In this episode today we will be diving into the slippery slope or "major dangers" of working out or working on our health and fitness ONLY and SOLELY to be thin and skinny. Becoming thin or achieving the benefits of working out being associated with outward appearance is not a BAD thing so to speak obviously those are blessings in the journey, but it becomes a huge red flag when the things I talk about in this episode are starting to occur and you realize "man, I'm just super focused on only being thin" and that's why I'm even on this journey. Remember the benefits of the workouts and the journey are not BAD! But we can't have them trump simply working out to serve & care for & honor the gift God's given us which is our temple. If you would love to have more accountability in your discipline in both your fitness & your faith walk join us in laced with grace ministry sis!  CLICK this link here to join for FREE! >>>>> Design emails people love to get. (flodesk.com)

Do you have moments and times sis where you have actually been DOING IT! like you actually feel like you have gotten the discipline thing down with your fitness, your nutrition, and you're also just feeling so on fire for Jesus while walking in the path He has for you? BUT THENNNN. BAMMMM. You jack it up? you fall off course. You miss a workout? You eat all the brownies and binge? You haven't read your bible in a week? You haven't been drinking your water or you really freaking mess up and massively sin. Your flesh has won and you then feel like your back at square one, defeated, burnt out, discouraged. Maybe you're embarrassed so you just give up. You hide. You're ashamed. Or maybe you have the intentional mindset of GRACEEE and you get back new the next day? Idk either way, I believe Christ has something for you today in this podcast sis. Let's open our hearts and open our ears today in this episode to see what He's placed on my heart to share with you today to help you navigate and MYSELF navigate the whole "backsliding ordeal" Needing community and accountability in your health and fitness anddd your faith walk sis? Join laced with grace for FREE right here!! >>> https://linktr.ee/LacedWithGrace

In today's bonus episode I share what its really like to start messy & how God can transform you through you initiating action. Rather than being paralyzed to just start out of fear of things not being "perfected". In this week's bonus episode we're just kinda "catching up" like girlfriends as I also share some big news about accepting a recent offer/nursing position, sharing about my journey with 75 hard and finalllllyyyy completing that challenge alllll while also dropping some truth about how our God is not just a God of our victories but also our defeats. I'm a little all over the place, sharing real life and literally recording this episode on my way home from out of town on the road. I hope you can find something here in this episode and God speaks to you in some way that blesses your Friday sister! Blessed to be able to just relax and chat with you today about life! Here is also the link that explains more about 75 hard and what it entails (remember though, make sure to listen NOT around little ears as the creator drops some serious language, sorry bout that!) >>>>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/75hard-a-75-day-tactical-guide-for-winning-the/id1012570406?i=1000431268030

Ever look at someone on social or someone you look up to and wonder, WHAT IN THE ACTUAL HECK?! How is she doing alllll of this?! I mean I can't even go to the bathroom in peace as a mom let alone workout, get into scripture and have "quiet" alone time with Jesus?!" I've been asked many times by other mamas how exactly I mom, do a podcast, host an online ministry, wife, and allll the hats that are worn each day and also still take care of me. Well, sis you are in luck today I drop the BIG sexy secret on how I "do it all". Also, if interested in joining or checking out my Laced with Grace, fully embraced online ministry to help YOU become more disciplined in your faith & fitness go to any link in my bio and click the "join laced with grace" button to register for free or check it out here by clicking this link! >>>>>> https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6200776360ada4164ea71013 Here is also the link to the BSF bible study fellowship website I wanted to share with you >>> Bible Study Fellowship (bsfinternational.org)

Do you feel like you have to get your ish together before coming to Christ? What is I told you that wasn't the case? What if I told you the very same things that are keeping you in "hiding" from connecting with Him are the same things He died for, for you sis?! What if I told you that imperfection is what qualifies you to go to Him and have a relationship with Him. What if I told you its also the same for your fitness journey?! The very reasons why you are doubting yourself, the reasons why you don't feel you are ready to commit or start on your journey are the very things that qualify you to start today!!! We'll dive a little deeper into what I mean in this episode, blessed to get the opportunity to chat with you today sis! let's do this thang!!

In this week's Wednesday episode we have our FIRST guest on the podcast!!! My sweet sister in Christ and one of my best of friends who I actually met on social media is sharing, for the first time publicly, ALLLL of her testimony. This is a pretty vulnerable episode and Christy navigates it sooo well as she talks about how she came to know Christ, her mental health battles, and how she's continuing to conquer her diagnosis. Not only is she conquering but she's also been able to use it to bring glory to Christ through sharing His love, His grace, and His light! She shares with us too the GREAT impact oh how her faith and her fitness journey brought her HOPE and resilience through it all. You can contact or connect with Christy Livergood | Facebook via or on Instagram at christy.livergood or email at [email protected]. She has such a passion for mental health and being a light to help others not be ashamed of their mental health struggles. if you are struggling or extremely low with any kind of suicidal thoughts or feelings PLEASE seek help sis. You are loved and cherished and so incredibly chosen by Christ! and if you're wanting to grow more in your discipline in your faith and or your fitness join us in laced with grace via this link!! >>>>https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6200776360ada4164ea71013

ya know, getting healthy as a momma or women with so many hats in and of itself can be a hard thing to conquer but when added tension of condescending comments, body shaming, or passive aggressive comments are made it makes it THAT much harder. we can start to second guess whether or not we should even stick with it, whether we're "the crazy one" for caring for our temples and being more disciplined. But sis, in this episode I'm gonna give you some practical steps on how to navigate this and overcome what may seem like a road block in your fitness! Let's dive in yes?!

Ever wondered why it is sooooo freaking hard to stay consistent in your fitness sis? like you're hitting your head against a brick wall and just not seeing the results? Do you think about others who have achieved their results "man but its so easy for her to say this or that because she already "looks" this or that way? What if that is the problem though? What if the reason its sooooo difficult is because you are soooo focused on the WRONG THING! take a listen to this episode and lets dive in discovering what the "wrong" thing is and how to flip the script!