Rewriting Your Story: Embracing a Healthy Identity

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As a novelist, I’ve always loved crafting stories—building characters, weaving plot twists, and creating satisfying endings. But when it came to my own life and health, I had to confront a hard truth: the story I was living wasn’t a healthy one. I was overweight, tired, and facing high blood pressure and prediabetes. My body was sending me loud and clear signals that something had to change, but I ignored them, sticking to the same excuses: “I sit a lot for my job,” or “I have to buy inexpensive food for my big family.”

Sound familiar?

The truth hit me when I saw pictures of myself and couldn’t deny it anymore. I knew I needed to rewrite my story. Here’s the good news: no matter how long you’ve been living in an old narrative, you can start fresh. It’s not about erasing the past but choosing to write a better future.

However, rewriting our stories isn’t just about changing habits; it’s about embracing a new identity. We don’t just make healthy choices occasionally—we decide to become healthy people, mind, body, and soul. And that transformation starts in our mindset.

A New Identity in Christ

The Bible reminds us that in Christ, we are made new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” This truth isn’t just for our spiritual lives—it applies to every aspect of who we are, including our health.

When we accept the identity God offers us, we can release the old habits and patterns that held us back. No longer do we have to see ourselves as people stuck in unhealthy cycles. Instead, we can step into the identity of someone who thrives—someone who is healthy, vibrant, and fully alive.

The Power of Mindset

The hardest part of rewriting our story often isn’t our actions—it’s our mindset. We tend to hold onto the old narratives: “I’m just not good at sticking with things,” or “I’ve always struggled with weight.” But those thoughts keep us tethered to the past.

Think of it this way: when we adopted our children, they came from backgrounds filled with uncertainty and old patterns. As they joined our family, they were given new identities—sons and daughters who were loved, valued, and secure. Some embraced that identity quickly, while others struggled to let go of their past.

It’s the same for us. When it comes to health, we have to decide: Am I going to keep my old identity or embrace a new one?

Here’s a sticky statement to remember: “You’re not someone trying to be healthy—you ARE a healthy person making healthy choices.”

5 Action Steps to Rewriting Your Story as a Healthy Person

1. Acknowledge the Old Story

The first step to change is recognizing the narrative you’ve been living. Maybe you’ve told yourself, “This is just who I am—I’ll always struggle.” But Romans 12:2 challenges us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Let God help you rewrite those old thoughts.

Try This: Write down the excuses or patterns that have kept you stuck. Pray over them and ask God to renew your mind.

2. Embrace a New Identity

Your past struggles do not define you. Like my children learning to embrace their place in our family, you have the opportunity to embrace your identity as a healthy person. Colossians 3:10 reminds us, “Put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”

Try This: Write a declaration: “I am a healthy, vibrant person, created to live fully in the life God has given me.” Say it every morning as a reminder.

3. Surround Yourself with a Healthy Community

You can’t do this alone. Surround yourself with people who inspire, encourage, and hold you accountable. Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Try This: Join a health group, work with a coach, or partner with a friend who shares your goals. Together, you’ll stay motivated and inspired.

4. Set Clear Goals and Make a Plan

Just like a good story needs a plot, your health journey needs a plan. Whether it’s drinking more water, taking daily walks, or planning balanced meals, set clear, achievable goals. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”

Try This: Write down one weekly goal and track your progress. Celebrate even the smallest victories!

5. Keep Moving Forward

There will be setbacks—that’s life. But a single misstep doesn’t define your story. Philippians 3:13-14 encourages us, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal.”

Try This: When you slip up, write down one positive step you can take right away. Keep pressing forward with grace for yourself.

A Final Thought

Rewriting your story ias about deciding each day to live as the healthy, vibrant person God created you to be. Your past doesn’t define you, and you don’t have to live in that old narrative anymore.

God has given you a new identity, and you have the tools and community to succeed. Together, let’s embrace the life He has for us—full of health, energy, and joy. And remember:

“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” —Philippians 4:13

Are you ready to start rewriting your story? Connect with me, or reach out to your coach. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time! Contact me here.

~Tricia

Additional Resources

Journal Through the Bible in 2025

Have you ever wanted to read through the Bible but found yourself giving up? Or even worse, you read the chapters and at the end question how they apply to your life. Tricia Goyer understands. For years she felt frustrated that she couldn’t stick to her commitment to read God’s Word all the way through. Things changed when she found a doable plan and wrote out a daily prayer. Tricia’s heart changed. Her life did, too.

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