179. What Does the Bible Say About Being Healthy? 4 Scriptures Every Christian Mom Needs to Reframe Her Health Journey

What does the Bible actually say about being healthy?

For many Christian moms, health has become tangled with guilt, diet culture, comparison, and burnout. We want energy and strength—but we don’t want obsession, pressure, or perfectionism.

In this episode of Simple Fitness Habits, Shaela breaks down four key scriptures that reframe health as freedom, stewardship, and preparation for the life God has called you to live. This conversation helps Christian women step away from extremes and build faith-based health habits that actually fit real life.

If you’ve ever searched:

• What does the Bible say about being healthy?

• Is fitness biblical?

• How should Christian women approach health and exercise?

• How do I get healthy without burnout as a mom?

This episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why biblical health is about abundant life, not shrinking or control

• How guilt and all-or-nothing thinking sabotage Christian women’s health

• Why movement can be an act of worship and stewardship

• How to build sustainable fitness and nutrition habits without burnout

• What it means to pursue health in a way that honors God and your season of life

The Scriptures Covered

• John 10:10 – Health rooted in abundance, not restriction

• 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 – Discipline without extremes

• Matthew 24:44 – Readiness for calling and responsibility

• Hebrews 12:1 – Letting go of guilt and unnecessary weight

Helpful Resources

The Stronger Collective
A Christ-centered fitness and nutrition community for women who want structure, accountability, and sustainable habits—without burnout.
👉 https://www.thestrongerco.com 

Christian Fitness Hub (Free)
Simple, faith-based fitness and nutrition resources to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.
👉 https://hub.simplefitnesshabits.com 

Final Encouragement

Health doesn’t have to feel heavy or complicated. It can be a place of freedom, consistency, and faith—one simple habit at a time.