Courageous Fit Female With Jaclyn Castro

When it comes to fitness, weight loss, changing your outlook on body image, setting goals for the new year, etc. there are so many things we need to UNlearn. When we are open to relearning and doing things OPPOSITE from what we’ve been taught (over the decades for some of us) that’s when we set forward motion to get to the next step. Join me in closing off the Lowering the Bar series. My hope is that you will choose to walk away from the former things. Because going harder, doing more, and “no pain no gain” is contrary to the failsafe formula that leads to good health and godly stewardship of our bodies. Tune in with an open mind and shoot me an email message to share with me what you are planning to apply from this episode! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe starvation mode is normal to you. And bullying yourself with mean sayings such as I’m fat and I

Ever try to stick with your weight loss goals but end up quitting? Tired of discouragement taking over? Maybe things just don’t seem to be turning out the way you want them to. In this episode, you’ll learn one way to help you stick with your goals. This is part 2 of the mini series called Lowering the Bar. Download the 30-day blank calendar down below and apply what you learn in this episode today! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn --------------------- Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe starvation mode is normal to you. And bullying yourself with mean sayings such as I’m fat and I hate the way I look has become a part of you. Are you someone who works out all week long but then binges on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don’t even consider your food struggles as issues bec

How many things have you tried to get fit or lose weight because you were told to do it yet you still haven’t achieved your goals? Well in that case you can’t say that you’ve tried everything because you haven’t tried THIS one failsafe formula I share in this episode and mini-series. This means you’ll be getting closer to your goals and reaching it in such a super simple way and without feeling like a failure. Use this formula for weight loss or in any other area of your life that you want to see a change in. It’s the opposite of the things you were told to do but it’s the thing that you actually need in order to move the needle closer to your goals. Weight loss goals, confidence goals, eating more vegetables goals, drinking more water goals, having more energy goals, working out/exercising more consistently goals, etc. the list goes on! This is a 3-part mini-series TO HELP YOU with the goals you’re already thinking about because of New Year's resolutions. Come back for part two where I give away a free track

There’s so much pressure to lose weight and keep up with what everyone else is doing healthwise or fitness-wise during the holidays. When we do things just because other people are pressuring us and expecting our bodies to look certain way exhaustion, burnout, and forgetting about Christ are the results. In this episode, you’ll learn two tips with practical examples of how to use them. I can’t wait for you to walk away from social pressure and walk towards living in body freedom during the holidays. Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I’m fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues a

If we’re being honest, we are afraid to gain weight during the holidays because of all the food we’re surrounded by. In this episode, I give you three ways to set you up for body freedom success as a Christian. Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I’m fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don’t even consider your food struggles as issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”! Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let’s dig into finding body free

Food goals, fitness goals, and body shame struggles are things we want to get better at and heal from. With the holidays it can feel impossible to just think about trying to maintain (or start) our goals. Be encouraged because, in this episode, you’ll walk away knowing how to use the 5-minute rule to kickstart your 2022 goals. And…you can use this as soon as the episode is over. (Yay!) Plus, use the 5-minute rule for years to come Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you are starving yourself or flat out bullying yourself with mean sayings like I’m fat and I hate the way I look. Are you someone who works out all week long but then finds yourself binging on the weekends? Maybe you believe that buying that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman? Maybe you don’t even consider your food struggles

You want to lose weight during the holidays but how is it even possible when it doesn’t seem like the right time to start any health plans? There’s food at every turn and you’re stressed out because you haven’t developed those discipline muscles. Guess what? After this episode, you will have a new perspective on eating during the holidays. You will finally know that food is NOT the enemy. You will have an understanding of why you always feel so defeated at the dinner table and even better how you CAN go to a party with lots of food and leave without feeling guilty or shame-filled. Listen all the way through because I’ll be giving you action steps that I haven’t shared before. This is a 5-part series for the season I’m calling the “Holiday Help Series”. Be sure to take notes and practice what you learn in this episode. When you do it will show you that eating without the feeling of shame or guilt is possible! Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in you

