If you like to workout and have ever spent anytime at the gym (or with  Peleton) today's episode is for you. Today I talk with my friend, Amy Connell about some "secrets" of the fitness industry. We talk about what it's like to be an over-forty fitness instructor. She shares her story of a personal struggle with body image, and we talk about things you may not know about that person leading your group fitness class or personal training. Here are a few other topics we explore:
Why women over 40 may need to work out differently than other women.
What happens when we don't give ourselves grace to age!
Why Heather has never taught step aerobics.
Why mobility is important.
How to stop idolizing fitness professionals, and
How you can make a difference for Christ at your gym!

I think you'll glean a lot of wisdom from this fun conversation!

Connect with Amy here: GracedHealth.com or on her podcast: Graced Health.

Connect with Heather here: www.comparedtowho.me

Get the FREE "Walk to Lose the Weight of Comparison" Walking Workout Download here: www.comparedtowho.me

Support Compared to Who? on Patreon: www.patreon.com/comparedtowho

More about Amy:

Amy Connell is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and imperfect eater. She is host of the Graced Health podcast. She seeks to equip women with simple and grace-filled ways to take care of and appreciate their God-created body … and enjoy a little chocolate in the process. She lives in the Houston, Texas area with her husband of 23 years, their two always-hungry teen boys, and her stray-turned princess pit bull named Grace. Her podcast tagline is: Providing women simple and grace-filled ways to take care of themselves, all with a little chocolate.

If you like to workout and have ever spent anytime at the gym (or with <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/should-women-with-body-image-issues-do-peleton/"> Peleton</a>) today's episode is for you. Today I talk with my friend, Amy Connell about some "secrets" of the fitness industry. We talk about what it's like to be an over-forty fitness instructor. She shares her story of a personal struggle with body image, and we talk about things you may not know about that person leading your group fitness class or personal training. Here are a few other topics we explore: <ul> <li>Why women over 40 may need to work out differently than other women.</li> <li>What happens when we don't give ourselves grace to age!</li> <li>Why Heather has never taught step aerobics.</li> <li>Why mobility is important.</li> <li>How to stop idolizing fitness professionals, and</li> <li>How you can make a difference for Christ at your gym!</li> </ul> I think you'll glean a lot of wisdom from this fun conversation! Connect with Amy here: <a href="http://gracedhealth.com/">GracedHealth.com</a> or on her podcast: Graced Health. Connect with Heather here: <a href="http://www.comparedtowho.me">www.comparedtowho.me</a> Get the FREE "Walk to Lose the Weight of Comparison" Walking Workout Download here: <a href="http://www.comparedtowho.me">www.comparedtowho.me</a>  Support Compared to Who? on Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/comparedtowho">www.patreon.com/comparedtowho</a> More about Amy: Amy Connell is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and imperfect eater. She is host of the Graced Health podcast. She seeks to equip women with simple and grace-filled ways to take care of and appreciate their God-created body … and enjoy a little chocolate in the process. She lives in the Houston, Texas area with her husband of 23 years, their two always-hungry teen boys, and her stray-turned princess pit bull named Grace. Her podcast tagline is: Providing women simple and grace-filled ways to take care of themselves, all with a little chocolate.

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? 
Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? 
Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?
Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)

If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!

Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.

I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.

Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: https://www.comparedtowho.me

Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
<ul>
<li>Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? </li>
<li>Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? </li>
<li>Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?</li>
<li>Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)</li>
</ul>
If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!
Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.
I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.
Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> 
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>

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