STOMACH: Buckle Up, Ladies (Christian Perspective)

[@selenaramirez5524]

You made me cry, I have caught myself constantly thinking of my body image what I can't eat, what should I eat, exercising, what needs fixing...and I forget what matters most our relationship with God ❤

[@glowbodypt]

Woman, thanks for letting me know this one hit home for you.

[@selenaramirez5524]

@glowbodypt really did! I'm looking forward to more content for us Christian girls who want to be healthy to be there for our fams and to serve God

[@Janna773]

@@glowbodypt Thank you for such God and mothers honouring content. It’s important to support, celebrate and respect the awesome role God has given to women. This is one way to do it. Our society does so much to denigrate and abuse the role of mothers, it’s good to see honouring and loving content like this. The body image topic is always significant, for me it goes back to ‘imago Dei’ we are all made to bear God’s image, therefore wonderful and beautiful and special. Thank you for pointing back to the truth! 🙏🏻🩷

[@sbrown8937]

Yes to all of this. Thank you for sharing this message with so many women!❤

[@sbrown8937]

It is also not living in the present when we are comparing to others out our former physique of our leaner days...it looks like depression (dwelling in the past), or anxiety, (obsessing about the future) what we could (unrealistic "ideal" body shape).

[@AlishaMorisani]

For almost 30 years [since I was 5], I wasted every day thinking about my body and food. I thought i would never be cured of this obsession. God has healed me, softened my heart, cured me, and allowed me to see what really matters in life - I call it a miracle because nothing can explain it. Thank you, Jesus!

[@kadd4415]

Wow. When I was in the hospital for Anorexia Nervosa, another patient told me that she and her roommate read the New Testament to each other - and it helped them. That was the beginnings of my healing journey with Jesus. It's so encouraging and inspiring to hear of your miracle.

[@missymama268]

The only reason that I can think of as to how you ended up in my feed is because God wanted me to hear His perspective through you. I REPENTED. BIG time. I’m talking CROCODILE tears, okay?!?! I’ve had SEVEN babies during almost 35 years of marriage to my best friend! I’m 62, I work out, weight train three days a week, and my husband can’t keep his hands off me! Why wasn’t that enough for me???? If I can keep this body strong and healthy enough to serve God and my family, this, from now on, WILL be enough. God loves us sooo much that He sent YOU to tell us how HE feels about this, and I receive it. THANK YOU for your obedience…women are being set free from “the lie”.❤️🙏🏾

[@glowbodypt]

Missy Mama, can you just come to my kitchen counter and teach me everything you know?! I'm over here applauding your (nearly) 35 yrs of marraige, seven babies you've birthed and raised, and how you're a broken sinner like me, and you have your heart and eyes focused on Jesus. Thanks for being here.

[@Greatful5]

@Amen and Amen! That's so true.

[@jaimemorgan5323]

I needed this so badly today. I cried big, fat, exhausted tears. I'm in my late thirties, have had six babies in 11 years, and the last three have been non-sleepers that hated all the typical 'fixes' (baby-wearing, riding in the pram, sleep training, etc). Exhaustion, crankiness, and frumpiness seem to be my 'modus operandi' in recent years. I always loved playing sports, keeping fit, and just being active in every possible way, and after years of 'fit and trim' being part of my identity, I'm having to redefine who I am. Most days I feel lost, humbled, and more than a little bit embarrassed by my body. I have been fighting against thoughts like 'my body has betrayed me' and 'my body has failed me'... After years of watching what I eat and exercising in whatever ways I can around the priorities of child-rearing, home-making, being a wife, and now home-schooling as well, and none of the old routine making a difference in the way I look and feel. It occurs to me that if I just let my expectations and wishes go, and give myself completely to the Lord, at least the self-imposed burden of looking and feeling a certain way will be gone. On a practical note, I think the hardest part of post-baby weight-gain is not so much what you think you LOOK like, but how you FEEL - unable to fit into any of your clothes; your entire go-to wardrobe suddenly looking immodest and unflattering due to the tightness of clothing that was always loose before. Constantly reminded of the extra flab, the expanded rib-cage, the thicker waist, etc, by the pinching of clothing that you can't necessarily afford to replace. And, of course, the intense and often crushing exhaustion of sleepless nights and nap-less days that stretch on for years.

[@sylvestercoffee7212]

Hang in there!! I had 8 children (and 1 miscarriage and 1 full term stillborn) and the years fly by so quickly. Treat them with respect and be firm but kind and they will be lovely adults who adore their mother. Ask the Lord to be your Savior and pray for strength and grace every day as well!!

