Weight Loss vs. Weight Neutral Health Focus: Who Wins?

I may be the only author in the world who wants to reconsider buying her book.Don't get me wrong, of course I want Your CORE Strength in the hands of the young woman in your life...but only if she is in the right space to receive it.In today's episode, I offer you five things you need to know before you buy Your CORE Strength, including some ideas on offering the book to your daughter without it being received well.​Have You Preordered?​Complete this form if you have!When you preorder, you'll receive bonuses valued at $25. You'll receive:FREE Parents GuideFREE Audiobook to listen in your favorite Podcast appFREE Discussion GuideThese will all be sent April 24, 2024. But you must complete the online form by April 22, 2024.Need to Preorder?Preorder your copy at Amazon or Bookshop. Bookshop supports independent bookstores. You can also find at other online retailers like Walmart or Barnes & Noble.Want to Learn More before Buying?Grab the 20-page Parents Guide if you want the Cliffs Notes version before purchasing or if you don't preorder.​Preorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Subscriber-only episodeJoin the private community today! All women are welcome.  Click here for more info.Preorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

On March 17, 2020 I released an episode I was so grateful to have and had been wanting to have. Counselor Christina Chismar joined me to talk about raising our daughters with a healthy body image.Well, as you can imagine, on that date we were collectively distracted and trying to figure out the new normal. It was such an important conversation to have, and I've referenced it several time. Because I'm releasing my new book for teen girls on April 24, 2024 I thought this would be a good time to (re)play it.Whether you've heard it before or not, I think you'll appreciate the wisdom Christina brings. Find the links to all resources mentioned at https://www.gracedhealth.com/christinachismar/Preorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Subscriber-only episodePreorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

If I haven’t said it lately, I am so grateful for the opportunity and privilege to be able to do this. Being a podcast host allows me to connect with and learn from some of the best. It also is a conduit for putting me in touch with people I probably wouldn’t have connected with otherwise, but I’m so glad I did.My conversation today is with Zach Lloyd. As you know we rarely have male guests on and I don’t think any of them have been in their early 30s. However, don't let his age fool you. He is wise, authentic and vulnerable and I appreciated his full transparency about his story. He shares how he almost lost his life to alcohol and hard drugs and then his journey into health and fitness but found himself in unhealthy patterns like binge eating.I think you’ll find his wisdom and brave storytelling compelling and if you have binge-eating tendencies you’ll appreciate the guidance he has. We also talk about the shame of binge eating and his anti-diet approach to helping people who struggle with weight and body image called food freedom, your transformation.WE DISCUSS:Zach’s terrifying story of drug and alcohol abuseHis evolution into fitness trainingHis binge-eating storyThe three-step process he offers to heal from binge eatingZach Lloyd is an Anti-Diet coach, speaker, and owner of Lift Life Fitness gym. He gives credit to God's Grace, basketball, and heavy weights in saving him from nearly losing his life to drugs and alcohol abuse. He's been coaching for over 11 years building skillsets in every area associated with physical and mental fitness. He is driven to help others find meaning and fulfillment in suffering through fitness.Connect with Zach:www.ZachLloydCoaching.comInstagram: @zachlloydcoachingFacebook: ZachLloydCoachingX: @CoachZachLloydYouTubePreorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

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For the first time on the Graced Health podcast, I deep dive into a research article that challenges our perspectives on health and body diversity. Unpacking the findings and analyzing the data, I share what I learned about the behavioral, physical, and psychological impacts of weight-neutral strategies vs. the traditional weight loss focus.Find the research paper here.Preorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

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RichBeautifulRedeemingGrace-givingGentle All of these words come to mind when I think about this episode. I hope those sound as lovely to you as they are to me and I know you’re going to love this conversation. Today I’m speaking with Melissa Johnson, host of the Impossible Beauty podcast and author of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. I recorded this months ago and as I edited and prepped it recently, I have to admit I needed Melissa’s words now more than ever. We discuss:Melissa's experience with her eating disorder Body shameHow not to repeat the cycle of poor relationship with food and our bodies with our daughters"The baby shower effect"Breathand so much moreGet your copy of Soul-Deep Beauty here or purchase at the publisher, Baker House, for 30% off here. Listen to Melissa's podcast, Impossible BeautyConnect with Melissa:impossible-beauty.comInstagram: @impossible.beautyFacebook: Impossible Beauty PodcastMelissa Johnson is a marriage and family therapist, is a spiritual director, and teaches an undergraduate course at Bethel University on soul wellbeing. Melissa is also the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us.” Melissa lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband. Learn more at impossible-beauty.com.Preorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your podcast player, discussion guide and parents guide. Fill out this form after preordering and learn more about the book here.Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Subscriber-only episodeEver faced technological setbacks that threw a wrench in your plans? That's exactly what happened with our podcast schedule, but like a phoenix rising, we've come back stronger, armed with a treasure trove of updates and gifts just for you. Get the behind-the-scenes look as I share the trials and triumphs of completing the audiobook for "Your Core Strength" and the meticulous dance of finalizing the book design, including the tricky spine measurement. But the real showstopper is Steve Kuhn's interior design, a masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of a book meant to inspire young girls.This episode isn't just a journey through the creative process. It's also a strategic map to the upcoming release. I'm taking a new approach with preorders, navigating the waters of independent publishing through KDP and Ingram Spark to bring you physical copies with a cherry on top—preorder bonuses that will enrich your experience. Don't miss out on how to claim your free parents' guide, a heartfelt thank you from me to you, and a sneak peek into the invaluable resources that await anyone guiding young women towards their true potential.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE