Christian Weight Loss Programs How to Lose Weight and Gain

A Stronger Relationship with God

Our bodies are perfect gifts given to us by God, our creator. He has made each of us stewards of our bodies and stewards of the earth, which he also created so that we would have a safe home to live in. When we indulge in unhealthy lifestyles, overeat and don’t exercise our bodies become overweight. Christians who follow the word of God understand that the food we eat isn’t the only thing that sustains us. Matthew 4:4 tells us,

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”(KJV) Christian weight loss programs help us to remember that we must shift our focus from being concerned with living by bread alone—catering to the flesh—to being more focused on studying the word of God and allowing its wisdom to govern our lives.

Secular weight loss programs are focused on the physical. They offer meal plans, and exercise programs designed to produce a lean, sexy body that is more attractive to others. Christian weight loss programs focus on strengthening your relationship with God in order to replace compulsive overeating with a sensible meal program, exercise and Bible study.

There are many different kinds of Christian weight loss programs available. Here are some examples:

• In-person Christian weight loss support groups

These groups most often will meet at a church and be led by a pastor or a lay minister. Members of the group are in various stages of losing weight, and maintaining their weight loss. If you join such a group you can expect to get encouragement and support from the members and the leader. You will have to opportunity to share your story and hear the other members’ stories as well.

• Christian weight loss coaching over the phone

You can find a Christian weight loss coach from doing a quick Internet search. It really does not matter where your coach is located because most weight loss coaches conduct their sessions over the phone or by using Skype on the computer.

Take the time to interview a few coaches and choose one whose approach and style resonates with you. Your coach is not supposed to be your best friend. They must be someone who can challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone, follow through on the actions you must take to achieve your goals, and encourage you to keep going when you hit a rough patch in the road.

• Self-directed programs based on books and videos

If you have the self-discipline to stick with it, there are many Christian weight loss programs that are based on a book or video series. Do your research, read the reviews and talk to people about programs they’ve tried and get some recommendations from people whose opinion you trust.

Even as we focus on weight loss, getting healthy, adopting new habits that will serve us, we should not lose sight of the fact that we are already perfect in the eyes of God. We are all, “fearfully and wonderfully made,” in the likeness of our creator.

Christian weight loss programs are designed to help you lose weight while you focus on prayer, forgiveness, thanksgiving, fellowship and strengthening your relationship with God.