10 Ways to Stop Hormonal Weight Gain

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Okay, today is real talk for women. We’re talking hormones and weight gain, and what we can do to beat it!

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...

You are a Prize to be Won: Don’t Settle for Less Than God’s Best

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If you have been settling for less in your relationships, fitness, career, 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 I met Wendy.

God blessed me with the opportunity to be on the 700 Club to share about my motivation for writing, Faith Inspired Transformation. The moment I sat down to be interviewed, Wendy’s comforting and kind way put my heart and mind at ease. Watch it here.

It’s easy to look at Wendy and assume her life is perfect, she’s beautiful and she’s on the TV, but she ...

5 W’s to Simplify Your Faith and Fitness 

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 a lifestyle of success.

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

Get started now!

Download your weekly template guide and 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 Work...

When God Did the Impossible in My Life

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I have a confession, sharing personal stories isn't always easy for me, because it's never easy to admit all the doubt, fear, and discouragement I've experienced pursuing my goals.

You know those moments when you think, "Oh I could never do that, or why is it so hard, and why does success seem so easy for other people?"

If you're really struggling today, I'm sharing personal stories to show you that no matter what it looks like, God's not done with you.

Sometimes we need to intentionally look back on all He has brought us through to remember how good He is. 

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) 

My Brave Moment

I was driving to Tucson one chilly February ...

Learn How Patty Lost 40 Pounds in Just 7 Months!

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

I will never forget scrolling through my comments on Instagram and seeing this:

Have you ever gotten confirmation about something God has shown you? THIS was that kind of moment for me! 

40 Pounds is no easy feat and in only seven months!

Patty didn’t use a diet fix either, she used a life fix. 

It’s been eight months since her Faith Inspired Transformation and she hasn't gained the weight back either.

And did I mention, that she's a grandma!

Only God can do the impossible in our lives friends!

Five 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 sa...

Level Up Your Life With the Lord

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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 your 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 ...

His Truth Becomes Her: A Worth Movement

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

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

Erin Weidemann 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. 

Giavella and I reading " Abigail" one of the Bible Belles books.

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:

• Teaching our girls a Godly view of beauty and their priceless worth.
• How God healed Erin from cancer – five times.
• Erin’s path to creating a Disney meets Heroes for Her Bible Stories Series. 
• Getting over the wo...

Don’t let THIS Destroy Your Fitness Progress

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Today’s show is one that will equip you with a truth many of us may not even be aware of, and it's a major "aha" moment! 

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?

In my personal struggle to stay strong and fit: mind, body and soul, God showed me this: 52 weekends a year X 2 days = 104 days

But if you start your weekends on Fridays, that’s 52 x 3 = 156 days

With a three day weekend, we’re getting closer to half of the year.

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.

 My students are stunned when I share this ...

Don't Let Your Weight Become Your Walk with Kelly Whitfill

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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! I highly recommend listening. 

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

F.I.T. is a program like no other! Kim Dolan Leto has brought together what I consider to be the 3 pillars of health for every Christian woman. Moving your body with fitness, nourishing your body well with an emphasis on God-made foods, and most importantly spending time every day in God’s word and asking him to take the lead on your health journey. 

If you (like many) have struggled to find your way to better health, then I’d encourage you to check out Kim’s book and...

Jesus, Our Light in the Darkness

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Do you have limiting beliefs about God? Were you taught it is ungodly to want to be successful, take care of your health, or even want to be the best version of yourself?

Did you know limiting beliefs don’t come from Him?

As women of God, we have been saved, set apart, and chosen. We are called to shine for Him and bring Him glory. 

Let me share a story about one of my students, Heather.

Growing up, Heather was taught that wanting to be successful was ungodly and prideful, so she put her head down and settled for less in her career, friendships, and even her appearance. 

Have you ever done that too? 

Working with Heather, I taught her the truth of who God says she is in order to undo this stronghold. (Learn more about who God says you are, here.)

Heather has two kids, so I shared with her that although we are sinful, l...