[@naturally_danii]

Thank you for sharing this. Motherhood can be so hard, but the Lord sees you and is strengthening you in ways you don't even know! Keep trusting Him, seek His Kingdom first, and in time He will help you see yourself the way He sees you 👑

[@mc6977]

I could've written this word for word. Thanks for putting in the time writing this. I feel like it isn't just me feeling this way. In fact I think it's true for most mothers. I just forget that.

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Thank you!! Me too! But with less babies than you!! Wow- Great JOB Momma!!!

[@malloryanthony8921]

I totally get this. Sometimes I think I'm the only one who feels just like you described. Recently I started asking the Lord to give me his perspective and He has!

[@Toshacarter2011]

Thank you I needed this. After 4 babies, breastfeeding, multiple autoimmune diseases, homeschooling, and going through betrayal trauma I started to hate my body. I had given everything to everyone else and it showed. It has definitely been a struggle in my relationship with the Lord. Thank you for sharing this. I’m so thankful the Potter doesn’t throw away the clay. ❤️

[@Hofminni]

Love this!!! Yes! The potter is so thankful for you!!!

[@RachelDeyoe]

This was great encouragement for me today. I’m about 8 months into recovery from an eating disorder that started during my third pregnancy. After delivery, I placed extreme demands on my body until my situation became medically unstable and I had to move into a residential facility for a couple months. Recovery has been LONG and HARD but Christ has met me, blessed me, humbled me and taught me in many ways. Thank you for being part of His story today!

[@glowbodypt]

Don't give up! I had orthorexia before college & was inpatient hospitalized like you -- you are seen and I'm so sorry you're going through this. At the time, I thought I'd NEVER change, thought I'd always be chained by thoughts about healthy foods, convinced I'd struggle with it forever, thought I had to punish myself with extra exercise or eating less. I'm here to tell you you can be TOTALLY FREE in time.!!! Now I have zero food restrictions, I don't worry about eating out, I love parties, love sweets, zero restrictions, I eat intuitively (no counting calories or macros) and workout w/ my programs 30 minutes a day 4-6 days a week. So proud of you for not giving up and working deliberately to be healthy as a mom for your kids.

[@laurenallen2057]

I love the way you called women higher in this video. It was in such a kind, but straight to the point way. Thank you! I repented & didn’t even realize I have been thinking & speaking this way.

[@britnicovert1146]

Love your message! I’d also add that our kids hear us even when we think they aren’t listening. And they internalize and model after us. If we are critical of ourselves and our bodies, they will likely take a similar view of themselves. My own mom was never super fit, but I never heard her belittle her body, and I think that mindset has helped me greatly even into adulthood! Let’s view our bodies and speak about our bodies exactly how we want our kids to do with their own.

[@Katye315]

Thanks for showing the photos through the cycle. That really helped me. I'm not quite as lean as you but have done EVERYTHING and still wish my tummy was smaller. I'm 5'8 135 lbs and teach fitness classes. This is a good as its getting. I've had 6 pregnancies and am really healthy. Even before kids, I had issues with my tummy. I don't have wide hips so not a big curve at the waist. Seeing your lean body flucuate through the month was eye opening.

[@jessicastose2357]

Thank you, Ash! I've been 'playfully' complaining to my husband about my body. I know it's wrong, and disrespectful to God. Thank you for the wonderful (and well timed) reminder to stop, repent, and praise God for the beautiful gift He gave me of a strong body capable to serving my 4 precious blessings He also gave me. ❤

[@glowbodypt]

I get it babe. I'm guilty of this too and you aren't alone. So gratetful to have you here.

[@muchadoaboutkovu]

I just had my third baby near the end of 2023. I’m 37, my last pregnancy I lost so much muscle strength because I was on bed rest a lot. My last baby was diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction. My medical providers were watching my baby three times a week and telling me to be prepared if she randomly died. She started to shrink so they induced her a little early and now my baby is doing amazing. I am feeling my body getting stronger gradually but have a lot of fat in my abdomen. I am better than I was a year ago but I’m still nowhere near what I need to be health wise. This video is so encouraging. Thank you for this. I try to focus on that my body carried my babies even when my body was starting to fail the last pregnancy and my babies are here and doing well. Bht I want to keep getting better so I can play with my kids well and be a good example for my kids to be good to our bodies. I was mom body shamed passive aggressively by a family member who has not had babies. So while I feel bad for her as she always wanted babies, it still hurt as I went through so much for my babies. (Including 4 baby losses and one of them almost killed me as it was an ectopic.) I’m not trying to be fat. My body has been through a lot. Anyway I digress! God is good and I will be binging your videos.

