Hello to all. I'm still eating this way and want to encourage you all to keep at it. I've recently had to really focus on hunger because of the prednisone and trying to tell real hunger from desire eating. It has helped me to do a little fasting each day. Will see how it goes.

Hi folks!

I've been doing Intuitive Eating when I realized, DUH!, I should be doing the Weigh Down. So, howdy!

Every once in awhile I check in here. The intuitive eating thread is really, really slow right now, too. How are you doing, cheetara?

I am knew to this site.I want to start doing the Weigh Down diet again.Is there anyone out there tha tis doing this? Can you please let me know how it is working for you? I have tried so many kinds of diets and have not been able to stay on them for very long.I feel like this is my last hope.Thanks for your support
patricia54

The Weigh Down Diet was the answer for me. It gave me freedom from food and I honestly don't think I will ever gain back what I lose. Although I am at a standstill at the moment....I have not gained anything back. Something just clicked when I read the book. If you are of the mentally that you start a diet..and the moment you eat something that is not perfect...your plan it blown...this is the book for you.

I did read her very first book. although I am christian, and believe in the power of prayer, and I do that prayer helped me to stop the over-eating...I used the book more for realizing just how much I over-ate and how senseless it was. I know you can probably get a copy really cheap on Amazon.

Let us know how you do on it?

I was just checking back in to see if anyone is on the Weigh Down Diet.I am using the at home program and really enjoying it. I am also reading her first book.Please let me hear from I really need the support.
Thanks, Patricia

Hi Patricia!
I myself have entertained starting up with the principles of the WD diet again but I do have reservations. I hope that my words encourage you and I pray that they do not cause any discouragement. I'll explain... The concept of idolizing food opened my eyes, and paying attention to hunger & fullness worked! I started attending a WD workshop 6 years ago, lost 35lbs my 1st session& continued on, lost total 65lbs. If you want to follow the principles-go for it! I spent more time with God & in His Word seeking His will-it was very rewarding submitting to God and not food.

However, I am cautioning you out of love because I wish for you not to get hurt-it's an easy trap to get into-to need more & more support to lose weight=seeking guidance from Gwen and her staff. From personal experience do not do this. I had become a WD workshop leader, then Gwen started her own church-things started to get extreme from then on. There are multiple web sites that you can look up for yourself, search weigh down workshop & Gwen's Remnant church. Putting trinity doctrine aside, there's big concerns falling under her leadership.

After I left WD/Remnant I rebelled and over 3 yrs gained back 25lbs + another 20lbs this past 1.5yrs. It's defintely tempting to go back because it's what I know works-I've even gone her website to see if there are any devotionals for encouragement but I was reminded of how much she has gone astray from her original message. I'm now incorporating into my life a mix of hunger+fullness with Weight Watchers flex plan.

I hope that this was some help to you.

I contribute my weightloss to God firstly for giving me the strength to stop over-eating. I was living my day's just grazing and stuffing myself. I stumbled onto the ORIGINAL weigh down book and found it to be so freeing. The thought that I could eat whatever I wanted...and the freedom of learning to really lishen to my body the way God truely intended us to.

Hi there Skinny4baby

Like I had said earlier, I found nothing wrong with the principles of the Weigh Down Diet, Gwen's 1st & 2nd book (Rise Above). I had lost 65lbs following the guidelines of hunger & fullness, and seeking God's Word. That time in my life was one that had me submitting to God not food.

I personally would see nothing wrong with suggesting her books to others to read & apply - it is with only with great caution that I would let them know of where Gwen has gone with her message (which is soooo different from where she started). More of a warning to not go deeper into a WD fellowship. A large % of her church is via internet services & fellowship via teleconference (since most churches (in my area at least) have stopped allowing WD workshops (Gwen's words "false churches")). There have been incidences that have made the mainstream media that have been revealed.

I understand where you are coming from about Gwen and her beliefs.I would never pay her anything now to get advice.I have the WD at home series that is before Gwen started her church.I have read her two books years ago and find the advice to be very helpful.I truly belief if I can learn tor recognize true hunger and rely on God to guide me I really don't need to follow a particular diet.Thanks again for your help
Patricia

If I can anwer any more questions, don't hesitate to ask - I'll do the best I can.

with blessings,
Cheryl

I started reading the WD book again and eventhough I don't go along with Gwen's beliefs now I do believe there is some good info in her books.I am going to really try to put God first in everything in my life even my weight loss.thanks for everyone's help with this.Please let me know if there is anyone else doing this.I need all the support I can get.Pray for me that I might be able to focus on God and not food.
Thanks
Patricia

I agree with what has been said, her first book was really good but then she got off track. I have lost about 30 lb doing this with 30 to go taking prednisone all the time. I post mostly on the intuitive eating thread which is similar. There is another program, Thin Within that really started before Gwen that is similar, too. The forum is a bit hard to follow and I like this fourm better but the idea of eating all foods isn't very popular.

Here is the link to IE

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...=145212&page=8

I read the Weigh Down book years ago and at the time it sounded to me like she just took the book "The Diet Alternative" by Diane Hampton and puffed it up and spread it out. I liked "The Diet Alternative" much better. I need to get it out and read it again. Can't even remember much about it....Just checked on Amazon and there is a newer edition than mine. Here's some reviews I found comparing them:

"After struggling with concepts of the Weigh Down books by G. Shamblin, The Diet Alternative has been instrumental in opening my eyes to several misconceptions. Ironic that Diet Alternative was written years before, gets right to the point and can truly lead you to real freedom from the overeating monster. Read and take stock of what it says!"

"I believe this was God inspired truth and it is much easier reading and quicker than the Weigh Down Workshop. It just gets right to the point and cuts right to the marrow. It will also increase the quality of your relationship with God because an incredible trust begins to grow and faith is being exercised on to victory. God meets us right we are if we are just willing."

Just info I'm throwing out there -- I know everybody has different preferences! And I don't mean to sound negative about the Weigh Down stuff in any way! I'm not familiar with Intuitive Eating and Thin Within -- sounds interesting. Think I'll go check them out.