The Warrior Up Podcast with Amy Smith

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas and New Year, dear FIT friend! If you're feeling burned out, tired, overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, let me encourage you with 4 quick tips to help you be present this holiday season and to make the most of your time with family and friends. In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 tips: 1. Treasure Jesus in your heart. 2. Make time for that workout... ev...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, I am sharing 10 things God has taught me over the past year and through my sweet Mom's passing.  If you are going through a season of loss - the death of a loved one, a divorce, a sickness in your body or in someone's you love, a terminated job or dream, a relational hardship, financial struggle - there is hope in Jesus. And, there are practical...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for some fired-up coaching to get us out of our own way and into a lifestyle of fitness, God’s way, enjoying the journey and process.  We GET to workout! Amen?! Today, I’m sharing 7 top fitness excuses we ALL have thought or said at one time or the other: 1. Time 2. I’m just not motivated or disciplined 3.  It’s too hard 4. I’m too old or too far gone 5. I don’t have the m...

Send us Fan Mail For those who have the guts to listen to this episode, especially during the holidays, because they’re HUNGRIER for more of Jesus than for the food that never satisfies ~ I see you! And, I thank you! This episode is a great reminder for all of us ANY time of the year. If you’re like me and you’ve struggled with gluttony or you’ve fallen into the spiritual rut of overeating and und...

Send us Fan Mail For those who have the guts to listen to this episode, especially during the holidays, because they’re HUNGRIER for more of Jesus than for the food that never satisfies ~ I see you! And, I thank you! This episode is a great reminder for all of us ANY time of the year. If you’re like me and you’ve struggled with gluttony or you’ve fallen into the spiritual rut of overeating and und...

Send us Fan Mail Who needs some encouragement and truth when it comes to the dreaded scale? Who’s tired of it messing with your head and sabotaging your progress and goals? It’s true that keeping a healthy body weight is beneficial for internal health and helps fight the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and weight-related chronic diseases. But what is a healthy body weight and what does the s...

Send us Fan Mail I am so happy and blessed you're here! Welcome to "The Warrior Up Podcast" where we focus on spiritual, mental and physical fitness and health with Jesus at the center. Today's episode is motivation and encouragement to push you through the holiday season (or anytime you may feel too busy to put your fitness and health at the forefront) and inspiration to move...

Send us Fan Mail God made you. He  loves you. He designed and destined you. You are not the number on the scale or the size of clothes you wear. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.. Psalm 139:14 Your Creator made you in His image and designed you to do good works. He didn't make you to be mediocre. But, girl, this is gonna take some confidence, Amen? And, true God-confidence and courage i...

Send us Fan Mail Fit sister, today is an episode you don't want to miss! If you have ever struggled with painful and broken situations... if you're tired of striving or feeling weary and fearful... if you can relate to loss, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness... today's show is a must-listen! Marty and I share deep places of pain and struggle and the hope and healing that can onl...

Send us Fan Mail We're being bombarded daily with images all around us that can cause us to feel unworthy, unloved, and not enough. The comparison trap is a real thing.  Our past insecurities and failures, too, can leave us believing we'll never measure up, let alone, fulfill our God-given dreams. Fit Sister, if this rings true for you in any way or for someone you know and love, listen...

Send us Fan Mail It’s amazing what we can learn from one another, Fit sisters!  Many of us have been through traumatizing situations in our youth or hardships in our teen and adult years that have caused us to battle with food addictions, our weight, and self-value. These circumstances can truly affect us into our ‘now’. Today on the podcast, my sweet and strong Warrior sister and friend, Cathy, t...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, I believe this episode is going to help you be inspired in the Lord Jesus to take charge of your health and to have some clear action steps you can take today to do just that. Listen to this when you want to be fired up to live your best life in God and when you need reasons to drop the excuses, and instead, keep moving forward in your health and fitness journey - body...

