GO TO GOD FIRST with Kim Dolan Leto

Today I'm answering your questions! If you're experiencing any of these: hormones, cravings, hopelessness, age-related weight gain, lack of desire to workout, wondering how to get your abs back after baby, wanting to know what my favorite God-made meals are, my thoughts on intermittent fasting, finding joy, or what to do when you feel alone and lack confidence, buckle up because I'm pouring and praying it out.

Although I'm pointing to answers, I want to always first point straight to God because He is our answer to everything!

These questions came from my online community, I highly encourage you to join us! We talk all things faith, fitness, womanhood, food, and all of the above!! Join us here!

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Remember you are Strong. Confident. His.

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I recently did a survey on my Instagram about the type of content you would like to see and a behind-the-scenes look into my life and schedule was surprisingly one of the most requested topics!

I know what it's like to live without order, without a plan, without structure, and by my emotions. This taught me everything I know because it never worked, it can't. The chaos showed me why God desires order, and He desires that for you too, friend.

In this week's episode of the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, I am covering every system I have in my life including focus, creating work blocks, morning and evening routines, grocery shopping and meal prep, workout schedules, plus when I do my laundry and tape my podcasts.

Everything in my life has a system. It doesn't mean I'm always perfect, so I vacillate between grit and grace because I know what's it's like to live without a system, and it's circling the drain of what could be…

Press play and join me for helpful tips and ideas, and if you have any for me, please share them.

Praying this episode helps you to live out every good thing God has planned.

Remember you are Strong. Confident. His.

Kim Dolan Leto

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Do you ever struggle with how to balance the big goals of your heart with taking care of your family and taking care of yourself?

If finding that balance and showing up well in life is something you are longing to do, this episode will bless you.

Glenda Alvarez is my guest on the podcast, The Strong. Confident. His. Podcast. I'm so excited to share how God works and the story of how we connected.

Glenda is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Ella Asciende, a faith-based organization whose focus is to equip women with the truth of God's Word through conferences, online Bible studies, and practical tools and resources.

We chatted about everything from family to goals, and today I want to share the wisdom she shared we me: How to Balance Mom Life with God-Sized Goals & Finding Success!

To learn more about Glenda, go here.

Now you know I'm never going to leave you without asking you to get into action because nothing happened without it!

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Remember with God nothing is impossible because you are Strong. Confident. His.

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Do you ever feel like you are just failing at everything you set out to do some days? From fitness to parenting - the devil is eager to get into our heads! He wants you and me to believe that we are failures, that we are worthless and not worthy of the grace and love God has already given to us.

I say - NO MORE!

Life is not about what you can achieve; it's about what you can become. It's a journey, not an event.

Now I've heard that success is in the journey, not the destination, a million times. I even have a coffee mug with that on it! But life isn't about a goal weight or an achievement, it's about what we can become…as a daughter of the one true KING!

Friend, if any of this is resonating with you then today's Strong, Confident. His. episode is for you!

Press play to hear three things God is doing while you're working on your fitness goals and understand why it's taking SO long.

Love you, Sister!

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Hey, sweet-sister-friend,

I know how hard it is to stay focused on your fitness journey through Christ in the world we live in today.

The things that gyms and high profile fitness instructors use and say to motivate us can actually be tearing down our Spirit instead.

One of the workout classes I go to has a screen that flashes quotes. For the last few weeks, every time I read one of these quotes, the Holy Spirit gave me a spin on it.

They have been SO motivating to me, and they will power your workout in a whole new way. I want to give you everything God has given me in hopes that it helps you too.

In today's episode, I am giving you over 25 motivational quotes with a faith spin!

THIS WILL BLESS YOU!

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Love you, sister. With God, we've got this!

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Today I'm serving up a big old hot mess of hormone truth for my girls who love Jesus and fitness but want to have a cup of coffee, some spicy food, or dark chocolate without a hot flash and are desperate to feel good again and get that hormone weight off.

I prayed so much about whether or not I should share this, but I believe God wants us to be real about our struggles and what He has brought us through. Don't you? That doesn't mean it's going to be easy though...

Honestly, I'm a bit nervous to open up about my hot mess of a hormone journey because I feel very exposed and vulnerable, but I wish I would have had someone tell me the things that I'm going to share with you today.

Although every woman's hormone journey is different, and I'm not a doctor, it feels good to know that you're not alone!

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Okay, sweet-sister-friend, grab a cup of coffee and join me as I overshare about my journey through perimenopause and into menopause and 5 THINGS I DID THAT REALLY HELPED.

Do any of these sound familiar?

• Feeling unlike yourself...could it be perimenopause or menopause?
• Insomnia, hot flashes, weight gain, anxiety, depression, ugh!
• Hormones making you feel like you're going to lose it?
• Feeling very really alone, and like no one gets it or cares?
• Wonder how long it takes to feel better and when it's going to end?

