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Strong Faith Fit Life

Welcome to "Strong Faith Fit Life," the podcast that empowers you to build strength from the inside out. Hosted by Deborah Hawkins, this dynamic show is your ultimate guide to embracing a holistic approach to wellness through the integration of faith, fitness, and nutrition.In each episode, Deborah combines her passion for faith and wellness to bring you a refreshing perspective on what it means to live a strong and vibrant life. With inspiring conversations, practical tips, and real-life stories, this podcast equips you with the tools you need to thrive in every aspect of your journey.Explore how your faith can fuel your fitness routine, discover nourishing nutrition strategies that energize your body, and engage in deep discussions that cultivate your spiritual growth. Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking to elevate your existing routine, "Strong Faith Fit Life" provides guidance for individuals of all levels.Join me as I uncover the powerful synergy betw

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    Ep 37 Be a Producer

    In America, we have rampant consumerism. We consume Shows, movies, music, food, and more. If you can think about it you consume something. Not all consumerism is bad! We need to consume healthy foods, and we need to consume information to help us achieve our goals. So how do we find what is good and what is not? Listen to the episode for some practical tips on shifting from being a consummate consumer to being a producer of dreams. You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our weeklyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 36 Catching Up with Kathy (Case Study)

    Join me and client Kathy discussing what it is like to reach for your goals and achieve them!  You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 35 "E" is for Empowered Education

    Have you ever walked away from someone feeling exhausted? They can’t, won’t, shan’t do what needs to be done? Or how about having a conversation with someone who you ask for advice, and they give you the final result advice, with no solutions for you or your life? At Strong Faith Fit Life, we believe that every person who comes to us needs just a few tools to help them become successful! An empowered woman is a strong successful woman. Don’t forget to check out episode 026 to get an overview of the GRACE Method!https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1305bde8-f872-4801-9184-29228b2429dc You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling, don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified when our weekly-ish podcast drops!For more support, join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 34 "C" is for Customized

    Have you ever worked with a coach or therapist who you could tell was just focused on the “program” and not the person in front of them? It’s frustrating not to be seen as a whole person and feel like you are one of the masses, especially when goals for health and wellness are so unique! Come find out about why it’s important to have customized programs.  Don’t forget to check out episode 026 to get an overview of the GRACE Method!https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1305bde8-f872-4801-9184-29228b2429dc You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our weekly-ish podcast drops!For more support, join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 33 "A" is for Accountability

    A is for Accountability  Have you ever wondered why some people find success and others seem to fall off the wagon over and over and over again? Well, wonder no more. Join us today and find out how accountability elevates our ability to achieve a goal and keep the momentum for the next goal! Don’t forget to check out episode 026 to get an overview of the GRACE Method!https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1305bde8-f872-4801-9184-29228b2429dc You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our weeklyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 32 "R" is for Realistic

    Everyone needs Realistic Goals. In our exploration of the GRACE-filled method, we work with a coach to reach realistic behavior-based goals. There is nothing like biting off more than you can chew or having a dream with no path to get there. Coaching helps provide the direction and skills needed to grow realistically. Don’t forget to check out episode 026 to get an overview of the GRACE Method!https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1305bde8-f872-4801-9184-29228b2429dc You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our weeklyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 31 "G" is for Grace

    Everyone needs good, Godly advice. In our exploration of the GRACE method, we start with G for God-centered advice. The truth is not subjective. It is prayerful and God-centered. It is spoken with love and not flippant advice. When we get good advice and a coach who helps us walk out that Godly advice, we can find success in all the areas we need to grow!Don’t forget to check out episode 026 to get an overview of the GRACE Method!https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1305bde8-f872-4801-9184-29228b2429dc You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our weeklyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Bonus Episode - Unlocking Internal Blocks

    Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully! You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 30 Unlocking Internal Blocks Part 3

    Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully! You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 29 Internal Resistance Part 2

    Unlocking Internal Blocks Day Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully! You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 28 Unlocking Internal Blocks

    Have you ever gotten sick after achieving a big goal? Or how about finding yourself falling short because you feel like something is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it’s you, your inner you that is holding you back? Join me in finding out why internal resistance is keeping you from moving forward and stepping into who you are fully! You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 27 Goal Setting Workshop 2024