You’re doing all the things to try and reach your body and weight loss goals but yet you’re swimming in the swamp of unworthiness. I totally get it. Let this episode be a prompting from the Holy Spirit when it comes to your body and finding body freedom. Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you’re starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don’t even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you. Let’s dig into finding body freedom, God’s way! All it takes is one email and I

There’s something missing from your lose weight and body freedom journey and it has nothing to do with counting calories or 1k burpees. This may be a hard one for you to swallow because no one talks about it! But just know that it will be so worth tuning in. So excited for what you will walk away with from this episode. Let’s get it! Body Freedom Through Christ, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you’re starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don’t even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “normal”? Are you sick and tired and want freedom from it all? Guess what? Your name is Martha Rae and I was you

Do you equate success to how your body looks? Then this episode is for you! If you are doing all you can to reshape your body with all the weight loss things, working out like crazy, and dieting like there’s no tomorrow (thinking you’ll finally get the body of your dreams) think about how the enemy (Satan) has you wrapped around his finger. Let’s get you out of that rut and bring you closer to body freedom through TRUE freedom found in Christ. Stay to the end for the body freedom inventory. Grab a notebook, get to a quiet spot to reflect, and then write out your answers to the three questions at the end of this episode. For His honor & glory, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you’re starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bib

Searching for the right diet so you can finally start your life? Is it really possible to find that right one? You’re in for a surprise as I share three truths for Christian women when it comes to believing that they need to find the right diet in order for their life to finally start. These are truths that you may have forgotten about but it’s alright because I got you covered! Grab a notebook and take note of the three truths in this episode. For His honor & glory, Jaclyn ************* Obsessing about your weight and unhappy being in your skin? Do you hate what you see when you look in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you’re starving your body or bullying your body. Are you working out all week long but then finding yourself binging on the weekends? Do you believe that getting that new diet and health bible study is the solution to your food issues as a Christian woman?... Maybe you don’t even call it food issues because everyone else around you has the same issues so it must be “

Getting rid of your cellulite, decreasing the number on the scale, fitting into your “dream size”, finally having your body look like you have something to show for it, and the list goes on. What if this really happened in your life? Is it the ultimate answer to truly making you happy as a Christian woman? Put on your earbuds, lace up your workout shoes, or go to your fav spot in the house and listen in. We’ll talk about this topic that we so desperately want… to lose weight and be happy as a Christian woman. But will losing weight really make you happy? Tune in and let today’s episode transform you from the inside out. I pray a blessing over this episode for each and every one of you tuning in. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Are you obsessing about your weight and unhappy in your skin? Do you hate what you see in the mirror? Constantly jumping from diet to diet? Maybe you’ve been starving your body or talking down to yourself. Or… working out as many times as you can all week and then bingin

Are you demotivated to exercise because of the same boring workouts? Need motivation and fun? In this episode, I give you lots of fun workout ideas as well as a free workout pdf that you can use for your workout today! (Re-use again and again for more of your workouts.) Take notes because I am giving away all lots of fun workout ideas I’ve used in my fitness classes. Download the workout pdf below. Enjoy the show and the fun workout! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Ready to approach fitness with a kingdom perspective and biblical lenses? Let’s break the shackles around your ankles and REPLACE shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com to get fit and healthy God’s way! (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) VOICE MESSAGE ME: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  DICE WORKOUT PDF: https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/diceworkout  FREE DICE APP (for the workout if you don’t have actual dice at home :-) https://apple.co/2XIgrss  ⭐️5

While I was pursuing health and fitness as a Christian I realized some things that are essential but never really was a part of any of the programs that I signed up for. In this episode, I go over three things that we commonly overlook when deciding on which fitness program to join and/or as we start our fitness journey that you need to keep in mind. These three things may come as a surprise to you as they are not commonly expected to be found inside fitness programs (secular or faith-based ones, too). So, take notes of these three things and I pray that you will be intentional with having a kingdom perspective throughout your fitness journey. Enjoy the show! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Ready to approach fitness with a kingdom perspective and biblical lenses on? Ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and REPLACE shame and frustration with freedom in Christ? EMAIL ME jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) VOICE MESSAGE ME: ht

