#694 Part I: Why You Can't Lose the Weight - Alisa Keeton
Revelation Wellness - Healthy & Whole
Release Date: 06/15/2022
Revelation Wellness - Healthy & Whole
Grab your water (take a big sip right now), lace up your shoes, and be present to what it feels like to quench your thirst. This is your call to move your body and have fun today! Truth be told, you’re thirsty! We’re a chronically dehydrated people… both physically and spiritually. Today, let’s move our hearts closer to the Living Water—Jesus. Key Scripture John 7:37-38 (NIV) As you start to feel better and get your body moving, offer your body as an act of worship. Exercise uses the whole body—that’s why it’s so beneficial for us as whole people created in God’s image. God...
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Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved episode and allow your mind to slow down to match the pace of your body. In this gentle scripture meditation, Aaron guides you into a place of rest, helping you sit with God’s Word and be strengthened by the hope found in Him. Today’s meditation centers on Colossians 1, reminding us that hope is not passive—it is alive, rooted in heaven, and bears fruit in our lives. This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, release what you’re holding, and be filled again. What to Expect in This Episode: • A slow, soothing introduction to...
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The episode that's been a long time coming: Can Christians do yoga? We dive into the full range of opinions—from "yoga is evil" to "yoga is amazing"—and invite you to lay down fear, judgments, and pre-made decisions. Whether you're curious, have a personal story, or are wrestling with this question, this conversation is for you. Can Christians walk into a yoga studio? Should they? What does the history of yoga tell us? Do the postures themselves "open you up" spiritually? Why the fear often centers on the body—and why that's missing the bigger picture. Key Themes Explored: God created...
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Here's a steady-state Zone 2 movement (perfect for a brisk walk, easy hike, or light jog). Press play, lace up, and move your body while soaking in God's Word. No high-intensity intervals today — just sustainable, conversational effort that builds endurance in your body and spirit. Scripture Focus James 2:8 – "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well." Key Points Zone 2 Basics: Talk-test pace: full sentences, no gasping Steady breathing, energized afterward Builds endurance + mitochondrial health The...
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Press play, move your body, and feel hope rise in this powerful interval workout! Invitation: Scan your body—where do you feel heavy or dense? Your body holds tension and is constantly taking notes...it's working for you. As your mind gets renewed, stay connected to your body. Anchor Verse: John 7:28-30 Core Question: What do you do when your timeline doesn’t match God’s? You might have a frustrated heart or even a bitter one, but you're here—that means you have a faithful heart. God has delight in you for not turning away. You were made for this: faith, hope, and...
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When Kerry received a diabetes diagnosis and was offered a shot, she felt a quiet check in her spirit—convicted there was another way. She chose whole foods, consistent movement, and faith in God’s possibility. Result: 31 pounds lost and A1C lowered naturally—no meds needed. But like so many of us, Kerry still struggled with evenings—that tired pull toward a “reward” snack when the day finally winds down. In this episode, Alisa coaches Kerry (and us) on why evening cravings hit hard, what’s happening biologically after dinner, and how to meet those moments with kindness, wisdom,...
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Kick off the year strong—train with Alisa! She's training you to love God and your body. So get moving: take a simple walk, ride your bike, or go for a run. This workout is where biology meets theology! Biologically change your markers of good health while drawing closer to God. Key Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” Alisa presses into one powerful truth: We're all affected by the desire to change our bodies—especially as New Year's goals focus on weight loss. Key Message: “Weight gain is about safety lost.”...
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Kick off 2026 with an inspiring conversation that's all about hope, transformation, and loving the body God gave you! Alisa sits down with Leah Hope, who openly shares her powerful journey from weighing over 400 pounds to naturally losing more than 200 pounds. Leah reveals the pivotal "aha" moment that changed everything: shifting her focus from wanting to lose weight to wanting to gain health. This reframing of the mindset became the key that unlocked sustainable habits, freedom, and a bigger, fuller life. You'll hear: The simple, practical habits that truly worked for her (no extremes, no...
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Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved, and let Alisa guide you through a time of rest and gentle scripture meditation—it's the perfect way to begin this last week of 2025 and enter into the New Year rested and filled up. Today is an invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to rest like David, where rest is the weapon that makes our enemies a footstool. Anchor Verses: Psalm 110:1 What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God’s presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental,...
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Grab your jingle bells and let's move with some merry in this REVING the Word Christmas workout! We're moving our bodies with FUN—not striving for skinny or trying to "fix" ourselves. Let's exercise some pure JOY! Key Scripture: John 1:14 (NIV) "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." What to Expect in This Episode: A light-hearted movement session with bouncing and joyful energy—think light steps and a gentle bounce to keep things fun and uplifting. Focus on a...
info_outlineWe're so excited to bring you part one of two part series on Why You Can't Lose the Weight with our host, Alisa Keeton. She's coming in hot with this one and you are going to have an a-ha moment as she helps unpack why 95% of diets fail and asks two key questions:
--> Who told you that you needed to lose weight?
--> What is the right weight for you?
In Part I, you'll also hear how our nervous system along with hormones play a big part in this journey.
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