New Mercies Fitness

In today's episode, we talk about starting small so that our growth is sustainable.  Next week, we'll start a series on habits and get super practical.  Today is a foundational episode to get us into the mindset so we're setting ourselves up for success that's sustainable. Small Steps: Inward: List some things that you've learned how to do/accomplished.  Pick one and reflect on the small steps it took to get there. Outward: Ask a loved one who you admire about something they've accomplished and what it took for them to get there.  What small steps do you hear them sharing? Join the New Mercies Collective IG: @newmerciesfitness FB Youtube  Website Email: [email protected]

A few days ago, I celebrated my 35th birthday and I felt like we should take today's episode and celebrate who God made us to be.  Join me as we discuss speaking love over ourselves and changing the narrative. Small Steps Inward:  Write out who are you (not you who aren't).  Finish with "I am loved by God just as I am and nothing I do will ever change that." Outward: Print or create some encouragement cards to place somewhere to remind people they are loved and beautiful just as they are.  Below are some links to help you get started. https://www.beingbetterhumans.com/encouragement-cards-print-for-free/ https://www.littlegirldesigns.com/encouragement-cards/ https://www.hannanilssondesign.com/youre-awesome-printable-cards/ Join the New Mercies Collective IG: @newmerciesfitness FB Youtube  Website Email: [email protected]

In today's episode, we talk about how we're naturally wired and how it can affect our fitness journey. Small Steps: Inward: Take the test below! Outward: Call out the good in someone else. 4 Tendencies Info/Quiz Join the New Mercies Collective IG: @newmerciesfitness FB Youtube  Website Email: [email protected]

In today's episode, I challenge you to throw away the rules.  With the New Year and all the resolutions, it can be easy to stick ourselves in a box and try a program with grand hopes of change.  But often times, rules are actually preventing us from experiencing freedom.  Listen in as we discuss why. Inward: Ask Jesus to free you from a rule that you've been stuck believing you have to follow. Outward: Either on social media or with a friend, share a rule you're trying to let go of. Join the New Mercies Collective Email: [email protected] IG: @newmerciesfitness FB: facebook.com/newmerciesfitness Youtube Website

In the previous episode, we talked about the first 4 core values we have here.  In today's episode, we talk about core values 5-8.   Which ones resonate with you the most? Which are you confused about or want more clarification on?    Inward:  Write down the core value you resonate with the most on a piece of paper.  Place it on your dashboard or somewhere you'll see it as a reminder to live by that value. Outward: Look for an opportunity to practice gracious assumptions. Join the New Mercies Collective (new challenge starts January 1) Email: [email protected] IG: @newmerciesfitness FB: facebook.com/newmerciesfitness Youtube Website

In today’s episode, I briefly explain our core values here, which are foundational for what we do here.  Our values are subversive to the fitness industry and for good reason.  I hope you find them refreshing and freeing.  Today, I talk through the first 4 of 8.  In Part 2, I'll talk through core values 5-8.    Join our online membership community before the new year!  Start the January challenge with us! Email: [email protected] IG: @newmerciesfitness FB: facebook.com/newmerciesfitness Youtube Website

In today's episode, we say goodbye to numbers for a bit and say hello to some other ways we can measure our progress when we've been nourishing our bodies well.  We call these non-scale victories.  I explain what they are and give some examples you can look for as you continue on your fitness journey.  Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison  Inward Step:   Put the scale and measuring tape away.  Start keeping a journal with non-scale victories you see.  Outward Step:  Apologize to someone if you feel you've contributed to their focus on weight loss rather than their overall health.  Comment on a non-scale victory you see in someone else.  Join our membership community! Email: [email protected]  IG: @newmerciesfitness  FB: facebook.com/newmerciesfitness  Youtube   Website

We're kicking off the podcast with a quick talk about shalom and why it matters when it comes to our health.   The following were mentioned in the podcast:  Daily Grace Co. Amen Bible study  Shalom Sistas by Osheta Moore  John 10:10  Galatians 5:22  John 15  Psalm 29:11  Inward step:   List one thing about who God says you are.  Breath prayer: (in) "You are restoring me" (out) "back to good."  Outward step:  Write a letter or verbally say something to someone that speaks to the beauty you see within them (avoid commenting about their physical appearance).  Email: [email protected]  IG: @newmerciesfitness  FB Youtube  Website