    Grab a notebook and pen and join me for a goal-setting workshop to help you work on next year's dreams!Timestamps:10:13 - Reflection21:07 - Star Joyful activities25:28 - x out time wasters29:50 - circle things you desire for next year34:40 - Get creative and write perfect day or year42:11 - Write 10 goals 45:25 - Number 10 goal 1-1053:40 Write lofty activities and realistic activities58:00 - Celebration/Recovery/Reflection/Self-CareYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is a podcast where you grow! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 26 The GRACE Method

    Did you ever play a sport when you were a kid? How about now as an adult? Did you know that a good coach is worth their weight in gold? We all know this to be true! If you watch the Olympics we know those athletes are coached by the best.  When it comes to your health goals you should be coached by someone who is working for you best! In this episode find:SportsGood coachesGRACE definedQuestions about your health goalsYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 25 More is Caught Than Taught

    In a post-COVID world, we all recognize that well-being extends from the family. It is our responsibility to create environments that help set our families up for success. In this episode find:CatchphrasesChaucer, Machiavelli, Sun TzuInfluencersOur job as parentsMore is caught than taughtResources:Catchphrase examples:  https://correctley.com/similar-sayings-to-early-bird-catches-the-worm/You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 24 Managing Stress and Anxiety Part 2

    Today, in the second half of this two-part series we are discussing 3 new practical tips for managing stress and anxiety.  There are many ways to handle stress, but the best practice is a holistic approach. No one thing is the best so the best approach is to use many coping mechanisms. In this episode you'll find:Sleep is importantCortisol plays a rollExercise reduces stress What kind of exercise to doNutrition and why it’s so important You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 23 Managing Stress and Anxiety Pt 1

    Today, in this two-part series, we are discussing 3 practical tips for managing stress and anxiety.  There are many ways to handle stress, but the best practice is a holistic approach. No one thing is the best so the best approach is to use many coping mechanisms. In this episode find:Prayer and meditationThe benefits of Prayer Verse to meditate onWhy Community is important How to manage social media You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 22 Anxiety

    We have all experienced anxiety of some type. For many of us that anxiety is our bodies talking to us to get us to do something we should. Over the next 3 episodes find out some tips for approaching your anxiety. In this episode find:AnxietyDigging into who you areWriting a letter that answers vulnerable questionsYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected]

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    Ep 21 Nothing is Working - Recognizing Thyroid Disease

    Is nothing working? You can’t lose the weight? Do you think you might have a thyroid issues? Tune into today’s show to hear about your thyroid and how to partner with your doctor to see results.  In this episode find:Statistics about AutoimmuneTypes of hypothyroisimWhat the symptoms areWhat tests to ask your doctor aboutEncouragement to not take NO for an answerReferences for this Episode:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7292717/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4794572/You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 20 Strength - It's Underrated

    Women are expected to be strong. We can see throughout history that strong women are written about and honored for their strength. Even today strength is often undervalued because we expect people to just show up. In this episode find:Shield MaidensAmazon WomenSpartan WomenWhat spartan women can teach us about strengthA reference to PlutarchYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 19 Gut Health and Weight Loss

    For years I heard the trope calories in calories out. But what I didn’t know is that we are much more complex than the simple trope allows! We are not simple machines you feed food into and get a printed result. Instead we have a complex relationship with the microbes in our guts!  Come find out how your microbiome can affect your weight loss. In this episode find:Louis Pasteur and Illych Metchnikoff Microbes: some are beneficial and some are harmfulAntibiotics don’t discriminate between good microbes and badWhy eat ProbioticsWhy fiber is necessaryWhy highly refined foods cause harmYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 18 An Object In Motion

    An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest unless something acts upon it to change its direction! Find out why Newton’s 1st principle applies to fitness and how you can use fitness challenges to make healthy changes in your life!In this episode find:Newton’s 1st Law of MotionWhy my bed has more gravity around itWhat Fitness Influences ForgetWhy 10 min of work makes a difference How a fitness challenge can helpResource:https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/newtons-laws-of-motion/#:~:text=Newton's%20First%20Law%3A%20Inertia&text=Newton's%20first%20law%20states%20that,state%20of%20motion%20is%20inertia. You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 17 Intuitive Eating

