209. Why These 5 Identities Are Keeping You Stuck in Your Health as a Christian Mom (And I've Been Every One of Them)
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Have you ever wondered why you want to take care of your health, but somehow keep getting stuck?
Sometimes the problem isn't that you need more discipline, a better workout plan, or more motivation.
Sometimes it's the identity you've quietly attached to your health.
In this episode, I'm walking through five identities that can sabotage your health and fitness goals as a Christian mom: the performer, the perfectionist, the idol builder, the over-giver, and the intender. And I'm not calling you out from the sidelines. I've been every one of them in different seasons of my own health journey. 209. Why These 5 Identities Are…
We'll talk about how perfectionism, people-pleasing, body image, all-or-nothing thinking, mom guilt, and waiting for motivation can quietly keep us from building consistent healthy habits.
But this isn't about adding another label to yourself.
It's about recognizing where you may be trying to manage your health on your own instead of surrendering it to the Lord, and then taking one small step forward. Because consistency isn't perfection. It's learning how to return and keep going. 209. Why These 5 Identities Are…
In This Episode:
- 5 mindsets that may be sabotaging your health goals
- Why perfectionism makes workout consistency harder
- When fitness and body image can quietly become an idol
- Why busy moms continually put their own health last
- The difference between wanting to get healthy and actually taking action
- How to invite God into your health and fitness journey
You don't have to fix yourself before you start. Notice where you're stuck, bring it to the Lord, and take the next small step in front of you. 209. Why These 5 Identities Are…
Caitlin's Story
I mentioned Caitlin's story in this episode because she knows what it's like to spend years wanting to prioritize her health before finally turning that intention into action.
Listen to her two-part conversation:
Episode 147: Is Discipline Helping or Hurting Your Health? Caitlin's Story
Episode 148: The Real Reason You've Lost Motivation — Caitlin's Story