[@kefirasun8963]

This made me cry too. I've never thought of my complaints about my body as criticism of the Father. I've always thought of it as criticism of myself for not trying hard enough, not being disciplined enough. Thank you, this was a good cry and release of those damaging feelings ❤

[@lindaagyei9466]

Dear Lady on the Internet, thank you very much for this message. I can only say it is God who brought your video to my timeline. I am a petite person, 5. 6 feet, weighed between 53-57Kg for almost 15 years, waist 27, Hip 40 Bust 34 inches but I was always never happy with my body because after two babies I can't seem to get rid of the small pooch. This has frustrated me for almost 7 years now. It ends today. Thank you.I am perfect in Christ Jesus

[@ktgraham406]

THANK YOU for doing this video! I love how you always bring our perspective back to Christ and how the Bible informs our thinking and lifestyle. So grateful for the ways you are “iron sharpening iron!”

[@glowbodypt]

Katie, I'm grateful to have you here. So glad you enjoyed this one.

[@capricebachor7632]

You nailed it, Ashely! I think the Lord definitely put this on your heart timeshare, because it’s SUCH a normal struggle for women and moms today. My fitness must be to the glory of God, and nobody on KZbin is talking about this. And just the reminder that having older kids now, it’s normal to be in a different stage physiologically too. Also, the pics of your tummy changing through the month- what a reality check! We cycle, and our physique will too. You’re a gem and I’m thankful for you, sister! Oh and hi, Liz, if you’re watching our girl frkm your corner of the world! 💛

[@lizhaken969]

Hey hey, Caprice! Yep, watching this from the Philippines! Thank you for this message, Ashley -- may we view our bodies as instruments for the Lord and steward them for HIS glory and purposes. Love your Biblical mindset towards fitness and health!

[@cypresskropko3885]

This really is one of my favorite videos of yours. I’m watching it again as I prepare for Yom Kippur and the annual return to God and review of my year, apologizing, and planning what I could do better. thank you for this gift, I will keep returning to it, because I anticipate it will take a lot of practice for me to establish this habit.

[@Mountain_farms]

Thank you Ashley!!! Thank you for always sharing the gospel, despite it being a less popular thing to do on the internet. My desire it to be a good example to my daughters, taking care of my body.. lifting those weights.. legs from every angle 😉... getting up even when I don't feel like it and getting it done. I definitely have struggled with how much my stomach changed after children. Severe stretch marks, sagging skin from loosing weight... all of it. Work in progress on acceptance and the excellent reminder to thank the LORD for my body changes. Thank you Ashley!!!

[@jennifermcguigan7808]

100% agree. We can choose what thoughts our minds dwell on. Contentment is a choice. Paul tells us to think about what is lovely, pure, righteous, honorable - the more effort we put towards choosing positive thoughts and filling our minds with truth, the less we will notice those fleeting details of appearance and aesthetics.

[@cc6702]

As a follower of Christ, I "know" all These things, but MAN it is refreshing to hear and WOW was this timely (starting pd today and not feeling awesome about stepping in front of a crowd tomorrow for a presentation for work). Father God has empowered me to birth and nurture two beautiful girls, and my body is active and able and I have SO much to be thankful for. Steward well. Be wise, be responsible. But yes, Lord, I repent of comparison and of the discontent. We're in this together and I am a willing vessel of your Spirit, who alone is my source of true and lasting beauty.

[@rendemihui]

Thank you. I was always toned and healthy until I took a desk job, got married, and had children. Suddenly, I didn't recognize myself. And that feeling lasted for a long time. My "new" body has participated in half marathons and weight training. Now I'm trying to get back to the level of strength and stamina I had a year ago while seriously practicing IF and continuing my exercise program. I've come a long way in my body acceptance and appreciation. Women's bodies are such a miracle! (I think) I'm in perimenopause and, while I'm very nervous about the lack of concrete information, I'm trying to trust God with this process as well. He knows what He's doing and what I need.

[@megoya]

LOOOOVED this video!!! Thank you so so much! I needed it to be told all this. Makes perfect sense for you to train ladies in these godly areas since you already have their ears. Love it!

[@MyAngie922]

PERFECT reminder for me after having my second baby 12 days ago.. thank you!! ❤ I’m so excited to go through the 12 week PP plan for a second time and I’m so grateful for you and your platform, Ashley. Keep it up!! Loving these videos!!

[@glowbodypt]

AWWWWEE, Angie! Congratulations on your sweet newborn added to your family and making your first a "big" sibling! Really grateful to have you here and know you'll find comfort and structure on the 12 Week PPP for this second time around.

[@lauramcginnis8508]

Convicted. It’s so easy to become obsessed with every pound and with every calorie or point or macro. Thank you for sharing!

[@athenarider1908]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on this topic and I love that you brought God and what he would want for us into it. Thank you for such a wonderful video

[@glowbodypt]

thank you so much -- I'm grateful to have you here and hope you'll see if more of my videos resonate with you.

