Ep 353 Release Your Diet Baggage With God’s Grace ft. Brandice Lardner

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we delve into a transformative approach to weight loss and wellness with Brandice Lardner, the visionary behind Grace Filled Plate. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, Brandice offers a fresh perspective that goes beyond conventional dieting methods.Brandice's philosophy is simple yet profound … she believes that there's more to life than endless cycles of restriction and guilt. Rooted in her faith, she champions the idea that God's grace extends to every aspect of our lives, including our relationship with food.Throughout the conversation, Brandice shares practical insights and strategies to help listeners break free from the shackles of diet culture and embrace a healthier, more balanced approach to eating. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and forgiveness, urging her audience to release themselves from the burden of "diet baggage."Drawing on her own experiences and those of her clients, Brandice demonstrates how cultivating a mindset of grace can lead to profound transformation, both physically and emotionally. By shifting the focus from deprivation to abundance, she empowers individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes that honor their bodies and nourish their souls as God intended for us."God's grace gives us the strength to accomplish our diet goals." -Brandice LardnerTime Stamps1:15 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast1:21 – Meet today's special guest, Brandice Lardner3:11 - Her struggle with food since her teenage years, overeating and eating disorders3:58 - Creating her ministry, Grace Filled Plate5:47 - Why do we need God's grace in our eating?9:45 - How to open a conversation with someone about faith-based dieting10:51 - Brandice believes that God's biblical principles work for everyone12:26 - Give ourselves a week, three days, or 24 hours to celebrate our wins!16:17 - How to align body image with God's word17:52 - Appreciation for all things; God calls us to be thankful in all circumstances23:09 - Brandice shares that 'God is the weight loss plan'25:07 - Follow your gut instinct - Why we cannot do everything all at once!27:23 - Her group coaching program - Graduate School for Food Freedom36:45 - Can faith-based nutrition be available to the youth?45:05 - How to connect with Brandice, her Podcast, programs, and courses Resources:·         GraceFilledPlate.com  Connect w/ Brandice:·         Instagram·         Facebook ·         YouTubeSupport the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com