Rise Above: God Can Set You Free from Your Weight Problems Forever

by Gwen Shamblin Lara

Describes the relationship between weight loss and Christianity, and offers inspirational words and practical advice for losing weight and strengthening one's devotion to God

Genres: Faith, Spirituality, Christian

340 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Briana Gadke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What can I say?! This WORKS! I also read Mrs. Shamblin' other book The weigh down diet and I had to read this one as well. This is the answer to permanent weight loss! I have tried other things but THIS is the only thing this has worked for me! "This isn't a food problem, it's a heart problem" just one of the many things that are in here that has changed my life!!!

[Pam · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not finish. If you believe in God, you will have the willpower to stop eating???? didn't get it.

[Brandyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed this book as I've been wrestling with emotional eating. I liked her emphasis on the Exodus story and the parallels between the Israelites, the desert, hunger, and dependence on God, and my own life. It fits so well. It helped me to be reminded of how much I need to depend on God and not food for everything. The biggest take away is its ok to hunger for a time (fasting, waiting until true stomach hunger) so I can feel needy for God. I also appreciate her observation of the religious world's lack of calling sin for what it is and tolerating it in church. She truly has deep convictions on a real relationship with God and a repentant heart.

[Dot]

This book was very helpful with overcoming weight issues and seeing beyond the scale. It has scriptural through out. There has been discussions about the author, Gwen Shamlin's theology but if you read and refer back to your bible it should not be a problem for any faith based reader, and although the book contains lots of biblical references a non-believer could read it and get just as much from the books purpose--to encourage those needing help losing weight.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to loose weight and find a relationship with God- this is for you =^)

[Ray Boshell · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW, life changing. An absolute must read. I have read tons of self help books in my life but never again this give you THE ANSWER.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Passion is not the problem. Our problem is where we direct our passion..."

I absolutely love this book- it changed my whole attitude towards my relationship with God!