Courageous Fit Female With Jaclyn Castro

I’ve made many mistakes throughout my health and fitness journey as a Christian woman and I see the same mistakes happening all the time with other Believers. The good news is that once you become aware of what these mistakes are it will shift your thinking. And with the help of the Holy Spirit your footsteps will walk toward a different direction. When it comes to setting weight loss and fitness goals as a Christian woman the goal is to be spirit-led versus self-led. Join me in today’s episode and get familiar with the 5 common mistakes Christian women make when setting weight loss and fitness goals: #1 Chases after aesthetics & ambition #2 Separates faith from fitness #3 Idolizes Instagram success & transformation #4 Puts her worth in her body shape #5 Conforms to worldly standards & secular success Come back for the next episode where I share 5 bonus mistakes women make when pursuing weight loss and fitness goals. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Are you looking for faith-filled

Knowing the difference between following a weight loss, health, and fitness program, the world’s way, and God's way is a key factor to truly walking and being where and who Jesus calls us to be. Picking one over the other will either lead us with pride in our accomplishments or lead us with a heart of humility, compassion, service, and love just to name a few. The truth of the matter is that when we sign up for that gym membership or say “yes” to committing to our health there is something we need to be mindful of. That is, we are people prone to forget that choosing to walk in the ways of the world will get us to meddle with things we shouldn’t be meddling with. That is a guarantee. There’s so much opportunity to give in to temptation out there. Mainly in glorifying ourselves (I’ve been there!). Ultimately, following the world’s ways will shape us into overconfident people when truly our confidence and wisdom need to come from Jesus alone. But it still leaves the question of how do we recognize if taking car

Body shaming is a real thing that affects so many of us as women. Do you avoid going shopping because it’s so hard for you to accept that you’re a larger size than you were in the past? Maybe the mirror points out all the body parts that you hate… “flaws” and all. And it just makes you feel worse. I get it. Shopping can feel like a stressful situation and end up seeming like a disaster. (Hint: the disaster is really in our hearts.) In this episode, you’re gonna hear about my very real, very raw, and VERY embarrassing shopping experience. (I cried my eyes out when I left the store because I put my value and worth in the size that I am today.) Where’s God’s truth in that?!! Want to know what Jesus taught me through this experience? If you typically fall into the pit of body-shaming and have feelings of self-disgust in the dressing room, then stick with me throughout this episode because we’re gonna talk about this. Let’s get it. Jesus Over Jean Size, Jaclyn ************* Need accountability touching on fitness,

There is a reason why the self-help industry has made fortunes with its self-help products. The reason is simple. People start out with a sincere desire and readiness to make a change for the better but then really quickly that desire fades away. The belief that you can do things on your own is a false belief that we’re all challenged with yet only very few of us can pull off with lasting results that ultimately give Jesus the glory. Today we talk honestly about the question: Is it time to get help from outside of yourself? When you stop to think about the many ways we haven’t met with progress we need to consider if the reason we haven’t is because we are relying on self-help is the reason you are feeling hopeless & discouraged? Over and over again, when I try to do things on my own I’m typically led to feelings of shame, failure, discouragement, hopelessness, and even confusion. Does that ring a bell for you? Does self-help really work or is it causing you to feel like a failure even though you have the

Are you feeling the pressure to work out hard towards getting a post-pandemic body? You know... “upgrading” your body so that it looks acceptable to the world and to other people? If you do, then this episode is for YOU! I have 3 questions for you to pray through and respond to. Are you working out for a post-pandemic body? What does it profit you? You’re gonna need a clean sheet of paper, a good pen, and an open heart for this one. Press play!! In Christ, Jaclyn ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It’s okay if you need all three!) Together we will create a practical health plan making certain to keep Jesus at the center. Email me to book your first coaching session OR ask me for my coaching menu! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That’s it! STILL NOT SURE IF COACHING WITH ME IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Answer these questions… Worn out from using diet or work