    Do you need to correct your relationship with food? Do you feel like you are always at war with what you are eating or that something is terribly wrong with one particular food group or specific food? If yes then this episode is for you! Come learn how intuitive eating can repair your relationship with food. In this episode find:What Intuitive eating is notHow to know if you’re a good candidateWhat intuitive eating looks likeWho is not a good candidateYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 16 A Tale of Two Faiths

    There are always two sides to our faith, it’s either strong or it’s growing. What do we do in response to the challenges we face when it comes to our faith? How do we grow? How do we walk in faith when it feels like we can’t see the way through? Listen today to learn about a Tale of Two Faiths and how to apply this to your life. In this episode find:Quote from A Tale of Two CitiesStory about Faith ChallengeFaith Like a Mustard SeedThe Schunnamite WomanResources:A Tale of Two Cities https://www.gutenberg.org/files/98/98-h/98-h.htmMatthew 17:20-21 2 Kings 4:8-37You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 15 How to Eat an Elephant

    How do you eat an elephant? Or how about this how to you approach your goals? Do you focus on them too narrowly? Do you focus on just the end and hope you get there? No matter where you are focusing I promise you are likely missing a few important skills that is the difference between a dream and success!   In this episode find:Journal WritingGoal WorkshopActionable ItemsWhy fitness goals fail Start slowHow do you Eat an Elephant?You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 14 You Are What You Eat

    You are what you eat! Are you a Nerd? A DumDums, or how about a Smarties? As a kid, I took the fun adage you are what you eat to mean product names. As an adult, I realized that, you are what you eat took on a whole new meaning and now I believe you really ARE what you eat, and it shows on your body! In this episode find:Play on candy wordsGood Philosophy to live byHigh Volume, Low nutrition foodsLucky charms and Shredded WheatWeight gainFB memeYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 13 Confidence Comes From Knowledge

    The Gym can be a scary place. But I can tell you that you don’t lack the confidence to go to the gym, but instead, you lack the knowledge of what to do at the gym! Come find out why you lack the knowledge and how to rock your time in the gym! In this episode, you'll find:Gym FailsKnowing is half the BattleTip 1 - Start at homeTip 2 - Have a plan Tip 3 - Take group fitness classesTip 4 - Be consistent Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Joe:_A_Real_American_Hero_(1983_TV_series)You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 12 Girl, Lift Those Weights!

    Even among educated fitness professionals, there are myths surrounding women and weightlifting. Most of them are fear-based and not grounded in reality. Some of them are just good information for anyone lifting weights and they aren’t even gender specific. Regardless of what you have heard, come find out why 3 powerful myths are keeping women out of the gym, and at higher risk for injury! In this episode find:Girl Sharks Find out how you are stronger than you think!Myth 1 - Lifting makes you bulkyMyth 2 - Lifting is dangerous for womenMyth 3 - If women do lift it should only be on machinesResources Promised In the Show:https://fb.watch/n1m9FDiWIm/https://www.jrheum.org/content/28/7/1655You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 11 Hidden Sabotage

    Do you ever find yourself sitting on the couch at night eating a bag of pretzels or potato chips wondering how you got here? Or do you find yourself standing in the light of a refrigerator before bed grabbing some ice cream to snack on wondering why you are so hungry? When we are in the moment making choices that don’t align with our goals we are being sabotaged. It’s us! We are doing it ourselves, but it’s not in that moment of choice! It’s the hundreds of choices we make in the day that lead us to where we are!In this episode find:Find out what came as a surprise from the bushesWhat Grocery Shopping you might be saying to youLay’s Potato chips.. Can you eat just 1?Sabotage starts long before we are in the moment You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 10 Self-Care is Not Selfish

    Do you find yourself running from one little fire in the house to the next? Are you constantly chasing after kiddos, and activities, feeling frazzled at the end of the day? Do you find yourself sitting on the couch after the kids go to bed snacking on chips, cookies, and more?In this episode find:Tips to make yourself a priorityWhy you shouldn’t place yourself lastFood is fuelYou are a valuable asset to your familyYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 9 Fear of Failure: How it Stops the Start

    Fail is a 4 letter word that sends shivers down all our spines. We all fear failure. What if we didn’t? Would our lives become more productive? Would we worry less and push for our dreams more?  Fear is a good teacher. It’s time to learn a bit about how it affects us and learn how we can move from perfection paralysis to messy success!In this episode you will find:Zero DefectsFear Sneaks up3 things you’re missing to face your goalsFear is at eacherYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 8 Muscle Weighs More Than Fat?

