Thirty Pounds Down - Christian Weight Loss For A Healthy Body & Weight
***Christian Weight Loss + Sustainable Weight Loss Method *** Welcome to Thirty Pounds Down, a podcast for Christian women seeking to achieve a healthy body and weight, naturally. Topics include eating less for weight loss, the power of plant-based foods, healthy habits, and how our faith is at the center of it all. We cover weight loss struggles and challenges from a biblical perspective and provide divinely inspired solutions that are easy to implement. As a retired nurse caregiver turned holistic nutritionist, Christian wife, organic gardener, and vegan home cook, each episode draws from my personal experiences. Including the 2-Meal-A-Day method that has helped me and others find freedom from overeating and achieve permanent weight loss. Join me for practical solutions and inspiration to achieve your dream of a healthy body and weight. 🙏Subscribe and 🙏Share this episode Thank You for listening to Thirty Pounds Down🎵 💓 Glenda Hill Here’s how I would like your help spreading the word in this increasingly cluttered podcast universe: #1 Subscribe or follow the show to stay tuned and grow along with me. #2 Share this with another person you think may benefit from creating positive change in their life. Thanks so much! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ >>> 👥 Connect with me👇 Get Resouces at https://www.glendahill.com
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
How To Achieve Healthy Weight With Volume Eating
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Hey friend, welcome! Today, we’re talking about volume eating—how to eat abundantly while maintaining a healthy weight. The problem is that many people try to fill up on “diet” foods—low-calorie, low-fat, low-carb options—only to stay hungry, craving, and constantly thinking about food. Learn how your stomach's fullness sensors work and the best foods to fill up on. Plus, get practical tips for balanced meals, cooking methods that enhance volume, and a faith-based approach to eating with abundance. No restrictions—just real, nourishing food. Let's go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 – Welcome! Best Foods for Volume Eating
00:25 – A Better Way To Eat Instead of Dieting
01:44 – The Stomach Knows When It's Full
02:45 – The Body’s Built-in Overeating Protection
03:10 – The Best Foods To Fill Up On
03:47 – Stop eating low-calorie Foods
04:30 – Are You Overloading on Starches?
05:30 – Why Low-Calorie Diets Backfire
06:26 – Slow Metabolism? Here’s Why
06:40 – A Perfect Volume Eating Breakfast
07:25 – Satisfying, Balanced Lunch Ideas
08:05 – Cooking Tips To Increase Food Volume
09:25 – Maximize Volume in Drinks and Dressings
10:05 – How to Eat the Way God Designed
10:15 – Embrace Life—Not Restriction!
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Boost Mood & Energy With Healthy Fats
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Welcome Friend! In this episode, discover the healthy fats that can boost your mood, stabilize energy, and support your weight goals naturally. Plus, get a fun and easy smoothie recipe to energize your day. Meal ideas to keep you full and focused, and smart food combining for restful sleep. Ready to feel your best? Let’s go to the show!
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🥑 The best mood-boosting fats for peace and patience
🥜 How nuts & seeds help with focus and fullness
🍓 A simple smoothie recipe to energize your day
🌙 Smart food combos that support deep, restful sleep
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Boost Mood & Energy Naturally
00:58 Fat Tips That Support Weight Loss
01:14 How Healthy Fats Restore Energy
02:13 Why Walnuts Are Brain Superfoods
02:30 Almonds: Balance Blood Sugar Naturally
03:00 Best Way To Eat Olive Oil for Health
03:40 Energizing Smoothie Recipe with Dates
05:05 Smart Meal Ideas: Focus and Fullness
06:05 The Sleep Connection
06:40 Fat Foods for Restful Sleep
07:30 From Irritable to Love Joy Peace with Whole Foods
08:30 Fats To Avoid for Results In 7 Days
08:44 Whole Grains for Energy & Mood
09:30 Brain Food Facts That Lift Your Mood
09:54 Time To Take Action—Let’s Do This!