Isn’t it typically AFTER you’ve gone through something that you wish you had known about something specific? An answer, solution, or explanation maybe? Well, it’s no different in your fitness journey. Maybe you’re like me wishing you had known this ONE THING. No, it’s now how to calculate macros, how to meal prep, or how to get fit “quick”. In today’s episode, I share the one thing that I wish I knew before I started my fitness journey as a Christian female. We address whether reading your bible is important and whether pursuing fitness is dishonoring to the Lord, and more! Grab your journal because I ask you to reflect on three questions when it comes to desiring weight loss/reshaping your body. You’re not gonna want to miss out on those questions at the end! Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Stop what you’re doing and EMAIL ME right now if you’re ready to approach fitness with a kingdom perspective and biblical lenses VS selfish-ambition and people pleasing mentality. If you’re ready to break

How much are you doing? Is there a part of you that knows you need to ease up with everything you’re doing? Are you that person who answers I’m so busy, I’m exhausted or I wish I had more time when asked how are you doing? Then this is an episode for you! Although there are tons of empowering quotes about hustling, grinding, and giving it your all the reality is it usually leads to burnout and sadly breaks relationships. In this episode, I speak about why hustling to achieve more results whether in the gym or anywhere else in your life is dead. Take heart because rest is the new hustle. Tune in for more on this topic of rest and hustle. Stay Courageous & Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it’s easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it’s easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and

For many years, food was my master and I didn't know how to break free from the problems that it was creating. My physical health was compromised and my identity was placed in my body image rather than in Christ alone. If this story sounds familiar in your own life I share three things for you to try so you, too, can be liberated from food being your master and finally enter into food freedom! Stay Courageous & Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it’s easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it’s easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking our spiritual health dry like bones in a desert. That’s why I created faith-filled, one-on-one coaching. For those of you who are bel

It’s “proven” picture after picture through social media that if you want physical results, motivation, and accountability you need a gym. But IS this really true? Is a gym absolutely required if you are wanting these things? In today’s episode, we go over the three biggest lies you’re believing when it comes to getting a physical transformation, receiving motivation, and obtaining accountability through joining a gym. Ready to turn those lies into truths right here, right now? Put on your earbuds and press play. Let’s go! Stay Courageous & Fit for His Kingdom, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it’s easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it’s easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking o

As we keep our bodies healthy and strong we are prone to fall into the ditch of self-glory, pride, and vanity. Especially when we get to a place that feels good such as having physical transformation. And to find our way OUT we need to look at what drives us to take care of our bodies in the first place. Take note of the three questions we go over in this episode to guide you in your health and fitness journey. Use it to examine your TRUE motives, to ultimately MAGNIFY GOD and HIS awesomeness, and to walk out this Christian life as He calls you to. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it’s easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it’s easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was

Today, you’re going to learn the top 5 fitness failures and food mistakes I made when I made fitness and food my life! Some of them may seem counterintuitive and illogical. But we know that the culture of the world screams at us to chase “instant” and “overnight” success. Sisters, that is a big red flag since we know that what we look like on the outside is not our aim on this side of Heaven. I need to make a mention that as Christ-followers, we get to pursue health from the inside out (heart, soul, mind, and body). My main goal in this episode is to increase your awareness and keep your heart sensitive to how the world’s desire is for you to conform to its patterns. My second goal is to encourage you to keep making small steps toward keeping your mind and body strong so you can serve those around you. Worthy Reminder: When it comes to setting fitness and weight loss goals (as a Christian woman) the goal is to be spirit-led versus self-led. Enjoy the episode and learn from my fitness failures and food mistake