GO TO GOD FIRST with Kim Dolan Leto

Have you ever noticed there's this "something" that happens and when it does it instantly makes you turn inward, feel small, and takes away your power?

I call them confidence, happiness, and identity thieves.

As a Christian fitness and life coach, these top the list:

• Scrolling through your social media feed and comparing

• Stepping on the scale, trying on clothes, and picking on your body
• Seeing a picture of yourself that you are trying to look like again or one you don't recognize yourself in

Today, we flip the script and put an end to less than because we were made for more, here's how:

1. Bring it out into the light. Everything seems so big when we were struggling with it alone.
2. Look for it, and when it happens, acknowledge it, give it to God and remember this scripture.
3. Place your identity in Christ and stand on the word:

Galatians 5:1 tells us:

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of bondage.

In Christ, you have been set free and set apart

So what or who is your confidence, happiness, or identity thief?

What we give power to has power over us…

We need to stop giving our energy away to things that suck the life out of our purpose! Amen!

God's voice needs to be the loudest.

I'm never going to leave you without asking you to get into action. Nothing happens without action, and I'm here to be your accountability partner.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media. Tell me how you are going to take your power back.

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 best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., or the Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. Workout Series.

I'd be so grateful if you Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast., and share it with your friends. It helps other people find the life-changing truth and power of Christ.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

Faith Inspired Transformation:

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Resources:

http://www.kim-dolan-leto.mykajabi.com/offers/rfNp3pwt/checkout

My Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This has been a very tough struggle for me, so I want to share everything I've learned to overcome it.

I believe God wants to be involved in every detail of our lives, so here's His word to stand strong and confident on:

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. – Psalm 32:8

Let's just all agree that weight loss is not simply one calorie in one calorie out.

Calories do matter, the food that's making up your calories matters a lot, but hormones matter more!

Our hormones are driving the weight loss process! Especially as you get into perimenopause and menopause.

Our world just thinks of weight loss as diet and workout, but the emotional, mental, social, and spiritual factors may be even more important.

Consider this...A daily battle with the bathroom scale can cause shame, judgment, suffering, and obsession with weight—making it harder and harder to lose weight.

And stress brought on by extreme diets and extreme exercise can undermine them entirely—and actually cause weight gain.

Here's the thing I've lived and learned.

There are things we can do and we need to give lifestyle modifications an honest go.

Faith Fuel:

Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. – Psalm 51:6

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review to the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, and head over to my social media. Tell me how this episode spoke to you.

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 best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., the F.I.T. Workout Series or some fun Christian swag.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

Faith Inspired Transformation Book and Workout Series

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Resources

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources

My Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto

https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This has been a very tough struggle for me, so I want to share everything I’ve learned to overcome it.

I believe God wants to be involved in every detail of our lives, so here’s His word to stand strong and confident on:

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. – Psalm 32:8 

Let’s just all agree that weight loss is not simply one calorie in one calorie out.

Calories do matter, the food that’s making up your calories matters a lot, but hormones matter more!

Our hormones are driving the weight loss process! Especially as you get into perimenopause and menopause. 

Our world just thinks of weight loss as diet and workout, but the emotional, mental, social, and spiritual factors may be even more important.

Consider this...A daily battle with the bathroom scale can cause shame, judgment, suffering, and obsession with weight—making it harder and harder to lose weight.

And stress brought on by extreme diets and extreme exercise can undermine them entirely—and actually cause weight gain. 

Here’s the thing I’ve lived and learned.

There are things we can do and we need to give lifestyle modifications an honest go.

Faith Fuel:

Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. – Psalm 51:6

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review to the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, and head over to my social media. Tell me how this episode spoke to you. 

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 best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., the F.I.T. Workout Series or some fun Christian swag.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

Faith Inspired Transformation Book and Workout Series

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit 

Free Resources

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources 

My Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto 

https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/ 

If you have been settling for less in your relationships, fitness, or life goals and need a reminder that You are a prize to be won, this show is for you!

I'm thrilled to have Wendy Griffith on the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast.

