Chapter 10: Please Hold, The Refrigerator is Calling
Watch now (14 mins) | Today, let's delve into an exciting topic that touches all our hearts - the victories that each one of us has achieved. You know the ones - those victories over challenges, big or small, that make us feel like champions. In fact, let's spotlight a collective victory that I want to celebrate with all our listeners who've completed Dear Food I Love You I Hate You Don't Leave Me Workbooks 1 and 2.
Chapter 2: Stop the Juice Presses, I Am Special
Watch now (16 mins) | In this particular episode, Julia delves into the concept of personal strengths, often described as our God-given gifts and abilities. Drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," Julia emphasizes that just like the characters in the book receive special gifts tailored to their personalities, each of us has been endowed with unique personal strengths by our Creator.
Chapter 3: Using Your SMARTS (Part 1)
Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast, hosted by the inspiring Julia Fikse. In this blog post, we'll recap the key insights and valuable information shared in Part 1 of Julia's podcast episode titled "Reaching Your Health Goals." Julia's approach to health and wellness is grounded in faith, making her guidance both practical and spiritually uplifting.
The Importance of Setting Goals:
Julia Fikse emphasizes the significance of setting goals in your health and wellness journey. She believes that victories are possible because the Lord is good and grants us the strength to achieve our goals. Julia invites her listeners to share their victories, no matter how small, to inspire others and celebrate God's work in their lives.
Big Goals and Mid-Sized Goals:
Julia distinguishes between big goals and mid-sized goals, both of which play crucial roles in your journey to better health:
Big Goals: These are the ultimate visions you are working towards. They may take over a year to achieve, and failing to reach them can be disheartening. Julia encourages you to write down your big health goals, no matter how ambitious they may seem.
Mid-Sized Goals: These goals are more attainable within a few weeks or months. Examples include exercising regularly, eating more vegetables, or improving your sleep. Julia reminds us that while mid-sized goals may seem easier, they can quickly become challenging when daily life interferes.
The Challenge of Goal Lies:
Julia highlights the "goal lies" that often hinder our progress. These misleading beliefs can make us feel like failures and erode our motivation. She encourages listeners to recognize and challenge these lies, such as "failure is not an option" or "if you can dream it, you can do it."
The Power of Small Goals:
Julia introduces the concept of small goals as a third option for achieving health and wellness. Small goals offer a practical and manageable way to make progress, keeping your ultimate vision in sight. By setting meaningful small goals, you can build confidence and overcome setbacks.
The Role of Faith:
Throughout the podcast, Julia emphasizes the importance of faith in your health journey. She encourages you to seek God's guidance, trust in His plan, and lean on Him for support when facing challenges. Faith, combined with practical goal-setting strategies, can lead to transformative changes in your life.
Take Action:
Julia suggests practical steps for her listeners to take after listening to the podcast. She encourages them to find their Bible and copy Psalm 23 on a fresh piece of paper, selecting one verse that speaks to their hearts. This exercise helps renew hope and commitment to their health journey with God by their side.
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Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.
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