Are you a DIY person when it comes to fitness? What is DIY fitness you ask? DIY fitness is what I call it when you Google workouts, search them up on YouTube, and maybe thumb through Pinterest to look up what looks promising. We live in a time when we can tap our phone screens for how to DIY pretty much anything...insert-the-blank. This includes DIY’ing our workouts.  Does this sound like you? I know it’s something that I’ve done and I want to share with you the advantages, benefits, and drawbacks of a DIY fitness plan so that you can decide for yourself if you need to make changes, keep doing what you’re doing, or step it up. QUESTION OF THE DAY: If following a DIY fitness plan hasn’t been helping you with your fitness and health goals why do you think you still choose to stick to this type of fitness plan? BONUS QUESTION: Reflecting honestly, is it mostly serving/helping you with the plans God has for you? Or hurting you? TINY TASK: Take 5 minutes to do a personal assessment so you can determine if a DIY fi

Raise your hand if you love your cellulite! Let me reword that. Did anyone ever tell you to “just love your cellulite”? I was interviewed on The Stefanie Gass Show and I’m sharing it with you all in today’s episode. Some hot keywords we talk about are self-love, self-worth, and of course cellulite! And... if you always wanted to know what does it mean to treat your body like a temple then listen out for what I share when Stefanie Gass asks me this precise question. It’s NOT what you think ;-)! I know so many of you will hear the Holy Spirit speak to you personally in this episode. He definitely did to me! QUESTION OF THE DAY: Considering your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, what is one way you can treat your body better? Stay Courageous for Christ, Jaclyn P.S. This podcast is free and shareable! Please pass this on so that other women can know God’s truth when it comes to the topic of health, body image, self-worth, and more! ************* Need accountability touching on fitness, food, or faith? (It’

Why are we determined and relentless when it comes to putting in the work for the sake of seeing a smaller number on the scale? As Christ-followers, we can take care of our health (and we ought to) but shrinking the number on the scale as our primary reason is undoubtedly not the best way to glorify Jesus. We gotta do a check-in with our goals at least once a month. We do that in today’s episode. Plugin your earbuds and press play! Journey with Jesus, Jaclyn QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who are you allowing to define who you are? (A broken world and broken people? OR our unbroken living Word, Jesus Christ?) ************* ARE YOU READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH? Email me to book coaching sessions towards food freedom in Christ OR for my coaching menu. HERE’S HOW: STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Wait for my email reply for your next steps! That’s it! STILL NOT SURE? Answer these questions… >>> Do you want to finally

Could comparing your body image to other women be derailing you from God’s purposes over your life? It is a privilege to bring on my first guest, Heather Creekmore! She is the author of Compared to Who and The Burden of Better. She has the heart to help women be free of comparison and to help them release the burden of it! In this episode, we talk about all things comparison including what happens to our relationships when we SETTLE with comparing ourselves to other people? Even to our own husbands. Wait what?? We talk about what we OUGHT to seek rather than comparing ourselves to others (I mention Rahab here so listen out for that). And assessing whether we have a "crab" mentality, amongst other goodies for you to bite into! If you are struggling because you bit the comparison bait just know that you are not alone! I still catch myself falling into that trap. The difference today is that the Holy Spirit has helped me to realize that comparison is simply a decoy from Satan. If you get anything from this episo

After a long break from not incorporating any physical activity into your life, there’s a right way and a wrong way to approach starting up again. Whether your priorities have shifted away from exercise (due to a new season like having a baby or serving a loved one) or you’re simply ready to press the restart button in your health journey there are some things you need to know before you lace up those sneakers. Use these 5 simple steps to get you going no matter how long you’ve been away from being physically active. BONUS: Listen out for the challenge I have for you around 4:15! >>>>>>>>> ************* ************* >>>>>>>>> CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER for my 1-HOUR coaching. ULUVNIC, please email me so you can book your 1-hour coaching! I can’t wait!! >>>>>>>>> ************* ************* >>>>>>>>> “Breaking Free of the Food Idol I love this podcast. I subscribed to this because I’m on a quest to break free of the food idol and return to God. This is super helpful. And it’s fun to listen to. It’s in my n

