How many times have you heard it? "Just try harder!" It's only three little words, but wow are they loaded! Sometimes, that's a good thing. There are times that we need the gentle nudge to come alongside of us and encourage our forward progress. Hey, sometimes we even need a full on boot in the hindquarters to motivate us to use the strength that is lying dormant within us.

Our Team Is Growing Again - Meet Our Two Newest Coaches! We're so excited to be announcing two new coaches today. Anna Anthony and Jillynn Fisher officially launch as Grace & Strength Lifestyle weight loss coaches today! Both Jillyn and Anna bring unique skills and talents to our amazing family of coaches, and we know that you are going to be blessed by them.

In today's episode of Monica's Morning Minute, Coach Monica shares a heartfelt story from her childhood struggle with obesity. It's hard to believe that someone who is now a role model of fitness was ever challenged with weight, but now Coach Monica is a shining example of the change that the Lord can make in a person's life when the truly surrender to Him.

Starting off by way of a quick introduction, my name is Jeremy Binns... Recently I read a quote by coach Monica that really touched a chord with me, and I knew instantly that I wanted to write a post inspired by her words. This is what she wrote, "Your worth is not defined in a mirror. Your worth is defined in God."

Aiming For Skinny: Skinny is the goal, right!? Isn't that what we're aiming for. We want to be able to stand in front of the mirror without sucking it all in and not hate what we see for a change. Right? It's not about getting skinny. It's about being whole! The thing is, we have to look beyond the mirror and turn our evaluating gaze inward instead of outward once in a while. Ask yourself the question, why do you need to be skinny?