Today y'all get a chance to meet my friend, Brit Wilson, who has personally impacted my health and fitness journey - as well as encouraged me to maintain a healthy mindset as I live healed from anorexia. We go all in on the lies that take us down as women in the health and fitness world - the push to be skinny and the healing that comes from regaining strength. We break open what it looks like to be misunderstood by people you love as you shift and try to navigate life's twists and turns. She unpacks the struggles of single motherhood while managing three jobs and overcoming mental and physical struggles in the midst of both disordered eating and divorce.

We take some time to talk about the difference between control and self-discipline - and the effect it has on us spiritually in our walk with Christ. Brit and I both feel passionate about encouraging women to avoid cultural traps in the "health and fitness" world to be skinny, drained, and under-nourished and to find places and spaces that encourage you to grow your body through strength and nourishment to take on the life God has for you!

Over the last 10 years Brit has both educated and supported clients all over the world - as a personal trainer with certifications ranging from pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise to strength training and nutrition - in order to help people both in person and online. She's constantly learning and growing herself in order to benefit those she serves. From beginners to athletes, she is committed to helping others reach their goals. Brit's philosophy isn't to "kill" you in the gym but to help you learn your body better, help you move better and to make you stronger and more confident by doing workouts with a purpose. She truly believes in wanting to make you the best physical version of yourself.

I can't wait for you to meet my empowering and bold friend, Brit!

Brittany's IG: @britwilsonspt

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As always to recommend a guest, email Sydney@LetYourFightShine.com.