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Jul 29
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269: 3 Things I’d Do Differently If I We...

Kim Dolan Leto – Christian Fitness & Mindset Coach | Bestselling Author
About this episode

Starting your fitness journey—or starting over again? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 things I wish I had known when I first began. These biblical truths helped me let go of pressure, stop trying to do it all on my own, and finally honor God with my health.

Whether you’re new to fitness or tired of starting over, this episode will equip you with Christ-centered strategies that actually last.

What You’ll Learn

  • The 3 S Success Formula to stay consistent with Christ

  • Why fitness becomes worship when it begins with surrender

  • How to stop relying on willpower and walk in Holy Spirit strength

  • A powerful daily prayer + action step you can start using today

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Why this episode matters for Christian women
2:15 – My story: Starting over again and again
4:30 – #1: Seek God First—Not Another Plan
9:00 – Proverbs 3:5–8 and the real meaning of health
11:00 – Action step + prayer to invite God into your health
12:30 – #2: Surrender Daily—Not Just Once
15:30 – Romans 12:1 and honoring God through fitness
17:00 – What surrender looks like in real life
18:30 – #3: Show Up in the Spirit—Not Willpower
21:00 – Zechariah 4:6 and how willpower burns out
22:30 – The 3 S Success Formula Recap
24:00 – Full testimony from Dareth, Fit God’s Way student
26:30 – Prayer to close your health journey in surrender
28:00 – Invitation to the 30-Day Fit God’s Way Course
29:30 – Final encouragement: You are Strong. Confident. His.

 

Scriptures Mentioned

  • Proverbs 3:5–8

  • Romans 12:1

  • 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

  • Zechariah 4:6

 

Want to Get Fit God’s Way?
Join the Fit God’s Way 30-Day Transformation Course Live Experience—starting September 2nd!
Weekly coaching, Christ-centered workouts, recipes, and a full biblical system for health and consistency.

Get on the waitlist now: https://kimdolanleto.com/waitlist

 

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Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.

Kim Dolan Leto

Links Mentioned

Take the Fit God’s Way 30-Day Transformation
Start today at your own pace, here:
https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course
Or join the live experience beginning September 2 with weekly coaching and support:

https://kimdolanleto.com/waitlist

Join the Fit God’s Way Breakthrough Challenge
Get unstuck and discover the biblical path to lasting health:
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Download the Free Christian Weight Loss + Fitness Beginner Guide
3 biblical steps to start your God-first health journey today:
https://kimdolanleto.com/christian-weight-loss-fitness-guide

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