Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode It's a little nuts out there right now, and I don't know about you but I'm feeling a little helpless. The one thing I know how to do is move and help others move. That's why I'm leading free FB Live classes for the next two weeks beginning March 21at 8:30am central. These 30-minute classes will be a moderate difficulty on Monda...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you haven't met Dr. Melody Stevens you are in for a real treat! Dr. Melody brings her own journey of health and faith and speaks of finding our worthiness and confidence in Christ so we can do what we're called to do. In today's episode we discuss: How looking at our health from the physical context only short circuits what we need Th...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Hey there I’m Amy Connell. Welcome to the Graced Health podcast. I’m a personal trainer who wants you to know your eating, movement, and body don’t have to be perfect, you just need to be able to do what you are called to do.  This podcast is for women who want simple and grace-filled ways to take care of themselves and enjoy a little chocolate in the...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode You're probably aware that fiber is an important part of your diet. You also probably know it helps keep you full. But you may not be very excited about eating cups and cups of vegetables. If you want another way to consume fiber, listen in. I give you six of my favorite non-vegetable foods to help me get plenty of fiber in my diet. We discuss: Be...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you've been wondering how to make your meals more simple during the week, tune in to today's episode! Hear how Stephanie Hillberry with fitdevo spends just one hour for a full week's worth of meals. We discuss: Building blocks of a balanced bowl Why she doesn’t cook a meal, but cook components of a meal Formula for a bowl  Approach to...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you've ever wondered why I always mention chocolate, today's episode is for you. Or if you're just looking for a delicious gluten free chocolate cake to make in your Instant Pot (because I know you're using yours after last week's episode ), you're in luck. On today's episode I share: What chocolate represents to m...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you have an instapot? Are you part of the perceived cult of those who do?  Or, are you sitting on the outside, wondering what the heck is the big deal?  Maybe you got one for Chirstmas and you’re still not quite sure what to do with it.  Today I’m sharing 9 ways I use it that make it different … and so much better … than a slow cooker in the hopes i...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Have you ever heard "listen to your body" but wasn't exactly clear on what that meant? In today's episode we explore 12 ways your body may be talking to you. Fair warning, my potty humor is evident and we get real and raw in this episode! Find the full show notes, resources and links at Graced Health . My latest recommended ways to...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Find the show notes and 9 recipe downloads here . After my interview with sports nutritionist Roberta Anding, (if you haven't listened find it here ), I was fired up. One of my kids had been leaving the house a couple days a week on an empty stomach. After relaying her words (if you’re too busy for breakfast you’re too busy to be good) and getting...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Nutrition can be confusing. It seems every six months we hear of new eating plans and diets and lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Adding to the noise is how, exactly, do we get quality food in our teen athletes? Do they need to eat differently? And how do we encourage them to actually eat what is best for them to perform and recover well? I'm bey...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode According to Chicago-based food data company Food Genius, up to 80 percent of Americans don't know what they're having for dinner by 4 p.m. the same day. What's more, a majority of consumers don't particularly like the task of making dinner. The reality is, though, if we invest a little time once a week, we save time wandering throu...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In today's episode I give you eight ways to approach your New Years resolutions so you don't find yourself burned out, exhausted, or injured in 3 weeks. Head over to the show notes on Graced Health for all the resources mentioned. Let's be friends! Find me on Instagram and Facebook , or email me at Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com My latest...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This FASTer Way to Fat Loss (FWTFL) review is part 2 of a bonus bundle. If you're wondering what FWTFL is, go back and check out the previous episode where I interview my friend and FASTer Way Certified Coach, Kandice Harris. Find the episode here. In this episode, we discuss: What I liked Challenges I had Revelations about my food (different from...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This bonus episode is not one I ever expected to do. I've fallen into a nice rhythm the last 8-10 years with my eating. No, it wasn't perfect, but may body stayed fairly consistent and I felt good enough. Over the past few years, I've seen my body telling me that what used to work wasn't any more. My energy had waned a little, some...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I've never been great at business vision planning or goal setting. But the last few years I have taken a minute to consider the previous 12 months. I’ve grown to appreciate the few moments of reflection and realization that I did, indeed, do more than meal plan and drive carpool. Tune in to hear my perception of how 2019 treated my mind, body, and...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What in the world is a revelation partner?? If you've never heard of a revelation partner, that's because we made up this term. In today's episode, my friend Barbara and I talk about the organic progression of conversations we've had over the past few months. Through sending texts and voice memos, we created a safe space to share re...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you're looking for a low price point on some new fitness products, I have a great episode in store for you. Whether it's for you for your daughter (who may or may not be consistent with working out), I have a list of 6 items that are worth the $5 you'll spend to get it. I've included a few honorable mentions and two items to not...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Try as we may to prevent it, injury happens. Sometimes it's preventable (like those caused by overuse and/or not enough rest). And sometimes we step off the back of a U-Haul and BAM (or more precisely, SNAP) your MCL is torn. Today's episode is a two-part interview with my friend, Cheri Fletcher. Our first discussion centers around her prepar...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What is your attitude toward exercise during the holidays? Is it “why bother, everything is a train wreck anyway” or “I have to pre work off the calories I’m going to burn” or somewhere in the middle? Today on Graced Health we are talking about ways to approach your exercise throughout the holidays. You can pick and choose which ones apply to you, and...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you've been wanting to try Skirt Sports but aren't sure what to get, here are a few of my favorite products I'd love to have you try! There's a HUGE SALE right now so check it out! Get pictures and links to all the gear on the show notes. Let's be friends! Find me on Instagram , Facebook , or at GracedHealth.com My latest re...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Christmas is right around the corner.  I am not trying to stress you out, I promise. This is what I know: as women, we spend time and energy thinking about what to get our loved ones for Christmas. Then about a week before December 25 they come us and say, “what do you want?” By that time decision and gift giving fatigue has set in and you tell them yo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today on Graced Health we are talking all about SHOES! It’s a lot more than going to your big box sports store and picking out cute ones.  We’ll talk about: Why good shoes are important,  How to choose the right ones, and  How to know when it’s time for new ones. Head over to the full  show notes  to see pictures of some of my old vs. new treads and th...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode The number one request I get from my clients and students now and in the 14 years I’ve been in the industry is more CORE! I I totally get it- there is nothing more rewarding than arching your back and feeling your sore muscles stretch. But did you know the core is so much more than those sore muscles from crunches? Today we take a full spectrum look at...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today I want to share with you some of the things I’ve learned, experienced and witnessed in the hopes you feel better about the group environment you’re in, or feel more confident in walking into one. And spoiler alert: we don't always have it together! Read the full show notes here. Find me on the socials and tell me what I missed or what else y...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In today's episode we delve deeper into HIIT. The biggest takeaway, however, is the importance of finding the right intensity level for YOU . Not for your friend. Not for what you think it should look like. Not for the girl next to you in bootcamp. High intensity may LOOK different for everyone, but it FEELS the same. Be confident in how you FEEL....