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Grace Filled Plates: Ditch Diets and Find Food Freedom Through God's Grace
Are you sick of constantly thinking about food? Does it feel like you've exhausted EVERY outlet to "fix" your eating?Do you know God's Word is the answer but you struggle to bring its truths into your daily food struggles? You, my friend, are NOT alone.
We live in a world that is telling us over and over again that we “should” diet...while simultaneously serving us massive portions of hyper-tasty foods that feel impossible to stop eating.
What if I told you that the solution to ending this madness was not found in trying to “fix” the food with another unsustainable weight-loss book? AND, it’s not found in white-knuckling self-control that only lasts until you’re faced with a double-fudge brownie.
Nope.
Long-term, meaningful, changes that lead to peace with food and joy in your body come from ONE thing– God’s unquenchable GRACE. You’ve spent far too long beating yourself up over your food choices, sis’. Don’t waste another moment feeling like you need to “clean up” your eating habits or find a Christian diet book before you can go to God for help. He’s ready and waiting to help you conquer this burden today!
Imagine…
... knowing God’s will for your diet. NOT the latest diet plan-- but what the Creator of the Universe, your Maker, has for your weight-loss plan.
...feeling super-happy that you’re able to say “no” to unhealthy choices, not because you have to but because you want to.
...enjoying ALL kinds of food that nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
With Grace Filled Plates, a 30-day Christian healthy-living devotional for women, you’ ✓ Understand why you can’t stick to a weight-loss diet, so that you can let go of unrealistic expectations that keep you stuck in negative self-talk.
✓ Learn how God’s grace can give you the hope and motivation you’ve been missing, so that you can finally reach your Christian health and weight-loss goals (and maintain them!).
✓ Get started making small, but meaningful, healthy changes as you “sow seeds of self-control” to the Lord (you're going to love this!).
Are you ready to ditch the diet madness and find freedom with food? Immerse yourself in this new way of thinking with this healthy-living devotional and Bible study for women. And achieve your weight loss, God’s way!
Pick up your copy on Kindle today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!
We live in a world that is telling us over and over again that we “should” diet...while simultaneously serving us massive portions of hyper-tasty foods that feel impossible to stop eating.
What if I told you that the solution to ending this madness was not found in trying to “fix” the food with another unsustainable weight-loss book? AND, it’s not found in white-knuckling self-control that only lasts until you’re faced with a double-fudge brownie.
Nope.
Long-term, meaningful, changes that lead to peace with food and joy in your body come from ONE thing– God’s unquenchable GRACE. You’ve spent far too long beating yourself up over your food choices, sis’. Don’t waste another moment feeling like you need to “clean up” your eating habits or find a Christian diet book before you can go to God for help. He’s ready and waiting to help you conquer this burden today!
Imagine…
... knowing God’s will for your diet. NOT the latest diet plan-- but what the Creator of the Universe, your Maker, has for your weight-loss plan.
...feeling super-happy that you’re able to say “no” to unhealthy choices, not because you have to but because you want to.
...enjoying ALL kinds of food that nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
With Grace Filled Plates, a 30-day Christian healthy-living devotional for women, you’ ✓ Understand why you can’t stick to a weight-loss diet, so that you can let go of unrealistic expectations that keep you stuck in negative self-talk.
✓ Learn how God’s grace can give you the hope and motivation you’ve been missing, so that you can finally reach your Christian health and weight-loss goals (and maintain them!).
✓ Get started making small, but meaningful, healthy changes as you “sow seeds of self-control” to the Lord (you're going to love this!).
Are you ready to ditch the diet madness and find freedom with food? Immerse yourself in this new way of thinking with this healthy-living devotional and Bible study for women. And achieve your weight loss, God’s way!
Pick up your copy on Kindle today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!
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Published August 17, 2020
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September 7, 2020
In this 30 day devotional book Brandice really makes it clear what the solution is to overindulgence. She says things like, "Stress eating is solved by God's peace, Comfort eating requires the Comforter, Boredom eating is alleviated by living His great purpose, Our Heavenly Father offers the medicine we need to soothe our food wounds." Wow!! I was just amazed in reading this book, because I have never really given my food issues to God. I would feel bad about overindulgence but never thought that God and I could handle this together.
I'm so thankful for this book. It's very doable. Brandice gives a Bible verse, a short deovtion and a Grace In Action step. I highly recommend this to anyone struggling with their relationship with food. This little devotional has the power to change lives, it really does.
