Now 50 pounds heavier, I had a decision to make: either accept this new level of unfitness as my new norm, or begin the slow fight back to the wellness I had.

Well, as it turned out, I did neither.

Instead, by fighting the battle on two fronts – both the inside and the outside – I achieved a level of total wellness I had never had before – and had never thought was possible.

Because here’s the thing: when I was slim and fit previously, I was still tremendously legalistic, insecure, and fear-and-guilt-driven with my body.

When I wanted chocolate, I ate celery, and that led to a longing for chocolate that exploded into a binge days or even weeks later, depending on how long I could ‘last.’

It wasn’t until I actually dealt with some of my underlying beliefs about – of all things – God and how He designed the world, that my body and I became a total A-team, working together instead of against each other, and loving every second of it!

As I spent more time focusing on how the body was handled in the Word, I was blown away by how important our self-care is, both in how we think about our bodies and in how we actively care for them.

And this is where many of the teachings and perspectives out there fall short: they focus all attention on the outer care and getting fit, or they focus only on the importance of coming to love your body in all of its beautiful imperfection.

And if they do at all balance these two (very connected!) areas, they don’t bring in God.

But as I studied and refined my relationship with God and my body, I realized that any way of taking care of my body that didn’t keep God and His design and love for my body at the forefront of my goals and habits, not only would probably not last, but would never be deeply peaceful and easy.

How could it be? How could I hope to create a dreamy relationship with my body, inside and out, without staying fully connected to the One who created it, inside and out?

The problem is, healing and deepening our relationship with God involves a lot of different pieces!

Are you with me?

But I couldn’t find anyone who was teaching on this topic from all of the involved angles, and via all of the means required to create deep and lasting transformation.

So, I set out to teach on it myself, sharing my experiences and my studies of health from the scientific and medical perspective in undergrad (at Johns Hopkins – a nerdville where I fit right in!), then from the cultural and media (especially social media – whew!) perspective in grad school (at Georgetown, a slightly more chic nerdville), and from the Biblical and theological perspective after years in the Word and in ministry.

I had discovered something – a really big something, actually! – and it had released me from years of struggling, being angry at myself and at the world, and feeling like I was never going to figure this ‘be happy and healthy’ thing out.

Now there’s no dread, no guilt – only excitement! – when I think about or move through my body care routines.

It’s like this tremendous weight has been lifted from my shoulders – because from here on out, it’s all love – all happy, healthy, holy body love!

I can so remember when I used to stress about whether I was always going to have to be paranoid about my weight, or what others thought of me, or whether I would have ‘what it took’ to care for my body for a lifetime.

Where was I going to find the discipline? The time? The ‘right answer’ to what to eat, when to eat, how to workout, etc etc etc?

Those days are GONE, and I’m deliciously happy to announce that they will not be coming back!

Along the way, I found out that health is much more than just your blood pressure, that way too many women don’t like their bodies, and that God’s gorgeous plan for our wellness is far too under-taught. In fact, most of the women I have spoken to have said that they have never heard the topic of body care addressed from a Christian perspective!
When I started speaking and doing group coaching sessions on the these topics, I quickly realized there was no way I could convey the amount of information these beautiful women needed to hear in such a short time frame.

So the Bombshell Body Course was born!

I am thrilled to share it with you and to welcome you into this journey and community.

Ready, lovely?

I want you to have:

   Confidence everywhere life takes you – from the boardroom, to the beach, to the marriage bed, to Bible study. You are well in your body, and insecurities have no more control over you!

   Peace when you rise up in the morning, knowing you have everything it takes to have a wonderful day in your own skin, and peace when you go to bed, knowing you cared for yourself – and, therefore, others – well.

   Ease in all scenarios. No more circling the buffet table at holidays or events, trying to sneak as many cookies as you can because you just-can’t-stop, and desperately hoping that no one is noticing. (Been there, done that!) Sit back and breathe deep – you (and your bod!) can now enjoy those occasions, no binging or stressing necessary.

   The ability to inspire more and love more people in your life who are broken in this area. You will be amazed by how many quiet eyes are watching, and how many people will be lifted up by your decision to care for yourself in a Godly way.

   Energy to conquer projects and tackle your biggest dreams with gusto and excitement.

   Optimism for the days to come and all the ways you can enjoy life in your body and serve others in need.

   A radiant relationship with God that starts with a intimate, loving friendship on the inside, and shines outward into your body care and your renewed energy to serve the body of Christ.