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Are you feeling stuck in a cycle on your fitness journey, constantly striving for an unattainable level of perfection? You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and relentless effort, driven by past experiences and deeply ingrained feelings of inadequacy. These feelings often stem from childhood memories—whether it's someone telling us we were a failure, growing up with limited resources, or experiencing rejection. But there's hope. 

Our worth is not defined by our past or our performance. Today, we're going to learn three things we can do when the pressure to be perfect creates a cycle of sabotage.

Understanding the Roots of Perfectionism

Let’s start by acknowledging where these feelings come from. Childhood...

Today, I’m diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us on a fitness journey: perfectionism. Let’s start by acknowledging that expectations are not inherently bad. They can motivate us and give us a sense of direction. But when these expectations morph into an unattainable standard of perfection, they can become a heavy burden.

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A Personal Reflection

Today’s discussion is personal. I’m sharing deep thoughts, prayers, and revelations from my journal on this topic. This past Sunday, I opened my Bible to Psalm 116:6-8 (NKJV):

“I was brought low, and He saved me. Return to your rest, O my soul, For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling.”

Friend, do you ever feel like you’re failing? Are you hard on yourself? Do you want to stop the constant feeling of falling short? Did you know that trying to be perfect is...

On today’s new Strong. Confident. His. podcast, Ashley Key and I have a heart-to-heart about how to Reject Perfection Pressure and How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself.

You might know my guest, Ashley Key, she’s the Host of the 700 Club. Because she’s on TV, I thought she would be the perfect person to help us untangle the pressure we put on ourselves to look a certain way. From how to deal with social media comparison to cellulite, to centering our focus on Jesus, you’re going to love Ashley’s humor, message, and practical tips.

I’ve been in a series about body image and how the enemy uses our body image to make us feel less than, and how we don't have to listen! 

This interview is too good to just write about, you need to watch or listen to get all of the amazing insight Ashley shared!

Watch the live taping below.

God led me to discuss body image issues, chronic dieting, feeling unsatisfied in our bodies, and how it affects women...