I'm so thankful for this book. It's very doable. Brandice gives a Bible verse, a short deovtion and a Grace In Action step. I highly recommend this to anyone struggling with their relationship with food. This little devotional has the power to change lives, it really does.
September 12, 2020
What an incredible title, with content that fully lives up to the name!
You have to do the heart work, but having been in the launch team reading group, I’ve witnessed dozens of breakthroughs. At least, the ‘ah-ha’ moments that the team has been willing to share.
Each reading in this 30-day devotional is short but powerful. I found myself reading ahead, several days at a time until I hit one that I needed to soak in for a while. This book is going on my regular re-read list for sure!
The scripture and the devotion are meaningful, but the best part is the GRACE IN ACTION section at the end. 2-3 sentences, but they’re solid gold! We tend to talk a lot about Grace as Christians, but sometimes, I’m pretty sure we have no idea what we’re talking about. Understanding God’s Grace through these simple challenges will blow your mind in the best possible way!
Focusing on small changes, and having a “WHY” that truly matters, beyond feeling good and looking great, this devotional helps us rely on God in all those moments that make the difference. Not beating yourself up for making a ‘mistake’ or falling off the wagon.
Whatever your body looks like, and whatever your mental body image is, I can’t recommend this faith and fitness devotional highly enough!
*I received an advance copy from the author, and chose to review it here, all thoughts are my own.
You have to do the heart work, but having been in the launch team reading group, I’ve witnessed dozens of breakthroughs. At least, the ‘ah-ha’ moments that the team has been willing to share.
Each reading in this 30-day devotional is short but powerful. I found myself reading ahead, several days at a time until I hit one that I needed to soak in for a while. This book is going on my regular re-read list for sure!
The scripture and the devotion are meaningful, but the best part is the GRACE IN ACTION section at the end. 2-3 sentences, but they’re solid gold! We tend to talk a lot about Grace as Christians, but sometimes, I’m pretty sure we have no idea what we’re talking about. Understanding God’s Grace through these simple challenges will blow your mind in the best possible way!
Focusing on small changes, and having a “WHY” that truly matters, beyond feeling good and looking great, this devotional helps us rely on God in all those moments that make the difference. Not beating yourself up for making a ‘mistake’ or falling off the wagon.
Whatever your body looks like, and whatever your mental body image is, I can’t recommend this faith and fitness devotional highly enough!
*I received an advance copy from the author, and chose to review it here, all thoughts are my own.
August 25, 2020
This was a wonderful read that is simply delicious!
I truly enjoyed it from the first page to the last.
The author writes in a way that’s relatable and kind. She soothes the reader with Scripture, entertains them with personal stories and equips them with the tools they need to succeed in their journey to health and wholeness.
I highly recommend this book!
*The author's publisher provided me (Alexis A. Goring) with a complimentary copy of this book (Grace Filled Plates, Ditch Diets and Find Food Freedom Through God's Grace) by Brandice Lardner. My opinions in this book review are my own.
I truly enjoyed it from the first page to the last.
The author writes in a way that’s relatable and kind. She soothes the reader with Scripture, entertains them with personal stories and equips them with the tools they need to succeed in their journey to health and wholeness.
I highly recommend this book!
*The author's publisher provided me (Alexis A. Goring) with a complimentary copy of this book (Grace Filled Plates, Ditch Diets and Find Food Freedom Through God's Grace) by Brandice Lardner. My opinions in this book review are my own.
September 9, 2020
I highly recommend this book for women who have struggled with body image and weight loss. The daily devotional, scripture, prayers and personal tips guide the reader in putting God first! Great for individuals or small group Bible study.
August 26, 2020
If you're struggling with your weight and your self image, these daily devotions bring Scripture, sage advice, and actionable steps to help you figure out how to apply a spiritual aspect to your battle with the scale, and the food you eat.
September 9, 2020
For a few minutes every morning for the next 30 days and beyond, you will have a wonderful day-by-day resource full of Bible verses, thought-provoking passages to read and ponder, and a related call-to-action to work on for the remainder of the day. What you will gain is freedom from the chains that years of dieting and/or emotional eating have left you in. Stop fighting with food once and for all and begin to find victory in turning to God for His grace and help.
January 1, 2021
Excellent devotional! Food isn't the issue and diets aren't the cure!
