Nutrition for Christian Women | Meal Planning, Healthy Recipes, Simple Food Strategies

"So...what do YOU eat, Chelsea?" "Are you allowed to eat that on your diet?" "Doesn't the Bible say you can only have vegetables and water?" ^^I get asked variations of these questions quite often. Bible-based nutrition is a niche topic, so I'm not surprised! In this episode, I'm explaining exactly how I approach food & meals as a Biblical Nutritionist who wants to maximize: ✅ health ✅ simpl...

I don't know about you, but I *despise* meal prepping that takes an entire day... I mean, my day off should be for relaxing! Not for slaving away in the kitchen. 😰 However, NOT prepping meals for the busy work week is a recipe for convenience food and impulsive choices, which we both know aren't serving our bigger health and body goals. In today's episode, I'm giving you 3 of my favorite go-to me...

Today's episode is a special one. I'm joined by Celeste, a young professional woman who had tried several diet plans in the past, always left feeling stuck and confused by mixed messages. 👉 She joined The Sustainable Way, my 1:1 nutrition coaching program based on a friend's referral, and ended up losing over 30 pounds with basically ZERO exercise (due to a debilitating hip injury). What's more,...

It took me literal YEARS to learn these lessons, and I'm giving them to you in a 15 minute podcast episode! Today I'm covering 7 of the most pivotal lessons I have learned both as a Nutritionist/coach, and as a woman who just wants a simple nutrition plan that gets her a healthy body she feels CONFIDENT in... If you've ever wished for a "fast pass" or "easy button" with your fitness, diet, and lif...

Did you know that over 80% of New Year's Resolutions die by the second week in February? (I know I've set some that didn't make it past January...) What helps keep you in the top 20%? And even smaller group that lasts all year?? Tying your resolution to your faith. In this episode, I uncover what God tells us in the Bible that will help us make resolutions that actually lead us to make long-lastin...

🎄Merry Christmas! Not only is today Jesus' birthday (woot woot), but it also marks the 50th episode of Nutrition for Christian Women (say whaaa?!) In honor of this milestone, this episode is a collection of best moments from the top 5 episodes of the podcast so far. 🙏🏼 THANK YOU for your support and continued listening to the show. I am beyond grateful to have this twice-weekly chat with you sh...

Whether you don't know where to start, or you've been trying to eat healthier for a while and don't know what to do next, this episode is for you! I'm giving you 3 of my best "start here" tips for eating healthy, CONSISTENTLY, that are so simple, it barely feels like effort...exactly what we need when trying to fit this into our already busy lives. ____________________ Want more? >> 🙌 Find...

📌 SAVE this episode, and get your notebook ready - I'm giving you 4 of my holiday recipes that are: ✅ Simple ✅ Healthy ✅ Delicious ...dessert and drinks included 😉 Because you do not have to walk out of holiday season having gained weight, feeling gross, or like you need to detox come January 1st! These are just some of the tools I give my nutrition coaching clients in The Sustainable Way, be...

😰 Does your family poke fun at, or judge you when you try to eat healthy? Or maybe you WANT to eat healthier as a family, but you don't want to fight your kids (or spouse) every step of the way? ^^This is honestly one of the most common challenges I help my nutrition clients overcome. It's so important because your environment + the people you spend the most time with strongly influence your abil...

Here's a lesson I learned the hard way: 🚨 You DON'T have to sacrifice your health goals while maintaining your social life. 🚨 ...and you DON'T have to end your social life to maintain your health goals. Turns out, there are countless ways to eat healthy WHILE being social! In this episode, I walk you through the 3 tiers of taking control over your nutrition while at social settings - everything...

Miss Nebraska 2024, entrepreneur, wife, Christian, and graduate of "The Sustainable Way", Raechel Warren knows all about busy schedules and continually pursuing the best version of herself. In today's episode, Raechel shares her experience in The Sustainable Way and how it gave her the tools to 1. feel peak confidence while competing for both Miss Nebraska and Miss America 2. have energy throughou...

Are you counting down the days until all the events are over so you can just go back to your normal routine? While holiday season can be super fun, I know first-hand how exhausting it can be, and how miserable sugar-hangovers feel. So today, I'm sharing with you EXACTLY what I am eating this week to stay consistent with my health goals, in hopes that you can use the blueprint, too. Don't overcompl...

