8 Ways the Jesus Challenge Helps You Shed That Stubborn Weight for Good

We’ve heard it all before. 

Promises of quick fixes. 

Miracle diets. 

Exercises that transform your body overnight. 

It’s exhausting. 😫

The frustration of trying every diet under the sun only to end back up where you started. Or worse. The desperation of wanting to reclaim your health but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options. 

And the worst part? Following all those trends makes you a crazy person! That stubborn weight is still clinging onto you, except now your life is dysregulated, overfull, and out of control. As though you’re more unhealthy than when you started... 🫣

A Quick Interruption

Before we go on, I want to remind you of the truth. No body shape, weight, or abilities increase or decrease your worth and value. Whatever you look like, you are an absolute MASTERPIECE of God’s handiwork. 🥹 He is wildly proud of you and never disappointed in you. If you’re fighting those lies right now, let God speak truth to your heart. 

Ok, let’s get back to it! 

You might want to lose weight for more than physical appearances… 

• You want to move freely to play with your grandkids. 
• You realize there’s still so much you want to do with the years you have left! 
• You need to lose weight for health reasons. 
• You’re tired of sitting on the sidelines and watching others have fun. 

Whatever brings you here today, let me reassure you that this virtual Jesus challenge is NOT a fad designed to empty your wallet and leave you feeling frazzled. The Forty Forty Challenge is NOT a quick fix or drastic measure. It’s a holistic approach to health that nourishes your body, mind, and soul. 

My virtual Jesus challenge offers lasting lifestyle change that is… 

…tried and tested by thousands of participants 💯

…scientifically-backed 🧪

…sustainable for the long haul 👵

…and practical for any lifestyle. 🧑‍🍼

So if you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to be free of the frustrating cycle of new trends and diets, this virtual Christian challenge is for you. 

Let me show you why the Jesus Challenge is the weight loss solution you’ve been waiting for. 

1. A Simple Structure With Massive Results 

When you join the Forty Forty Challenge, you commit to walking or running for 20 minutes a day for 40 days. During that daily 20 minutes, you read through pre-assigned Scripture. You also gain access to a lively, supportive Facebook group of other participants cheering you on. 

That’s all it is! 🥳

It’s easy, not time-consuming, anyone can do it, and the results are enormous.  

You not only take care of your physical health, but you also nourish your mental and spiritual well-being. Talk about a win-win-win! 

In my last blog, I revealed the extensive mental health benefits of participating in a Walk with Jesus challenge. Take a look at it here:

Now let’s talk more about the physical health benefits. 

1. Burn More Calories Walking Than You Might Expect 

I know walking seems like a dismissable activity, but don’t underestimate its power when it comes to shedding those stubborn pounds. It’s one of the easiest ways to lose weight! 

Did you know an average person walking 30 minutes at a brisk pace burns around 200 calories? Not bad! 

It’s a well-known fact that you need to burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. So if you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, your sedentary lifestyle could be a big culprit in weight gain. 😬

Here are some walking tips you can add to your Jesus Challenge to burn more calories: 

💨 Increase how many calories you burn by walking faster or adding intensity. This means picking up your pace, setting the treadmill to “incline,” or walking a trail with hills. 

😮‍💨 Notice your breathing. If it’s challenging to hold a conversation, that means your heart rate is elevated, and you’re burning more calories! 

🚶 Plan to take 10,000 steps per day. At 10k steps, you’re burning at least 2,000 calories per day. If you don’t have extra time to walk longer, park at the far end of the parking lot, take your phone calls on a walk, or invest in a walking treadmill. 

⌚ Use a fitness watch to track your steps and calories every day. 

When you join my virtual Christian challenge, you automatically build 20 minutes of walking in your day. That’s all that’s required. 

And while you’re out walking, you can clear your head, saturate your soul with God’s Word, and reset your perspective with a fresh start. 

1. Build Sustainable Exercise Habits For Life 

Creating long-lasting healthy habits is crucial to losing weight and KEEPING it off.

From the moment you sign up for the Jesus challenge, my goal is to equip you with a life-long, sustainable lifestyle change that glorifies God with your body, heart, and mind. 

