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Fit Sister, one bad day does NOT mean you throw away your goals!

Have you ever missed a workout, gotten off track with your nutrition, or had a day that just didn't go as planned? And before you know it, one day turns into a week, a month, or even longer?

Oh, we're talking about it today.

I was especially FIRED UP to record this episode because God put something on my heart that I knew I needed to share.

In this spontaneous, real-life conversation, I'm sharing what happened when I didn't get up for my scheduled 5:30 AM live workout, why I refused to let that derail my day, and how YOU can learn to bounce back faster instead of starting over again and again.

I'm also sharing two powerful, real-life examples from women in our Warrior Tribe who are learning what it means to make fitness work in different seasons of life.

Here's the truth: You don't have to do everything perfectly, but you DO need to keep moving forward!

Your health and fitness journey isn't about waiting for the perfect Monday, the perfect schedule, or January 1st to finally get serious.

It's about creating a lifestyle of honoring God in your spirit, mind, and body, making sweat happen ON PURPOSE, and learning to get back up when life doesn't go according to plan.

Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

And Colossians 3:23 reminds us to work wholeheartedly, as working for the Lord.

Fit Sister, don't let one difficult day become a defeated season. Make adjustments when you need to, give yourself grace when it's appropriate, but don't give up on what God has called you to steward.

Get back up. Get your mind right. Make sweat happen. And KEEP MOVING FORWARD with JESUS.

In Christ, you've got this!
Amy

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Fit Sister in Jesus, are you struggling to lose weight, get back in shape, or stay consistent with your health and fitness goals? Maybe you've started over more times than you can count, you're frustrated with stubborn belly fat, or you're dealing with hormonal changes, injuries, or physical limitations that make getting healthy feel harder than ever.

I get it! But what if some of the things keeping you stuck are things you don't even realize you're doing?

In today's episode of The Warrior Up Podcast, we're getting real about self-sabotage and how our thoughts, habits, excuses, and fears can sometimes work against the very goals we're trying to achieve.

We're also talking about something that is so important in our walk with Jesus: being willing to get honest with ourselves and allow God to reveal the areas where we need to grow.

I'll share practical encouragement and biblical truths to help you renew your mind, break unhealthy patterns, and take steps toward lasting change. Plus, I'm sharing some of my favorite tips from my book, Get Fit On Purpose, to help you lose weight, address stubborn belly fat, and build healthier habits with God at the center.

Remember, you don't have to do everything today, but you CAN do something!

It's time to stop allowing what you cannot do to keep you from doing what you CAN do!

Let's Warrior Up and get fit on purpose with Jesus!

Scriptures: Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:2, Lamentations 3:40, John 8:31–32, James 1:22

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Fit Sister, what do men REALLY wish women understood about marriage, communication, and respect? And what does it take to keep a marriage strong after more than three decades together?

Today, I'm putting my husband, Tim, in the HOT SEAT!

After 32 years of marriage, raising three children, and walking through life's ups and downs together, we're having a fun, honest, and faith-filled conversation about what we've learned along the way!

We're talking about what makes husbands feel loved and appreciated, communicating through disagreements, growing older together, and why prioritizing our health and fitness matters in marriage.

And most importantly, we're sharing how keeping JESUS at the center has shaped the way we love, forgive, and serve one another.

Whether you're married, single, or hoping to marry someday, I pray this conversation encourages you to grow stronger in your faith, relationships, and health!

Grab your coffee, press PLAY, and join us!

WANT TO HEAR MORE OF OUR STORY?

Listen to Episode 117: Jesus, Marriage, and Muscle: Behind the Pages with My Husband, where Tim and I share more about our journey together, our faith, and my book, Get Fit on Purpose! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-up-podcast-with-amy-smith/id1653158114?i=1000713403092

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Fit Sister, have you ever felt like you're doing ALL the right things to get healthier and stronger, but you're just not seeing the results you hoped for?

Maybe your body is changing as you get older. Your hormones are shifting, your energy isn't what it used to be, or life keeps throwing challenges your way. And some days, you just want to GIVE UP.

Oh, do I understand!

After more than 30 years in the fitness industry, and now at 51, I'm learning more than ever that our health and fitness journey requires SO much more than exercise and healthy eating.

We need three things: FAITH, PATIENCE, and PERSISTENCE.

And as followers of Jesus, these three characteristics are absolutely essential to growing stronger in spirit, mind, and body.

In today's episode, we're talking about WHY each one matters, what they look like in our everyday lives, and how we can develop a mindset that helps us keep moving forward, even when life gets HARD.

