Thin Within: A Grace-Oriented Approach To Lasting Weight Loss by Judy Halliday, Arthur Halliday

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Founded by the coauthors (and spouses) more than 25 years ago, the faith-based Thin Within program works its weight-reducing miracles through church workshops. This book explains the tenets and principles of Thin Within and helps readers identify issues that can cause us to overeat.

From the Publisher

Diets just don't work. Judy Halliday and Dr. Arthur have years worth of research to prove it and most Americans have personal testimonies that echo that same sad truth. But Halliday's extensive experience and study also prove that you can reach and maintain your ideal weight by simply listening to your body. If you have suffered from being overweight or have struggled with an eating disorder, Thin Within is the truth you have been searching for and it will set you free.

• The original hunger-fullness plan, time-tested for over 25 years
• Learn to eat like a naturally thin person
• Leave diets behind forever
• Eat your favorite foods and still lose weight
• Identify and resolve issues that cause you to overeat
• Feel good about yourself as you melt down to your natural size

Publishers Weekly

This husband and wife team (Judy's a registered nurse and Arthur practices internal medicine) joins the ranks of Christian authors and publishers who combine religion and weight loss. Proclaiming that the road to weight loss is a spiritual one, and that counting calories and abstaining from sweets ultimately doesn't work, they offer a 30-day guide to "freedom from concerns about food, eating, and your body." More than a weight-loss regimen, this spiritual self-improvement program combines practical "Keys to Conscious Living" (including tips such as eat only when the body is hungry and eat when sitting down) with a spiritual message about God's love. The book is sometimes repetitive, driving home the message of God's grace on nearly every page, but the charts and probing questions will help readers track eating patterns to gain a deeper understanding of what emotional need food is trying to replace. As much a self-help volume as a weight-loss one, the book's constant accentuation on learning new habits-both spiritual and physical-will help readers seeking to find a balance in their bodies and their lives. (Dec. 29) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

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