I loved this devotional for many reasons. It was written clearly and livingly, giving the reader so much hope! This isn't a typical lose weight devotional, focusing on the "don'ts" of dieting. Truthfully it isn't about dieting! It's about reframing how you look at yourself and food. So if you're looking for another book on diets this isn't for you. However, if you're looking to dig below the surface and learn what motivates you and the food choices you make, who you are in Christ, and be reaffirmed about God’s love for you, regardless of how much you weigh, you've come to the right place.
This devotional is about God's grace and applying that grace to yourself, something we so easily do for others but not usually as easily for ourselves. It's about changing the negative voice in your head with the truth of God's Word and celebrating what you do right instead of focusing on what you perceive as what you've done wrong.
There are so many nuggets in this devotional so don't rush through it. Sit with it. Pray about it. Journal about what you’re reading and learning because God will show up and show you His plan in this area of your life.
The devotional was well written, kept my attention, and encouraged me to do the work. I didn’t miss a day because I couldn’t wait to see what was coming next! Transforming your thinking, your mindset, isn't easy and it takes work. Be willing to do the work because you are worth it! If you do the work you will see results.
Finally the author, Brandice Lardner, has so many wonderful FREE resources on her beautifully designed and easily navigated website. She provides a link to "30-Day Grace Filled Plates Companion Prayer" printable. I loved this! Short prayers and a calendar for you to write a word, or in my case a phrase, for that days study. At the end of the month you’re invited to look for a theme in what you’ve written. There’s also a mini course called, "Faith>Food which I loved! There are some great resources provided in this course too!
What I loved about Ms. Lardner is that she is interactive so if you make a comment she responds. If you email her with questions she responds. Your words, your insights, are not lost but heard! You see her heart in her work and her interactions with you.
I highly recommend this devotional. You will be blessed!
I really hope she writes another devotional in her engaging style.
I loved this devotional for many reasons. It was written clearly and livingly, giving the reader so much hope! This isn't a typical lose weight devotional, focusing on the "don'ts" of dieting. Truthfully it isn't about dieting! It's about reframing how you look at yourself and food. So if you're looking for another book on diets this isn't for you. However, if you're looking to dig below the surface and learn what motivates you and the food choices you make, who you are in Christ, and be reaffirmed about God’s love for you, regardless of how much you weigh, you've come to the right place.
This devotional is about God's grace and applying that grace to yourself, something we so easily do for others but not usually as easily for ourselves. It's about changing the negative voice in your head with the truth of God's Word and celebrating what you do right instead of focusing on what you perceive as what you've done wrong.
There are so many nuggets in this devotional so don't rush through it. Sit with it. Pray about it. Journal about what you’re reading and learning because God will show up and show you His plan in this area of your life.
The devotional was well written, kept my attention, and encouraged me to do the work. I didn’t miss a day because I couldn’t wait to see what was coming next! Transforming your thinking, your mindset, isn't easy and it takes work. Be willing to do the work because you are worth it! If you do the work you will see results.
Finally the author, Brandice Lardner, has so many wonderful FREE resources on her beautifully designed and easily navigated website. She provides a link to "30-Day Grace Filled Plates Companion Prayer" printable. I loved this! Short prayers and a calendar for you to write a word, or in my case a phrase, for that days study. At the end of the month you’re invited to look for a theme in what you’ve written. There’s also a mini course called, "Faith>Food which I loved! There are some great resources provided in this course too!
What I loved about Ms. Lardner is that she is interactive so if you make a comment she responds. If you email her with questions she responds. Your words, your insights, are not lost but heard! You see her heart in her work and her interactions with you.
I highly recommend this devotional. You will be blessed!
I really hope she writes another devotional in her engaging style.
September 9, 2020
A fantastic 30 day devotional, focused on loving yourself, through your faith. Being at peace with where you are at. Is very 'real' and intune with what the tug of emotional eating and dieting is like, and meets it head on in a very graceful way, with snippets each day from the bible with a very honest reflection, then a focus quote. The creators of the programme genuinely care about their readers, and you can tell in the reflections that they talk from experience. I found it was very balanced, and even as not an avid church goer myself, found that it wasn't too scripture heavy to put you off, but rather just short quotes from the bible to focus on, and reflect upon. As it wasn't a 'eat this' or 'don't eat this' type programme, it wasn't focused on restriction from any food type, but rather the inner workings of why we emotionally eat. I would highly recommend. Thoroughly enjoyed this, and found myself eager to get into each day's page and focus point. The real thing, and not a fad!
