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Summary: The Weigh Down Diet
Review: All I can say is I wish I could talk to Gwen and let her know my true feelings about this book. I've been an obese person all my life and I have tried every diet in the world and failed. I had a hard time putting the book down because it inspired me so much. She ties in scripture with every day life. She shows you how you can not do ANYTHING without turning to the Lord. She showed me what I was doing wrong all these years using mans rules instead of turning to God the one that has carried me through life. I would recomend this book to anyone who has a problem and needs the Lords help. I have told alot of people about the book. She shows you how much you can do when you lean on "Him". I am far from what I should weigh but I know with this book and my God I will make it. Thank you Gwen and Amen.
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Summary: I am back after reading the book and keeping the weight down
Review: I wrote earlier about my first impressions of the book. I amplease to say that I have lost 12 lbs and back in a size 8 dresses and jeans. I feel great and I look like I am a teenager in the face again. Everyone sees the difference and I have more energy than ever.For those who are criticizing the book, please take heart that there are others who are pleased with the results to each his own.. Thank you.
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Summary: Weigh Down is an awesome book
Review: I have read this book as well as the follow up book, "Rise Above", and they are both wonderful. The practical advise she gives, as well as the Spiritual advise, are right on. There has not been a better "diet" book ever written. These books are full of good, SOUND, scriptual teaching that will change your life forever. I know, I have lost over 60 lbs. and my wife 130 lbs. and have kept it off for over two years following the principles set forth by God through Gwen. Not only are we healthier(lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, my wife is no longer hypoglaucemic, etc., etc.), but we also have a healthier marriage because you can apply the principles to all areas of life. This book is a must read!
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Summary: Grandparents could relate
Review: I bought this book a couple of years ago and thought it made complete sense. I smirked at some of the other reviews because these people have been completely "brainwashed" by man-made rules! In one of Gwen's tapes, she mentions looking closely at the way our grandparents ate. I did this and the whole Weigh Down program really hit home. I lost a grandmother to pancreatic cancer 5 years ago - she was 89 years old and had never eaten a low-fat food in her life! I lost a grandfather a year ago to heart failure - he was 91 years old and had never set foot in a gym. Two of my grandparents are still living and both of them are in their 90's. You know what? They eat small amounts of food when they are hungry and don't exercise much at all. When they were younger, they went to church every Sunday and tried to live the way God intended. Sound like what Gwen is trying to get across to us in her book? I think so. My grandparents and great-grandparents all lived to a ripe old age and it wasn't because they watched what they ate, counted fat grams, calories or went to the gym everyday. They ate when they were hungry, stopped when they were full and looked to God for guidence. This is what Gwen's books are basically telling us to do. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to lose weight or just wanting spiritual fullfillment. Oh, yeah, I am currently attending the workshop at my church and have lost 21 pounds since Feb.
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Summary: CLOSENESS
Review: I HAVE FINISHED READING THIS BOOK, AND I HAVE BEEN TRUELY BLESSED BY IT. THE LORD USED THIS BOOK TO SET ME FREE FROM OVER EATING. I DID NOT RELIZE THAT I WAS USING FOOD AS MY COMFORT ZONE. WE NEED TO FINE COMFORT IN THE LORD NOT FOOD. HE GAVE US FOOD TO ENJOY BUT NOT TO BOW DOWN TO IT. GOD TOOK ME ON A JOURNEY THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON EVER SINCE. I HAVE SEEN THE JEWELS EVERY DAY THAT HE BRINGS TO ME. I HAVE BEEN PUT THROUGHT FIREY TRIALS TO SEE IF I WOULD BOW DOWN AND BINGE. THE LORD BROUGHT ME SAFELY THROUGH HARD TIMES. WHEN IN OTHER TIMES I WOULD HAVE TURNED TO FOOD. THIS BOOK IS NOT ABOUT DIETING OR LOSING WEIGHT, IT IS ABOUT FINDING REST IN THE LORD, AND TURNING OVER TO HIM THE KEYS TO OUR BROKEN HEART. THIS IS ABOUT A PERSON'S HEART AND WHERE IT STANDS BEFORE GOD, AND FOOD. IN READING THIS BOOK KEEP AN OPEN HEART AND ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION AREAS OF STRUGGLE AND SIN. IF YOU DO THIS, AND GET YOUR MIND OFF LOSING WEIGHT YOU WILL SEE ALL THE JEWELS THAT THE LORD HAS CARVED OUT FOR YOU IN THIS LIFE. THE REWARDS ARE SO MUCH MORE FULL FILLING THAN RUNNING TO THE FRIDGE. I NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME HEAR MY STOMACH GROWLING, AND I CAN ENJOY WHAT EVER I LIKE TO EAT WITHOUT THE GUILT. THE LORD HAS TAKEN AWAY THE DESIRE TO OVER EAT AND THE SHAME IS ALL GONE. THE PLACE IN MY HEART THAT WAS EMPTY IS NOW FILLED WITH HIS LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE. I AM TRUSTING THE LORD TO BRING TO PASS THE DESIRE WEIGHT LOSS THAT HE HAS DESIGNED FOR MY BODY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL THOSE THAT NEED TO BE SET FREE AND TO THOSE THAT WANT MORE OF THE LORD IN THEIR LIVES.
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Summary: Unanswered questions....
