Made To Crave

I'm planning to re-read and re-study this book as well. I loved it, but totally fell (hard) off the wagon after reading it at the beginning of the year. I'll send you both friend requests, if you don't mind. Maybe we can start a "book club"?

Are you all doing this? Can I join in?

bamagrits15 wrote: »

Has anyone read the book "Made To Crave"?

It is a Christian based book that explores the spiritual needs that many need to address as part of their weigh loss journey. It's purpose it to help those who struggle with weight focus on a Christ centered journey to be healthier. If anyone is interested, I would love a few fellow Believers to be able to discuss the book with. Or there is a free 21 day devotion offered on the author's website that might also be good to go through with others.

I just read the book~ AWESOME! I also bought the book "The Alternative Diet" (i believe i got it for a penney on amazon) and I also thought that book was even better! It's also a Christian based weight loss. By following the principles in that book I've lost a pound in 3 days without any dieting. I'm just beginning of course but wanted to give u a heads up on that book as well. If u love made to crave u will love this one also!

I have that book too! As well as many others by Lysa but have yet to read them. Think I will start tonight. Feel free to add me! I'm 31, married, 1 son and love God! I have struggled all my life with my weight, lost 105lbs only to put 30 of it back on, but i'm determined to get it back off, just need the motivation

So is there a group to join? I have begun this book...

I'm reading the book too. I'm new to the message boards, so I'm not sure how a "group" works or if this is one!?! The book is amazing (it's not the first time I've read it) and I really NEED to make this journey one with God and one for Him.

This morning I read the part about "I'll start again on Monday" ... or for me "tomorrow". Lysa said “God, I want a biscuit this morning. Instead, I’m eating poached eggs. I’m thankful for these eggs, but I’ll be honest in saying my cravings for other things are hard to resist. But instead of wallowing in what I can’t have, I’m making the choice to celebrate what I can have.”

Before I read this this morning, I was standing with my frig door open thinking about the diet soda. I know that some people are okay with diet soda, but I'm not. That doesn't mean I don't like it. Standing there thinking of all the reasons I should not drink it collided with the extreme desire to drink it. Don't ask me how, but I didn't drink it. Then I read this from Lysa and knew it was a God-thing. I so need to be more in touch with God to help me through this... and I guess if it means craving something so bad that I want it regardless, if I pray to get through the craving I'm getting closer to God. Doing this to honor God makes me more accountable and I have a better reason than just doing it to "look good".

Looking forward to this journey with you!

If this becomes a group, I'd like to join as well. I have read Made to Crave and like it a lot. I am currently doing the Taste for Truth 30 day Bible Study by Barb Raveling and the accompanying app called I Deserve a Donut. The app is $2.99 and sends you to different scriptures and through self-reflection questions based on the situation or emotions you may be experiencing. It's very, very good.

I actually lead a bible study on this book several years ago! Loved it! Candace Cameron Bure also has a great book about how to make a healthy lifestyle choice not dieting.