September 9, 2020
Perhaps one of BEST devotionals pertaining to eating, dieting and food that I have read in a L-O-N-G time! I can’t even begin to tally the number of diet and weight loss books I have purchased. It wasn’t until I realized the one thing missing from ALL my efforts was God, that I started seeing results and things clicked. Yes, God is interested in ALL aspects of your life and especially your eating which is not a diet but a lifestyle. This devo begins each day with a scripture verse to ponder and ends with an action plan to work on throughout the day.....Brandice also has a Facebook group which will be starting on September 14.....I am SO looking forward to participating in that too! Definitely a devotional to read and reread.
September 10, 2020
This book was written by an author who has wisdom beyond her years. It will help anyone who is struggling with food issues like myself. Whilst studying the 30 day devotional, it taught me that no food should be labelled ‘good’ or ‘bad’ since food does not enter the ‘heart’ but the stomach. By setting a time in my day praying, studying and then doing what the Word says, God sees my heart. I can’t help but ‘want to’ exercise self-control and discipline myself because this pleases God! When my daily focus is on him instead of food I slowly but surely am making spiritual progress! Thank you Brandice for leading in the right direction.
April 10, 2021
I thought this was a really solid devotional. If you find yourself struggling with gluttony, over eating or binge eating or stuck in diet culture, then check it out. I wouldn’t say it would be particularly helpful for those in the throes of overcoming an eating disorder... but if you find yourself in a difficult or tumultuous relationship with food, check it out! Quick daily devotional that uses scripture.
August 17, 2023
New perspective & Encouragement
To Be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this devotional. But it kept popping up in my radar & I decided to read it. I'm so glad I did. Brandice breaths a fresh perspective and encouragement into each day. This is more about our hearts than the food we put in our mouths. Based on Scripture & with daily action steps, you relationship with food will be transformed.
To Be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this devotional. But it kept popping up in my radar & I decided to read it. I'm so glad I did. Brandice breaths a fresh perspective and encouragement into each day. This is more about our hearts than the food we put in our mouths. Based on Scripture & with daily action steps, you relationship with food will be transformed.
October 2, 2020
Truth and Encouragement
In a world of unrealistic expectations and a focus on external beauty, this devotional is a dose of God’s reality. Yes, what you eat matters but what’s most important is how it either connects or distances you from the Lord.
Give yourself a dose of grace with your next meal. This devotional will show you how.
In a world of unrealistic expectations and a focus on external beauty, this devotional is a dose of God’s reality. Yes, what you eat matters but what’s most important is how it either connects or distances you from the Lord.
Give yourself a dose of grace with your next meal. This devotional will show you how.
September 4, 2021
Excellent Devo!
Easy and friendly reading for everyday guidance and support. 30 days of inspiration, Bible reading and lessons that lead us in the way to giving ourselves grace, break strongholds and renew our minds. Journaling along is enlightening, it brings joy as it opens your eyes to God's promises and unconditional love.
Easy and friendly reading for everyday guidance and support. 30 days of inspiration, Bible reading and lessons that lead us in the way to giving ourselves grace, break strongholds and renew our minds. Journaling along is enlightening, it brings joy as it opens your eyes to God's promises and unconditional love.
December 13, 2022
Rely on God's strength for your journey
This devotional is the best I have read when it comes to food and eating issues. In each daily devotion, we learn how we can rely on God's strength to make better food choices and therefore become of better service to Him and His kingdom.
This devotional is the best I have read when it comes to food and eating issues. In each daily devotion, we learn how we can rely on God's strength to make better food choices and therefore become of better service to Him and His kingdom.
November 7, 2024
Not Another Diet Book
This book aligns the change agent with the change desire. No matter how much you want to change the way you eat/view food or how consistently follow a food plan; you can do nothing on your own. The change agent (God) must go before you making the change possible.
This book aligns the change agent with the change desire. No matter how much you want to change the way you eat/view food or how consistently follow a food plan; you can do nothing on your own. The change agent (God) must go before you making the change possible.
August 10, 2021
Best Diet Plan Ever!
Reading and applying the lessons in this 30 day devotional really helped me with my ongoing struggle with eating and dieting. These lessons apply in other areas of your life as well. I'm thankful to have found this book and its lesson on grace.