[@samanthaalvarez2292]

Convicted!! Third pregnancy, surprise conception 4 months postpartum with second during 12 week plan and all I think about is how I will work to finally get the body I’ve always dreamed of and how I plan to exercise and my husband and I idolizing future bodies for both of us getting in better shape….as you said it’s wise and responsible to lose fat and get to a healthy weight, but not at the expense of idolizing creation over Creator!

[@wildcatblue13]

Go animal based it’s god given food .. your body will thank you

[@Em_Powell_KC]

You are and will be beautiful! The ideal woman is a far more masculine look, women are made to be softer, yet we all chase that chiseled look.

[@baileymf00]

Thank you for this Ashley. I particularly appreciate the videos of your body at different stages in your cycle. This is helpful for me, and I can see how it could be helpful for young women and young girls on social media that are constantly bombarded with “perfect bodies.” My heart hurts for our daughters that grow up with these unrealistic expectations.

[@AC-iw5mv]

Me too 😢 worried for the next generation!!! Poor innocent little girls. May Allah/God protect them and guide them on the straight path. Ameen.

[@nikkisuarez5731]

I just stumbled upon your channel by chance and I'm so thankful! I can't wait to watch all of your videos and learn all you have to share. Thank you for your Christ honoring, biblical worldview. That makes all of the difference in the content that I choose to partake in. God bless!

[@LauraBailey222]

Really needed to hear this. I have not worn shorts or been in a bathing suit in 16. Years because if my body image. I grew up in a world were how you looked was everything and i didn't want the criticism . I have repented several times but never made the connection i was criticizing Him. Thank you. I was not able to have children so i feel like i should have been more disciplined. I remember saying all the "I'll nevers" but here I am. Repenting for the vows as well

[@glowbodypt]

Wow, what you shared is so powerful, Laura! I wish I could give you a hug. Thank you Lord.

[@SewHealthy8]

I am sitting in my bathers, shorts & rashie while reading your comment, going to the public pool in half an hour. I was saddened to read your comment & the pleasure you have missed out on for all these years. There are so many modest options to wear to swim these days to be covered, comfortable & still enjoy being immersed in the pool. As a Mother the pool has been my sanctuary. Quiet time for myself. I can look at the clear blue sky & be thankful I am alive. You might like to try aqua exercise classes, a good way to make healthy friends too! a joyful experience & low impact. The pool is an equaliser, no judgement in aqua classes, people are there for their wellbeing, & happy for each other to be participating, moving their bodies no matter what their age, size or ability. Think about it in the present, if someone was to criticise your body, first of all - how rude, & second - your body is none of their business. Enjoy yourself without being self conscious of your physical body. In the eyes of God we are all perfect. Sorry for the long comment, it just really gets my goat when someone misses out on simple pleasures in life due to societal pressures about looking a certain way. & you probably looked awesome anyway & didn’t know it!

[@kerribunn]

So good! Women need these sweet reminders that life changes and our bodies with it. But to remain grateful and also to know looks alone are not our identity… He is! Thanks for boldly saying it!

[@rachelcrossen8136]

I’m not even Christian and I still agree with most of this. We need to respect what our bodies have done as moms.

[@glowbodypt]

Thanks for sharing your input, Rachel. : )

[@MichelleNeff-mk1xv]

This was SO beautiful! Thank you for this reminder. I confess not being happy with my body for probably 25 years-since high school, even when I was super thin and fit I never liked my belly and then fast forward to 4 babies later, diastasis recti, being asked if I was pregnant multiple times when I wasn’t, I have become SO self conscious of my stomach especially and I find myself frustrated with my body a lot. Lord, please forgive me for not loving and accepting this gift you have given me. I want to take care of myself to honor You. Help me from this day forward to have Your view of my body. Help me to use my body to serve You and others. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

[@alexandranjeri6477]

I love this! This is such a healthy discussion about the female body! So much more respect for all the moms out there, be gentle with yourselves as you work towards HEALTHY body goals; Your body literally contorts to accommodate baby; you are literally warriors! ❤

[@yelenatsytsyn]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear thank you so much for reminding me what we should truly focus on and that’s glorifying God. He is really using you thank you again. Had to subscribe 😊

[@day502222]

Thank you Ashley for helping me put my body into perspective. I am so hard on myself. I am on week 6 of your PPP and loving it. I want to be strong and healthy everything else will fall into place. God Bless You

[@jellybean7605]

I have tears in my eyes. I definitely need to repent! I have been worrying too much about exercising and hating my body in my mind. How good He is to give us such beautiful bodies... Thank you for such a needed and beautiful reminder!

