Freedom from Emotional Eating: A Weight Loss Bible Study (Third Edition)

I bought this book hoping once again that something would help me after 33 years of dieting. I had after all done some fantastic Christian Bible studies for dieting and failed. I didn't want to buy another diet book, but I did. And am I ever glad that I did. It was not what I expected AND it was very different than anything I'd done. Other diets say "Don't believe the lies you tell yourself". Easier said than done. But Barb's book explains why and how to stop believing these lies. I was also skeptical about "Freedom", how many times before had I heard that? Now I realize I was thinking of man's definition of freedom, not God's. The work you do with this bible study makes sense, touches your heart and teaches you to see what God truly wants from you. Man wants you thin, God just wants you. My desire for food decreases as my love for God increases. That my friend is true freedom. Freedom that only God can give. I know I will become smaller in size doing this, BUT that is not even my goal anymore. My goal is to replace all of the lies that I believed with God's truth. My goal is to develop Godly boundaries in my life rather than the excesses that man promotes. I can be happy with smaller amounts of food at meals because super size meals do not make my life better, they make it worse. Barb doesn't tell you to limit your meals. God will help you figure out what works best for you. I do limit my meals in the same way Barb does just because it works for me. If you were like I was, desperate, this book is for you. Because we all are desperate for God.

I have been a compulsive overeater for about 40 years! This book has given me hope that I can overcome this stronghold in my life. It is more than a weight loss book. It goes to the heart of an addiction to food. You first have to limit how many times a day you eat, which takes away the compulsive eating. You replace the lies in your head with the truth until eventually, your desire eating goes away. It is a bible study where you get an in depth look at what the Word of God says on how to get rid of strongholds. I had given up hope of ever having victory over compulsive eating and was eating my way to oblivion. A must-buy for anyone who struggles with the stronghold of compulsive overeating! Kathy

This book takes a novel and insightful look into why we eat and how to change the way we think about food. The truth journaling approach makes complete sense. You'll wish you'd read this book years ago!!