Reading and applying the lessons in this 30 day devotional really helped me with my ongoing struggle with eating and dieting. These lessons apply in other areas of your life as well. I'm thankful to have found this book and its lesson on grace.
August 12, 2021
Easy read
I enjoyed reading this devotional. Funny thing...you know how something is real and true, but it takes someone else to say it aloud or write about it before it "takes hold"?
That what this devotional did for me.
Enjoyed her little stories and related to most.
I enjoyed reading this devotional. Funny thing...you know how something is real and true, but it takes someone else to say it aloud or write about it before it "takes hold"?
That what this devotional did for me.
Enjoyed her little stories and related to most.
May 14, 2022
Great Read and Easy to Relate
I love this devotional! And, man did it open my eyes - my physical eyes and my Heart Eyes! I highly recommend this devotional. I will be doing this devotional again in the very near future! Thank you Brandice for this Book!
I love this devotional! And, man did it open my eyes - my physical eyes and my Heart Eyes! I highly recommend this devotional. I will be doing this devotional again in the very near future! Thank you Brandice for this Book!
April 1, 2024
Reminder of what's important
A very good read to get you focused on what is important, God. Gives us tools to learn that God loves us no matter what our weight and eating habits are
A very good read to get you focused on what is important, God. Gives us tools to learn that God loves us no matter what our weight and eating habits are
September 29, 2020
Oh the hope in this book for a hopeless dieter! This devo will transform your mindset from dieting to honoring God with your relationship with food. So good! Can’t recommend enough!
October 5, 2020
Transformative Thinking
This 39-day devotional is full of thought-pattern-changing tools and insights. I only wish I could order it as a paper book to highlight and note.
This 39-day devotional is full of thought-pattern-changing tools and insights. I only wish I could order it as a paper book to highlight and note.
October 30, 2020
Refreshing
This is such a refreshing concept. As a person who has dieted all my life I find the possibility of being able to rely on God and the scriptures to fill this need something worth pursuing. It may take some work on changing my mindset. Brandice has a great down to earth writing style that talks right to you. Well worth the 30 day read. I plan to start over and give it another read.
This is such a refreshing concept. As a person who has dieted all my life I find the possibility of being able to rely on God and the scriptures to fill this need something worth pursuing. It may take some work on changing my mindset. Brandice has a great down to earth writing style that talks right to you. Well worth the 30 day read. I plan to start over and give it another read.
November 14, 2020
Inspiring
This devotional was very inspiring to me. Almost every day's devotion was just what I needed to read. God does care about our weight loss more than we think.
This devotional was very inspiring to me. Almost every day's devotion was just what I needed to read. God does care about our weight loss more than we think.
July 19, 2021
Amazing
I love how this book talks embracing your relationship with good gracefully without limiting yourself while leading a healthy lifestyle.
I love how this book talks embracing your relationship with good gracefully without limiting yourself while leading a healthy lifestyle.
February 3, 2022
Freedom to enjoy
The words of encouragement from the author and from scripture spoke to me. I found myself stopping and asking God to help me in my food choices.
The words of encouragement from the author and from scripture spoke to me. I found myself stopping and asking God to help me in my food choices.
May 10, 2022
Worth the time
An amazing book with fabulous truth. Truly so worth the time in reading it. I would recommend this to others.
An amazing book with fabulous truth. Truly so worth the time in reading it. I would recommend this to others.
September 12, 2022
I wanted so much more from this book. Longer devotions. More meat. More.
I felt like a lot of it was fluff - which is fine depending on what type of devotional you want. But I wanted….more. 😉
I felt like a lot of it was fluff - which is fine depending on what type of devotional you want. But I wanted….more. 😉
August 19, 2023
Such a great devotional on how Gos longs for us to be free from the anxiety, stress and depression of our food struggles. He long for us to draw near to him and walk in freedom.
January 23, 2021
Grace and guidance from a Higher Source
Brandice Lardner has created a wonderful resource to help you focus your eating less on diet, less on you, less on getting what you want, and more on God. The 30 days really help to change your mindset more to the abundance that God gives us and trusting Him with your food choices. I highly recommend.
Brandice Lardner has created a wonderful resource to help you focus your eating less on diet, less on you, less on getting what you want, and more on God. The 30 days really help to change your mindset more to the abundance that God gives us and trusting Him with your food choices. I highly recommend.
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