[@simplyjane92]

Thanking God I can across this video it sings truth and I hope and pray all of us ladies can learn to love the body God gave us and teach our little ladies to do the same❤

[@ShannonCarpenterTHMCoach]

SPEAK IT GIRL!!!!💕 I find joy & pleasure in eating healthy & exercising for my health & well being!!!! YET, my body isn’t “perfect “ in shape, postpartum. I have to CONSTANTLY stop those negative, self critical thoughts that keep trying to creep up and - exactly as you said -thank God for the joy & blessing of carrying and birthing our children!!! Thank You for reminding us of the TRUTH of the beautiful creation that God has made us!!!💖

[@lalinablount9173]

I needed this today. I had been learning about vanity and my need to keep my husband's attention. This was just perfect for the lesson I needed today.

[@HillsCo2006]

I needed this! I saw this pop up on my feed a while ago but scrolled past it. It popped up again today after me talking to my husband just an hour ago about how I need to start actively trying to lose weight. Had my #8 four months ago and I’m yet to lose any weight from the initial weight loss straight after having her. I still have 10kg to get back to what I was before the pregnancy, but I need to understand I am sustaining a baby, and I need to stop focusing on what I “should” look like - I want to be healthy and capable of caring for my children and husband. But the last few days I have been getting a bit down looking at my stomach. Thank you!

[@glowbodypt]

Hi Hills, what's your name? Welcome! I'm Ashley Keller from GlowBodyPT. Congrats on delivering your 8th baby 4 months ago. Are you currently breastfeeding? I'd love to share some feedback from other moms of 8, 10, 11 from the GlowBodyPT community with you. Just email me [e-mail] , remind me your the mom of 8 from youtube, and I'll share some of their feedback with you for real-life encouragment.

[@Lunaxire]

Thank you for mentioning the exceptions! My doctor says once we get the metabolic issues and food allergies under control, we can start working on the weight. But I am likely to lose a substantial amount of weight simply from fixing the main issues. But I gotta wait and keep positive. I lost positivity at least a year ago.

[@closetocreation]

SO GOOD!!! Thank you for being so real and honest and pointing us back towards the Lord in areas we tend to not go to Him for!!

[@michaelasweet7107]

I think it needs to be said that I could rewatch this video multiple times to remind me of my God given purpose. This brought here to my eyes when I was reminded that this vessel is too warm. I got. When I see the changes in my body, it’s a representation of the gloryI give him daily. Thank you for this. Holy reminder.

[@cinnamon4you]

I'm 38 and been married for 20 years to my husband and he's still calls me beautiful and loves my figure but I am too critical even though we both are in good shape but because I've had 2 children and my age it's harder to "stay" in shape 😢 I been praying for God to help me change my perspective on body images because sometimes I have a hard time believing my husband, I think also being molested as a child has to do with alot of this. I feel disgusting at times. Please pray for the Lord's healing over past trauma and help me see my body for what it is, a vessel for his glory ❤

[@cheyannes.7171]

I’m praying for your healing and sending you love ❤️

[@saramartin2904]

I can relate to every single aspect of your story, please pray for me and my family too. It seems like a lot of women feel this way, it’s soo sad to think what are minds say to us when no one else is around, or even when everyone is around. I often think back, and wonder when this started, I’ve been doing this “hating my body, and myself thing”, for the better part of 15 years (do to things that we’re out of my control and things that we’re in my control.) I want to break the cycle so that my kids have healthy outlook on their bodies and minds.😊

[@TavitaRaks]

Sending a prayer right now!

[@PraymoreMinistries]

KZbin the trauma prayer

[@elizabethismyname1207]

I’m four weeks postpartum with my second baby in two years (living that two-under-two life) and this video really hit home for me. I’ve definitely been finding myself judging my body even though I know of course I’m barely postpartum.

[@Thehomesteadingherbalist]

Thank you for this encouragement and call to change the way I think and speak about myself. I have struggled with body image and finding the balance from being overly focused on food and exercise to swing the opposite way and struggling to exercise and eat in a way that honors Yahuah.

[@okEorB]

This was so good. 🙏 I'm not married yet, but have been worrying about these things and worried that my future husband will be super disappointed with me if my waistline changes post pregnancy someday. I've been so worried, like what if he doesn't think I'm beautiful anymore. It is partly a personal pride thing, as you said, and I have been criticizing my body and the Ultimate Artist who formed my body. This video was really helpful!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

Thank you for this encouragement 🥹 You really know what’s in my head! I have tried hard to keep my thoughts about my body truthful and pure, but it’s been very difficult 😣 And I am definitely peri-menopausal, and I have noticed changes in my body and I don’t need as much calories as I used to. I know I’ll never get to where I was in my 20s or 30s, but I want to give glory to the Lord and stay healthy and strong.

[@mary0816]

I have been on a journey of prayfully working through my struggle towards vanity and this was so convicting! Thank you!

