Being that it is currently January, I know that the nature of this topic may not be the most popular. After all, isn’t January supposed to be the month of New Year New You, which all begins with the latest fad diet!? If you have ever taken a ride on the diet roller coaster, you may already know that the results produced from a diet are just that; A high, (cue: yeah I’ve lost weight)…followed by an inevitable low, (cue: oh no, I’ve gained the weight back and then some).
There is a reason that...
“Your focus determines your direction.”
You’ve probably heard that saying before, but have you ever really paused, considered and applied it in your life? There’s profound truth in that little bitty statement. The Bible says it this way, “As a man thinks so shall he be.” What we think about, pour our energy into, meditate on, and direct our focus to tend to increase in our lives.
Let me give you an example from my own life. I've spent the better part of my life a little miffed with God about...
It is difficult to start a story, when you are not sure yourself when it really began. Just as I am unable to remember the date and time of my coming to Christ as a young child, so I am equally lost as to a specific date that I started down the road of bulimia.
I wish my story were as “clean cut” as, “I struggled with bulimia, and then when I became a Christian, I finally had victory.” But as I battled my own unique story with bulimia, I found myself wondering if the story I was living could...
Do thoughts about your body, weight, shape, and size consume your mind?!? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food and/or your body?
So often we try to fix these 'issues' by changing what we see in the mirror, but if we stopped and realized they begin in the heart and mind, we would clearly see that they must first be addressed here as well.
I had I revelation that the problem with all unhealthy behaviors starts with a love of self. When we think we own our bodies, and love self, we give...
These videos on Nourishing the Body and Soul will provide you with encouragement and practical knowledge on caring for our bodies God’s way. I hope it encourages and inspires you to get healthy body & soul all while enjoying the journey!
My story, my testimony really, began many years ago before I formed a relationship with Jesus. I was blind to faith and trying to will my way through the turbulent waters of life on my own. Every setback, failure, or struggle, I viewed as my own oversight, never once realizing that by relinquishing control to God I could finally begin to understand my path, see the fruit of my labor, and most importantly realize that I don’t have to go on this journey alone!
The summer of 2010 is when my life...
"Huh! That was interesting!" It's a phrase I've taught myself to say in response to those instant, unexpected, condemning thoughts that literally come out of nowhere. They are LIGHTENING fast aren't they!? This morning I walked into my strength class at the gym feeling great. I was in a really good mind, body and soul space. As I walked in though, I very consciously noticed that one of my sweet gym friends said hi to me and then obviously looked at my legs. I mean she really, noticeably...
I Need to be healthier. Smarter choices. No more fast food. No one really notices.
I Need to be thinner. Obsessive calorie counting. More time at the gym. Getting lots of compliments now.
I Need to be the skinniest girl in the room. Dangerous restriction. Join a second gym so no one knows how much I am working out. Girls are begging for my secrets, and guys that have never paid attention to me are vying for my attention.
Why am I still so fat? Skipping days between eating – no meals, just an...
Hello! My name is Courtney and I’m so honored to get to share my transformation story with you all.
I have been obese (morbidly so, as much as that word makes me wince) all of my adult life. It all started in 2003 when I found myself gaining weight rapidly despite making no changes to my diet and exercise routine ( I was a High School junior and active basketball player and cheerleader). I was quickly diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and was told to expect some “mild” weight gain....
I have been seeing so many stories on social media about how God has redeemed and transformed so many lives lately! (I love when social media is used to share positive uplifting stories don’t you!?) Whether it be about how God has helped people overcome in the area of weight related strongholds, eating disorders, or poor self image...I have be blessed to hear so many wonderful praise reports oh how God has taken the 'ashes' of peoples lives and turned it into 'beauty'. (Isaiah 61:3)
After...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
