Her Weight Loss Mindset | Lose Weight, Meal Prep, Healthy Habits, and Workouts

Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”

James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” 

Here are a few ways you can implement this this week: 

• Keep a gratitude journal during your journey. When we focus on the good, and you HAVE good, we forget about our struggles.
• Celebrate non-scale victories: energy, less screen time, earlier mornings, time with Jesus, physical strength, energy, clarity. More water, more steps, looser fitting pants.
• Create joyful routines: worship walks, prayerful meal prep. Jesus jams in the kitchen or workout room. 

Lord, I don’t feel joyful in my weight loss journey, but I want to. I desire you, I ache to let you lead Father but I struggle with perfection, with people pleasing, with thinking I’m unworthy. Heal these thoughts Father and show me what You need me to see. Thank you for joy, thank You that You are with me always. Lord, I want to find joy in each step, will You teach me how? Help me see your goodness in the process Jesus, not just the outcome. Amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

Isaiah 40:29-31, it says “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” 

So here are a few ways you can walk this out in your life this week:

• Start with 10 minutes: stretch, walk, dance, praise. As you move, tell Him what you’re thankful for.
• Declare affirmations: “I am building strength, not perfection.” Did you write your own? Are you using the ones I shared last week?
• Celebrate effort, not performance. It’s not what we do but what we allow the Father to do through us and to us. Laying down our cross daily, releasing control, forget the strive and try. Let Him lead.

Holy and Heavenly Father, I surrender my doubt, fear, overwhelm, frustration and shame. Father Replace my struggles with your peace, strength and discipline. Help me get up off this couch and move with Your perseverance and focus. You give me confidence Father, knowing You go with me gives me hope. Thank You for loving me, it’s in Your Holy Name I pray, Amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

 Micah 6:8  “ He has shown you, o mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to walk humbly with your God.” 

walked where He went, walking is biblical and something we vastly under-rate.

1️⃣ Walking Is Biblical

2️⃣ Movement as Prayer Time

3️⃣ Steps of Faith, Not Just Fitness

How can you walk this out in daily life?

• Commit to a no phone or music Prayer Walk: dedicate the first 5 minutes to prayer.
• Take some Scripture Steps: meditate on a verse as you walk and ask Him how you can apply it to your life right now.
• Gratitude Lap: thank God for one blessing per block. You should be able to do much more than one blessing per block, but you get the point. 

Lord, I get so busy, please help me slow down and walk with You daily. Father Make my steps steady, intentional, and Spirit-led. I only want what You want for me Lord, help me to lay down the rest. Thank you for who You are. Amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

 1 Corinthians 10:13 “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand…”

Good Faith Declarations & Affirmations. Repeat these aloud:

• “I am led by the Spirit, not by cravings.”
• “I choose discipline over desire.”
• “My body is not the boss — my Spirit is.”
• I eat and move according to my goals.
• I am who Christ says I am and who He died for.
• I am worthy of change!

Journal Prompts: 

• When am I most likely to turn to food instead of God? Ask the Lord to reveal these things to you and He will.
• What emotion is usually behind my cravings?
  
  
• What truth can I speak over that moment?

Heavenly Father, I love you so much. Thank You for caring about this part of my journey. Please Lord, when temptation rises up, remind me that I am not alone. Give me strength to pause, wisdom to choose well, and the desire to honor You with my body and choices. Amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

 “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” —Romans 12:2 (NLT)

Have you ever fallen into any of these mindset traps?

• Perfectionism: “If I mess up, I’ve failed.”
  
  
• All-or-nothing: “If I can’t do it perfectly, I might as well quit.”
  
  
• Punishment mindset: “I have to earn food or burn off what I ate.”
  
  

But what happens when we lean in with a Biblical Mindset Shift:

• We shift from perfection → to progress.
  
  
• From punishment → to grace-filled discipline.
  
  
• From “dieting” → to stewarding God’s gift of health and our bodies as the Word commands.

Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful body, help me love myself as You tell me to and speak and think life over my body, help me renew my mind Lord. I want to see myself through your eyes Lord—worthy, loved, and capable. Give me the courage to break free from destructive thoughts and embrace the truth that I am a new creation in You. Thank You for continued conviction in this area of my life. I love you Lord, Amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

 “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” —1 Corinthians 14:40 (NLT)

Think about these 4 steps to prep and how you can work them into your new routine

1. Keep it simple. Choose 2–3 proteins for the week (like chicken, ground turkey, or salmon). Eggs for breakfast and Greek yogurt for a snack.

2. Add easy sides. Frozen veggies, bagged salad kits.

3. Batch cook once or twice. Grill all the chicken on Sunday, cut up your veggies for snacks or roasting. Prep a pot of chili for quick lunches or an east crockpot meal. 