[@kayleenchenette7180]

Thank you for this video. I criticize my postpartum body a lot (to myself and to my husband). I know it's wrong. I needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@mollykenow8334]

This video is excellent! I wish it would be shown in high school schools. Females and their body image is so fragile. There are so many subliminal messages sent that provide unrealistic expectations concerning what our bodies “should” look like. I appreciate you being real and the educated information you shared. It was freeing and helped give an excellent, godly perspective.

[@glowbodypt]

Thank you for your kind encouragment.

[@chalesehafen2796]

Yes!!! So well said. Our society focuses way too much on body image and weight. When we exercise and eat healthy we're taking care of the gift God gave us, the temple for His spirit to feel in. When we criticize our bodies we're criticizing God's creation!

[@CarrieBerry-py7wm]

I am a 40 year old believer who’s come out of a very long drug and alcohol addiction (11 years sober) but the hardest part of my story hasn’t been those things it’s been a life long battle of self hatred and trying to make myself look good enough to feel loved and accepted. My earliest memories of feeling ugly and fat are around age 9-10. I’ve now gone through three major episodes of anorexia and my most recent was now as a mother of three. I had three babies in three years and felt like my husband wasn’t attracted to me because I was heavy and I felt like a failure so I starved myself down to 110 pounds but what I find at those low weights is the anorexia and dysmorphia thoughts don’t end. I’m now a year out from actively working through this last episode and learning how to allow god to show me how to eat, being mindful of the lies that I partner with that bring the enemy into my mind and day, and how to eat freely without guilt and fear. I do believe there is a place of deliverance but god has used this to grow me in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your story. I find peace in hearing other women’s struggles and encouragement knowing that god created my body for a purpose and this toxic and ungodly culture along with my own self doubt and self hatred has stolen so many years and time from my life. My children need a mother who’s present and able to enjoy meals with them Without worrying is mommy going to eat. Thank you again I’m so happy I landed on your page ❤

[@tobeornottobe9689]

I needed to hear this, I struggle with uplifting communication, my first instinct is to make jokes but I want the gift to uplift other women when they talk bad about themselves

[@floridanativelh568]

I'm so happy you're addressing this from a Christian perspective. So refreshing. And needed❤

[@crystalgibson8058]

Wow! Thank you for speaking the truth, Ashley! Women need to hear this more. I know I needed to hear it. I'm raising 5 girls and I want to teach them that the female body is amazing and wonderful. I don't want them looking in the mirror looking for all of their "flaws". Thanks so much for sharing.

[@glowbodypt]

5 GIRLS! Come on over with bubbly water and teach me everything you know. : )

[@janellehaynes-rf9po]

Wow. I literally am speechless after watching this. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to use you to speak life, love, and conviction into others. ❤

[@glowbodypt]

Grateful to have you here as part of this little glowbodypt community, Janelle.

[@Cloggindancer]

You are the only youtuber I will let my daughter watch - your message is so positive, and I really appreciate how you bring the faith into a very practical application into today's life - thank you ❤

[@glowbodypt]

Wow, thank you!

[@daytonvalleydeals6056]

2:40 I'm 53 and post menopause. Thank you so much for saying what we need to hear! ❤ I cried as I listened as well.

[@annacatsrutherford]

I absolutely love this message!!! Your shirt is so cute, too! Thank you, Ashley, for continuing to encourage us to turn our minds and hearts to the Lord!

[@lmeoka3949]

I really appreciate you for making this video. After my 4th I saw my body change the most and I've been sitting here wondering if I did something wrong this time around. This video was great for mindset but also informative.

[@dhvh6580]

I am in awe of the way you present this with such Biblical wisdom. May God bless you as you help women focus first and foremost on honoring God.

[@belindawillmoth4898]

Thank you so much for your words and encouragement. I do feel a sense of lament maybe when I recognize that I’ve been gluttonous. Or in a season of not wanting to care for my body as I have before. BUT…. With lament always comes praise and I don’t want to be punishing myself with food or exercise out of response to shame. This is such an important topic! Thank you, always for saying the hard things and asking the questions!

[@ehauptli]

Wow great video and message! This is so needed in our world today.

[@Lindie406]

So helpful, thank you. These are true words I’ve known in the back of my head, but hearing them from a sister in the same trenches is what I needed today. 💜 Satan wants to keep us alone and vulnerable to lies of darkness, but those are destroyed when we let the truth of God’s word shine brighter in our minds and hearts.

