Small Steps, Big Change: Building Lasting Habits

 Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

. Small, intentional actions create momentum.

I’d like you to Start asking yourself these two questions:

• What is one habit I can realistically add this week?
  
  
  
• What’s the smallest version of this habit I can commit to?

Examples:

• Instead of 45 minutes of exercise, start with 10 minutes of walking or stretching.
  
  
  
• Instead of a full meal prep day, prep one meal or snack.
  
  
  
• Instead of strict diet rules, add one balanced plate per day.
  
  
  

The key to reaching your biblical weight loss goal is consistency over intensity. Each small step is a faithful choice that God honors.

1. Start Small – One habit per week is enough.
   
   
   
2. Anchor It – Attach your new habit to an existing routine (e.g., stretching after your morning devotion).
   
   
   
3. Track Progress – A simple checkmark or journal note reinforces your success.
   
   
   
4. Celebrate Wins – Reflect weekly and thank God for the progress you’ve made.
   
   
   
5. Be Patient – Habits take time. Trust God with your consistency.
   
   

Example micro-habit plan:

• Monday: 5 min morning stretch
  
  
  
• Tuesday: Drink an extra glass of water
  
  
  
• Wednesday: Prep a balanced snack
  
  
  
• Thursday: 10-minute walk
  
  
  
• Friday: Reflect and journal gratitude
  
  
  

Seek the Lord here and Remember: small, consistent steps honor God more than sporadic perfection. Reflect on these questions this week:

• Which small habit can I focus on right now?
  
  
  
• How can I rely on God to give me strength and consistency?
  
  
  
• What victories—even the seemingly small—can I celebrate this week?
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   “Lord, thank You for the gift of small, faithful steps. Help us build habits that honor You, strengthen our bodies, and bring joy. Give us patience and perseverance to press on, trusting You for growth and transformation. Amen.”

Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?

Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting.

In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:

• • Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale
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