief was and now I can't help but share it over and over in hopes of helping others consider a different approach. One the works where NO DEPRIVATION is allowed! Are you ready to dive in to this truth telling episode to learn what in the world I am talking about and how I can help you learn this too? As I mention in the podcast, here are the link if you want to learn more, schedule a FREE call or register for my next FASTer Way Experience beginning on February 1st! To Learn more click here: https://forms.gle/wfdbC2xZ38NgKEUG7 To schedule a FREE 15 Minute Q &A call click here: https://calendly.com/christycbruce/15min To Register, click here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/#christycbruce Every step you take is Progress & it Matters! :) XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Ok friends, we are 2 weeks in to this new year! How are you doing? Are you staying motivated towards reaching the goals you have set or are you starting to feel yourself falling off the motivated train? Let's talk about it and ways that you can overcome the moments when your motivation starts to lesson or leaves you completely! I pray this encourages you to keep going and find you ways to thrive through the day in and day out as the routine of the new year sets in! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Hey Y'all! This is the finally episode of the "ALL or Nothing" series and to day we are talking about our Faith and this mindset! As you grow in faith and your relationship with God, it is easy to become intimidated. SO of the ways this can happen is by thinking you aren't praying the right way or in the right place so you just shouldn't pray at all. Or maybe when you read scripture you don't understand what your reading so you convince yourself not to read it anymore. God knows you completely and He will meet you exactly where you are. I hope this episode encourages you to show up, messy and exactly as you are with God. He is always right there waiting for you! Every step we take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy

When was the last time you interrupted your Routine? Interruptions aren't always welcome and frankly are scary at times. But they can also be absolutely amazing when we decide it's time and we fully embrace the blessings that come with them! Friends, the new year is here! 2021 is upon us and the door is shutting on 2020! So are you where you want to be in your health and wellness? Are you finding yourself longing to feel better, have more energy and gain knowledge in the best way to take care of your body? I was in that exact same mindset back in April of 2020 and after a little hesitation, I made a decision to shake things up in my world! And it was the BEST decision I could have made! You see, I didn't want to be a NEW me...I wanted to be the BEST Me from the inside out! And committing to learning how to fuel my body better while also gaining knowledge of how to Carb Cycle, Intermittent Fast and count Macros my world changed Drastically! Are you needing drastic change in your life? Are you ready to shake things up and be your BEST you from the inside out? January 4th my New Year, BEST You 6 week experience begins and there is still a spot for you if you are READY!!! To learn more about FASTer Way To Fat Loss and how this can benefit you click on the link below and let's chat. https://forms.gle/3HGLKj6Xu6K1bdCk9 If you KNOW you are ready for a change and want to commit and register today click on the registration link below: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/#christycbruce I am here to help any way I can! Whether you need support, encouragement, accountability or education, I've got your back! You aren't alone and you are WORTH the effort!!! I pray this episode speaks to you and provides hope and encouragement to reach your goals! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