Wendy Griffith is a 700 Club Co-host, News Anchor and Sr. Reporter for CBN News, an avid Mountain Climber and Author of "You Are a Prize to be Won" and" Praying the News."

I have to share the story of how we met.

God blessed me with the opportunity to be on the 700 Club. I was asked to share about why I wrote Faith Inspired Transformation. The moment I sat down to be interviewed, Wendy's comforting and kind way put my heart and mind at ease. You can see that interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DOCfSWHRs

It's easy to look at Wendy and assume her life is perfect, she's beautiful, she's on the TV, but she went through some incredibly hard times and overcame them by standing strong and confident in her faith in God. Her story will inspire and motivate you!

Think about where you've been settling right now? Single, getting fit, health issues, God's got you, sweet friend, believe it in faith.

Listen to this Faith Fuel:

Psalm 31:24

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!

Power Up!

I'm never going to leave you without asking you to get into action.

Nothing happens without action, and I'm here to be your accountability partner.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media and let me know how you're going to stop settling for less, so I can pray with you and when you do you're automatically entered into my power up challenge.

I pick one winner every week, and this week, you'll either get a copy of Wendy's book, a coaching call from me, a copy of my best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., or the FIT workout series.

Okay sweet friends, remember, you are a prize to be won, and you are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

You are a Prize to be Won: Don't Settle for Less Than God's Best https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LA9FPKA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

700 Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DOCfSWHRs

Faith Inspired Transformation: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Faith and Fitness Resources: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources

Strong. Confident. His. Blog: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/

Watch the video of this taping:

https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto

https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto

https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit

If you have been settling for less in your relationships, fitness, or life goals and need a reminder that You are a prize to be won, this show is for you!

I’m thrilled to have Wendy Griffith on the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast.

Wendy Griffith is a 700 Club Co-host, News Anchor and Sr. Reporter for CBN News, an avid Mountain Climber and Author of "You Are a Prize to be Won" and" Praying the News."

I have to share the story of how we met.

God blessed me with the opportunity to be on the 700 Club. I was asked to share about why I wrote Faith Inspired Transformation. The moment I sat down to be interviewed, Wendy’s comforting and kind way put my heart and mind at ease. You can see that interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DOCfSWHRs

It’s easy to look at Wendy and assume her life is perfect, she’s beautiful, she’s on the TV, but she went through some incredibly hard times and overcame them by standing strong and confident in her faith in God. Her story will inspire and motivate you!

Think about where you’ve been settling right now? Single, getting fit, health issues, God’s got you, sweet friend, believe it in faith.

Listen to this Faith Fuel:

Psalm 31:24 

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! 

Power Up!

I’m never going to leave you without asking you to get into action. 

Nothing happens without action, and I’m here to be your accountability partner.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media and let me know how you’re going to stop settling for less, so I can pray with you and when you do you’re automatically entered into my power up challenge. 

I pick one winner every week, and this week, you’ll either get a copy of Wendy’s book, a coaching call from me, a copy of my best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., or the FIT workout series.

Okay sweet friends, remember, you are a prize to be won, and you are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

You are a Prize to be Won: Don’t Settle for Less Than God’s Best https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LA9FPKA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

700 Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DOCfSWHRs

Faith Inspired Transformation: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Faith and Fitness Resources: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources

Strong. Confident. His. Blog: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/

Watch the video of this taping: 

https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto

https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto

https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit

When I was first searching for answers on how to get healthy, I began researching our manual for life, the Bible.

I noticed that Jesus got up early. He got alone and prayed. He walked everywhere. He put time with His father first.

Following His example, I personally found lasting results, and then created an entire program that has helped transform 1000s of women's lives.

These women don't just lose weight, they find confidence, pursue goals, and live free of the dieting rollercoaster.

I wanted to share how to do this with you, so I created a simple system called The 5 W's.

The 5 W's are a new and easy tool that will help you create small faith wins all day long.

5 W's: Word, Water, Workout, Whole, God-made foods, Worship

(Get started now! Download your free 5 W's weekly template and bonus prayer.)

Aim to create a daily win with each W.

Throughout the day, check-in with yourself and say,

Did I get in the Word?

Did I drink enough Water?

Did I Workout?

Did I eat Whole, God made foods?

Did I spend time in Worship?

Rather than getting caught up in gimmicks and the overwhelm of the way the world does fitness, I wanted to give you something simple to follow.

These aren't hard and fast rules, and there's no perfect way expected, but rather a way to do your best every day in His strength.

If you get these in, you will feel, look, and be a completely new woman.

Did you know that 90% of successful people have a morning routine? Think of Jesus and His routine.

-> Consider creating your routine based around these 5 W's.

You could wake up early, get in the word, workout, worship God, and prepare whole God-made meals and snacks for the day. And, by simply choosing water over man-made processed high sugar beverages, you would lose weight.

I have to share that getting alone with God first thing in the morning sets the tone for the day, and it starts your day right.

We need to connect to our power source, and in Him, we can power through our days in confident hope. We won't experience this if we're not with Him.

When we have our priorities right, everything else falls into place.

We need our faith to take care of ourselves inside and out.

God's word must always fill our minds and direct our steps.

I'm going to pray that we move away from the complicated worlds' way of doing fitness and that we find simplicity in Christ's example.

Faith Fuel:

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

I pray that scripture every morning. Oh so good!

I'm never going to leave you without asking you to get into action.

Nothing happens without action, and I'm here to be your accountability partner.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media, and let me know what you think about the 5 W's?

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 best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, or my F.I.T. workout series.

And please make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review to the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, when you do this you're helping me share this message to a world who desperately needs it.

Thank you in advance, friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Song: Way Maker by, Mandisa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNAAVPxjxbY

Faith Inspired Transformation

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Resources

https://kim-dolan-leto.mykajabi.com/offers/rfNp3pwt/checkout

My Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/

When I was first searching for answers on how to get healthy, I began researching our manual for life, the Bible. 

I noticed that Jesus got up early. He got alone and prayed. He walked everywhere. He put time with His father first.

Following His example, I personally found lasting results, and then created an entire program that has helped transform 1000s of women’s lives.

These women don’t just lose weight, they find confidence, pursue goals, and live free of the dieting rollercoaster.

I wanted to share how to do this with you, so I created a simple system called The 5 W’s.

The 5 W’s are a new and easy tool that will help you create small faith wins all day long.

5 W’s: Word, Water, Workout, Whole, God-made foods, Worship 

(Get started now! Download your free 5 W’s weekly template and bonus prayer.)

Aim to create a daily win with each W.

Throughout the day, check-in with yourself and say,

Did I get in the Word?

Did I drink enough Water?

Did I Workout?

Did I eat Whole, God made foods?

Did I spend time in Worship?

Rather than getting caught up in gimmicks and the overwhelm of the way the world does fitness, I wanted to give you something simple to follow.

These aren’t hard and fast rules, and there’s no perfect way expected, but rather a way to do your best every day in His strength.

If you get these in, you will feel, look, and be a completely new woman.

Did you know that 90% of successful people have a morning routine? Think of Jesus and His routine. 

 -> Consider creating your routine based around these 5 W’s. 

 You could wake up early, get in the word, workout, worship God, and prepare whole God-made meals and snacks for the day. And, by simply choosing water over man-made processed high sugar beverages, you would lose weight.

I have to share that getting alone with God first thing in the morning sets the tone for the day, and it starts your day right.

We need to connect to our power source, and in Him, we can power through our days in confident hope.  We won’t experience this if we’re not with Him.

When we have our priorities right, everything else falls into place.

We need our faith to take care of ourselves inside and out. 

God’s word must always fill our minds and direct our steps.

I’m going to pray that we move away from the complicated worlds’ way of doing fitness and that we find simplicity in Christ’s example.

Faith Fuel: 

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

I pray that scripture every morning. Oh so good!

I’m never going to leave you without asking you to get into action. 

Nothing happens without action, and I’m here to be your accountability partner. 

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media, and let me know what you think about the 5 W’s? 

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 best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, or my F.I.T. workout series.

And please make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review to the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, when you do this you’re helping me share this message to a world who desperately needs it. 

Thank you in advance, friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Song: Way Maker by, Mandisa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNAAVPxjxbY 

Faith Inspired Transformation 

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Resources

https://kim-dolan-leto.mykajabi.com/offers/rfNp3pwt/checkout

My Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/

Okay, so, I'm sharing some personal moments with you, times when I know God did what I couldn't do...and I would love to hear about your experiences like this too!

–> Have you ever had a moment when you've had to choose to be Brave?

You know those moments when you find yourself doing the things you know you can't do alone?

I call them HIMPOSSIBLE moments!

This scripture speaks to this perfectly:

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Ephesians 3:20

Let's be brave enough to stick to our commitments, brave enough to believe in ourselves, and brave enough to trust that God is working all things together for good.

Believing, rejoicing, and abiding in God and vanquishing our foes and enduring all things with His help are the ways in which we become brave.

We can do these things because He is with us always.

However, apart from Him we can do nothing.

That's why this journey is about taking control of our bodies and then handing that control right back to God to find lasting health. Thankfully, He doesn't make us do it on our own, and we show our courage when we release that control and trust that He is the one who changes everything.

I think we need to celebrate and even write down when God has done the impossible in us.

Like Jesus said in Luke 18:27

"The things that are impossible for people are possible for God."

When we look back over our lives, we often see where God was working.

But isn't it so hard when we're in the middle of it waiting for answers?

Looking back makes me know He is there enabling us to survive issues we never thought our hearts could handle.

Bring it to God, all that you have, and let Him show you what's really possible.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Share your B.R.A.V.E. Himpossible moments with me.

Come say hi on social media and tell me how you're going to be brave or God has done the impossible in your life.

I can't wait to hear about them.

When you do this, 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 best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series.

If this show is encouraging you may I ask you to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast?

Thank you so much in advance.

I'm here for you friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

Ms. Fitness USA Routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exa8GJWRzGY

Brave Songs

https://youtu.be/QUQsqBqxoR4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mm9UOlkMxo

Faith Inspired Transformation Book and Workout Series

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Strong. Confident. His. Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his/id1504962677

Free Resources

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources

My Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto

https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/

Okay, so, I’m sharing some personal moments with you, times when I know God did what I couldn't do...and I would love to hear about your experiences like this too! 

–> Have you ever had a moment when you’ve had to choose to be Brave?

You know those moments when you find yourself doing the things you know you can't do alone?

I call them HIMPOSSIBLE moments!

This scripture speaks to this perfectly:

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Ephesians 3:20 

Let’s be brave enough to stick to our commitments, brave enough to believe in ourselves, and brave enough to trust that God is working all things together for good.

Believing, rejoicing, and abiding in God and vanquishing our foes and enduring all things with His help are the ways in which we become brave. 

We can do these things because He is with us always. 

However, apart from Him we can do nothing. 

That’s why this journey is about taking control of our bodies and then handing that control right back to God to find lasting health. Thankfully, He doesn’t make us do it on our own, and we show our courage when we release that control and trust that He is the one who changes everything.

I think we need to celebrate and even write down when God has done the impossible in us.

Like Jesus said in Luke 18:27

“The things that are impossible for people are possible for God.”

When we look back over our lives, we often see where God was working.

But isn’t it so hard when we’re in the middle of it waiting for answers?

Looking back makes me know He is there enabling us to survive issues we never thought our hearts could handle.

Bring it to God, all that you have, and let Him show you what’s really possible.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Share your B.R.A.V.E. Himpossible moments with me. 

Come say hi on social media and tell me how you’re going to be brave or God has done the impossible in your life.

I can't wait to hear about them.

When you do this, 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 best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series.

If this show is encouraging you may I ask you to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast?

Thank you so much in advance.

I’m here for you friend! 

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned:

Ms. Fitness USA Routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exa8GJWRzGY

Brave Songs

https://youtu.be/QUQsqBqxoR4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mm9UOlkMxo

Faith Inspired Transformation Book and Workout Series

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Strong. Confident. His. Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his/id1504962677

Free Resources

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources 

My Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto 

https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/