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Aug 5
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270. Don’t Let Your Workout Steal Your C...

Kim Dolan Leto – Bestselling Author, Christian Motivation & Success Coach
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✝️ Ready to go all in with God on your fitness? Start the 7-Day Christian Fitness Challengehttps://www.kimdolanleto.com/7-day-christian-fitness-challenge

Sister, if walking into the gym brings up insecurities or self-doubt You're not alone.

Maybe you've had thoughts like:
“Am I doing this right?”
“Everyone’s judging me.”
“I don’t belong here.”

But here’s the truth: when you show up with Jesus, everything changes. Today, I’m walking you through 5 practical things you can do right now and 5 Bible-based confidence-builders to help you step into the gym—or press play on that home workout—with strength that comes from God, not the world.

Because this isn’t just fitness—it’s faith in action.
And you’re not doing it alone anymore.

 What You’ll Learn:

  • How to overcome insecurities with Scripture and simple, doable steps

  • 5 practical actions you can take today to feel more confident

  • Mindset shifts that replace fear with faith

  • Where strength that lasts comes from

  • A daily prayer to reclaim your space and show up in His power

Timestamps:

0:00 – Why this episode matters
1:45 – The real reason we feel insecure at the gym
3:30 – 5 Bible-based truths that speak to your confidence
6:15 – #1: Start small and schedule it
8:00 – #2: Pray before you move
9:15 – #3: Turn on Christian music
10:30 – #4: Create a simple routine
13:00 – #5: Watch for the Holy Spirit’s nudges
15:15 – Bonus tips for consistency and confidence
19:00 – Identity in Christ vs identity in fitness
22:00 – Prayer and affirmation to walk in God’s strength
24:00 – Invitation for transformation

 Scriptures Mentioned:

  • 2 Timothy 1:7God has not given us a spirit of fear…

  • Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you.

  • Psalm 71:16I will go in the strength of the Lord.

  • Romans 12:1Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice…

  • Romans 8:37More than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Ready to go all in with God on your fitness?

✝️ Start the 7-Day Christian Fitness Challengehttps://www.kimdolanleto.com/7-day-christian-fitness-challenge

 Share this with a friend who needs a confidence boost today.

Together, let’s keep showing up for what God has called us to.

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.
Kim Dolan Leto

Links Mentioned:

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

Listen to Strong. Confident. His. on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his-christian-fitness-health-and/id1504962677

Listen on to Strong. Confident. His. on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC?si=32d524f8c4a74b5d

Watch Strong. Confident. His. on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit

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