    Muscle weighs more than fat! Does it though? Join me today to find out why this common aphorism is incorrect in phrasing, how we should be talking to ourselves about muscle vs fat, and if the scale is telling us the truth! In this episode you will find:1lb of Fat vs 1lb of Muscle what’s the differenceWhy the scale is just a single data pointWhy the scale may never go back where we want it.The scale number is higher but you can be leanerYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 7 Get Off The Hamster Wheel

    Do you ever wonder why you aren’t seeing results just running day in and day out? The treadmill feels more like a hamster wheel, and less like a tool for success. But there are ways to keep the body guessing and moving towards your goals!  In this episode find out:Crepuscular RodentsHomeostasisWhy running might be detrimentalHow to make running successfulYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 4 - The Church Potluck Trap

    The Church potluck is as old as time! We find amazing examples of people breaking bread together all throughout the Bible. But when did it become an idol, An even that becomes the center of our focus, where we indulge until we don’t feel good? In this episode find out:Star Wars referenceHow to approach the potluckFood as an IdolHow to change your healthHow to influence the health of those around youEat what’s neededResources from today’s episode:Biblical Nutritionisthttps://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/your-body-is-a-temple/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrranBhAEEiwAzbhNtSRulCuwWdEh9m4MDy_J3VPW59xhU_B79V-pd0zp9DDUW8iHdaCJ5RoCtiEQAvD_BwEVerses:1 Corinthians 6:19-201 Corinthians 10:31You don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 3 - Not All Carbs Are Created Equally

    There is such a misunderstanding about the way our food behaves, and no part of our food is more misunderstood than carbohydrates. They have been demonized, praised, altered, and ultimately misunderstood. Where do they belong in our diet? Which ones should we choose? In this episode find out:Budget WoesWhich carbohydrates to selectTo understand between refined and whole carbohydrates How your body responds to refined carbohydratesHow to maximize your budget by selecting the right carbYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 2 Food is NOT the Enemy

    Our inner mean girl is cruel! She is our biggest critic. Learn what your inner mean girl says, and how to turn off her chatter, and embrace food as a tool rather than the enemy. In this episode fine:How your mean girl wants you to live, What to focus on insteadFood is fuelYou don’t want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember! Get dressed, put on your shoes, grab the nearest treadmill or piece of pavement, and listen while you move! To hear more podcasts about health and faith with a bit of storytelling, don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified when our dailyish podcast drops!For more support, join our Facebook group for tips, tricks, and monthly health challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeContact us at [email protected] in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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    Ep 1 - The Mission

    Why health coaching? What's the big deal, and how can we separate fact from fiction when it comes to our health and faith?Join Wendy and Deborah as they bring you along on the mission to be faithful and healthy.Don't forget to join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfaithfitlifeMentioned in this episode:FB GroupJoin the free Facebook group, "Strong Faith Fit Life."

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Welcome to "Strong Faith Fit Life," the podcast that empowers you to build strength from the inside out. Hosted by Deborah Hawkins, this dynamic show is your ultimate guide to embracing a holistic approach to wellness through the integration of faith, fitness, and nutrition.In each episode, Deborah combines her passion for faith and wellness to bring you a refreshing perspective on what it means to live a strong and vibrant life. With inspiring conversations, practical tips, and real-life stories, this podcast equips you with the tools you need to thrive in every aspect of your journey.Explore how your faith can fuel your fitness routine, discover nourishing nutrition strategies that energize your body, and engage in deep discussions that cultivate your spiritual growth. Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking to elevate your existing routine, "Strong Faith Fit Life" provides guidance for individuals of all levels.Join me as I uncover the powerful synergy betw

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