Rooted in Faith Fitness | Christian Fitness, Daily Habits, Workout Tips, Contentment

12 | Stop The Toxic Cycle of Striving and Find Rest in God's Love

My family and I recently took a week-long trip out of state to celebrate my husband and I’s anniversary. Every year instead of getting each other gifts, we take a small trip instead. Traveling is a huge passion for us, but with two kiddos in tow it can be a bit exhausting. Not to mention having minimal personal space and barely any extra downtime - hello hotel living!
 
Being in an environment like this can leave me feeling a bit chaotic and sometimes even guilty because I’m not consistent with my normal routines.
 
Have you ever felt this way too? Do you ever feel guilty when you become inconsistent or fall off your routine? 
 
Does it make you feel like you need to work harder to make up for lost time?
 
Join me today as I uncover the truth that you actually don’t need to work harder or do more in order to be accepted and loved.
 
I’m going to break down FOUR Biblical truths that will help you go from constantly striving for more to living in peaceful contentment.
 
If you’re ready to let go of your performance-driven mindset and step into your Godly identity then grab your Bible and let’s get to it!
 
Verses I reference in today’s show:
Ephesians 3:18-19
Romans 8:38-39 
1 John 4:7-21
Romans 5:8
Genesis 2:2-3
Colossians 3:23-24
 
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11 | Does God Really Care About What I Eat? What The Bible Has to Say About Our Nutrition

If you’re anything like me then you’ve had to challenge your mindset around food, struggling between what feels good to eat in the moment and what you know is good for you in the long run.
 
This struggle is more common than you think, but what you might not know is that the Bible is very clear about this topic. God doesn’t want us to struggle over our food choices by being held bondage to the satisfaction that it brings us.
 
He wants to set us free from finding our comfort in food and the constant battle to choose between what we want and what we know is best for us.
 
Come along with me today as we break down 1 Corinthians 10 and what it has to say about our food choices.
 
I’ll also cover a few practical ways that you can shift your mindset around food and start making God-honoring choices when it comes to your nutrition.
 
Make sure to grab your Bibles and a notebook to follow along!
 
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Passages I reference in today’s show:
Colossians 3:17
1 Corinthians 10
 
Highlighted verses:
1 Corinthians 10:6-7
1 Corinthians 10:11-13
1 Corinthians 10:23
1 Corinthians 10:31
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10 | How to Stop Comparing Yourself and Start Living Confidently in Who God Created You to Be

Do you ever catch yourself comparing your life to other people’s and then when you do, it leaves you feeling empty or like somehow you’re coming up short?
 
Comparison is a slippery slope that can lead us away from God’s purposes for our lives and give the devil a foothold on our hearts and minds, allowing him to overtake our joy and peace.
 
But, when you learn that comparison is a tactic from Satan, you’re able to put on the full armor of God against his schemes and take a stand to get your Godly confidence back.
 
Today I’m going to walk you through why comparison is holding you back, and how you can overcome it to walk fully in the purposes that God has for you.
 
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Verses I reference in today’s show:
Proverbs 14:30
Romans 12:4-7
Philippians 4:11-12
 
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09 | Practical Steps to Create a Realistic Morning Routine for Spiritual Growth

Finding a routine and rhythm amidst the chaos can feel overwhelming.
 
But, today I’m going to share with you why I believe a morning routine can revolutionize your relationship with God.I want to help you understand that a morning routine is possible, whether you’re a morning person or not, and how to practically implement one into your life.
 
So cozy up because we’re going to dig into:
why a morning routine is important
how to practically create one
how it impacts your relationship with God
 
You ready? Let’s dive in!
 
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08 | Too Busy To Workout? 5 Tips for Quick & Effective Workouts When You're Short on Time

Does it feel exhausting trying to find time out of your busy day to get a workout in?
 
Do you slump on the couch at the end of the evening and think “where did the time go?”
 
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and the thought of adding a workout into your never ending to-do list just doesn’t seem possible, then this episode is for you!
 
Life is hectic, we’re all super busy, and it never feels like we have enough time. But, today I want to shift your perspective and teach you how you can get a workout in even when you’re short on time. I’ll help you to understand that working out is a way we glorify God and that it should be a priority in our lives.
 
I’ll take you step by step on how to set yourself up for success and actually get those workouts in even though you’re busy. Then I’ll share a few different quick workout ideas that you can try out this week!
 
Come along with me and let’s get to it!
 
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07 | How To Gain Unshakeable Confidence: 5 Ways To Step Into Godly Confidence Today

If you’re anything like me, you’ve struggled with having confidence in some area or another in your life. For me confidence has always been something that I’ve strived to attain, but never seem to reach. It’s easy to pretend that we’ve got it all together when deep down inside we feel nothing but empty and dissatisfied with ourselves.
 
Today I want to teach you the difference between worldly confidence and Godly confidence. I’ll share with you how to let go of the worldly standards of confidence and step into Godly confidence so that you can find freedom over your negative self-image and begin to see yourself as God does.
 
I’ll help you reframe your mind to understand that lacking confidence isn’t a YOU issue, but actually a perspective issue. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, it’s about what you’re focusing on that determines your confidence level. I’ll share with you five tangible steps that you can take in order to let go of the pressure that the world places on you and grow more Godly confidence.
 
At the end of the episode I share an important part of how you can implement the steps I’ve provided in today’s episode. Make sure to give this section a listen because it’s only when we take action that change can occur.
 
Don’t forget to hop over to the Facebook group and share your answers to the follow up questions from today’s episode.
Where do you currently lack confidence?
Share two things about yourself that you’re proud of.
 
This will feel vulnerable and a little awkward, but it’s the start to a new way of thinking. Plus, this community is a place of support, growth, and vulnerability. I want to encourage you and walk alongside you to help you grow into your God given potential. So don’t skip this critical piece today! I can’t wait to connect with you.
 
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06 | We Are Broken Vessels: How God Uses Our Flaws For His Purposes

There are broken places in your life that you wish you could cover up. 
 
There are painful reminders of your imperfections that overshadow you more days than not.
 
We all go through life and find ourselves a little broken and work hard to pick up the pieces and put ourselves back together as best as we can.
 
But, what if I told you that all those broken places, all those flaws, and all those cracks have a purpose? What if I told you that God wants to use your imperfections for His glory?
 
I want to share with you a powerful message God has placed on my heart recently. I believe that God wants you to break free from the bondage you’ve been under and step out to find freedom from your flaws and learn that He is ultimately sovereign over those areas. God wants to remind you that your imperfections are the places from which His glory shines forth and His strength is made evident.
 
Today I’m going to dive into why our flaws actually have a purpose and how we can use them to glorify God. I KNOW God is going to move in some powerful ways!
Verses I cover today:
Galatians 2:20 - “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
 
2 Corinthians 5:17 - “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!”
 
2 Corinthians 12:9 - “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
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05 | Motivation is a Myth - Uncovering the Truth Behind What It Takes to Build a Healthy Lifestyle

Let’s talk about motivation.
 
If you’ve ever tried to rely on your motivation to get fit, lose weight, or get your workouts in then stick around.
 
In today’s episode I’m going to share with you why I think motivation is a complete myth and why I know motivation will NOT get you to where you want to be. I’ll be uncovering what you actually need in order to finally build that healthy lifestyle you’ve been longing for - one that will actually stick this time!
 
I’ll teach you how to go from relying on your motivation to becoming ridiculously consistent and disciplined in 8 simple steps.
 
You might be surprised by what I have to say, so grab your pre-workout and let’s get into it, sister!
 
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04 | Faith + Fitness 101: Why We Need to Invite God Into our Fitness

Today, we’re going to dive deep. I want to have an honest conversation with you about why it’s important to set aside your personal fitness goals and instead invite God to guide your fitness journey.
 
Have you ever wondered why you’re never satisfied with your body or your health even though you feel like you’re doing all the right things?
 
Do you feel like there’s something missing from your fitness but you’re not exactly sure what it is?
 
Have you ever wondered what God thinks about your workouts and the food you eat?
 
In today’s episode we’ll be discussing how faith and fitness go hand in hand. We’ll touch on how God deeply cares about your body, your health, and how you care for yourself.
 
Join me on this journey where we uncover the true foundation of your fitness and talk about why your fitness leaves you feeling dissatisfied even when you do all the right things. Then we’ll cover what the Bible has to say about it all so that you can start building a firm foundation in your fitness that is based on God’s truth, rather than worldly standards.
 
I’ve been excited to bring this episode to you for a while, and I can’t wait to jump in!
 
Grab that Bible, cozy up, and come along with me as we get into today’s episode!
 
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03 | Create a Workout Plan You Love With These Simple Steps

Do you feel stuck because you want to workout more, but don’t really know what workouts you should be doing to reach your goals?
 
Are you frustrated because you have a health goal but can’t seem to reach it?
 
Well, you’re in for a treat. I’m going to teach you how to create a workout plan that aligns with your goals so that you can finally stop saying “I’ll workout next week” and actually do it this time! 
 
I’ll touch on all the necessary things you’ll need to consider in order to build a workout plan that actually works for you and that you can stick with!
 
I’ll take you through these steps:
Assessing where you’re at right now
Choosing how many days a week to workout
Deciding your main focus for your workouts
Different workout splits
Choosing exercises and rep ranges
Tracking your progress
 
I pray this episode is helpful to you and it gets you excited to create your workout plan!
 
Don't forget to come and share your completed workout plan in the FB group linked below!
 
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