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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 [email protected]  (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 yo

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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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 [email protected]  (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

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 [email protected]  (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 W