As promised, we are continuing our "ALL OR NOTHING" series and this week, we are diving into Fitness! Fitness can be an easy place to feel like you need to be "ALL IN" or you can't do anything! Does this sound familiar? Once again, the all or nothing mindset doesn't belong where your fitness is concerned! A lot of times this happens because we are looking at others and their fitness levels! We find ourselves comparing other people's middles to our beginning! And that is where the problems start! Join me today and we dig in to this subject and how to do a mindset shift where it comes to fitness and your journey with it! PS....if you have been following this series and you are interested in learning more about my New Year BEST You 6 week round, starting January 4th, click the link to learn more! I am here to answer ALL the questions you have and would be happy to help any way I can! :) https://forms.gle/8vQmw5j46R1Cua6w5 I pray this episode encourages you and helps you take one step towards making progress in your life! Progress Matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Let's talk more about that "All or Nothing" mindset and how it applies to our nutrition. This week we are focusing on Healthy Nutrition and how it does NOT come with an all or nothing rule! We like to put ourselves in a box of restraint when it comes to our nutrition. And frankly, we easily set ourselves up for failure because we tell ourselves that we have to do everything perfectly in our nutrition! And when we don't, we throw our hands up and convince ourselves we just aren't able to do it "Right!". Tune in to this week's podcast as I dig deeper into this topic and work to encourage you to take the pressure off and focus on progress, never perfection! I pray this encourages you and helps you break free! Every step we take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Do you live in a space with an "All or Nothing" Mindset? This week I am beginning a conversation about how to RELEASE being an All or Nothing thinker! When we stay in this mentality, it can very easily keep us from making progress in our lives, at all! This week we are talking about 7 Tips to help you Release the "All or Nothing" Mindset! Are you ready to learn and embrace this? I hope so! I challenge you to digest these tips and apply them to your life to truly start to move in the direction you are meant to! I pray this episode encourages you and helps you break old, distractive ways you might be thinking! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Have you really ever stopped and asked yourself - "How much power do I give the scale?" I think this is a VERY important question to evaluate and one we all need to answer! I've been guilty of allowing the number staring back at me to determine my mood for the day! There have been seasons where If the number is one that makes me happy, I feel like I can conquer the world, but if it is a number that is less than stellar (in my eyes), I feel completely deflated and failure rushes over me! Can you relate? We have to STOP giving this crazy contraption SO MUCH POWER! It doesn't deserve it and it most definitely do NOT tell the WHOLE Story! Let's dig a little deeper on this week's episode! I pray this helps you break the stronghold the scale has on you, if this is a true struggle of yours. Progress Matters, Friends! And every step we take, no matter how big or small to improve and live our best life MATTERS! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Who's your Cheerleader in your life? Do you have a name that popped in to your mind? I hope so! And then I'll ask, who are you a cheerleader for? Sometimes this is a question we forget to ask ourselves! Let's chat about being a cheerleader and also be cheered for! It's important and matters! I think especially in today's climate, focusing on how we can love others and cheer them on is crucial and a topic that should be focused on much more often! :) I pray this episode encourages and inspires you to embrace your inner cheerleader while also being thankful for the cheerleaders in your life! Every step we take is progress and it matters! :) XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com christy@progress-matters.com

Intermittent Fasting....it didn't work for me! At least NOT when I was doing it wrong!! The game changed when I learned and understood how to correctly implement this element into my nutrition. If you have tried it before and felt like a failure, I am here to share my story and what I learned! I pray it will help you too!! :) If you want to chat further to get questions answered, email me at christy@progress-matters.com. You can also connect with me on my website at www.christycbruce.com Every step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy

Choose Love! So, I recorded this on Election Day, 2020! And Sheesh, there is so much turmoil and emotions swirling around it isn't even funny! I have found myself heartbroken by all the hate and judgement that is present! How did we get here? When did we cross a line from being able to appreciate our differences to hating others when they don't agree with us? God commands us to Love others! And today, I am sharing this message on choosing love above all else! I pray it encourages you and helps you look inside to see if you are choosing love! Every step we take is progress and it matters! :) XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Instant Gratification!!! Where on earth did this come from? Why are we so focused on things being easy and achieving results immediately? I wish I had all the answers but I can tell you this...Instant Gratification is NEVER the answer! For real, lifelong, lasting results, we have to be patient, put a little skin in the game, make the changes and embrace the process! As a health coach, I see my clients get frustrated when they don't see results in the first week. And I work hard to encourage, support and love them as we work TOGETHER to throw that mindset out the window and make strides one day at a time! Are you needing accountability? Support? Encouragement? Knowledge? If so, I am here for YOU! I have a new 6 week jump start to a NEW LifeStyle, beginning on November 2nd! If you want to learn more, it's not too late to connect with me and learn more! There is a spot for you if you are ready! This is the last group I will run in 2020! Let's finish the year strong, together! To connect with me, feel free to email me at christy@progress-matters.com or visit my website www.christycbruce.com Change your Mindset to Change your Life!! Every Step you take is progress and it matters! :) XO, Christy