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Stay Healthy At Every Age With Plant-Based Foods
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Welcome, Friend! Today, I share practical tips for staying healthy. Let’s focus on whole foods and trust that God has provided everything in fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and seeds. In this episode, you'll find scripture, motivation, and more. Are you ready to learn about plant-based foods that can help you stay healthy at any age, along with practical steps you can start implementing today? Let's go to the show!
Highlights
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✅ Build lifelong energy and strength—at any age
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Stay Healthy At Every Age
00:40 Set Yourself Up For Success
01:44 Self-Educate For Better Health
02:08 God’s Food for Sustainable Energy
02:28 Tasty Plant Protein Sources
03:25 Replace Protein Powders with Real Food
06:00 3 Common Mistakes
08:50 Maintain Hormonal Balance
09:25 Lifestyle Tips to Restore Hormonal Health
10:15 Need Support? Let’s Work Together
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
How To Stop Food Intolerances Blocking Your Weight Loss
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Hey, friend! Could hidden food intolerances be stalling your progress? This episode reveals how common trigger foods cause bloating, cravings, and sluggish metabolism—without you even realizing it. I’ll show you how to identify problem foods and give you breakthrough tips and food rotation strategies. Ready for real solutions that help you lose weight and feel amazing? Let's go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Stop Food Intolerance Blocking Weight Loss
01:00 My Peanut Butter Intolerance Story
02:00 How Repeated Foods Trigger Reactions
03:00 Problems with Eating the Same Foods Daily
04:20 Rotating Foods the Way God Designed
04:50 Ways to Add Variety to Your Diet
05:20 Common Intolerances That Slow Fat Loss
05:55 Dairy Intolerance Signs: Best Alternatives
06:50 If Gluten Blocks Your Weight Loss- Try This!
07:19 Heal Your Gut to Reverse Food Intolerances
07:48 Listen To Your Body - Stop Cravings
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
5 Scriptures To Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Hello, friend. Today, I share five scriptures to help you lose weight and keep weight off. This episode is for you if you feel your mind is willing, but your flesh is weak. Knowing how to think and speak to your struggles is essential to achieving a healthy weight. Ready to employ 4 fun ways to stay rooted in the Word? You'll feel empowered to take on your challenges with confidence that, through faith, you can overcome them. Let's go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 5 Scriptures to Transform Your Health
01:30 Overcome Temptation with Scripture #1
02:55 Train Spiritual Muscles with Scripture #2
03:38 Break Free with the Power of Your Words
04:20 Replace Negative Thoughts with Truth Scripture #3
04:54 Discover the health-sustaining power of Seeds (Scripture #4)
06:30 Find Lasting Victory with Scripture #5
07:30 4 Fun Ways to Stay Spiritually Rooted
09:05 Practice Meditation Moments to Stress Less
10:19 Join Our Community for Faith-Filled Support
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
The Reward Of Good Digestion: Step Into A New You
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Friend, the rewards of good digestion are waiting for you. It's about more than just weight loss or appearance—it's about honoring your body as a temple. Start your day feeling light, and free from discomfort like bloating, back pain, or fatigue by focusing on the four basics of good digestion. This episode will explore why good digestion is the foundation for stepping into a new you and living a vibrant, purpose-filled life. Let's go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 The Reward of Good Digestion
00:45 Get Your Life Back, Reclaim Your Energy
01:44 Step Into A New You Through Gut Health
02:10 Impact of Undigested Food
02:40 Signs Your Gut Needs Healing
03:00 4 Basics for Good Digestion
05:00 Herbs Neutralize Toxins
05:55 Easy Ways to Add Healing Herbs
06:25 Move Your Body, Energize Your Gut
07:18 How Growth Hormones Hurt Your Gut
08:30 Lifelong Rewards of a Healthy Gut
09:50 Heal Your Gut to Trim Belly Fat
10:19 Need Support? Let’s Work Together
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
How To Make Time For Healthy Weight Habits
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Hello, Friend. Want to make time for healthy weight habits? In this episode, I share three powerful habits that will empower you to simplify your life, achieve a healthy weight, and show up energized daily. A common misconception is a lack of time; I’ll reveal the real problem and how to make the time you need for health and happiness. Let’s go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Make Time For Healthy Weight
00:23 Manage Energy, Not Just Your Time
01:10 Plan Habits With God’s Wisdom
01:55 Simplify Your Life to Save Time
03:00 Eat for Easy Digestion and Energy
03:45 Simplify Meals Online Tool
04:25 Declutter Your Kitchen, Save Time
05:33 Best Foods for Energy Under 35
06:40 Best Foods for Energy Over 40
07:26 Post-Menopause Nutrition Made Simple
08:32 Mindful Walking For Healthy Weight
09:55 Tired of Walking Alone? Try This!
