Disciplines we Live By
Christmas is a season often filled with distractions, but discipline isn't about restriction, it's about realignment, choosing presence, gratitude, and Christ. Just as faith is tested, so is fitness, but Christmas is an opportunity to move your body out of gratitude, eat mindfully, and rest without shame. Discover how to keep Christ at the center this Christmas by practicing the discipline of slowing down and honoring God with your body and heart.
Commitment isn't just about actions, it's about where you place your heart; God desires heart surrender, not just lip service. A committed heart makes obedience flow naturally, discipline sustainable, and growth inevitable in faith and fitness. Align your heart with God, and let everything else follow, transforming workouts into worship and discipline into devotion.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, especially when life doesn't make sense, and actively surrender to His guidance. Like Abraham, trust God without a detailed plan, understanding that trust is built on relationship, not explanation. Embrace faith in fitness and life, trusting the process, consistency, and recovery, knowing that God reveals the next step, not the entire path.
Discover the transformative power of encouragement, a discipline rooted in intentionality and spiritual maturity. In a world of criticism, encouragement strengthens relationships, ignites courage, and lifts burdens, reflecting Christ's heart. Learn practical ways to encourage others daily and embody this vital Christian calling, strengthening both them and yourself.
Planning is about ordering your steps with intention to walk toward God's purpose. Align your life, habits, and decisions with your goals to create momentum. Discover how to create a God-aligned plan for your life and fitness, transforming desires into discipline and destiny.
Bite-Sized Truths
The holidays are meant to be joyful, but often bring weeks of poor eating that place the body in a state of chronic inflammation through excess sugar, refined carbs, and alcohol. Holiday foods drive inflammation through sugar overload, refined carbs, poor-quality fats, and alcohol, leading to fatigue and cravings. To eat to calm inflammation during the holidays, anchor every meal with vegetables, protein, and healthy fats, and use anti-inflammatory tools like greens, berries, and herbs.
Cholesterol is a vital substance your body needs to build cells, produce hormones, and support brain function; it's not the enemy, but oxidized cholesterol is harmful and can lead to health issues. Focus on reducing inflammation and oxidative stress through diet and lifestyle choices, rather than eliminating cholesterol altogether. Prioritize fiber-rich foods, healthy fats, and regular movement to support healthy cholesterol levels and overall well-being.
Dietary fat has been misunderstood for decades, but it's essential for life, supporting brain function, hormone regulation, and vitamin absorption. The key is choosing the right fats, like olive oil, avocados, and fatty fish, while avoiding processed options. God designed fat to sustain life, so honor His design with balance and gratitude, focusing on nourishment rather than fear.
Excess sugar is destructive, especially refined and added sugar that lacks the natural benefits of whole foods. This can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes, insulin overload, inflammation, and gut disruption, impacting overall health and longevity. Choose whole fruits, pair carbs with protein and fiber, and treat sugar as an occasional indulgence to honor your body and break free from sugar's sweet trap.
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source, fueling muscle contraction, brain function, and high-intensity training. Whole, unrefined carbs are God-designed sources of strength, stamina, and recovery, helping you burn fat efficiently and balance hormones. Time your carb intake strategically, consuming easily digestible options before workouts for energy and pairing them with protein after workouts to replenish glycogen and support muscle repair.