Summer is here! And with summer comes “vacation mode”. Vacation mode, or summer mode, can feel a lot like the holidays in a sense. And that reason is two-fold:

1. We press the pause button and put our habits on hold for a while. We know we’ll be traveling or doing more outings with the kids, and so we let our workouts, and even our focused eating habits, go on the backburner for a bit.
2. Everything is fun, special and “For a Limited Time”. So we want to experience the fullness of summer…do all the things, go to all the places, eat all the things…because we think this will be our only chance!

But unfortunately, if we don’t keep our attitude and our behaviors in check, summertime can start to feel a lot like the holidays. Pretty soon, we get all those same unhealthy, “what have I done to myself” feelings! Not good. 

In this episode, my co-host Scott and I discuss some practical ways to still have a blast this summer and enjoy your favorite things while still maintaining a certain amount of focus on your health. 

Resources from this episode:

• Here are some quick Workout Plans for all levels 
• The Strong Mommas YouTube page with more quick workout ideas
• Scripture references from the question segment: Psalm 139:13-18, Jeremiah 1:5-8, 1 Corinthians 12:11-27

This episode is the "kick in the pants" you probably need to get your act together. Today, we're talking all about motivation.

How often have you said, "I know what I need to do, I'm just not motivated enough"?

You're not alone. I think we all feel that having the right motivation is the key to accomplishing big things in life, especially with our fitness and nutrition. 

But should we really be relying on motivation to determine our actions? And why is it that our motivation can be really high at certain times of the year, but really low at other times? 

We're also going discuss good motivators vs. empty motivators, the kind that just don't last. Also, we'll talk about how to have good, positive influencers in your life to make sure your motivations are being appropriately encouraged. 

Resources from this episode:

• Hebrews 12:11, 1 Samuel 16:7, Galatians 1:10, John 12:43, 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 12:1
• Strong Hips and Core Program - FREE 2-Week Workout Download

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This episode could have been titled "how to stop eating like a toddler"! When convenience and necessity are often the highest priorities, "healthy" and "nutrient-rich" feels like a last ditch effort. 

Most moms struggle to eat well because it's one more thing to juggle. Life is too busy and overwhelming to devote any more mental energy to our eating habits! But unfortunately when we're always eating terribly, we have a lingering sense that we're messing it all up...that we should be eating better. And this is when the mom-guilt creeps in. 
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​Let's figure out how to make eating healthy foods more convenient for you as an overwhelmed mom so that you can make good food choices throughout the day, in a pinch. And you never need to feel ashamed about what you're putting in your mouth. I'll teach you 5 practical strategies that actually make sense in the middle of your busy day! 

Resources from this episode: 

• 2 Corinthians 10:5 - "taking our thoughts captive"
• Strong Mommas Meal Plans
• "Perfectionism always leads to either failure or pride. There's no in between." 

At the end of the episode, I answer YOUR questions about food, fitness, and faith/lifestyle!

1. From Tabatha (33:00) -  “How can I get stronger to be able to finally do real push-ups on the floor?” 

2. From Emily (37:20) - "How can I stop comparing myself to others?"
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