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Revisiting 2016 Goals and Gearing Up for the Final Push

Did you set any goals for 2016?  Here we are at the last quarter of the year.  How are you doing?  Have you given up on,  or maybe even forgotten,…

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Who's ready for Christmas in July? Day 1 of "Tur Who's ready for Christmas in July? Day 1 of "Turn Your Holidays into Holy-Days" talks about the anticipation of the Christmas season. Although this isn't December, you might be looking forward to a vacation yet this summer. You might have a month full of family gatherings, reunions, travel sports, etc. You might be trying to pack in everything you can while the kids are off for the summer or your student is home from college. Whether it's the Christmas season, summer break, or any time of year, it's important to prioritize things like rest, adequate nutrition, time in the Word, and regular movement while slowing down enough to truly enjoy the people and the experiences. Bonus tip: Don't shy away from the camera this month. Take pictures. Be IN the pictures. Capture the special moments. One of the biggest transformations the women in membership make is being in pictures. Their focus shifts from judging themselves to embracing the special people and moments in their lives. Here's to a Happy July! (P.S. Want to know more about membership? Go to link in bio) #ChristmasInJuly #July2022 #SummerTime #HealthyLivingTips #MakingMemories #takepictures #presentoverperfect
This morning I had my yearly physical. I'm not sur This morning I had my yearly physical. I'm not sure anyone loves to go to the doctor, but it's an important part of self-care. For many women, the thought of going equals an encounter with the scale that they'd rather not have. I was like that for many years, and still wish that they would do away with it. However, you have options when it comes to the scale, so don't skip an important appointment because of that one number. Some options: Respectfully decline the weigh-in (you do have that right!). Look away. Step on backwards. Ask not to be told the number. And remind yourself (and you might have to remind your doctor too!) that you are more than a number. That number doesn't define you AND it doesn't define your health. If that's all your doctor focuses on, then it's time to go searching elsewhere. Advocate for yourself and your health. Have you had your annual wellness check? If not, make the call today. #selfcare #AnnualPhysical #DitchTheScale #MoreThanANumber #selfcareishealthcare
"And He said to them, “Go into all the world and "And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 "All the world" is where God has placed you. Why do I help women break free from diets and stop worrying about her weight? So that she can embrace this age and stage of life and do what God has called her to do right where she is. God has you where you are for a reason. There's purpose in this season of life, and it's not to lose weight. It's to take a healthy approach to your life so you are free to do what He's called you to do. Get your daily dose of Jesus, fresh air, and movement and get on with the plans He has for you today! #FaithAndFitness #FitAndFree #EmbraceLife #Purpose #BePresent #VerseofTheDay #go1aday #bibleverse
Have you found your tribe? "One of the best decis Have you found your tribe? "One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to join this community. The value of partners in this journey of health, the accessibility of a counselor you can trust when you need it, and the personal development are amazing." ~ Current Member You don't have to travel this journey alone. The Faith and Fitness Membership Community provides you a support team of women to go alongside you. I'm here to offer counsel and guidance along the way. You get to decide what areas you want to focus on and how you want to run your race. But don't run it alone. You'll get so much farther when you go with others. Doors to membership are now open. Go to link in my bio for more information or message me with questions. We're ready to welcome you!
What a beautiful day. #go1aday is still going stro What a beautiful day. #go1aday is still going strong. Women are getting consistent with a daily dose of Jesus, fresh air, and movement. Consistency + Accountability = Sustainability How has your day been? #getoutside #freshair #faithandfitness #justmove #movemore #consistencyiskey #healthyhabits
July is just around the corner so grab your copy o July is just around the corner so grab your copy of "Turn Your Holidays into Holy-Days" and celebrate Christmas in July! This book is part healthy living guide and part devotional. You can apply many of the principles in the book any time of year. So why not in July?? #ChristmasInJuly #HealthyLivingTips #HealthyLivingGuide #HealthyHabits
There's no other way to share this message than to There's no other way to share this message than to read it to you directly from Week 26 of "A Year of Sundays." I don't want to break it up into small pieces. Somebody needs to hear this message this week, today. If you have the devotional, you can pick it up and turn to Week 26 because you'll want to hear it again. Save this video and listen to it again. Allow it to be the trigger for you to run YOUR race. You can find this and my other devotionals on Amazon and locally in Shelbyville, Indiana at Three Sisters Books & Gifts and The Pink Poppy. #VerseOfTheWeek #DailyDevotional #DevotionsForWomen #FitAndFree #FaithAndFitness
Are you focused on weight loss or overall health? Are you focused on weight loss or overall health? "This is a fantastic group of women. Thanks for the love and support on this journey. I am glad to be a part of the membership community. This group helped me look at total health versus weight loss. The group is a support group of ladies that encourage and pray for one another." That's what one woman has to say about the Faith and Fitness Membership Community. This community is here for you too! You can have women surrounding you who will love you and support you, who will encourage you and pray for you. You've been focusing on weight loss too long. It's time to stop and shift your focus to your health, your overall health - physical, mental, and spiritual health. You're too old to be worrying about one measly number. It's time to embrace this age and stage of life, and that's what the membership community will do you for you. It's a place you'll find belonging and support and build confidence in who you are right now. Doors are open this week. You can join today at $33/month with the option to cancel at any time. (Link in bio) #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityOverCompetition #CommunityOverComparison #EmbraceYourAge #HealthyAtAnyAge #SupportGroup #WomensHealth #FaithAndFitness #healthyatanysize #fitandfree
{Sunday Devotion - Break the Chains}⁠ ⁠ He bro {Sunday Devotion - Break the Chains}⁠ ⁠ He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. Psalm 107:14 (NIV)⁠ ⁠ I was in bondage. The number on the scale had a hold on me. My negative reaction to my reflection in the mirror had a hold on me. The allure of weight loss strategies had a hold on me. I was bound up in all ways - mentally, spiritually, and physically. I wasn’t chained to a wall, but everything I thought about, how I approached my life, and even my prayers focused on this one thing - weight loss. ⁠ ⁠ Freedom. I wanted it so badly, but I didn't know that I could have that and still be fit and healthy. I feared that if I found freedom, I'd also find an extra 20 pounds! I couldn't fathom that I could be set free from all of my weight loss worries and the obsessions that came with them and still maintain a healthy weight.⁠ ⁠ But I was tired. I was so tired of this thing holding me hostage. I was in chains. I knew it, but I didn’t know how to break the chains. I was tired of worrying about my weight all the time. I was tired of hiding. I was tired of self-imposed comparison. I wanted my life to count for more than the calories I consumed and the hours I spent burning them off. I felt shallow for making this my life's purpose, but I was so afraid of what might happen if I stopped the pursuit.⁠ ⁠ It took nearly 40 years, but I finally allowed God to break the chains that held me. He set me free. Just like He did for the Israelites in today’s verse, God did for me. He brought me out of the darkness, and He broke the chains. ⁠ ⁠ He can do that for you too! It is possible to live fit and free!⁠ ⁠ Freedom. God wants to break the chains in your life. He doesn't want you to be in bondage to negative self-talk or an unhealthy relationship with food and your body. He loves you. He created you. He wants you to celebrate who you are in Him.⁠ ⁠ Action Step: Give your worries to the Lord. Reach out to Him, and He’ll be there to lead you out of the darkness and to break the chains that have you bound up. ⁠ ⁠ It’s time to start living fit and free! ⁠ ⁠ Happy Sunday! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SundayVerse #FaithAndFitness #FitAndFree #SundayDevotion
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