11:09 Recap 3 Steps to Healthy Weight
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Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
How To Effortlessly Lose Weight On Plant-Powered Nutrition
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Hey there, friend! Today, we explore the weight loss benefits of stepping away from meat for 30 days. If you're wrestling with stubborn weight or struggling to maintain your goals, this episode offers your path to freedom.
Before you dismiss the idea or think, "I could never do that," let me reassure you that there are ways to detox from meat without feeling deprived. Instead, you can enjoy tasty satisfying meals that increase energy, improve digestion, and have a clear mind.
Here’s to discovering a new way to fuel your body, lose the weight that holds you back, and experience the fullness of God’s provision. Let’s go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Effortlessly Lose Weight
00:20 Take A Break From Meat Eating
01:07 Meet Plant-Powered People
02:27 How Meat Detox Shed Pounds
05:05 Break Free from Stubborn Weight
05:20 Plant Nutrition Low Calories High Fiber
05:40 Carbs and Healthy Fats Are Good
06:27 God’s Original Diet for Us
07:07 A Prayer To Bless Your Journey
09:00 Get Rid Of Toxins And Cravings
09:16 Start The Freedom Journey
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Nourish and Flourish With 3 Cooking Methods for Healthy Weight
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Welcome, Friend! Today, we’re exploring 3 cooking methods for healthy weight. Learn how to cook foods to retain nutrients and healing properties. I share stories of mistakes I made and the best practices for cooking to unlock flavors and build your confidence. Ready to cook confidently, nourish your body temple, and honor God?  Let's go to the show!Â
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00:00 Cooking For Healthy Weight
01:20 Simmer Low & Slow: A Gentle Way to Cook
02:20 Simmering For Nutrition and Digestion
03:50 Soaking Preparation Leads To Nourishment
05:20 Gaining Confidence: Conquering Fears
06:30 Instant Pot Fun, Efficiency & Nutrient Retention
08:05 Roasting Sweetness in Every Bite
10:00 Why Healthy Cooking Is A Valuable Skill
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Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Nourish Your Temple: 5 Key Actions To Elevate Your Diet
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Welcome Friend. If you struggle to nourish your physical and mental well-being, boost your energy, and honor the body God gifted you, this episode is for you. As believers, we desire to honor our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. That's no small calling—but it comes with incredible opportunities to reach our highest potential when equipped with the right tools. Join me, as I share 5 Key Actions to Elevate Your Diet. Are you ready to stop struggling?—your solution awaits. Let’s go to the show!
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Highlights & Chapters
00:00 Nourish Your Temple
00:43 Elevate Diet Reach Highest Potential
01:10 Self-Knowledge Key #1 To Success
02:10 Food Ed: Quinoa In The Spotlight
03:08 Key #2 Set Goals For Progress
04:43 Key #3 Food Labels Healthier Decisions
08:02 Key #4 Spot Patterns To Elevate Diet
09:55 Key #5 Stay Brilliant with Water
10:50 You Can Succeed, Nourish With Ease!
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Thirty Pounds Down, hosted by Glenda Hill, is dedicated to helping you start losing weight and practicing healthy habits in ways that don’t feel hard.
If you're searching to understand how to feed your body to lose weight and looking for simple healthy routines, encouragement, or how to partner with God,
this podcast is for you.