In this episode, Lainey and Nicci continue their discussion on stewardship basics but shift the topic to nutrition. From proteins and carbs to vitamins and minerals, they cover everything you need to know about what and how to eat. God created your body to need certain nutrients so listen to this episode to find out if you’re getting everything you need!

For more, visit Lainey's website to read some of her blogs on how to eat healthy without dieting.

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Lainey and Nicci end their series on exercise in this episode filled with tips and tricks. With Nicci being a lifelong exerciser and Lainey’s nearly 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, they covered a lot of helpful information. This episode will benefit those new to exercise and will give fresh ideas if you’ve worked out for years.

For free workout routines, visit Lainey’s website. 

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In honor of all those New Year's Resolutions, Lainey and Nicci have fun in this episode discussing crazy diets you’ve probably never heard of before. After that, they get into more popular ones you might have even tried before closing things out with a consideration of how Christians should approach dieting.

0:0-21:36: From consuming cotton balls, ice, baby food, and more, you won't believe how insane some of these diets are!

21:27-44:10: What about intermittent fasting, keto, and veganism? Are those diets ok? This segment got interesting, as Lainey and Nicci didn't always agree. 

44:11-46:36: Lainey briefly considers how Christians should approach weight loss while also striving to honor God in their bodies.

For more on New Year's Resolution keeping, read one of Lainey's blog posts in which she points out the need for self-control. Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, so for believers it is key to rely on His ability to keep those good intentions that we start the year with.

Visit Lainey's website for more on her program Understand Healthy that counters fad diets by seeking to cultivate lasting lifestyle change through progressive behavior change.

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In this episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss the incredible ways God designed our bodies to improve with cardiovascular and strength training. Knowing about these amazing adaptations, especially as a Christian, gives a deeper motivation to exercise. Nicci's medical expertise offers insight into the ways physical activity helps guard against and counteract chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, along with exercise effects on inflammation, osteoporosis, body composition, depression, and more. 

0:00 - 6:08: Discussion of 1 Timothy 4:8 and Paul's claim to Timothy that physical training has value but godliness has value in all things. How should Christians understand this verse and still engage in physical activity? 

6:09-33:08: A long list of bodily adaptations explained. 

For a deeper dive into 1 Timothy 4:8, read Lainey's New Growth Press post here.

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In this episode, Lainey and Nicci explain the basics of cardiovascular work, strength training, and flexibility. They discuss the details of what each one involves and why all three are equally important. Because most people do not meet the American Heart Association's exercise recommendations, you'll want to listen to this episode to find out how much cardio and strength training you should get every week. Exercise basics is the second episode in Forsaken Body's first series on working out. If you missed the first episode, Exercise: Do we really have to, don't forget to check that one out too!

For more on exercise, and even some free workouts, be sure to visit Lainey's website. 

If you enjoy Forsaken Body's content, please consider donating here. Your support will help grow the podcast to continue promoting a biblical view of the body that Lainey and Nicci connect to topics relevant to every listener.

On this bonus episode, Lainey and Nicci discuss several tips for eating at the holidays. They talk about how its possible to enjoy good food without going overboard, while also honoring the Lord as you sit down to those Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.  This episode is inspired by a Thanksgiving blog post Lainey did a few years ago that you can find here.

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Listen as Lainey and Nicci start a series on all things exercise. In this episode, they get into their fitness background and tackle several common exercise myths. Lainey has been a personal trainer for nearly 20 years, and her fitness advice is based on the recognition that God made our bodies to improve with exercise. Nicci grew up loving to exercise with her dad and brothers and is also a well rounded Crossfit athlete. You won't want to miss this first episode in their series on exercise.

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Listen as Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi launch the Forsaken Body Podcast. In this first episode, Lainey and Nicci give some details on why they started Forsaken Body and what types of topics the podcast will cover. You'll also learn more about their backgrounds, Christian faith, and how their careers will complement all kinds of topics to come on the Forsaken Body Podcast.

To follow read the Forsaken Body Blog or find out more about Lainey's ministry, be sure to visit her website.

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Join hosts, Lainey Greer and Nicci DeLisi, as they preview the upcoming launch of the Forsaken Body Podcast.

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