The struggle is REAL

I'm going to be real for a moment...

I've been struggling with my health and my body is starting to show it. As a health coach that is not something that is easy to admit. How can I help people achieve their health goals if I myself am struggling to pursue my own?

Our pastor preached a sermon this Sunday on sin and giving over to our fleshly desires and I felt so convicted in a way that's not widely looked at as sin. My drug of choice is food. I lack discipline when I over indulge and give in to my unhealthy desires. I don't mean little treats here and there-I mean full weekends of "falling off the wagon" and eating everything in sight. It's become a real problem. I've realized that I'm literally hurting my body and hurting my testimony when I proclaim Christ but can't control a desire of the flesh. I want to be a reflection of Christ who was the ultimate example of discipline and sacrifice for the glory of God and I know I have some serious changes to make and it starts in my heart. I have to quit depending on myself to make these changes and rely on the only One who can give me the strength to battle this cycle of unhealthy choices.

Today I started a new Beachbody program called Core De Force that uses daily mma style workouts along with a portioned controlled clean eating plan. I literally plan to fight my way through this time of struggle. I do believe I'll battle the flesh until Jesus takes me home, but I also trust that if I seek His help, He will strengthen me in the fight over a glutinous and over indulgent lifestyle to bring Him glory. 

I can't be ashamed to be transparent and admit when I am struggling. It's in our brokeness and vulnerability that God is able to do the most work because we are willing to let Him. Just like I am NOT perfect because I am a Christian (being a Christian means you are fully aware of your sinfulness and need of a perfect God for strength and dependence), I am not a health coach because I have this whole healthy lifestyle perfected. I decided to become a health coach because I knew I needed help and joining this community of people pursuing healthy lifestyles was a way for me to not only have access to the BEST programs and products available, but to be encouraged and held accountable by people who truly understand the struggle. It's a no judgement zone and a gentle nudge to point me back to making good choices when I fall down.

If you are interested in joining me in this program or my community of girls who long to live a healthy lifestyle devoted to Jesus then please reach out to me. I would love to have the accountability as I do this challenge and I would love to encourage you to fight the battle over binge eating and be a reflection of the disciplined woman of God He calls us to. It won't be easy. It won't be a quick over night fix. It will take hard work, sacrifice, discipline, and a lot of prayer-but it will be so worth it! I'm ready to fight this! 

If you aren't quite ready to jump in, but want to find out more about this program, I will be doing something I have never done before and blogging my entire journey with Core de Force right here on this page so you can follow right along and see for yourself what this program can do for someone who is willing to combat her struggles. Prayers and encouragement are always welcome! Thanks a ton!

-Kinsey Evans

(founder of Breakfast with Jesus)