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Why Most Christians Fail At Fitness (It's Not Discipline)

  • Writer: Michael Zaronas
    Michael Zaronas
  • Jan 22
  • 2 min read

Most Christians don’t struggle with fitness because they’re lazy.

 

They struggle because they’ve been taught the wrong framework.

 

If discipline were the real issue, then the most disciplined people you know would be the healthiest. But you and I both know that’s not always true.

 

I’ve worked with Christians who:

- Wake up early

- Serve consistently at church

- Read their Bible daily

- Push hard in the gym

 

…and still feel stuck, exhausted, or frustrated with their health.

 

The problem isn’t a lack of willpower.

 

It’s a lack of harmony.



See, God didn’t create your body and your soul as 2 separate entities.

He put your soul directly inside of you.

 

Because the goal was always to have them operate in harmony with each other, not in isolation.

 

It’s not -> “I’m going to live my life for God, but on my fitness journey I’m going to do MY own thing.

 

It’s this -> “I’m going to let God transform my heart and desires, and the intentional care I give my body is an outward expression of that inward transformation.

 

Body and soul, in harmony, not isolation.



When fitness becomes disconnected from:

- Purpose

- Identity

- Personalized structure

 

…it turns into either burnout or guilt. Sometimes both.

 

True, sustainable health happens when:

- Your health habits support the purpose of a functioning body

- Your discipline flows from your identity as a Child of God

- Your routines compliment your other responsibilities



If you’ve been feeling like:

- You’re constantly “starting over”

- You know what to do but can’t stay consistent

- Your faith and fitness feel disconnected

 

You don’t need more motivation.

 

You need clarity.

 

That’s exactly what I help people find - clear, faith-aligned direction to your health and fitness that actually fits your life.

 

If this resonated with you, click here to book a free consultation!


Talk soon!


 
 
 

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