4. Have grab-and-go items. Yogurt cups, boiled eggs, protein bars, fruit cups, carrot chips and hummus.

Heavenly Father, meal prep seems so daunting to me, will you remove that lie that’s holding me back from being accountable with my food choices? Create in me a clean heart around meal prep Lord. Father, help me to be wise with my time and resources. Give me creativity to plan meals that nourish my body and peace when I fall short. May my kitchen be a place of order and blessing, not stress. Thank you for new mercies each day! In Jesus’ name, amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

Philippians 4:13 reminds us: “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (NLT)

The first step to starting strong is to:

1. Anchor your “why” in faith.
    Instead of only focusing on appearance, anchor your journey in purpose. Maybe your “why” is to have energy to play with your kids or grandkids. Maybe it’s to serve in ministry without fatigue holding you back. 
2. Shrink the mountain.
    If you have 50 pounds to lose, don’t stare at the 50. Break it down. Focus on the first 5 pounds. That’s a real, tangible goal. And once you hit that, set the next one. 
3. Focus on the first habit, not all the habits. 
    When you’re starting, don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to change everything at once. Choose one habit. 

I'd like you to think these through:

• What’s the real reason you want to lose weight? Beyond appearance, what’s your deeper why? 
• What would your life look like if you were free from the extra weight holding you back?
• And are you willing to do the work it’s going to take to get there? Only you can decide to make true change. 
• What is one small step you can take this week to move closer to that vision?
  
  

I want you to do ONE simple action step this week:
 Write down your faith-based “why.” Post it somewhere visible. Each morning, pray over it and if you get stuck, ask God to reveal it to you. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for my friend listening today. Thank You that You care about every detail of her life—even the parts she feels are too heavy, too messy, or too hard to change. Lord, remind her that she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her.

Give her courage to take the first step, patience to keep going, and joy in the small victories. Guard her heart against discouragement and lies from the enemy. And help her see this journey not as punishment, but as an opportunity to honor You with her body, her energy, and her life.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

1 Corinthians 10:31 reminds us: “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (NLT) 

Macros, or macronutrients are simply the three main nutrients your body needs:

• Protein: builds and repairs muscles, keeps you full
  
  
  
• Carbs: your body’s main source of energy
  
  
  
• Fats: essential for hormones, brain health, and satisfaction

Here’s a Simple Plate Example: 6-8 ounces grilled chicken thighs, (protein) + roasted sweet potatoes (carb) + roasted asparagus with a sprinkle of fresh grated parm!
I’d like you to ponder on these questions as you prayerfully decide what’s on this week’s menu!

• When you think about your meals right now, are you getting all three macros—or are you heavy in one and light in another?
  
  
  
• How do you usually feel after meals—satisfied and steady, or hungry and tired?
  
  
  
• What small adjustment could you make this week to balance your plate?

Father, thank You for creating foods that fuel and sustain us. Help us see food not as the enemy but as a gift from You. Teach us to choose wisely, with balance and joy, and may every meal be an opportunity to glorify You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

Philippians 1:6 reminds us, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”

Every small step forward is worthy of praise—because God sees your faithfulness.

Each step in the right direction is a building block toward lasting change. 

Here are a few ways you can live this out today:

1. Journal Wins: Track achievements daily or weekly
2. Reward Yourself: Non-food rewards like a walk, favorite coffee, or quiet time
3. Reflect on Scripture: Thank God for faithful steps
4. Share Progress: Encourage a friend or accountability partner
5. Focus on Growth: Small consistent wins > perfect adherence

Here are a few questions I’d like you to answer this week:

• What wins can I celebrate?
• How have I grown spiritually and physically this month?
• How can I focus on faithfulness rather than perfection?
  
  

 “Lord, thank You for every step forward, help me to focus on You Lord and the path You’re leading me down. Help me to break unhealthy habits of perfectionism for myself and others, help me to focus on obedience to Your Holy Spirit and not the scale or my to-do list. Thank you for redirecting me when I fall off the path. Lead me Lord and help me celebrate progress, trust Your process, and keep moving faithfully forward. I love you so much. Amen.”

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders

Isaiah 40:31; “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”

Energy comes from:

• Sleep
• Movement
• Balanced meals
• Prayer and reflection

Morning and evening rituals anchor your day and protect your energy. If you’re struggling to find a routine that works for you, here are some practical steps to help you get started today:

1. Morning: Hydrate, pray for 3 minutes and read your bible for 3 minutes. 
2. Midday: take a Quick walk, eat a balanced snack, and take a few deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
   3. In the Evening: Reflect, prep for tomorrow, gratitude prayer or spend time with your family or doing something that fills your cup.
3. Remember, Consistency Over Intensity: Short daily routines beat sporadic extremes that don’t stick.
4. Combine Faith & Action: Invite God into every step for renewed strength. He WILL give you what you need, but you have to be willing to listen and walk in obedience.

“Lord, thank You for giving us energy and strength. Help us create routines that honor You, refresh our bodies, and keep us rooted in Your Holy strength, keep us focused and joyful in You Lord. Amen.”

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting. 

 In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
  • Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family
  • Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.
  • Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.
  • I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.
  • Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy.
   
  It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.

Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/framework

Join my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunity

Join my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders