There is no other option.

That’s what the word decide means.

I think we get the word decide confused with “try” or “test”.

But it’s not.

It has the same ending as homicide and genocide… basically to “kill off”.  

When you are deciding you are killing off all other options.

Weight loss is a decision you make EVERY DAY to kill off all other options.

If you wake up in the morning and make this DECISION very deliberately (that means you don’t just try), you will have more success in getting to your goals.

So what does this practically look like?

Upon waking, you say a verse, meditate in prayer, or read your Bible (you don't have to do all three...) giving your day to God.  Then you pray over your day and the decision you are making with God to honor your temple. 

This simple step can take as little as 1 minute.

Then (as I recommend to my clients) you are going to remind yourself and put your attention toward 3 things… all before you take on any other tasks of the day.

1. Why?...

I bet you’re thinking, “Oh, weight loss coach trying to have us dream big… talking about how much weight I could lose…”

No. Not today.

I don’t know how much weight you could lose.  Every BODY is different.  But, that’s a whole other post.

Instead, I rather focus on…

What could you lose OUT on in your future? 

The new year is a good time to reflect.

Honestly, I don’t set goals in the New Year.  I set new goals once I achieve a goal or God directs me elsewhere.  Just because a new year begins doesn’t mean either one of these things has happened.

Often, I find myself at the new year REEVALUATING.

Yes, my goals AND reevaluating if what I am doing is getting me closer to my goals or not.

I think this time of year is the perfect time to reflect and renew GOING forward.

So, let’s focus there.

How?

Well, I take 3 steps.  Take them or leave them.  I’m not going to suggest I’m some authority on this topic because I’m not.

I haven’t achieved every goal I’ve set and I’m not some “su...

Can you make it a whole year and never start over on your weight loss journey?

YES! I know you can!

There is only one way to do it though...

Stop giving up.

That’s it.

Because the truth is, if you never “give up” you never have to "start over".

But what does not give up look like?

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY... IT'S NOT BEING PERFECT!

What is it then?

Faith and action.

“The only thing that counts is FAITH expressing itself through love” Galatians 5:6b

Faith = trusting in God and His good plan. Then living it out through acts of love.

Think about it.  When have you given up in the past?

• Not seeing results “fast” enough or the result you wanted (i.e. the scale goes up)
• Taking an action that you’re disappointed you took (i.e. having a binge)
• Being filled with doubt that you are capable
• Becoming distracted and ignoring the initial commitment you made to yourself

All these come down to a lack of faith and love.

Faith is believing that God has the perfect results pl...

Self-discipline is a science and an art.

The science = the action taken.

The art = the mindset to take action.

You need both.

My guess, is you've been mainly focusing on the actions… thinking about what you need to do or not do that would make you self-disciplined.  

A really great thing!  But you're missing something.

This is evident if you keep doing the opposite of, what you define as, self-disciplined action.

That's how you know you've been missing the art... the mindset of self-discipline.

And the mindset takes practice. 

Just like you can’t expect to paint like an artist the first time you pick up a brush.  

Let me help you practice…get better at mastering the art of self-discipline.

Here are the 3 mindset shifts to make if you want to have more self-discipline (whether it be with food, exercise, cleaning, work…)

1. God has equipped me to get this done.  I can do this.  

Think about this… how many times have you told yourself, “I can’t get this done.”  “...

Top 20 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

You aren’t new to the weight loss struggle. 

You’ve tried countless diets and exercise routines. You’ve even been successful at shedding some pounds. 

… but those long-lost pounds seem to keep finding their way back to you and you are just plain tired of this seemingly endless battle. 

Friend, you can lose weight and keep it off by learning the top 20 things that no one tells you about how to truly be successful on your journey. 

This is part 16 of a 20-part blog series that will give you a strong foundation of strategy you need to lose weight, keep it off, and start living the life you were born to live! 

Some of what I share will be opposite of what all the diet gurus tell you, so read on with an open and prayerful mind and let God work on you from the inside out of your health and fitness journey! 

Part 16: 3 Steps to Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss Success

“Hunger is all in your head.” 

Have you heard this statement before? 

 ...

Top 20 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

You aren’t new to the weight loss struggle. 

You’ve tried countless diets and exercise routines. You’ve even been successful at shedding some pounds. 

… but those long-lost pounds seem to keep finding their way back to you and you are just plain tired of this seemingly endless battle. 

Friend, you can lose weight and keep it off by learning the top 20 things that no one tells you about how to truly be successful on your journey. 

This is part 15 of a 20-part blog series that will give you a strong foundation of strategy you need to lose weight, keep it off, and start living the life you were born to live! 

Some of what I share will be opposite of what all the diet gurus tell you, so read on with an open and prayerful mind and let God work on you from the inside out of your health and fitness journey! 

Part 15: 4 Decisions You Have to Make to Lose Weight

“My kids are picky eaters.” 

“I have hypothyroidism.” 

“Obesity runs in m...

Top 20 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

You aren’t new to the weight loss struggle. 

You’ve tried countless diets and exercise routines. You’ve even been successful at shedding some pounds. 

… but those long-lost pounds seem to keep finding their way back to you and you are just plain tired of this seemingly endless battle. 

Friend, you can lose weight and keep it off by learning the top 20 things that no one tells you about how to truly be successful on your journey. 

This is part 14 of a 20-part blog series that will give you a strong foundation of strategy you need to lose weight, keep it off, and start living the life you were born to live! 

Some of what I share will be opposite of what all the diet gurus tell you, so read on with an open and prayerful mind and let God work on you from the inside out of your health and fitness journey! 

Part 14: Losing Weight is NOT Selfish

We’ve finally arrived! 

Tis’ the season to practice the gift you already practice all year l...

Top 20 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

You aren’t new to the weight loss struggle. 

You’ve tried countless diets and exercise routines. You’ve even been successful at shedding some pounds. 

… but those long-lost pounds seem to keep finding their way back to you and you are just plain tired of this seemingly endless battle. 

Friend, you can lose weight and keep it off by learning the top 20 things that no one tells you about how to truly be successful on your journey. 

This is part 13 of a 20-part blog series that will give you a strong foundation of strategy you need to lose weight, keep it off, and start living the life you were born to live! 

Some of what I share will be opposite of what all the diet gurus tell you, so read on with an open and prayerful mind and let God work on you from the inside out of your health and fitness journey! 

Part 13: Being Thin Will Not Bring you Joy

This headline seems absolutely crazy! I know! But it’s true. 

Being thin will NOT bring y...

Top 20 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

You aren’t new to the weight loss struggle. 

You’ve tried countless diets and exercise routines. You’ve even been successful at shedding some pounds. 

… but those long-lost pounds seem to keep finding their way back to you and you are just plain tired of this seemingly endless battle. 

Friend, you can lose weight and keep it off by learning the top 20 things that no one tells you about how to truly be successful on your journey. 

This is part 12 of a 20-part blog series that will give you a strong foundation of strategy you need to lose weight, keep it off, and start living the life you were born to live! 

Some of what I share will be opposite of what all the diet gurus tell you, so read on with an open and prayerful mind and let God work on you from the inside out of your health and fitness journey! 

Part 12: Will Power is NOT the Key to Losing Weight

The struggle is real! 

I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, and possibly...