If you’re a Christian woman feeling stuck in your fitness journey, know that you’re not alone. It’s easy to feel discouraged by the fitness lies Christian women believe—messages that leave you feeling guilty or not good enough.
But there’s hope: God’s Word shines a loving light on these lies and offers biblical truths that set you free. In this warm, encouraging space, we’ll gently confront those doubts with faith-filled wisdom so you can reclaim confidence, joy, and strength as you honor God with your health.
I know this, because this is where my fitness journey started…
“God, help me. I don’t know how to do this anymore.”
That was my prayer
Not after a holiday binge.
Not after skipping a workout.
But after yet another failed attempt at doing fitness the world’s way—chasing the scale, chasing perfection, and ending up empty.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at fitness, it’s time to expose the fitness lies Christian women believe:
The Fitness Lie Christian Women Believe: Your worth is tied to your weight
The Truth: 1 Samuel 16:7 – “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Your identity is not in your body, the scale, or your jeans. You are chosen, loved, and already enough in Christ.
The Fitness Lie Christian Women Believe: You just need more willpower
The Truth: Matthew 11:28 – “Come to Me… and I will give you rest.”
God isn’t asking you to strive harder. He’s inviting you to surrender and walk in His strength, not your own.
The Fitness Lie Christian Women Believe: Your body is a project to fix
The Truth: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Honor God with your body.”
Your body is not a problem. It’s a temple. When you shift from fixing to stewarding, everything changes.
The Fitness Lie Christian Women Believe: You’re stuck because you’re lazy or undisciplined
The Truth: Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.”
You’re not weak—you just weren’t meant to do this alone. Invite the Holy Spirit into your health journey.
The Fitness Lie Christian Women Believe: Fitness is about how you look
The Truth: Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Fitness God’s way is about stewardship, not appearance. It’s about gaining peace, purpose, and lasting transformation.
💔 These lies hurt us. They keep us stuck in shame, striving, and cycles of starting over.
But the truth sets us free.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fitness lies Christian women believe:
What is Christian fitness?
Christian fitness is a biblical approach to health that focuses on honoring God with your body, renewing your mind through Scripture, and viewing fitness as stewardship—not self-perfection.
What does the Bible say about fitness and health?
The Bible teaches us to treat our bodies as temples (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), run the race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-2), and find our strength in the Lord (Isaiah 40:31). Fitness matters to God because your body is a vessel for His purpose.
How can I stay motivated in my fitness journey as a Christian woman?
Motivation that lasts comes from knowing your “why” in Christ. When fitness becomes about honoring God, walking in obedience, and caring for the body He gave you, motivation becomes a byproduct of purpose.
Why do diets and fitness plans never seem to work for me?
Most diets are rooted in restriction, obsession, and worldly ideals. They don’t address the spiritual or mindset side of health. Fitness without faith eventually leads to burnout, shame, or both. God’s way starts with renewal from the inside out.
What is the Fit God’s Way approach to fitness?
The Fit God’s Way 30-Day Transformation is a Bible-based roadmap by Kim Dolan Leto that teaches you how to put God first in your fitness, renew your mindset with Scripture, fuel your body with God-made foods, and turn your workouts into worship.
Where should I start if I want to get healthy God’s way?
Start with the Fit God’s Way Breakthrough Challenge. It’s a powerful entry point to reset your thinking, invite God into your health, and stop doing fitness alone.
Can I really lose weight by doing fitness God’s way?
Yes—but more importantly, you’ll gain clarity, peace, and freedom. Fit God’s Way isn’t a quick fix. It’s a mindset shift and spiritual renewal that creates lasting results—inside and out.
Your Next Step
If you’re exhausted from chasing results that never last, if you’ve believed the lies and felt stuck in shame, I want you to hear this:
God has a better way. And I want to walk it with you.
Start today:
👉 Join the Fit God’s Way Breakthrough Challenge – the perfect first step to begin again with God.
👉 Enroll in the Fit God’s Way 30-Day Transformation – your full plan for biblical health, spiritual renewal, and fitness that honors Him.
You don’t need another plan.
You need the truth.
And the truth is—you are Strong. Confident. His.
Let’s do fitness God’s way. Together.
