This episode might ruffle your feathers.

​With our beliefs about food, we can become very passionate and easily offended. Far more than our exercise beliefs. Food is very personal, and often we have reached certain conclusions about it that make us feel safe and happy.

But if what you're believing might not be entirely accurate, wouldn't you want to know? 
And if you have been making food choices based on fear, wouldn't you want to know, too?

On today's show, Scott and I are tackling some pretty big myths and trends in the health and nutrition industry:
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1. If you really want to dial in your nutrition, you need to count calories. 
2. Detoxing and cleansing are effective methods of getting healthier. 
3. Organic foods are healthier for you than conventional foods. 
4. You need supplements to be truly healthy. 
5. Eating healthy is expensive. 

If you passionately disagree with us because you've spent time doing your own research and have come to a different conclusion, that's ok!

But hopefully, you will feel less stressed and living in fear about eating healthy food, and develop a more relaxed and balanced approach to good nutrition. 

Extra Resources: 
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/problem-with-calorie-counting-calories-in
https://examine.com/nutrition/do-you-need-to-detox/ 
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/are-detox-diets-good-for-you 
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2012/09/little-evidence-of-health-benefits-from-organic-foods-study-finds.html?fbclid=IwAR3QhJw45jXCMzfKXRsIvuj6KRBTz1fU_-p5IFcWeKR1ib5TahEFa4ivX2o 
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-08-11-fo-25842-story.html?fbclid=IwAR0iPlOhseCW9Qw_nQTWs3C-ZFao0ojRemIkvpZPGjaJ_NWofJRIPxiAljw 

One of the hardest challenges of life is saying no to foods that are unhealthy for you. Sometimes, resisting food temptations can feel like a daily battle. 

I bet you know what you should and should not be eating, but you just can’t do it on a consistent basis for some reason. Why is this so hard?!
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In this episode, I'm going teach you:

• exactly what healthy eating should look like (so there's not doubt in your mind),
• we'll chat about splurging vs. cheating,
• and then we'll unearth the ugliness of "temptations".

Let's also take a look at the two most prominent instances in Scripture that deal with temptations and how the two different individuals handled them. In the end, you'll walk away with some practical tools that you can implement right away to manage your cravings better, and some spiritual guidance to battle the temptations better. 

​Resources from this episode:

• Temptation (latin - temptare): the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise... a temptation is a thing or a course of action that’s attractive.
• Genesis 3:1-7 and Luke 4:1-4
• 1 John 2:15-17
• For a Portion Control Guide click here

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

1. Cherie asked: (35:06) "How do I eat the right amount at meal/snack times?"
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2. Jasmine asked: (38:24) "How do I figure out how much protein I should eat?" 

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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​Off the top of your head, how many "diets" would you say are on the market right now? Too many to count? And a little overwhelming, right? Yep, that's how I feel, too.
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Oh "diet-shmiets". (heehee!)

When we diet, we have to follow rules...restrictions and limitations that tend to bind us up and strip away our freedom to make decisions on our own. Most of us crave freedom from a life of dieting...the on-again-off-again rollercoaster of eating perfectly one minute and completely haphazardly the next. The dieting culture has chewed us up and spit us out, leaving us confused, disoriented and frustrated with our bodies. 

In this episode, together we're going to dig beneath the surface of dieting and talk about why the dieting mindset can be so harmful for us. 

I will teach you about:

• The danger with the "all-or-nothing" mentality and perfectionism
• The obsession and demonization of foods
• How to become an intuitive eater
• Healthy eating without the obsession
• And examining our hearts to see how deeply dieting has truly effected us. 

We also will take a look at Psalm 139:23-24, where David cries out to God to examine his heart and show him the things that need healing and change. 

At the end of the episode, I answer YOUR questions about food, fitness, and faith/lifestyle!
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1. Liz asks "Do you recommend any supplements?" ((29:45)
2. Sara asks "Is there an advantage to working out at a certain time of day?" (31:55)
3. Alyssa asks "What do you do when people comment on your eating choices in social situations?" (33:40) ​