3 Faith and Fitness Steps for Women in Changing Seasons

Have you ever thought, “This used to work—why isn’t it working now?”

Maybe it was a workout plan that once got you results, a nutrition strategy you swore by in your 20s, or even the same jeans you wore after baby number one. At some point, what used to work simply doesn’t anymore—and it leaves you frustrated, confused, and wondering if you’ve failed.

But here’s the truth: it’s not you. It’s your season. Your body, your hormones, your responsibilities, your energy—they’ve shifted. And your fitness plan has to shift too.

In this post, I’ll walk you through three steps to build a fitness plan that actually fits your real life right now. Along the way, I’ll share my $20 jeans story and the lessons it taught me about change, faith, and fitness. 

Step 1: Accept That Seasons Change

I used to hold onto a stack of jeans from before baby number one. They were my favorites—well worn, comfortable, and they made me feel confident. After my first baby, they fit again. After my second baby, they still fit.

But after my third, I could still squeeze into them—but at what cost? The tightness around my hips and thighs left me uncomfortable and frustrated. I realized something important: my body wasn’t failing me. It was just different.

“If what you used to do doesn’t work anymore, it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means your season has changed.”

The same is true in fitness. What worked when you were single may not work now as a mom of three. What worked before perimenopause may not fit during perimenopause. And what worked when you had extra energy may not be realistic after a job change or a family crisis.

Your season has changed. And that’s not a problem—it’s a prompt. A prompt to pivot, adapt, and grow.

Step 2: Ask Better Questions

When we get stuck, the first reaction is often to double down—do more workouts, cut more calories, or chase another “90-day reset.” But what we really need is a pause.

In this episode, I walked listeners through a two-minute moving check-in—something you can do too:

1. Take a deep breath and ask: How much time can I realistically give to movement this week?
2. Ask yourself: What’s the biggest drain on my energy right now?
3. Finally, ask: What would feel like a win this week?

These simple questions bring clarity. They stop you from forcing an old plan that doesn’t fit and help you design a fitness rhythm that aligns with your real life.

As Romans 12:1 reminds us, offering our bodies as a living sacrifice isn’t about perfection—it’s about offering. That includes offering our time, our habits, and even our goals to God, one season at a time. 

Step 3: Pivot with Grace, Not Guilt

Once you’ve accepted that seasons change and asked better questions, the next step is to pivot.

Sometimes pivoting means dialing things down—shorter workouts, more rest, or simplified nutrition. Other times it means shifting right—trying something new, like strength training instead of endless cardio. And sometimes it means stepping forward into more intensity when the season allows.

The key is this: pivot with grace, not guilt.

“You don’t need a hardcore reset. Sometimes you just need to pause and then pivot.”

When you pivot with grace, you release the shame of what “used to work” and embrace what works now. You move from punishment to partnership—with your body, your season, and your faith. 

Fitness That Fits Your Real Life

Here’s what I want you to remember:

• If your old fitness plan doesn’t work anymore, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
• Seasons change—and your plan should change too.
• Asking better questions gives clarity.
• Pivoting with grace keeps you consistent.

Psalm 139 reminds us that we are uniquely created and knit together by God. That means our fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all, and it isn’t meant to stay the same forever.

When you accept your season, ask better questions, and pivot with grace, you’ll discover a fitness rhythm that not only helps you stay strong and consistent—but also helps you live more fully in the calling God has given you.