[@sharonmattingly4466]

Praises to Him, I'm in a really good spot right now with my body image. I'm not where i want to be with weight, etc, but I'm working to those goals and happy with how it's going. This is the first video I've seen of yours and I 💯 agree with all you said. Going to follow you because i think I'm going to enjoy your content a lot ❤

[@laurenlohmiller8845]

In best possible way, this was the kick in the pants I needed. I had my twin boys about six months ago and I’ve been quite upset with the way my body looks now (primarily, the fact I haven’t been able to, “get my body back” in the way I wanted or expected, and it isn’t happening as quickly as it happened with my eldest). Being reminded that I’ve been lovingly made, that I am still loved no matter how my body looks, and to turn to the Lord in those moments of doubt, lifted some weight off. Thank you so much for the video!

[@glowbodypt]

Congratulations on your twins Lauren -- what a FEAT you did and unique blessing you've been given. I'm glad you stumbled on this video and I hope you'll stick around.

[@idkwhatimdoin]

I'm a personal trainer. I'm also almost 13 months pp. I know literally everything you've said. Yet I've still been feeling like I can't work because In these days it feels like my body is my job and needs to be perfect. Thank you for the reminder

[@CCaravasi]

The perspective shift you give in the first 5 minutes was everything I needed to be reminded of. God gave me everything I need in order to be the mom I need to be without judgement. Thank you!

[@laurabennet7693]

Thank you. As a 63 yr old mother of 4 ( all grown with kids of their own) it's challenging to embrace this aging body. Especially as a former athlete! It surprises me that I still care about a flat stomach or dark circles under my eyes. Yes, I eat healthy and exercise as much as my RA body allows, but carry an extra 5-10. I'm learning not to be obsessed with my previous 30/40 year old body! Good encouragement! 💪🙌

[@GloriaScalise]

Amen! Focusing on my image instead of the One in whose image I am made really stuck with me! Good word and thank you for using your platform to GLOW!

[@daughteroftheking2020]

Great message and so important!! I just wanted to Thank you for saying type 2 diabetes and not just diabetes! It's so refreshing to see someone in this industry understand the difference between insulin dependence and insulin resistance. 😊 new subscriber ❤

[@glowbodypt]

Yes ma'am! Welcome.

[@MRSRuth1977]

This video came just at a time when I needed it the most. Thank you Heavenly Father and thank you for your obedience to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!! 🙏🏾❤️

[@EricaGoosen-s6s]

I love this. I would love to see a little bit more about body image, and a good perspective on it as someone who is dealing with chronic illness and on a healing journey…. It’s really hard not to hate my body aesthetically or otherwise, when it malfunctions

[@andreaomegah6126]

God bless you for this message. I did not realize comparing myself to my previous self (i.e. when I was a smaller frame) was covetousness. As Christians, we don't realize how much we sin when we are too focused on these things.

[@THEJ0KER8888]

Exactly my plight. I need to work out to improve body movement and function. I do not desire to have the body I used to have and I had a flat stomach. I just want to be healthier than I have become. I thank God every day for the changes He has made in my mind, body and soul and I know He will lead me to the changes I need for better health. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@Breadwinnerbiblical]

This blessed me this morning on my walk. Thank you😊!!

[@neckdoc6872]

SO GRATEFUL YOU CAME ACROSS MY FEED. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@AndreaDutton]

I just love this! ❤So so wonderfully weaved together. All Glory Be To God and thank you for all your work and effort to make this very valuable video also. Subscribed!

[@lauren40480]

I NEEDED this, and I think many women need to hear this message! THANK YOU ❤

[@glowbodypt]

Lauren, I'm grateful to have you here.

[@makaylacerda8402]

I just LOVE you. You are such a role model to me as a Christian woman, you speak volumes!!!!!!! Thank YOU ❤

[@HelenGriffin-lt1id]

Loved this Ashley! Thank you for this kind of true and God centered discussion! Would love more conversations like this, changing how we think of nutrition and exercise benefits being for energy and our family is such a great conversation! Would also love to hear your thoughts on consumerism, when I’m unhappy with how I look, I buy new clothes because I think that is the answer! I know it’s not, but it’s a hard habit to break!

[@tahendricks]

No children, hysterectomy in 40s and I have such discontent from the belly I have developed no matter what I do. A hiatal hernia developed and now consulting surgery. I hope this gives me some closure on this issue so I can move forward.

[@annakirtley1330]

This is so awesome! Thank you for making this episode Ashley! This is so truthfull!! As I’m listening to the last part about premenopausal and menopause and I’m wondering if you will one day have a program geared towards that age. I’m not there at all yet but would definitely love it.

[@queenoftiming]

Love this. Love your energy. Subscribed. And also... Those photos of your babies behind you are art and just so gorgeous. Keep up the lovely work, my dear ❤

[@jwsingjesus]

I've been looking for you for a while! Exactly what I have been saying to my friends. Blessings!

[@annie22krm]

I need to focus less on myself image and more on God ❤. This was so wholesome !