Review: Ask any reliable medical person what works for weight loss and it is simple. Don't eat more calories than you can burn off each day. And realize that a certain segment of society will have a set point for weight and no matter how hard they try they will never get to the insurance co weight charts in the doctors office. Then there is the person who is very physically active and has muscle and not fat mass and can weight more. I think those who succeed with this diet are great. But I also think it isn't a diet we need but a lifestyle change as many other reviewers have mentioned. And prayer be you Jew or Gentile works. But we live in a lonely society and many people eat out of stress and loneliness and until that is worked on they won't lose weight. Now a question. Have they done an unbiased study of those on this program, who have lost weight and what percentage have kept the weight off, 1, 2 5 etc years? That will be the key. I was also a bit sad that the book was for christians only. Or so it seemed to me. E A Grant
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Summary: Starting Weigh Down soon
Review: I've been reading these reviews from negative and positive alike. I would like to say that the people that are for this diet, more power to you. If it works for you, fantastic! For those of you that the diet didn't work for, that's too bad. I hope you find a new one. I've only read 1/2 of the book that was reviewed, but there are certain things that I agree w/ Ms. Shamblin on. For example, I would rather eat a sausage w/ saurkraut packed w/ at least 15 grams of fat and only finish 1/2 of it, than swallow a fat free hot dog and go back for more and more because I'm not getting what I want, which is the fat. If you think that Ms. Shamblin is twisting her words, then what do you call the manufacturers that tell you to eat all the fat-free, salt-free, and sugar free food you want? You all can call this a diet or not, but don't make a review unless you look at the full scope, and that is, when it comes to food, ANYONE who is trying to sell things that have to do w/ dieting or food have a control over most of the population of this country.
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Summary: A New Christian Cult and 0 Stars
Review: Re-read both the Editorial Reviews Amazon.com "God's power--not 'will power." "relationship with God," then read the reviews from customer reviews, and tell me how many times do you read Jesus? This is a Christian fad book with it's own cult following. Having seen the author on Larry King (CNN) all I can say is if this woman is a registered dietician she isn't a good one and indeed if you take her advise in my opinion it could hurt you. Add to this Biblical passages taken out of context with no theological understanding of their meaning and you can see she's also lacking in theological facts. And her "sin" theory is nothing short of wrong and cruel! I also had to laugh when one considers that most thin people (the pretty people) are also non-christian. And how many have eating disorders opposite of obesity? How many like the French drink wine with meals and stay thin? How many walk more and simply eat low fat and fewer meals? How many simply use common sense? The facts are. If you eat whole healthy foods in moderation, drink more water, cut the junk food out eat low fat and move your body more you will lose weight. Yes you may lose 1-20 lbs on this or any other diet but stats show you probably won't keep it off and that most 10-20 lbs is water. To lose and keep weight off is simply a lifestyle change. Lifestyle not a simple fad answer but long term. She also seems to forget that there are those who are thin simply because they burn food off faster. I have family members who can eat for three and not gain a pound and others who like myself in order to lose weight have to walk more, eat low fat, stay away from meat and dairy and watch calories. The author is no different from the late night Infommercials where people are selling excersise machines and fat burner pills. It does not have to cost you money to lose weight. Simply spend your food dollars on fresh fruits and vegetables and no junk food. Sit down and eat with others, and only eat meals and eat your last meal 5-6 hours before going to bed. And sleep enough at night to be fully rested. Walk more. This is a cheap work out and everything I have read says that walking burns fat and is good for the heart and doesn't cost you any money to do. OK well maybe the expense of comfy walking shoes. Now I believe that G~d can help me lose weight or do anything positive but thru self discipline. If WEIGHT DOWN is her answer to gluttony heaven forbid what her book on money management will do. What is it her New Testament says about people in sheeps clothes?
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Summary: very good
Review: I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF READING THIS BOOK, I FIND IT VERY SPIRITUAL AND UPLIFTING. I CAN SEE HOW GOD HAS USED GWEN TO BRING ABOUT INFORMATION ON DIETING, I HAVE MY SELF DIETED SO MANY WAYS AND AT DIFFERENT TIMES. I HAVE STILL BEEN UNSECUSSFUL AT DIETS. I AM READING THIS BOOK AND LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT THINGS I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT. I DO PLAN AND PRAY THAT I WILL ACHEIVE MY GOAL TO BE WHAT THE LORD WANTS FOR MY SIZE. I AM CURRENTLY OVERWEIGHT OF 60 POUNDS OVER. I WAS WONDERING HOW LONG BEFORE I SEE THE DECREASE IN SIZE. I AM EATING WHEN I WANT AND WHAT I WANT AND THAT HAS BEEN FUN, BUT I AM STILL GAINING WEIGHT. PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL AS TO HOW LONG IS EXPECTED BEFORE I START LOSING THE WEIGHT? I AM ON PAGE 116 AND I HAVE CHECKED THIS BOOK OUT FROM THE LIBRARY........THANK YOU TAMI
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Summary: Use discernment.
Review: While it is wonderful that the author talks about a common and socially acceptable sin -- gluttony -- I do have some cautions about this book. First, be cautious whenever anyone writes as if their ideas are "God's" ideas. For instance, the author purports that eating one bite beyond full is a sin and requires an immediate prayer for forgiveness. Does the Bible support that idea? Yes, the Bible states that gluttony is a sin...but does the definition of gluttony include "one bite beyond full"? The book also loads guilt and feelings of condemnation on its readers, while the Bible clearly states that Christians are forgiven of sins because of Jesus and we are not condemned (Romans 8:1). I suggest that you ask God to help you incorporate all the truths that are in this book but leave behind anything not from Him.
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