If you want real, lasting success in any kind of lifestyle change, you should find a Christian health coach.
The Key to Success
I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life. But not anymore. Something changed. I’m here to tell you I’ve found the key to success, the secret sauce that everyone is searching for.
Over 10 years ago, I was at the lowest of lows in my life. As a single mom, I had been working two jobs, finishing my bachelor’s degree, and was in a bad relationship. All at once, I lost my relationship, our home, and my job. I was depressed and weighed the most I had ever weighed in my whole life.
That’s when I found the key to reaching all of the wellness goals. This secret sauce has a name. His name is Jesus.
Christian health coaches want you to have lasting change.
Over the next several years, I embarked on a journey to lose weight. I wanted to be a better mother, and I wanted to be able to serve Christ in the mission field. So, with the Holy Spirit as a guide, I lost over 130 pounds.
During that time, the Lord made it clear to me that I was to share this freedom journey with anyone who would listen. That’s when I became a certified health coach and Revelation Fitness Instructor.
While most people want quick fixes, Christian Health Coaches want you to have lasting change. We want you to be transformed!
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1
If you’re reading this, you are probably interested in being successful with some kind of life change. Whether it be weight loss, eating healthier, or adding some fitness and movement to your day.
Any health coach can help you with these goals. But here are five reasons you will have more success with the support of a Christian Health Coach:
A Christian Health Coach...
Doesn’t expect you to rely on your own willpower.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
A Christian health coach understands that you can’t do this on your own.
While they want to help you become disciplined, there is no expectation that you simply use your own willpower to crush your goals.
There is an expectation, not just a suggestion, that you rely on the strength of God. This is the only way to make lasting change.
Will pray for you on your journey
Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:19-20
Having a Christian health coach means extra prayer along the journey.
Just like you don’t have to rely on your own strength or willpower to accomplish your goals. You don’t have to rely on your own prayers either. Having a praying coach is simply one of the best tools you can get.
Understands that the battle is spiritual over physical
For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. Romans 7:15-20
A Christian health coach understands the new choices you want to make are hard. They understand that the flesh wins sometimes.
A Christian health coach won’t use tactics of shame or guilt on difficult days to move you forward. They will encourage you with love and truth about how caring for your physical body is an act of worship that honors the Lord.
Supports you with truth, aka Scripture
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
Freedom is the goal! True freedom is only found in Christ.
Work with a Christian health coach who focuses on sharing Scripture with you just as much or more than making physical changes. When you do this, your whole self changes.
Being rooted in the Word continues to build the spiritual strength necessary to persevere on this journey.
Wants you to find WHOLENESS in Christ, not just get physical results
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
Satan will do everything he can to keep you from reaching your goals. The enemy will whisper lies to try and deceive you every step along the way.
But, God!
He has the victory!
He helps you be an overcomer!
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
The Winning Strategy
Do Christian health coaches want to see you reach your physical goals? Of course they do! Do they want to see your life transformed by Christ as you reach those goals? Yes, and Amen! They know how to get you to true freedom, to victory.
Even as you seek a Christian health coach, you can use these same principles to get you started. Relying on Christ and his strength to reach your goals.
When you set your wellness goals from the inside out, making Christ the motivation, you will always win.
When your goal for being healthier is to serve Christ fully, you can’t lose.
Having a Christian health coach who understands your heart for change will help you find freedom AND help you reach your goals.
Mandy Palmer is a Certified ACE health coach and Revelation Fitness Instructor (Platoon 31) in southern Illinois. Follow her personal wellness journey online at Faith Fueled Wellness.
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Thank you so much for this article. It is helping me to articulate the “why” as I begin my coaching business as a Live Well health coach.
Thanks for sharing, Mary! That’s exactly why I wanted to share this piece on the blog — to help our amazing health coaches! This is a great resource to share with your perspective clients as well!