I don’t want to set you up for short-term success and long-term failure. 🏆 (Remember those trends we tried that didn’t work?) 

Here are some ways my Walk with Jesus challenge builds long-term healthy habits: 

• Consistent routine. Going on daily walks helps create consistency and consistency forms habits. When your body gets used to moving every day, over time it signals you to get out and move again. How awesome is that?! 
• Accountability and support. The Jesus Challenge gives you access to a wonderful community of like-minded people working towards health goals just like you. This sense of community majorly contributes to your success in building long-term habits. 

1. Low-Impact Exercise With the Jesus Challenge 

Believe it or not, not everyone is up for running and jumping. 😅 

Daily walking is a low-impact exercise that puts little stress on your muscles and joints but still burns calories and jumpstarts weight loss. This makes the Walk with Jesus challenge an excellent option for all fitness levels. 

Whether you have joint pain, mobility issues, or muscle pain, walking is the perfect option for you to simply and effectively lose weight. 

*TIP: If you feel joint pain walking on the road, try walking on a more forgiving surface like a track or a dirt trail. 

1. Improve Your Heart Health In Unexpected Ways 

Little did you know, walking while doing your devotions actively keeps you alive longer! 🫀 Regular walks not only jumpstart weight loss, but they’re also a game-changer for your heart health. 

Here’s how daily walks help keep your ticker in top shape: 

• Lowers blood pressure. Regular aerobic exercise like walking leads to a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels. Women over 60 can lower their blood pressure by 11 points in 24 weeks just by walking a couple of miles a day. 🤯

• Lower risk of heart disease. Did you know walking about 30 minutes a day can reduce your chances of heart disease by 35%? That’s pretty significant! 

Walking is SO much more than a simple, ignorable activity. It’s a powerful tool to keep your heart happy and healthy in the long run. 

Don’t sacrifice years of your life just to stay comfortable. It’s not worth it. 🥺

1. Tone Your Muscles Without A Gym Membership 

My Walk with Jesus challenge doesn’t just help you shed those pesky pounds but also boosts your muscle strength. Walking might seem like a light workout, but when done regularly and with purpose, it’s surprisingly effective for building muscle. 

Here’s how: 

🏋️ Full body workout. Walking uses many muscle groups simultaneously, especially in your legs and core. If you add in some arm movement, you’ve got a total body workout! This movement shifts the pressure from your joints to your muscles.  

💪 Reduce muscle loss. As we get older, our bodies lose muscle, but walking helps prevent losing your hard-earned muscle and increases muscle oxygen efficiency. 

🔥 Burn fat away. When your body uses more calories than you consume, it begins using fat to keep you going. And when that fat starts to fall away – voila – the muscles underneath begin showing themselves! You knew they were there all along.  

1. Boost Your Metabolism With the Jesus Challenge

Your metabolism is the engine that keeps your body running, burning calories even when you rest. But how can you rev up that engine so it’s burning more calories all the time? 

By increasing your effort. 

That means if you never walk, starting a consistent routine of walking will help. 

If you only walk at a comfortable pace, it’s time to pick it up. 

If you’re always walking, consider adding some running intervals. 

If you’re used to jogging, push yourself on some hills. 

The trick to increasing your metabolism is to keep your body moving just a bit out of your comfort zone. 

*TIP: If you consistently start your mornings with a brisk walk, you jumpstart your metabolism, keeping it elevated and strong throughout the day! 😎

The Jesus Challenge – And Your Health – Are Waiting For You 

 Friend, if you’ve made it this far, it’s clear you’re hungry for a change. You’ve carried the weight of unresolved health issues and unattained goals for too long. 

My virtual Jesus challenge isn’t just another program. It’s a lifeline – a holistic guide to reclaiming your physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual peace. 

Don’t let another day pass you by feeling stuck in your old patterns. This is your opportunity to break free from poor health and live the life you wish you had. It’s here for the taking!  

Sign up for the Forty Forty Challenge and experience the transformation for yourself. 

Reclaim My Health Now 

I can’t wait to see you flourish in this new chapter. You are strong, valuable, and capable of anything you set your mind to!