its so easy in todays culture and society, especially in the fitness world to work hard for the "Gosh you got hot" or "mama you are looking good" kinda compliments, the approval, the looks, or maybe the shock effect when you completely change and transform your life. BUT, what if no one saw it. What if no one complimented? What if no one even noticed you showing up in your fitness journey and habits each day? Would you still do it? Would you still have the same excitement and discipline or work ethic as you do now?

So many of us struggle with this all or nothing thinking, or as my grams likes to say, "this stinkin thinkin". It is stinkin for sure! If you think about it all perfectionism does is DRAIN US. We never accomplish perfectionism, we aren't Christ but somehow we seem to think if we just do more, push harder, be better, do differently, that somehow magically we will be perfect". I wane help us get rid of this, it's destroying so many women's progresses and exhausting them along the way. In today's episode I hope to help provide you with tips on how to squash this perfectionistic mindset. 

Girlllll its time to lay that perfectionistic mindset and them tendencies DOWN lay them at the feet of Jesus! It's sabotaging and destroying the opportunity for growth and progress in your journey more than you know!! 

also check out these previous episodes that I mention in the episode as well:

>  Hormone health with Tori NP:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/137-navigating-hormone-health-in-our-fitness-journey/id1646801356?i=1000710339032

>  The Grace Lit Life Challenge: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-fire-friday-answering-all-the-60-day-gracelitlife/id1646801356?i=1000643918772

Continuation of last weeks podcast concerning how we can be obedient to Christ through our fitness journey even when it's hard. In this episode I walk you through more tangible ways to remain obedient to Him in the journey and what that looks like :) 

Also wanted to ensure I shared my workout playlist I mentioned in the podcast as well! use this during workouts to get that ramped upbeat but its HOLY SPIRIT filled!!! shewwww! >>> CLICK HERE

Being obedient to Christ and going against some of natural human wants and needs can be difficult at times. Espeically, especially if you are on the right path with this and start feeling your worth and value through Christ and the enemy sees it, he knows? shewww girl we then got a target on our back for some stupid enemy schemes and mind games coming our way. 

Doing what's right isn't always butterflies and rainbows. Doing what's right doesn't necessarily always FEEL good. It isn't always convenient. Its not always comfortable. But it's always going to be used for HIS glory. He always has a plan for us. He always sees the beauty before we do in the outcomes. & that goes right along with our fitness journeys too! 

But what if He does?

welcome back to the laced with grace pod after a little break for summer! I know today's episode is a little short and a bit deep but after so many convos with you about the mental and spiritual battles you're having I hope this gives you some peace and to know that you are not alone! please be sure to memorize these scriptures as well mentioned in the episode! - I think they will bless you!

There is a constant battle, in our fitness, in our careers, in our passions, in our home life, in our relationships etc to STRIVE, what we tend to forget is when we STRIVE we are actually limiting ourselves. WHY? well because its happening out of our own power & strength vs the LORDS. What happens when we surrender instead? take a listen to find out :) 

below is also a link for you to check out some of my fave game changing supplements I continue to rave about on my social and stories <3 enjoy!

FAVE SUPPLEMENTS LINK

Hey guys, I got the blessing to be on a sweet friends podcast that I actually met right over on IG! we have been trying to chat on a podcast for a long time as both our coaching styles and messaging are very similar! So excited for you to take a listen today and snag Autumns new BOOK! and connect with her on social too! I believe she will be another amazing resource and encouraging sister in Christ for you in your spiritual and fitness journey! 

AUTUMN'S NEW BOOK

CONNECT WITH AUTUMN ON SOCIAL

Today Tori and I have an in depth convo about our hormones as women, how they play a role in our fitness journey but also how they may effect our results outwardly especially if we don't know what is truly going on inwardly. Tori helps us navigate the menstrual cycle, how to work out during different phases of our cycle and educates us throughout the episode while also inspiring & giving some hard truths as well. Below is where you can find Tori and her personal private practice for more help in this area! 

Tori's private practice facebook: CLICK HERE

Tori's personal tiktok account: CLICK HERE

Supplements link: https://1stphorm.com/lacedwithgrace

Treadmill link with discount code: KELSEY007NEW TREADMILL LINK HERE

The enemy is sneaky, we know this, so of course he's going to find any way he can to keep you in a state of confusion, self-criticism, blame, shame, and the negative spiral we all tend to fall for here and there, especially when it comes to failure in our fitness journey. Today i'm going to reveal to you WHY he does this and then how we can navigate it!