GO TO GOD FIRST with Kim Dolan Leto

Today's show is very special to me, and I want to give God all the glory.

5 years ago, God put it on my heart to write a book about everything I learned the hard way from the fitness industry.

After years as a fitness model, writer and competitor, I saw the grip fitness goals and body image can have on us.

The word of God says, seek Him first and all things will be added to us, but the way the world does fitness, God isn't even on the list.

Today's show is going to show you what happens when God is front and center...right where He should be.

My guest was able to lose 40 pounds in 7 months and even just completed her first 5K.

And guess what ...it wasn't on a diet.

Patty and I share how Jesus makes all the difference as we cover:

• How she was able to lose 40 pounds and complete a 5K in only 7 months.
• How we see the battle people go through with dieting, and thinking there's a quick fix.
• The life-changing inspiration that has motivated her to start her own group.
• The one thing she wants people to know.
• How you can connect with her.

Faith Fuel:

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. ( Ps 121:2)

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

If you want to know more about the program Patty used to lose 40 pounds, head to www.kimdolanleto.com/fit.

The Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. Program is helping women all around the world to find a lasting answer to weight loss, appetite control and feel worthy to pursue the dreams and goals God has given them.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media, and let me know how the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast is encouraging 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, the FIT workout series or some fun Christian swag.

Also, may I ask you to Subscribe/Rate/Review the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast?

I can't share this message alone, so your help is priceless to me.

Thank you in advance.

I'm invested in your success, friend.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

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/

Today’s show is very special to me, and I want to give God all the glory.

5 years ago, God put it on my heart to write a book about everything I learned the hard way from the fitness industry.

After years as a fitness model, writer and competitor, I saw the grip fitness goals and body image can have on us. 

The word of God says, seek Him first and all things will be added to us, but the way the world does fitness, God isn’t even on the list.

Today's show is going to show you what happens when God is front and center...right where He should be.

My guest was able to lose 40 pounds in 7 months and even just completed her first 5K.

And guess what ...it wasn’t on a diet.

Patty and I share how Jesus makes all the difference as we cover:

• How she was able to lose 40 pounds and complete a 5K in only 7 months.
• How we see the battle people go through with dieting, and thinking there's a quick fix.
• The life-changing inspiration that has motivated her to start her own group.
• The one thing she wants people to know.
• How you can connect with her.

Faith Fuel:

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. ( Ps 121:2)

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

If you want to know more about the program Patty used to lose 40 pounds, head to www.kimdolanleto.com/fit.  

The Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. Program is helping women all around the world to find a lasting answer to weight loss, appetite control and feel worthy to pursue the dreams and goals God has given them.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Head over to my social media, and let me know how the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast is encouraging 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, the FIT workout series or some fun Christian swag.

Also, may I ask you to Subscribe/Rate/Review the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast?  

I can’t share this message alone, so your help is priceless to me. 

Thank you in advance.

I’m invested in your success, friend.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His. 

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

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/

Are there places in your life where you could really use the Lord's help?

Doing this exercise will show you exactly where God wants to do the work with you that will level up your life:

Step 1. Think of your life as your home and each part of you is a room.

Let's walk through the house together, and as we do, ask yourself if God has been pointing anything out in this room.

Kitchen: Has he been talking to you about making better food choices, or are you struggling with disordered eating, overeating, undereating, or maybe even numbing yourself with food?

Office: Are you hearing anything about a business He's put on your heart, your current job, trusting Him for a new job, or perhaps how you spend your money?

Bathroom: When you look in the mirror, do you see what He sees, or do you struggle with getting dressed or your body image? Do you shame a part of your body? Do you show off a part of your body?

Bedroom: Is God talking to you about your marriage or intimacy? Or even oversleeping or under sleeping?

Kids' rooms: Are you praying for a baby, or wanting to be a better role model for your kids, or maybe start teaching them more about God?

Living room: Think of tv/music/entertainment. Is there any entertainment that isn't in line with your Christian values?

Dining room: Think about fellowship, who are you surrounding yourself with? Are there any toxic relationships that don't fit who you are in Christ? Or are there any friends or family you should invite over?

Lastly, Your Closet, Are there any deep secrets or broken places that you shove down every day: old hurts, guilt, anger from the loss of a loved one, failed marriages, or pain from rejection?

These unspeakable painful places are where only Jesus can heal.

Step 2. identify if you are running from God or toward Him in this area of your life.

If you are running to God, wonderful! But, if you're running from Him, you're not alone. Even Jonah ran from God, He was the only prophet who ran from Him.

Our Faith Fuel: Isaiah 30:21 gives this biblical foundation:

Your ears will hear a word behind you, "This is the way, walk in it,' whenever you go to the right or to the left."

God's got you! Yes, He does!

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!

Tell me what spoke to you about this episode? Head over to social media, and leave me a comment or a message.

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

I pick one winner every week, and you'll either get a 10-minute call from me or the Faith Inspired Transformation Christian Fitness Program.

If you have friends who would enjoy or benefit from this type of Christian Information, please share the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast. with them, and I'd like to say thank you in advance for Subscribe/Rate/Review because when you do you're helping this message become a movement and it's so needed.

I'm invested in your success.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/kimdolanleto

Priscilla Shirer's Jonah Bible Study

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/jonah-bible-study-book-P005264295

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/

Are there places in your life where you could really use the Lord's help?

Doing this exercise will show you exactly where God wants to do the work with you that will level up your life: 

Step 1. Think of your life as your home and each part of you is a room.

Let’s walk through the house together, and as we do, ask yourself if God has been pointing anything out in this room.

Kitchen: Has he been talking to you about making better food choices, or are you struggling with disordered eating, overeating, undereating, or maybe even numbing yourself with food? 

Office: Are you hearing anything about a business He’s put on your heart, your current job, trusting Him for a new job, or perhaps how you spend your money?

Bathroom: When you look in the mirror, do you see what He sees, or do you struggle with getting dressed or your body image? Do you shame a part of your body? Do you show off a part of your body?

Bedroom: Is God talking to you about your marriage or intimacy? Or even oversleeping or under sleeping?

Kids' rooms:  Are you praying for a baby, or wanting to be a better role model for your kids, or maybe start teaching them more about God? 

Living room: Think of tv/music/entertainment. Is there any entertainment that isn't in line with your Christian values?

Dining room: Think about fellowship, who are you surrounding yourself with? Are there any toxic relationships that don’t fit who you are in Christ? Or are there any friends or family you should invite over?

Lastly, Your Closet, Are there any deep secrets or broken places that you shove down every day: old hurts, guilt, anger from the loss of a loved one, failed marriages, or pain from rejection?

These unspeakable painful places are where only Jesus can heal. 

Step 2. identify if you are running from God or toward Him in this area of your life.

If you are running to God, wonderful! But, if you're running from Him, you're not alone. Even Jonah ran from God, He was the only prophet who ran from Him.

Our Faith Fuel: Isaiah 30:21 gives this biblical foundation:

Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you go to the right or to the left.” 

God’s got you! Yes, He does! 

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!

Tell me what spoke to you about this episode? Head over to social media, and leave me a comment or a message.

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

I pick one winner every week, and you’ll either get a 10-minute call from me or the Faith Inspired Transformation Christian Fitness Program.

If you have friends who would enjoy or benefit from this type of Christian Information, please share the  Strong. Confident. His. Podcast. with them, and I'd like to say thank you in advance for  Subscribe/Rate/Review because when you do you're helping this message become a movement and it’s so needed. 

I’m invested in your success. 

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned In This Episode: 

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/kimdolanleto

Priscilla Shirer's Jonah Bible Study

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/jonah-bible-study-book-P005264295

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/

The revelation that young girls, and even grown women, can name the Disney princesses, but not all the heroes for her in the Bible, birthed a dream in Erin Weidamann.

Today's show is a must, especially if there are any young girls in your life...

Erin Widemann is the author of the best selling Bible Belles Book series, she's a five-time cancer survivor and she started Truth Becomes Her: A worth movement.

I'm blessed beyond words to Have Erin on the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast.

Join us as we share our hearts on this show and cover:

How God healed Erin five times from cancer, and birthed this mission in her.

Erin's path to creating a Disney meets Heroes for Her Bible Stories Series.

Getting over the worldly definition of success.

How questioning our worth starts at a very young age, but we can change this inner conversation in our children and grandchildren.

Erins shares:

"Our society sends mixed messages to young women about their value, increasing their insecurity and fear. Culture degrades and objectifies the feminine. But being a woman is about much more than beauty, which is why Truth Becomes Her is a movement to educate girls about their priceless worth. The only way they'll know is if we show them.

Faith Fuel:

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Ps. 16:11)

It was such a blessing to have Erin on my podcast. I was on hers years ago. I'll put the link in the show notes.

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Wouldn't you have loved to have grown up with the Bible Belles series?

