Your Future Self is Depending on You
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Your Future Self is Depending on You

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 34

Did you know that 80 PERCENT of people walk around living in fear, making reactive decisions that are keeping them stuck? Instead of forward projecting about what they really want their future to look like, they are driven by fear and avoidance. This can pertain to anything – starting a business, continuing to work a job you hate, letting other people dictate your time so you never have time to invest in your health, living in people-pleasing and growing resentment…the list goes on and on…

In this episode, I dive into the truth that your future self is depending on your current self. Literally every decision you make has an impact on your future self in some form or fashion. The food you choose to eat. The amount of sleep you get. The way you spend your time. The media you consume. It all has an impact. 

“No matter what you do, there will be bystanders outside the arena who criticize. They will doubt you. But staying outside the arena means you’re overthinking, caught in paralysis by analysis. You’re letting fear win.” – Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Will you step out in faith today? Your future self is counting on you. 

Thank you for tuning in! I hope this episode helped you. I’d love to chat more about it on Instagram (@rachelmeigsking)!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Letting go of living in fear
  • Letting your future drive your decisions
  • Your future self is counting on your current self

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

The Battle For Your Mind
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The Battle For Your Mind

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 33

There is a serious spiritual battle raging all around us, each and every day. The enemy is seeking to steal, kill, and destroy. And do you know what he wants most? 

Your mind. 

He knows if he can get inside your mind, he can steal your greatest asset. 

Join Kaitlin Rogers (host of the newly launched podcast The Comeback Couch!) and I for a powerful discussion on the battle for your mind: destroying strongholds, taking thoughts captive, guarding our hearts and minds, and going “through the fire” to help others get to the other side!

Kaitlin Chappell Rogers is a former news reporter and ex-NASA social media specialist who now lives out her lifelong dream of being a writer. She is the host of the newly launched podcast The Comeback Couch and loves sharing raw stories of hope from people of all backgrounds. A recovering perfectionist and survivor of depression, Kaitlin is a bold mental health advocate and champion for women to love the lives they’ve been given and see the abundance in front of them. She does this through speaking events, coaching, and regular writings on Instagram. Kaitlin is the mother of a one-year-old little boy and is expecting another baby boy in June. She and her husband Caleb serve at Church of the Highlands and Kaitlin leads a monthly writing workshop for the women at her local Downtown Rescue Mission. When she’s not writing or speaking, you can find Kaitlin traveling to new places, chugging coffee at a cute brunch spot, or loud-laughing somewhere with her favorite people. Thank you for tuning in! I hope this episode helped you. I’d love to chat more about it on Instagram (@rachelmeigsking)!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Destroying strongholds
  • Taking thoughts captive
  • Winning the battle for your mind
  • Guarding your heart and mind

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

How Eating Less is Keeping You From Losing Weight
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How Eating Less is Keeping You From Losing Weight

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 32

Have you been “on a diet” for as long as you can remember? Jumping from one diet to another, seeing success for a while and then stalling out? By continuing this diet cycle and eating less and less, you may actually be CAUSING your body to hold onto the unwanted weight. 

It’s time to talk about going on a “reverse diet.”

Reverse dieting is often referred to as the diet after the diet. It is a way to gradually increase calories over a few weeks or months to allow you to eat more food after you’ve been restricting calories or not eating enough. It increases your metabolism and prevents fat gain.

I know what you are thinking — wait, ladies…eat more?! Yes!

When you go through restrictive periods, it is common to see weight loss plateaus. When you decrease your calories and can’t anymore, your body stalls out. When you limit the amount of fuel you are taking in, you experience hormone changes and this is where your body will start to suppress or release hormones. Your body is literally saying “feed me!” This even causes your digestion to slow down to absorb nutrients and calories. Your resting metabolic rate decreases which causes your body to redirect all focused energy on vital organs to keep you alive. This is why you will often see brittle nails and hair loss. Your body is focused on keeping you alive, not thriving. Your energy will also deplete.

The good news is you don’t have to stay there.