Hey Friends, So here we are in the last part of our 3 part series sharing the conversation Beverly Smith and I had regarding anxiety! How do we find Calm in the storm of Anxiety? This week we go a little deeper in asking a pointed question for all of us to ponder: Who do you start your day with? Listen to find out where we go with this! I pray this encourages you and causes you to pause, reflect and ask yourself some of these questions! We both hope you walk away from this series with at least one meaning tip or tool to help you Find your Calm in this crazy world!! To learn a little more about Beverly, read below: Career Staffing Services President, Beverly Smith, has over 25 years’ experience working closely with businesses in Central Arkansas to develop and maintain their workforces. She and her husband, Michael, credit the success of their recruiting and staffing business to persistence, tenacity, being students of the staffing industry, and the grace of God. Beverly is a connector at heart and the staffing business provides her the opportunity to help people from all walks of life achieve their goals: whether it’s the entry level job seeker or the senior level manager tasked with hiring qualified employees while keeping an eye on the bottom line. She enjoys the challenge of problem solving and the satisfaction of implementing creative solutions. Her passion for connecting and problem solving led her to start another business as a professional resume writer and career coach. Beverly has a BBA from Harding University and is a Certified Staffing Professional. She is married to her college sweetheart, Michael, and they have one son, Bo, and a daughter-in-law, McKenzie, both of whom are her pride and joy. When she is not working you will find her running with her dogs along the River Trail. You can follow Beverly on LinkedIn and reach her blogs at www.cssar.com and www.beverly-smith.com. Thank you for listening and remember, every step we take is progress and it Matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Hey Y'all! I'm so excited to share Part 2 of this 3 Part series highlighting the conversation Beverly Smith and I had about Anxiety. Times are a bit crazy these days and some people are dealing with anxiety in ways they have never dealt with before! But what can we focus on to changed the trajectory of being anxiety ridden? Beverly and I go deeper into sharing ways we think anxiety can be held at bay and calm can take it place. I pray this offers additional encouragement and gives you, even 1 tool, to help implement in your life to Find Calm in the Anxiety Storm! Here's a little more about Beverly: Career Staffing Services President, Beverly Smith, has over 25 years’ experience working closely with businesses in Central Arkansas to develop and maintain their workforces. She and her husband, Michael, credit the success of their recruiting and staffing business to persistence, tenacity, being students of the staffing industry, and the grace of God. Beverly is a connector at heart and the staffing business provides her the opportunity to help people from all walks of life achieve their goals: whether it’s the entry level job seeker or the senior level manager tasked with hiring qualified employees while keeping an eye on the bottom line. She enjoys the challenge of problem solving and the satisfaction of implementing creative solutions. Her passion for connecting and problem solving led her to start another business as a professional resume writer and career coach. Beverly has a BBA from Harding University and is a Certified Staffing Professional. She is married to her college sweetheart, Michael, and they have one son, Bo, and a daughter-in-law, McKenzie, both of whom are her pride and joy. When she is not working you will find her running with her dogs along the River Trail. You can follow Beverly on LinkedIn and reach her blogs at www.cssar.com and www.beverly-smith.com. Every Step you take is Progress and it Matters! XO, Christy

Y'all, we are living in CRAZY times! I find that almost daily I am picking my mouth up off the floor because of something else going on in this world! In times like these, I have learned that anxiety people feel amplifies and can completely take them over, if they allow it to. So what can we do to Find Calm when we are in a Storm that is full of anxiety? Please join me and my very special guest, Beverly Smith, as we begin a series of discussions where we unpack this. We hope to provide tools and encouragement to all who listen. Our prayer is that you hear something that you can implement in your life to help you fight back against any anxiety you may be feeling. More about Beverly Smith: Career Staffing Services President, Beverly Smith, has over 25 years’ experience working closely with businesses in Central Arkansas to develop and maintain their workforces. She and her husband, Michael, credit the success of their recruiting and staffing business to persistence, tenacity, being students of the staffing industry, and the grace of God. Beverly is a connector at heart and the staffing business provides her the opportunity to help people from all walks of life achieve their goals: whether it’s the entry level job seeker or the senior level manager tasked with hiring qualified employees while keeping an eye on the bottom line. She enjoys the challenge of problem solving and the satisfaction of implementing creative solutions. Her passion for connecting and problem solving led her to start another business as a professional resume writer and career coach. Beverly has a BBA from Harding University and is a Certified Staffing Professional. She is married to her college sweetheart, Michael, and they have one son, Bo, and a daughter-in-law, McKenzie, both of whom are her pride and joy. When she is not working you will find her running with her dogs along the River Trail. You can follow Beverly on LinkedIn and reach her blogs at www.cssar.com and www.beverly-smith.com . Remember, every step we can is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

You are Wanted! No matter what anyone says, what the world tells you, or every what you tell yourself...you are Wanted! You are a child of God and He wants you! He created you and he is with you! Let's talk about this! I pray this encourages & comforts you if you have been struggling with feeling less than. Every step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

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Have you ever found yourself acting on something you felt was SO RIGHT, only to have it fall apart, fail or not turn out the way you thought it would? Me too! I have done a deep dive of self reflection recently and when this happens it comes down to one thing for me! I acted on Christy's time, instead of God's time! Why don't we chat about this? I pray my story and revelations will encourage you to evaluate which timeline you are operating from in your life! Every step you take is progress and it matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com