Is it okay to pursue physical transformation as a Christian? Are you bold and humble to admit that your reason for working out is because you desire physical transformation? This is a topic some of us don’t like to bring up as Christ followers. We talk about that in today’s episode. Put your earbuds on, lace up your walking shoes, and let’s hear what God has to say about this! Contentment in Christ, Jaclyn P.S. PSST… I’m giving away a 1-HOUR coaching session! Did you enter yet?? This is the last week to enter. HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: STEP 1: Write a review on iTunes. (Ex: How has this podcast impacted you in your journey or shifted your perspective regarding fitness, etc.?) STEP 2: Send this podcast to at least 1 girlfriend. THAT’S IT! Already wrote a review? Email me a screenshot of it. Then, be sure to share this podcast with a friend by sending them a link to this podcast. That’s your entrance! I will announce the winner in the first episode of May! ---------- READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS C

What if I told you that you DON’T need self-confidence in order to be successful? What if I told you that self-confidence is a lie from the enemy? Why do we conform to/fall for the pressures of the world that tell us what we “need” when we acknowledge that all our answers are found in the Scriptures? What does God say about needing self-confidence? That’s what we cover in today’s bonus episode. Let’s be reminded... We find our confidence in Christ. Not in ourselves! Confidence in Christ, Jaclyn P.S. PSST… Did you hear about the giveaway for my 1-HOUR coaching session? HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: STEP 1: Write a review on iTunes. (How has this podcast impacted you in your journey or shifted your perspective regarding fitness?) STEP 2: Send this podcast to at least 1 girlfriend. THAT’S IT! Already wrote a review? Email me a screenshot of it. Then, be sure to share this podcast with a friend by sending them a link to this podcast. That’s your entrance! I will announce the winner in the first episode of May! CURIOUS TO

Who else gets excited when it comes to apps?! Specific apps can be so helpful when it comes to our wellness journey. I saved you some time by going through a bunch and filtering out which work and I’m sharing five of them with you in this episode. From how you, too, can wake up without an alarm clock... getting fed Scripture even on days when we have a jam-packed schedule… planning out your meals and grocery shopping for an entire month… to automating and personalize your exercise sessions with a customized warm-up, cool-down, and rest interval time periods, and more! I’ve been using some of these apps for years and live by them. And I believe they will help you as you grow in your wellness journey! So excited to share with you what these apps are in this episode! Let’s keep on walking with Jesus, Jaclyn P.S. Did you hear? I’m giving away a 1-HOUR coaching session! HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: STEP 1: Write a review on iTunes. (How has this podcast impacted you in your journey or shifted your perspective regarding fi

Do you struggle with the unkind conversations and inner critic in your head? “You’ll never be enough, you’re a failure, you’re far from accomplishing your goals so you may as well just give up!” Yup. Those conversations. If you want to be able to identify the thing that’s holding you back from true success and you want to understand how to embody His truths over the world’s temporary success, then this episode for you. Tune in now and be ready to apply what you hear for real transformation and lasting rewards! Marathoning with Jesus, Jaclyn P.S. Did you enter the coaching giveaway? (Instructions below!) STEP 1: Write a review on iTunes of how this podcast has impacted you in your journey. STEP 2: Send this podcast to at least 1 girlfriend. That’s it! Winner will be announced in May so keep listening. READY TO WORK WITH ME AS YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS COACH? Here’s who come to me to BOOK a 1-hour coaching session: Women who want to know how to approach fitness in a God-centered way Women who desire to hear what

We’re more likely to apply integrity when someone is in the same room as us. But we can’t always count on other people when it comes to our health. In moments of temptation to either choose or ignore God-made foods, decide how much or how little to eat, skip or keep our workout schedules, etc., the key is to have spiritual integrity. This way we get to keep our health promises to our health, others, and most importantly to God. Yup. Even when no one is looking! Can you relate to the guilt that comes when you don’t apply integrity in your life? Let’s talk more about that in this episode. Press play. Choose Grace, Jaclyn P.S. I have a surprise announcement at the end of the show. Stay tuned til the end to find out what it is! BOOK a 1-hour coaching session with me! (*$97 for 1-HOUR at the time of this recording) *Prices subject to change. STEP ONE: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn) STEP TWO: Wait for my reply for your next steps Voice message your questions https://