If you want to eat more without gaining weight or are someone who has been dieting for a long time and you’re ready to maintain your current level of body fat, then the reverse diet method is right for you.

The hardest part is the mindset. We have been told to restrict and over-exercise and this is simply not how God intended us to be. God created your body to work for you and not against you. Guel your body properly, take care of it, and it will respond. 

If you are in a weight loss plateau and feel like you can’t restrict anymore – book a call and let’s chat more about it. Amanda and I would love to help you learn how you can actually eat more (fueling your body properly) and not rely on a restrictive lifestyle.

Thank you for tuning in! I hope this episode helped you. I’d love to chat more about it on Instagram (@rachelmeigsking)!

In this episode, I cover:

  • Reverse dieting
  • How eating less is keeping you from losing weight
  • How you can actually eat more and lose weight 
  • Properly fueling your body
  • Living in food freedom

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Interested in joining Feel Wonderful In Your Skin? Schedule a call here
  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

Should You Do a Digital Detox?
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Should You Do a Digital Detox?

Rachel KingLeave a comment

SHOW NOTES: Episode 31

There are a lot of positive things about social media and being able to connect online. It can be such a great way to keep in touch with loved ones and stay in loop about what’s going on in your area, as well as news around the world. As much as I truly love social media, there is also so much negative energy on it. Negative digital experiences can trigger anxiety and depression and affect self-esteem. 

Doing a digital detox is a great way to find out if technology is holding you back from truly living the life you were designed to live. The results of unplugging can expand to multiple areas, from being more productive at work to deepening your relationships with God, family and friends. 

Here are just some of the benefits of taking some time away from the digital life: 

  1. Sharper focus: During a digital detox, you may find that you are more tuned in to your surroundings. 
  2. Less stress: For some people, too much information can be stressful and overwhelming. 
  3. Better social interactions: When you eliminate digital distractions, it creates more opportunities to pay attention to those around you. 
  4. More control of your time: Taking a break from digital devices or media helps you combat compulsive use. 

There is ZERO judgment here if you’ve let the online space and social media creep in a bit more than you’d like these days. In this digital age we live in, it’s really easy to do.  I can’t wait to hear which version of a digital detox you will do and what steps you will take to improve this area of your health! 

I hope you enjoyed this episode! If so, please leave me a rating or review and connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking

In this episode, I cover:

  • Signs that it may be time to digitally disconnect 
  • Benefits of taking some time away from the digital life

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting, and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

Debunking Common Weight Loss Myths
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Debunking Common Weight Loss Myths

Rachel KingLeave a comment

SHOW NOTES: Episode 30

If you have known me for a while, you have probably heard me share about how my husband and I love to watch crime shows, particularly Criminal Minds (we’ve been watching the series since the world shut down in 2020 – life with a toddler, right?!). There is something so fascinating about watching them debunk certain theories and get down to the real truth of the matter. So I thought it would be fun to do that on the show – debunk some common weight loss myths and share the facts with you instead. 

There is SO MUCH misinformation floating around on the internet, and much of it has been proven that it doesn’t work or has yet to be proven at all, so it’s really understandable why you may get overwhelmed, frustrated, and ready to call it quits before you even get started. 

Let’s take a few of these common myths and debunk them: once and for all.

  1. All calories are equal: All calories are indeed units of energy. That’s what a calorie is. BUT this does not mean that all calorie sources have equal effects on your weight and weight loss. For example, calories from protein are different from calories from carbs or fats. 
  2. Supplements will help you lose weight: The weight loss industry is completely saturated with juices cleanses, magic diet pills, fat burner pills, weight loss wraps, detoxes, and the list goes on and on and on. There are a few vitamins I do recommend to my clients, but as far as actual weight loss supplements go, very rarely will you find one that is truly effective. 
  3. Carbs cause weight gain: Most of the food that God gave us that grows in a garden, on a tree, etc (beans, potatoes, fruit, grains, vegetables) are classified as carbohydrates. These types of carbs given to us by God are incredibly healthy and shouldn’t be taken out of our diets. God gave them to us for a reason.
  4. Fat makes you fat: As with anything, eating fat in the proper portion is good for you: it’s essential actually for optimal brain and heart health. Your body needs fat.
  5. Eat less, move more: You can only keep this up so long – it eventually gets too restrictive to maintain. It works initially, but soon your body’s metabolic rate will slow down and your weight will begin to increase.

