Stories about faith, fitness, and the healing of broken hearts, minds, and bodies 

As an '80s kid, '90s teenager, I ate Captain Crunch and Fruit Loops, every candy you can think of, Little Debbies, Fruit Roll-Ups, a butt-load of pizza, and drank gallons of pop. I also ate fruits and vegetables, and most of my meals were homecooked. Like Swiss steak and mashed potatoes. Chili. Beef vegetable soup. Stuffed peppers. Deviled eggs. Pickled eggs and beets. And occasionally, liver and onions and chicken gizzards. In the kitchen, I watched my mom create. She welcom

(Not my tum. Just a photo I pulled from online.) Two years postpartum, I still had pain in my incision site, or what I affectionately call “my sweet spot.” I named my scar because I wanted to remember the blessing that came from it instead of the pain. But most of the time it felt as if a knife was lodged into one side, and my skin was pinched with a spring clamp. I had diligently cared for my scar, massaging it daily, and at times, applying ice or heat. I also sought chiropr

Her hard snub made me wish I’d stayed in the bathroom stall. She was a world-renowned athlete and a main speaker at our fitness...

Because God set all things into motion, it's fitting to worship Him through exercise. Before you start your workout, say this prayer: God, as I start this warm up I thank You for the time You've allowed me to do this. I pray this workout has less to do with counting reps, keeping time, or only achieving a physiological goal. Make it about You, Lord. As I bask in Your design, let my limbs flow in Your Spirit. Let my breaths be soul-cleansing. Let every movement honor You.

I wrote this prayer nine months after my unexpected c-section. Residual pain from pregnancy and surgery made exercise more challenging than ever. Even after seeking physical therapy, I continued to battle nerve pain in my hands, feet, and around my incision. I would not allow it to stop me. I knew I needed to write this prayer to help others like you power on, no matter what kind of pain you’re dealing with. If you’re able, touch the place you feel pain, and say this prayer

I don't know why I was surprised to have had an eight-pound, six-ounce baby considering my husband, Charlie, is 6'5". An eight-pound,...