Join me on social media and let me know how you feel about worth and identity in our society.

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

I pick one winner every week, and you'll either get a 10-minute call from me, a copy of my best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series.

Remember,

You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Truth Becomes Her: https://truthbecomesher.com

Bible Belles Books: https://truthbecomesher.com/pages/bible-belles-original

My Heroes for her Podcast Episode with Erin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-kim-dolan-leto-working-out-your-worth/id1080455980?i=1000475845727

Faith Inspired Transformation

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Strong. Confident. His. Podcast

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

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/

The revelation that young girls, and even grown women, can name the Disney princesses, but not all the heroes for her in the Bible, birthed a dream in Erin Weidamann.

Today’s show is a must, especially if there are any young girls in your life...

Erin Widemann is the author of the best selling Bible Belles Book series, she’s a five-time cancer survivor and she started Truth Becomes Her: A worth movement. 

I’m blessed beyond words to Have Erin on the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast.

Join us as we share our hearts on this show and cover:

How God healed Erin five times from cancer, and birthed this mission in her.

Erin’s path to creating a Disney meets Heroes for Her Bible Stories Series. 

Getting over the worldly definition of success.

How questioning our worth starts at a very young age, but we can change this inner conversation in our children and grandchildren. 

Erins shares:

“Our society sends mixed messages to young women about their value, increasing their insecurity and fear. Culture degrades and objectifies the feminine. But being a woman is about much more than beauty, which is why Truth Becomes Her is a movement to educate girls about their priceless worth. The only way they’ll know is if we show them.

Faith Fuel:

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Ps. 16:11)

It was such a blessing to have Erin on my podcast. I was on hers years ago. I’ll put the link in the show notes. 

Join My Power Up Challenge!

Wouldn’t you have loved to have grown up with the Bible Belles series?

Join me on social media and let me know how you feel about worth and identity in our society.

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

I pick one winner every week, and you’ll either get a 10-minute call from me, a copy of my best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series. 

Remember,

You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Truth Becomes Her: https://truthbecomesher.com

Bible Belles Books: https://truthbecomesher.com/pages/bible-belles-original

My Heroes for her Podcast Episode with Erin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-kim-dolan-leto-working-out-your-worth/id1080455980?i=1000475845727

Faith Inspired Transformation 

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Strong. Confident. His. Podcast

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

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/

Today's show is one that will equip you with a truth many of us may not even be aware of, and stay tuned, because I created a Freebie for you.

In my personal struggle to stay strong and fit: mind, body and soul, God showed me this:

And it was a major aha moment!

Did you know the weekend is almost a third of the year?

Pause for a moment and think about this:

Have you ever made the connection that weekends were a third of the year and could be sabotaging your fitness goals?

I thought it was important to do a Strong. Confident. His. episode on this, because God wants His daughter's wise.

He wants our eyes open to the traps of the enemy and the things that we don't even see that are completely derailing us from our best.

The weekend feels like a time to take completely off, but we can't take our foot completely off the gas pedal and our hands off the wheel or we will end up in an unhealthy ditch!

Who wants off this crazy train?! I sure did! And God saved me from it.

So, I'm determined to share everything I learned the hard way, and this sure was one of them.

This concept of taking weekends completely off is why we start our diets over every Monday and we gain and lose the same weight every week and get nowhere.

I'm hoping that this episode gets you thinking about your weekends, and how to approach them with a plan: so I made you a freebie, It's called the Stay Fit Weekend Checklist, and I'll link to it below.

Success doesn't happen with one big step, it happens in all the little steps.

Little changes, equal big results.

Romans 12:1 says, We must offer our bodies as living sacrifices unto God.

This is where many Christians continually hold back their best from God—not wanting to fully surrender every aspect of their lives to him. But what we hold back, will always be a place of pain for us.

Psalm 51: 6 says,

Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.

More Faith Fuel:

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

James 4:8 ESV

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 to the show notes and download my Stay Fit Weekend Checklist freebie.

I want to challenge you to use it for one weekend and come tell me how it helped you on social media.

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

I pick one winner every week, and you can choose from a coaching call with me or my best selling Faith Inspired Transformation Book or Workout Series.

If you can think of a friend who would benefit from the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, please tell them about it and make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review, because it helps me help others. Thank you in advance!

I'm invested in your success, friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time...

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

Links mentioned on this episode:

Stay Fit Weekend Checklist

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/stay-fit-weekend-checklist

Faith Inspired Transformation

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Resources

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

My Social Media

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

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

Today’s show is one that will equip you with a truth many of us may not even be aware of, and stay tuned, because I created a Freebie for you.

In my personal struggle to stay strong and fit: mind, body and soul, God showed me this:

And it was a major aha moment!

Did you know the weekend is almost a third of the year?

Pause for a moment and think about this:

Have you ever made the connection that weekends were a third of the year and could be sabotaging your fitness goals?

I thought it was important to do a Strong. Confident. His. episode on this, because God wants His daughter’s wise. 

He wants our eyes open to the traps of the enemy and the things that we don’t even see that are completely derailing us from our best.

The weekend feels like a time to take completely off, but we can’t take our foot completely off the gas pedal and our hands off the wheel or we will end up in an unhealthy ditch!

Who wants off this crazy train?! I sure did! And God saved me from it. 

So, I’m determined to share everything I learned the hard way, and this sure was one of them.

This concept of taking weekends completely off is why we start our diets over every Monday and we gain and lose the same weight every week and get nowhere.

I’m hoping that this episode gets you thinking about your weekends, and how to approach them with a plan: so I made you a freebie, It’s called the Stay Fit Weekend Checklist, and I’ll link to it below.

Success doesn’t happen with one big step, it happens in all the little steps. 

Little changes, equal big results.

Romans 12:1 says, We must offer our bodies as living sacrifices unto God.

This is where many Christians continually hold back their best from God—not wanting to fully surrender every aspect of their lives to him. But what we hold back, will always be a place of pain for us.

Psalm 51: 6 says, 

Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.

More Faith Fuel:

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

 James 4:8 ESV

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 to the show notes and download my Stay Fit Weekend Checklist freebie.

I want to challenge you to use it for one weekend and come tell me how it helped you on social media. 

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

I pick one winner every week, and you can choose from a coaching call with me or my best selling Faith Inspired Transformation Book or Workout Series.

If you can think of a friend who would benefit from the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, please tell them about it and make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review, because it helps me help others. Thank you in advance!

I’m invested in your success, friend!

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Until next time... 

From my heart to yours,

God bless,

Kim

 Links mentioned on this episode:

Stay Fit Weekend Checklist 

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/stay-fit-weekend-checklist

Faith Inspired Transformation 

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Free Resources

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

My Social Media

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

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

If you've been unable to get the weight off, get fit or have underlying health issues you think you can't overcome, this episode is for you!

Today's guest, Kelly Whitfill, is one of the winners of my Power Up Challenge. For her prize we did a phone call, but I have to admit I felt like the winner that day!

Kelly and I dive deep into:

• How she overcame the weight gain from the thyroid disease, Hashimotos
• Why faith is her lasting answer to losing weight and getting healthy
• How she stopped falling for quick fixes and found a plan for life
• Being a parent of a child with the health issue
• Helping others learn the faith and fitness difference

We remind our friends of the importance of not letting their weight become their walk, and how God can use real women just like you and me to do extraordinary things...

When God is in it, there is no limit!

Faith Fuel:

1 Cor. 2:9

"What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him."

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 what you're believing God to help you overcome, so I can join you in that prayer!

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

I pick one winner every week, and you'll either get a 10-minute call from me, a copy of my best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series or some fun Christian swag.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kelly Whitfill

https://instagram.com/kellywhitfill

Faith Inspired Transformation

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Strong. Confident. His. Podcast

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

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/

If you’ve been unable to get the weight off, get fit or have underlying health issues you think you can’t overcome, this episode is for you!

Today’s guest, Kelly Whitfill, is one of the winners of my Power Up Challenge. For her prize we did a phone call, but I have to admit I felt like the winner that day!  

Kelly and I dive deep into:

• How she overcame the weight gain from the thyroid disease, Hashimotos
• Why faith is her lasting answer to losing weight and getting healthy
• How she stopped falling for quick fixes and found a plan for life
• Being a parent of a child with the health issue
• Helping others learn the faith and fitness difference

We remind our friends of the importance of not letting their weight become their walk, and how God can use real women just like you and me to do extraordinary things...

When God is in it, there is no limit! 

Faith Fuel:

1 Cor. 2:9

"What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him." 

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 what you’re believing God to help you overcome, so I can join you in that prayer! 

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

I pick one winner every week, and you’ll either get a 10-minute call from me, a copy of my best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series or some fun Christian swag.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kelly Whitfill

 https://instagram.com/kellywhitfill

Faith Inspired Transformation 

https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit

Strong. Confident. His. Podcast

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

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/