Where are my fellow sweet-tooth people at?! 🍪 I am a bonafide pastry and baked goods gal, so if eating healthy meant completely giving up all desserts and sweet treats...I probably wouldn't do it to be totally honest! That's why coming up with strategies to "have your cake and eat it too" has been one of my favorite parts of coaching nutrition. So, if you're like me and you crave a little treat a...

Did you know that God takes gluttony way more seriously than simply "don't eat too much"? 😰 Yeah, me neither! In fact, the more I learned, the more compelled I felt to write my book, "The Guide to Eating Biblically in a Modern World."  Not only does God have a lot to say about it in Scripture, but the enemy looooves to use it against us, causing sin. Tune in so you don't fall into the same trap I...

🙋🏼‍♀️ Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked out of a holiday meal feeling overly full and regretful... ^^that used to be me every Thanksgiving 🥴 But the tricks I'm sharing in this episode will help you: 1. Stop eating while you're ahead 2. Feel GOOD about your food choices 3. Not fall way out of your normal routine (which is what usually causes bloating, cramping, pimples, and feeling lethargic...

Feeling stuck on what to make this Thanksgiving that's both traditional AND healthful? Whether you're doing the hosting, or you're bringing a dish to share, I'm giving you 3 of my go-to recipes for the holiday that are ✅ simple ✅ healthy ✅ and actually taste good (no low-carb, cardboard dinner rolls here!) Listen to this one with a notebook ready, and save the episode for when you need to put i...

🍪 Raise your hand if holiday season feels like a marathon of parties with cookies, pie, wine, a side of stress, and maybe a little bit of magic, followed by a January detox... I'm here to tell you my friend: it is possible to stay consistent with healthy eating during the holidays AND actually enjoy them. I know, because I've been doing it for +10 years, and have coached hundreds of my clients wh...

Did you know that the Bible talks about feasting allllll over the place? Not only is it a good thing, but God encourages us to feast! However, there is a way to feast well...and a way not to do it. In this episode, I'm outlining 3 of the main pillars God illustrates for how to feast according to His design, as we see it in Scripture. **just in time for our holiday feasting season! ________________...

In this episode, I'm joined by Mita Swan - a wife, young professional in the world of ministry, a returning student, and lover of adventure. If you were an athlete growing up, and have since found yourself with a body that is quite different than it was back then, this episode is for you! We talk about the mental battle of recovering from an injury, relearning how to fuel your body in new seasons...

What's on your list of "bad" foods? What's on your list of "good" foods? What's on your list of "now I'm not sure" foods?? 😰 Multiple generations of diet culture have given us a LOT of mixed messages about what is and isn't healthy for us, which (unfortunately) has given many of us a good vs. bad mentality with food. In this episode, I'm explaining the top 3 foods I used to think were "bad" becau...

Need some inspiration for what to make for food this fall? I've got you covered! This is a different style episode today - I'm actually going to walk you through step-by-step how to make 3 of my favorite fall recipes. All of them are simple, delicious, and nutritious! Grab a notebook for this one...or save the episode for when you're in the kitchen. ________________________________________________...

Not sure who exactly needs to hear this episode, but I felt a strong nudge to record it. I hope it meets you where you are! It's no secret that we live in a world with steep expectations on physique, health, and overall body image. But if I'm being, I don't always feel amazing about how I look... When those negative thoughts creep in, and the enemy convinces me I'm less than incredible, these are...

What could be more frustrating than following a diet plan to-the-letter, and after several weeks, basically zero changes? Nothing. Nothing is more frustrating. I've been there, my friend! And what I'm going to teach you in today's episode is the exact formula that got me (and my clients) from 'fluffy' to TONED. And spoiler: it's not rocket science. In fact, you probably have a lot of the tools alr...

Whether you're going on vacation, a work trip, a week-long, or a weekend getaway, traveling doesn't mean you have to "fall off track" with your nutrition, only to start all over once you're back home. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 of my BEST hacks for staying healthy while traveling! These are all methods I use in my own life, as well as teach my clients in "The Sustainable Way".  **In fact, I...

Have you ever wished you had the motivation and discipline of a professional athlete to eat healthy and workout consistently? *hi - yes, me too* Well today I sit down with Lauren Fisher, a 9x CrossFit Games athlete, to discuss all things nutrition, motivation, and more. She shares practical tips for staying consistent without driving yourself crazy, and an inside look at her journey with food that...