I believe God wants us to share everything we can to help others.

Please consider sharing this or even your story with another Christian sister.

We cannot be quiet about our real-life struggles and what God has brought us through.

Remember Fit Sister in Christ, you are Strong. Confident. His.

P.S.

TRUTH TALK: I'm nervous sharing this and I may take this episode down. It feels almost too personal like I'm way oversharing. This was a really hard time of my life but I know I'm not the only one who feels desperate for answers.

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This is what's been missing from so many of our fitness journeys. Get ready girl, get out your journal, open a note on your phone, and write down these game-changing, faith-filled fitness tips to give your workouts, the power, motivation, and even grace that only God can provide.

We've been fooled, the world has taught us to do fitness and eating and our body image without God, but no more. Stand on His promises and take your temple back!

Press PLAY, leave a review and share with your sisters and friends in Christ.

Faith Fuel

"In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might." (Ephesians 6:10 AMP)

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Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim Dolan Leto

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Have you ever heard people say, "I heard from God or I know God wants me to do…" And you're like, "I want to hear from God…I need to hear from God, how can I hear from Him too?"

Friend, I've got yoU!

Today's guest is Amy Hale. She is a wife, mom and "GiGi" who lives in the Memphis, TN area and loves teaching women how to cultivate friendship with God through daily prayer, study of His Word and reflecting Him by living as an image-bearer.

She's a Bible teacher, a conference speaker, an (accidental) Instagram influencer, and co-manager of a Facebook community group called Abiding Together.

Join us to learn more about:

• The habit of time with God and the difference it makes
• How to hear from God
• How to get started

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Thank you in advance, friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim Dolan Leto

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There are traps the enemy uses to throw us off our fitness goals. I'm going to share them today so you can spot them and they won't derail your progress and success.

Whether it's a breakthrough with your food: overeating, under-eating, victory over a body image struggle or dysmorphia, or your newly found love for working out, I want you to be on guard because the devil is going to come after this area.

He hates your progress, so I want you to be on the lookout for these things so you can spot them and be like, "Oh no, you can't shake me, let me tell you about my Jesus!"

Dear God,

Open our eyes to the schemes of the enemy, show us in these moments it's a trap. Help us hold onto our confidence and find the strength in you to keep going. Father, fitness is hard, trying to eat the foods you made vs, the quick easy stuff the world makes is a consistent challenge, and taking care of our bodies can feel pointless when we don't see results, so today God give us a glimpse a hope-filled glimpse of the women we can be if we stay the course in You!

You are our everything and we know we cannot do this without you! The battle belongs to you Lord and we're gonna see a victory!

In Jesus' name, amen.

Faith Fuel

"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy." (1 Peter 4:12-13)

"Now faith is a confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1)

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly." (Psalm 84:11)

Join My Power Up Challenge!

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Thank you in advance, friend!

Remember you are Strong. Confident. His.

With God, you've got this!

Kim Dolan Leto

Song: "See a Victory" by Elevation Worship

P.S. Here's the scripture I imperfectly shared :)

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)

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As women of God, we need to take the steps in this episode to ensure our success, join me, press play!

2022 is upon us and I'm praying and declaring that this is the year:

• You reach your fitness goals!
• You feel comfortable and confident in your skin!
• You bring God glory by going after the goals He put in your heart!
• You live with peace and joy fully focused on Him
• You walk in the power and the promises of God through the Holy Spirit

Faith fuel

"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." (Ps 127:1)

"Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!" (1 Chronicles 16:11)

Prayer

Dear God,

We cry out, I have decided! Father keep us from idols, from the sin that so easily ensnares us, and fix our gaze fully on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Lord, we set our goals in you, seeking you first, asking you to direct our paths, and letting the old ways fade to find a new version of us in you. Help us spot the traps of bad habits, negative thinking and caring way too much about what other people think. We know and trust that you will do a new thing in us if our hearts are obedient to you. Father, we have decided and we are praising you like it's already done!

In Jesus' name, amen!

Join My Power Up Challenge!

All you have to do is tell me how this episode spoke to you on Facebook or Instagram.

When you do, you're automatically entered into my Power Up Challenge!

I pick one winner every week, and you'll either get a coaching call from me, a copy of my brand new Strong Confident His Faith and Fitness Devotional, my best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., or the F.I.T. Workout Series.

Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, here.

Click play to join us!

If you love this episode, it would mean the world to me if you left a review for The Strong. Confident. His Podcast on iTunes.

It helps the podcast get discovered by other women and shows me what type of content to create for you and serve you with excellence!

Thank you in advance, friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

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