These are the BIG ones I see when I talk to clients and potential clients.  Weight loss doesn’t have to be as complicated as it’s made out to be – it can actually be really simple. If you’d like to have a conversation about how to make it simple for YOU, fill out the application on my site and let’s have a conversation! Most of all, I want you to be well equipped on your health journey and know WHY you do the things you do.

I hope you enjoyed this episode! If so, please leave me a rating or review and connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking

In this episode, I cover:

  • Common weight loss myths
  • Weight loss facts to implement to see results

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Interested in joining Feel Wonderful In Your Skin? Schedule a call here
  • Carbs do not cause weight gain and fat does not make you fat! Listen to my previous episodes covering these topics for more details! 
  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting, and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

How to Actually Keep your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions
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How to Actually Keep your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions

Rachel KingLeave a comment

SHOW NOTES: Episode 29

Since this is the first episode of a brand new year, I thought it would be fun to dive into something on the forefront of most people’s minds…new year’s resolutions. 

Did you know that almost 50% of people who make resolutions on New Years want to lose weight? Making resolutions is easy, but keeping them is much harder. Typically 80% of new years resolutions fail within the first year with 20% of those being broken in January alone. So if you’ve made resolutions in the past only to break them within a few weeks…you are not alone. 

This is such a vicious and tiring cycle though, isn’t it? There is nothing new about a new year if you continue to repeat the same methods over and over and over again. Nothing changes if nothing changes. And you HAVE to be committed to change to begin to see results. 

In order to actually keep your resolution this year and for years to come to achieve lasting weight loss, we have to discuss some of the reasons that weight loss resolutions typically fail: 

  1. You aren’t planning: The plan doesn’t have to be hard – in fact, it shouldn’t be. It should be something simple and sustainable that you can stick to daily!
  2. You aren’t committed: Motivation is fleeting. Clearly define your “why” for doing this and find something that truly makes you committed to do the work. 
  3. You don’t have support: Without support, it’s hard to gain momentum and keep the consistency going to follow through. 
  4. You set unrealistic goals: When you set unrealistic goals, you set yourself up for failure and disappointment.
  5. You forget about grace: Everyone messes up. Don’t beat yourself up – just acknowledge the situation, evaluate it, and get right back on track. 

Now that you understand why failure is so common, let’s discuss how to actually keep your weight loss resolutions this year!

  1. You have to track: If you don’t track, you don’t have the data you need to evaluate to make the necessary changes.
  2. Make sure you are eating enough protein! You are doing your body a disservice, both healthwise and in how you want your body to look, by not eating enough protein. 
  3. Eat more fiber. Fiber helps keep you full and it helps keep your blood sugar balanced. 
  4. Limit added sugars. 
  5. Don’t be afraid of carbs. I did an entire podcast on why you shouldn’t be afraid of carbs, so if you haven’t already, please go back and listen to Episode 12: Carbs are not evil!
  6. Keep a journal: 99% of the time, the problem isn’t actually the food, and until you find the real root of the problem, the behavior will continue. 
  7. Hire a coach. And not just any coach, but a good coach. There is no one size fits all approach for everyone, and a good coach knows this. If you would like to explore what it would look like to work with a coach, I encourage you to watch my program video and fill out the application.

Thank you for tuning in! I’d love to hear how this episode resonated with you and what tips YOU are going to implement moving forward! I hope you enjoyed this episode. If so, please leave me a rating or review and connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

  • Reasons that weight loss resolutions typically fail
  • Tangible ways to actually keep your weight loss resolutions this year

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Join us for the 5 day weight loss event, Feel Amazing In Your Skin, January 9th-13th: Register Here!
  • Check out last week’s episode here!
  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting, and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

Our Favorite Things: What We Eat to Feel Great
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Our Favorite Things: What We Eat to Feel Great

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 28

On today’s episode, Amanda Kaldor and I thought it would be fun to put a list together of our favorite things to eat to feel great all year long!

