A Biblical Reset for January!!

 Lamentations 3:22–23, “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”Ladies Over 40:Physiology with compassion -After forty, hormones begin subtle shifts. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone patterns change. Your basal metabolic rate nudges down. Sleep becomes more fragile. These aren’t moral failures; they’re biological processes. Treat them like information, not indictment.The compassion principle Shame increases cortisol, and cortisol holds on to weight. When you respond to yourself with harshness, your body interprets that as stress. The first move toward sustainable change is kindness to your nervous system. That looks like two deep breaths before you eat, a pause before a decision, speak love to yourself, or an end of the day gratitude ritual. Small worship practices that change biology Let’s call habits “liturgies” — small, repeated acts that shape your soul and body. Three liturgies that matter:Morning water 16-20 ounces + 25 grams of protein within 60 minutes of waking (stabilizes blood sugar).A 12–20 minute walk mid-afternoon (lowers stress, improves insulin sensitivity).A 15-minute meal-prep habit twice a week (reduces decision fatigue).These are tactical things you can start right now. Week 1: The Mercy MoveChoose one liturgy. Do it 5 days. Not 30 days. Five. This reduces pressure and builds trust.Week 2: The Gentle StrengthAdd a 10–15 minute strength-mini: bodyweight squats, wall push-ups, and a single-band row. Two sessions this week.Week 3: The Meal-Plan PracticeRotate three dinners you like. Make an extra portion each night. Your freezer and fridge will become your friend.Week 4: The Sabbath CheckPick one day this week to notice: What nourished you? What drained you? No judgment — just noticing. And Sabbath doesn’t have to be Sunday; it’s whatever day works for you.Lord Jesus, thank You that Your mercies are new every morning. Soften the hard edges in us that call for perfection. Give us courage for small acts of kindness toward our bodies. Teach us to steward what You have given with humility and joy. When we stumble, remind us You are not counting our failures — You are offering us a fresh start. Amen.Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting.  In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:• Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale• Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family• Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.• Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.• I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.• Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy. It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/frameworkJoin my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunityJoin my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders