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I’ve been fighting the #fatdemon for most of my adult life, and many times I’ve felt alone. Hey… sometimes you have to put a face to a name. Seriously. There is something about naming the tough parts of life that gives me a sense of control, power, and confidence. Even though I know intellectually that I’m not the only person battling the bulge and fighting for my health and my life… it certainly feels that way at times. It has been one of the most freeing things to talk about my journey to health open and honestly. In doing so, I’ve gone from having an awareness that I’m not alone to really knowing that there are lots of you on this journey with me.
And it helps to know that I’m not alone.
Today, I had the pleasure to talk with someone who reminded me that I’m not alone in my battle with the #fatdemon. Jennifer Taylor Wagner also knows what it’s like to be in a constant battle with her weight. At her high school graduation, Jennifer weighed 336 pounds. Since then, she has lost 150 pounds! Jennifer is no stranger to diets, weight gain and loss, body image issues, and the mental anguish that comes with learning to love your body. She has made it her mission to help women learn to love their bodies to see them as good.
Join us today as we talk all things body positivity, body kindness and body honesty. I know you will walk away from this episode with a renewed sense of self and appreciation for your good body!
Highlights from Today’s Episode
- Untying our personhood from our body image
- Redefining what “healthy body” means
- Healthy approach to weight loss
- Body Positivity vs Body Kindness
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- “The smallest version of us is not necessarily the healthiest version of us.” – Jennifer Taylor Wagner
- “I’m focusing on approaching my body compassionately, like actually caring for my body without weight loss being front and center.” – Jennifer Taylor Wagner
- “Freedom happens little by little but little by little is sustainable.” – Jennifer Taylor Wagner
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Jennifer Taylor Wagner on Instagram.
- Your Good Body: Embracing a Body-Positive Mindset in a Perfection-focused world.
Other Stuff to Check Out
- Did you catch Episode # 340, “Get in the Picture!”? Listen here!
- Need to encourage your soul? Try listening to the playlist I put together for my mom, Lady Lois’ Worship
- Interested in supporting the content I create and enjoying bonus content? Learn about joining my Inner Circle!
- Be sure to also check out my books She’s Still There, Show Up For Your Life, The 28-Day Prayer Journey, and Kingdom Woman!
Let’s Talk!
- How can you develop a better relationship with your body?
- What practical steps can you take on your journey to a healthier you?
- What does God’s word have to say about your body? Search the Bible for scriptures that affirm that your body is good.
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You have been so great to join me on the journey here on the blog, I hope you jump right in and do the same on the podcast!
very inspiring word, concerning good body. I have been struggling with my weight for many years now, because of the medication I take for a condition I have, I have gain excessive weight as the many years past on. I used to be a very Pettie woman. I just turn 60 years of age in June of this year. and I have decided to join weight watchers in July of this year. my weight is 234.6 and my height is 4′ 9″. I am determined to love my body again by getting health and eating right. that’s my goal for here on now.
Thanks so much for sharing Minister Reece. God’s blessings of best health in your life.