We are sharing a few of our favorite things including some things that can be used for those of you who feel like you don’t have time. So, we are sharing a few convenience type foods with you today to help! We are also sharing some favorite spices we use, protein powders, travel snacks, yogurts, a few supplements, and some overall staple things we love to eat. 

This was a fun episode to finish out this year and I hope you all enjoy it! I would love to hear if you are eating any of these foods already or if you have plans to try any new ones! Connect with me on Instagram and let’s chat about it: @rachelmeigsking or connect with Amanda on her YouTube channel (link below) and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

  • Amanda and I’s favorite foods to help us feel great all year long

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Connect with Amanda on Instagram, her website, or her Youtube channel.
  • Join us for the 5 day weight loss event, Feel Amazing In Your Skin, January 9th-13th: Register Here!
  • Check out last week’s episode here!
  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting, and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

Is Intuitive Eating a Good Weight Loss Strategy?
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Is Intuitive Eating a Good Weight Loss Strategy?

Rachel KingLeave a comment

SHOW NOTES: Episode 27

Amanda Kaldor and I are back on the show answering one of the most common questions that we get as nutrition coaches and that is… can I eat intuitively and still lose weight?

First of all, what is intuitive eating? Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach that helps you become aware of your body’s internal hunger signals, your internal hunger cues, and helps heal your relationship that you may have built in the past with food.

This may be an unpopular opinion but I feel like you can’t just jump on the intuitive eating bandwagon and be successful. We started off as intuitive eaters when we were born but we don’t stay that way. Over time, we have started not eating intuitively. So, you can’t just jump back in without tracking first. You can eventually become intuitive again but you have to track first. You have to see how your body will respond to the right amount of nutrients, calories, and proper portion sizes.

It can take years to recalibrate, reset your metabolism, and get back to God’s design after living may years in a fad diet mentality. It may take a while to get your body reset in order to truly be able to eat intuitively. 

Truly eating intuitively may take time and that’s ok. Focus on taking in whole foods and not restricting, tracking, and your mindset around food. If you need help with this, reach out to me and I would love to chat more!

This was a great conversation between Amanda and I and we would love to know your thoughts! Reach out on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking or on Amanda’s Youtube channel (link below) and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

  • Intuitive eating

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Connect with Amanda on Instagram, her website, or her Youtube channel.
  • Check out last week’s episode here!
  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting, and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

Should Christians Have Weight Loss Surgery?
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Should Christians Have Weight Loss Surgery?

Rachel KingLeave a comment

SHOW NOTES: Episode 26

Should Christians have weight loss surgery?

Today Amanda Kaldor and I are back and we’re talking about something controversial. We’re talking about weight loss surgery.

First and foremost, before we dive in, do not think we are judging you and do not take our advice over your doctor’s advice. 

We share more today about weight loss surgery from a Christian viewpoint, why it’s done, who it’s for, the risks involved, what you can expect, and the mindset shifts that have to happen.

We want you to understand the lifestyle changes and the mental side that come with weight loss surgery. Before you get the surgery, you have classes that you have to take but we really feel like it needs to be focused on more. The surgery is not a magic pill or a quick fix. You still have to make lifestyle changes.

We want every Christian to know that is thinking about doing weight loss surely, remember your body is a temple. Sometimes our temples need things. Sometimes we need surgeries. But – is this a need? Is there another way to do it? We chat more with you about how God has given us everything we need to lose weight but we have to trust in Him and lean on Him. That’s why you may feel like you can’t do this. You have to lean on the one who can!

This was a great conversation between Amanda and I and we would love to know your thoughts! Reach out on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking or on Amanda’s Youtube channel (link below) and let us know what you thought about today’s episode!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

  • Weight loss surgery from a Christian viewpoint

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Let’s Talk Body Image
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Let’s Talk Body Image

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 25

This episode has been on my heart for a long time now. Body image is something that I think is something that so many of us struggle with.

