What is an adopted identity? Many of us have adopted identities that now rule our lives. Adopting identities means that we have taken on certain roles other than who God has designed as to be, such as being a perfectionist, the people-pleaser or the drama-queen (or king). Why? This identity feels better than our real…
As a Christian weight loss coach and personal trainer, one of the behavioural patterns I often come across in people that keep them overweight is the People Pleaser. People pleasers are always apologizing; they are afraid of what other people would think; they feel that they’re not good enough; they say yes when they often…
The Bible makes it clear that we are to take care of our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Ephesians 5:29 also tells us, “After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it…” Are you taking care of your body? Do you see it as the temple that it truly…
I don’t know how else to tell my client, Lisa (name changed) to stop joining Dr. Bernstein (a very high protein, low carbohydrate, calorie restricted diet supplemented by Vitamin B injections administered in your buttocks) She has done it so many times and knows the routine better than a hamster on a wheel. It looks…
Here is my list of 10 things to look for in an accountability partner which are also pointers on being a great accountability partner.
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” ~ Proverbs 13:30 Trying to lose weight can often be a very lonely and isolating journey. No one wants their friends, family and loved ones to know how much they’re struggling so people tend to isolate themselves and…
Have you ever noticed that being strong in one area of your life does not necessarily have a cross-over effect? You can be totally competent in one area of your life and be the complete opposite in another. This point became even more apparent to me as I was reading about the story of Samson…
I had the privilege of asking Kimberly Taylor so candid questions about her weight loss journey. Here’s what she had to say: What are some practical strategies you use to help you overcome emotional eating? Here is just one practical strategy I recommend and it is based upon this scripture: “for the kingdom of God…
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