[@thematernalmethod]

Phew…your words at 11:15 hit my heart! Because I am that woman, I move, eat Wel and take care of my body but constantly see something that is less than 😩😣 thank you for sharing this.

[@wg7150]

Thank you for reminding us Ladies, to be mindful of how we view ourselves before God, the one who created us in the first place. I do not want to be ungrateful. I want to thank Him every day. God's blessings be upon you, your family and subscribers .

[@naturalblackcocoa]

Thank you so much. I will have to listen to this until I get it. I need a healthier view on my body image.

[@kianaliess7102]

Please keep making these videos! These are the exact things I need to be reminded of! I am so thankful that you have such incredible workouts but you're not just focused on workouts but our hearts and minds before God as well! I love being reminded of God's wisdom as I exercise and in these videos as well!!❤️

[@glowbodypt]

Thanks for your encouragement -- there are so many Biblical/woman/culture struggle topics I consider focusing on, just most of them aren't related to women's fitness! So I have a hard time figuring out what to hone in on, or skip. Always open to your suggestions.

[@jadetaormina8456]

Finally someone that talks about women goes through in our minds. , great video really I forget to thanks our lord, I’m 52 still in shape exercise eating healthy ect… but I do miss my younger body. The way it looked, the way it used to fonction too lol Thank god, I don’t tell anyone about what I don’t like, but in my mind oh dear lord 😂 thank you again for reminding me 😁🙏❤ great video 🔥🔥

[@danyelgarcia3689]

Thank you for encouraging us while caressing us with a gentle hand❤

[@emmaholtham-j6f]

I’m not a religious person but I do believe in God and what you say resonates completely. The media and culture- especially if you are a woman of the 90s has taught us that being stick thin and a size 6-8 (Uk) means you are winning in life! I have been obsessed with having a flat stomach since I was 18 years old! It’s dominated my thoughts everyday and I had a flat stomach that I was proud of until I had my 2nd child and he left me with a small DR. It’s still fairly flat but not like it was previously and I’m sick of thinking about it, checking it and being obsessed with it. It’s miserable. I want to be free of judging myself and be thankful for what I have and what my body achieved. I had a myomectomy and 2 c sections and considering all that it looks pretty good. Sometimes we are so ruled by our hormones, I get so bloated a week before my period now I am in my 40s too and feel so low about my body. I want to teach my daughter to not be so self obsessed as it’s no way to live

[@DrIreneB4080]

Thank you for this. I had to be reminded of this ❤ May God continue to give you wisdom and bless you.

[@FranN-n1y]

I didn't have kids but I have an apple shaped figure, so I constrain myself into keeping a petite figure bc otherwise my stomach sticks out. It's EXHAUSTING, it feels like a constant battle to keep my body in the "right" shape that's in fashion these days. Thank you for a different perspective.

[@kathieparadisa3862]

Good information. I'm 59 and I'm changing with my appearance I had a flat stomach and now that is changing. My diet is better, so I need to figure out my center through Jesus.

[@glowbodypt]

Kathie, you're a couple of steps ahead of me and I'm so glad you shared this because other women who are in their 50's like you right now need to read this relatable encouragment from you.

[@aszechy]

When it comes specifically to flat stomachs, women are just not made to be so lean as to have visible abs. It's doable, but it takes massive amounts of work and self deprivation, and if you succeed, you'll look worse overall because the fat from places like your chest and face will go before the last bit of belly fat. It will also likely mess up your hormones because women need a higher body fat percentage than men to have proper hormonal function. So it's a pretty stupid goal really. Exercise to feel good and be healthy, not to achieve some "ideal" that was never meant for you in the first place.

[@laurylhandel]

You're very right. My body goal is to someday, whatever size I am, have a chest that sticks out farther than my tummy, does that count as unrealistic? 😄

[@AnnieODally-nu6lt]

Love it! I have the same goal!💖💖💖

[@daniaeyad7543]

I'm a Muslim but I really appreciate what you are endorsing here. Thank you ❤️God bless u

[@revivaltimebuiltbyJesus]

This was a right now word. I've been planning on getting a tummy tuck and or liposuction spending 14,000-16,000 in dept. I'm a single mom having babies unwed and im humiliated knowing now that how I had babies was outside of Gods order and im suffering everyday and I'm done. I'm hurting, lonely, and just done. I've been Praying God wd intervene if He's not ok with this since this is His body and $. I've sensed Him giving me this as a gift. But I also sense Him telling me exactly what you just said. Please Pray I make the right decision. I need to make it today as the surgery is squedualed Aug 23rd.

[@glowbodypt]

I'm praying for you. Right now.

[@angelirohival6270]

I’m now in my 60’s. It took me this long to figure out how important it is to take care of your body by exercising and eating right. It’s God’s temple, and taking care of will help live healthier and longer in order to serve Him effectively.