I want to share my perspective on it today by sharing some of my personal story. My journey to positive body image has not been an easy one. I share a little about my personal story from growing up in the south where literally everything is deep-fried, to working long hours, to college and being busy that I was running on no sleep, and fueling my body with the wrong foods. It led me down a path of being overweight. This led to me being told at 21 that I had hypertension and I needed to take blood pressure medicine.

This was my breaking point where I made the decision to take back control of my life.

I started my health and fitness journey with counting calories, low carb diets, diet pills, and all of the fad diets. This left me feeling frustrated and fed-up. I had been depending on myself all along when truly I needed God’s help to overcome it. I learned more about how to fuel my body with whole foods. I learned to plan my meals in advance and to portion my food so that I wasn’t overeating. I made workouts a top priority. I was able to lose 45 pounds and come off of my blood pressure medication. I was so happy that this worked for me!

And then…I became obsessed with it.

I made sure to only eat 1000-1200 calories a day. I worked out every single day. I felt guilty for missing workouts and would punish myself by limiting calories. My health took a toll and you could see it in my hair and face. I was undernourished and over-exercised. Once again, I was unhealthy and had stopped treating my body as a temple that God had given me.

If we could just see ourselves the way God sees us, then maybe we could learn to love ourselves the way we are.

We need to be intentional about taking care of ourselves for our health sake so we can be better moms and wives and take care of our families to the best of our abilities. My why for my health journey is about so much more than a number on a scale now.

The scale does not define me and it does not define you.

My identity is in Christ alone. This journey now is about taking care of my body and the precious gift that God has given me to use for His glory. I am so grateful that God used this as part of my story to help me discover one of my callings – to encourage and support others along their journey as well.

I also want to share more about another body image challenge that arose the last few years – pregnancy. The devil tried to get me down and nag me with those old thoughts that I would never look the same again and told me to just give up. Thank God for saving me from the days where the thoughts that I was less than dwelled. I am now in better shape that I have ever been (even pre-pregnancy). 

We should remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Just like Psalm 139:13-14 say. We are God’s masterpieces.You are beautiful. God made you in an amazing and wonderful way. He sees you as a work of art. Don’t reject your body. Don’t neglect it either. If you are looking to improve your relationship with food, fill out the application (link below) and let’s talk!

Remember, God created your body. Jesus died for it. The Holy Spirit lives in it. He is with you every step of the way and so am I.

Thank you for tuning in! I hope you enjoyed this episode. If so, please leave me a rating or review and connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

  • My own personal story with body image

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

  • Check out last week’s episode here!
  • Connect with me on Instagram: @rachelmeigsking
  • Are you looking to improve your relationship with food and end the yo-yo, constant dieting, and make the changes you need while being able to fully live your life? Let’s talk more! Submit this form and let’s chat!
  • Want healthy lifestyle tips and encouragement? Join me over in my free Facebook community: Heart, Soul, Mind, & Body Wellness

MORE ABOUT FEED YOURSELF: HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL PODCAST:

Feed Yourself: Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body, & Soul is all about learning the key components of overall health based on Biblical principles. When most people think about getting in shape and becoming “healthy”, they immediately think about their physical health: losing weight, making exercise a priority, possessing flexibility and endurance, and remaining disease free. But Scripture makes it clear that physical wellness is not the only area that impacts health. In order to be TRULY healthy, we have to focus on four areas: spiritual health, emotional health, mental health, and physical health. 

This podcast dives deep into the tools and head knowledge you will need in order to create lasting results, but it also looks at the element that truly ties it all together – the heart knowledge that incorporates faith in God in this area of our lives and how to apply it when things get tough (and they will!).

I wanted to create a space to let you know you are never alone on this journey. Through years of experience in doing everything the WRONG way, I am here to share my journey of getting healthy from the inside out – ditching the restriction and diet culture and truly learning to treat my body as the temple God intended it to be. 

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I discuss healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life to propel you forward and FEED YOURSELF on your journey to health in all areas: mind, body, and soul!