Those feelings of jealousy and envy creep and hold me focused on me, me, and more me. At the end of the day it just hurts my progress. Can you relate? In today's episode, we talk about the elephant in the room. Whether you’ve experienced this yourself, know someone who has, or you’re wondering if this is something you might be going through (we’re so good at deceiving ourselves), you’re gonna wanna tune in for this jealousy episode! If you found this valuable, then text this with to least 3 friends in mind. They need to hear this! I really do appreciate your shares

If I’m being honest, at times it’s scary to give up worldly comfort and exchange it for Godly truths. That’s because the world has this predictability about it. If you want to be accepted, then look like this. If you want more “likes”, then do this. If you desire happiness, you will find it through this, or him, or by doing this. Are you still looking for ways to be accepted and/or liked? Are you seeking fulfillment but unsuccessful at finding it? When it comes to us Christ followers we know beyond all doubt that Jesus is the answer for endless joy, true satisfaction, and everlasting contentment. And that’s only a drop in the ocean! Although His plans often don’t seem to make sense, when you submit and follow it, you’ll wish you had followed it from the beginning. In today’s episode, I talk about why it’s worth giving up worldly comfort in exchange for Godly truths despite the fact that it’s not easy, but the kingdom rewards are so worth it! Press play and enjoy today’s episode! Joy in Jesus, Jaclyn P.S. BOOK

Do you ever feel embarrassed to workout knowing that other people will be around you? Especially if you are starting (or restarting) your fitness or weight loss journey where it can feel really intimidating because you don’t really feel “equipped”. Just the thought of entering a gym or walking into a class or group setting means that all eyes will be on you, right? Does this describe how you feel? Or is this what you imagine it would be and feel like to work out in front of others? In this episode, my goal is to help you bust through that false spirit and thought process. Listen in as I share one effortless way to overcome this feeling of embarrassment. I know you will be blessed tuning in. Enjoy the show! Please share this with a friend if you found it helpful in any way. Find Joy in Jesus, Jaclyn P.S. BOOK your 1-hour coaching with me. I have one spot left open for this month! Email me: jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com SHOOT me a voice message with your question(s) https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemess

Answer this honestly: Are you exercising for vanity reasons? Has it ever crossed your mind that the type of workouts you’re doing may be for the sole purpose of getting physical results that gain compliments and put you in the spotlight? How about switching over to functional training instead because it will help you to take the focus off of yourself and give you more of a servant heart to provide physical help where needed. Today, you get to do a personal assessment on the type of workouts and/or exercises you’re doing. It’s so important to do this so you can see whether you are working out for the purpose of vanity (personal benefit) or for functional purposes (God and others-focused). Walk with Jesus, Jaclyn P.S. Be generous and share this with a friend that comes to mind as you tune in. Book your 1-HOUR coaching session with me today! Email me at: jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com Ask me a question or leave me a comment by VOICE MESSAGING me at this link https://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage ⭐️ WRI

Can you honestly say that you seek fulfillment through your cheat meals or cheat days? When you have a cheat day or a cheat meal how do you feel afterwards? Do you plan ahead and get excited about what food you will be eating on cheat day? What does God say about cheat meals? Have you ever thought to approach Him about incorporating cheat meals into your week? This may be a hard pill for some of you to swallow but that’s because God’s word cuts straight to the heart. Maybe you aren’t even aware that you’re searching for fulfillment in the foods you choose on cheat days. If you aren’t sure then press play as I go over some questions for you to assess where you stand with cheat meals as a Christian. Food for thought: Cheat days are not an offense to our Lord unless it is attached to a reason that deals with vanity. I pray that you are blessed by the show! Walk in the Spirit, Jaclyn Book your 1-HOUR coaching session with me today! Email me at: jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com Ask me a question or leave me a commen