Send us Fan Mail God turns deserts into oceans and graves into gardens. He takes the most desolate situations and turns them into flourishing blessings when we surrender them to Him. This is what He did for me and what He’s done in the life of my super special guest, Laureen Trujillo. This episode will encourage and challenge you to find everything you need in Jesus alone. When you have nothing le...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with the pressures of the day and a full list of to-dos? Do you struggle with the juggle of balancing faith, family, health and fitness, relationships, work, and so much more? Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the day, energy to go around, or strength to accomplish your God-goals and dreams? Well, Fit Sister, this episode is just...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, you are meant to hear this. On today’s episode, I share an authentic and vulnerable talk with Valerie Baumann a Jesus-loving wife, mom, hair stylist and educator, business owner, musician, and worshiper. Valerie opens her heart and shares how she found her worth in Jesus and the freedom to lose the weight for good, God’s way. Be encouraged. Discover healing, inspiratio...

Send us Fan Mail Who’s ready for a RESET? I sure am. And, I’m so grateful for you and fresh starts and new hope in Jesus! If you’re ready to take your fitness and health to a whole new level, God’s way; if you NEED a plan that’s doable, plus, motivation, encouragement, support, AND accountability to help get you there; if you’re hungry for more of Jesus and desperate to line your life with biblica...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a struggle for us all — breaking free from food strongholds, getting out of a rut with bad eating habits, finding and making the time to plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals, dealing with our own pits of failure, guilt and shame. And, the list goes on. What’s a warrior girl for Jesus to do? In this episode I share an abundance of scriptures that point us to the hope in Chris...

Send us Fan Mail I pray for you today, amazing Fit sister, that God gives you the desire and strength to exercise your body and eat with self-control, in a way that pleases Him. The struggles with working out and eating healthy are real. We have a true enemy who hates us and works to weaken our faith, derail our security and worth in Jesus, and sabotage our goals of living our best life in Him. Aw...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is just for YOU, Warrior sister, in this very season! The devil is trying to stop you because of the amazing plans the Lord has for you! But, don’t give up hope or settle. You CAN live your most abundant life in Jesus AND be ALL that He created you to be! I understand struggles.  I’ve been schooled by life. But, I  know, too, of the goodness and grace of a God who nev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I passionately share 3 ways God has helped me win the day and live life on purpose, for purpose. You can too! Because, in Jesus, you are unstoppable! Here’s what you can expect: • The Names of God, so you can mind-shift and heart-shift your soul into right position. • How alignment is key and understanding our identity in Christ creates a godly flow in our lives •...

Send us Fan Mail THIS episode may change your health and your life! It’s a must-listen and a wake up call for all of us. We MUST take our health and fitness seriously. It’s a big giant, but one that CAN be won with God’s daily help. We all can do something! Listen to this: In a breaking new report, scientists say ultra-processed foods, like, sodas, chips, candy, & donuts are addictive and dang...

Send us Fan Mail The way we think and speak leads our lives. It's a BIG deal! Jesus is the absolute difference!  Join me for this on-fire, Spirit-filled, 10 minute motivational message and declaration that I believe will encourage and inspire you in your fitness and health journey with the Lord - body, mind, and spirit. Take it  to heart and think it and speak it from yours!  This is for you!...

Send us Fan Mail Does this ever happen to you? You wake up ready to go and eat like the Champ you are in Christ. You practice self-control, drink adequate water, get your steps in for the day, and even, get a workout in. But then… the evening comes, you finally have a moment to relax, and the first thing on your mind is a good movie and that ice cream in the freezer or chips in the cabinet. Before...

Send us Fan Mail In Jesus, Fit Sister, you are made to be strong and courageous to the very end of your life race, this side of Heaven! In this episode, I share why it’s VITAL to add strength training to your fitness rotation and how you’re never too early or too late to the race to start. I share several lifting myths, plus, seven powerful reasons why you must get started today, and practical tip...

Send us Fan Mail You guys! This episode is a must-listen for whenever you feel like giving up, giving in, or running away from life and its challenges.  For the days you need a good butt-kicking ~ listen to this! I don't believe it's coincidence that the very name of this episode was personally put into practice as the first one I recorded failed terribly... I had to put my frustrations...