I'll also share some powerful examples of women who have faced tremendous physical challenges, including my own mom, and how their determination reminds us that we can continue living with purpose through every season of life.

Because here's what I want you to remember, friend. Taking care of your health is about SO much more than how you look or what you weigh.

It's about honoring God with the body He's entrusted to you and being equipped to do what He's called you to do!

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus..." Hebrews 12:1–2 (NIV)

So whether you're struggling to get started, frustrated with slow progress, or trying to find your way through a difficult season, this episode is for YOU!

Let's keep trusting JESUS, taking those faithful steps forward, and getting STRONGER in spirit, mind, and body. One prayer. One workout. One day at a time. ❤️

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Fit Sister, if you’re somewhere around 40, 45, 50 or beyond and you’ve found yourself wondering, “What in the WORLD is happening to my body?” this episode is for you.

Our bodies DO change as we move through midlife. Hormones shift. Muscle mass can decline. Body composition changes. Sleep can get harder. And sometimes what worked for us at 25 or 35 just doesn’t work the same anymore.

But that does NOT mean your best days are behind you.

In this episode of The Warrior Up Podcast, we’re talking about what’s actually happening in our bodies as we age and, more importantly, what we can DO about it.

I’m breaking it down into three practical areas:

BUILD MUSCLE.
NOURISH YOUR BODY.
RECOVER WELL.

We’ll talk about why strength training matters so much after 40, why eating less and exercising more isn’t always the answer, the importance of protein and fiber, sleep and recovery, hormones, and how to stop allowing a changing body to determine what you believe about yourself or your future.

And as always, we’re bringing it ALL back to Jesus and the truth of God’s Word.

Your body may be changing, but God still has PURPOSE for you in this season. There is still strength to build, growth ahead of you, people to love and serve, and Kingdom work to do.

So grab your walking shoes, press play, and let’s talk about how to get healthy and fit as we age, one prayer, one workout, one day at a time.

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What if you already KNOW what you need to do to get healthier and stronger, but you’re still struggling to do it consistently?

Sometimes the answer isn’t more information. We need to look at what keeps getting in the way of what we already know.

In this episode of The Warrior Up Podcast, we’re digging into 6 things that can quietly keep us STUCK: offense and resentment, comparison, fear and dread, procrastination, exhaustion and unbelief.

We’ll look at what Scripture says about each one, how these patterns can affect our health and everyday choices, and practical ways to start moving forward.

This isn’t about condemnation or beating yourself up. It’s about asking the Holy Spirit to reveal where you may be giving ground away, renewing your mind with God’s truth and putting that truth into ACTION.

You don’t have to fix everything today. Ask God to show you the ONE area that needs your attention, then take the next faithful step with JESUS.

Feeling stuck does not mean you have to stay stuck.

Let’s WARRIOR UP and start gaining ground, one faithful step at a time.

PRAY. PRESS PLAY. TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

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You CAN get healthy and fit as you age, but you don’t have to do it the world’s way.

In Episode 170 of The Warrior Up Podcast, we’re getting back to the basics and putting JESUS right where He belongs: at the center of our health and fitness.

We’ll talk about 3 simple but powerful foundations: getting wisdom from God, renewing your mind, and actually MOVING your body.

We’re also talking about comparison, aging, body image, social media, and why what worked years ago may not be what your body needs today.

You don’t need another quick fix or someone else’s transformation plan. You need wisdom, truth, consistent action, and a WHY that goes much deeper than the number on the scale.

It’s time to stop compartmentalizing your faith and fitness and learn to steward your whole life — spirit, mind, and body — with Jesus at the center.

One prayer. One workout. One day at a time. Let’s Warrior Up!

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Fit Sister, if all of this is TRUE, then my life should look different.

For the past eight weeks, we’ve been asking some BIG questions: Who is God, really? Can we trust the Bible? Who is Jesus? Who does God say I am? Why can’t I fix myself?

But we weren’t asking these questions just to know more about our faith. Because what we believe will shape how we LIVE.

So now we’re bringing it all home.

Why am I here? What is my purpose? And what does it actually look like to follow Jesus with my WHOLE life?

In this final episode of the WHO TOLD YOU THAT? series, we’re talking about what it means to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, become wholehearted disciples of Jesus, and then GO and live out the mission He’s given us right where our feet are.

Your marriage. Your family. Your work. Your health. Your relationships. Your choices. Your ordinary everyday life.

Jesus doesn’t just want a little piece of our lives. When we belong to Him, He gets ALL of us.

Spirit. Mind. Body.

Champion in Christ, it’s time to stop simply knowing the truth and start LIVING IT. ✝️🔥

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