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About the book:
Just because a woman finally fits into her skinny jeans doesn’t mean she’s won her battle with food. Too often, women overlook the spiritual component to their physical struggle with healthy eating. Made to Crave taps into the desires God gave you to consume food without letting food consume you!
Made to Crave is the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn’t a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. If you are struggling with unhealthy eating habits, you can break the “I’ll start again Monday” cycle, and start feeling good about yourself today. Learn to stop beating yourself up over the numbers on the scale. Discover that your weight loss struggle isn’t a curse but rather a blessing in the making, and replace justifications that lead to diet failure with empowering go-to scripts that lead to victory. You can reach your healthy weight goal – and grow closer to God in the process. This is not a how-to book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This book is the necessary companion for you to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose. This is a book and Bible study to help you find the “want to” in making healthy lifestyle choices. 224 pages. Companion Bible study DVD set also available.�http://madetocrave.org/purchase-resources/
My thoughts:
I am not a dieter. �I do not look for special plans or special food in the hope of losing weight. �I do love to eat; I always have. �I used to be the girl everyone hated and could eat anything and everything I wanted without gaining. �I became used to this way of eating. �Then, I started having children, getting a little older. �I still was eating the same way, and it shows. �I know ‘the right way’ to eat. �I know and generally follow guidelines for healthy eating. �And then, I have all of these reasons and excuses to have a little more (I’m feeding two ya’ know–almost always pregnant or nursing), or have a little treat (don’t all homeschooling moms with toddlers and preschoolers deserve some chocolate?). �These things are not bad–in moderation. �I just cannot seem to draw the line, or want to some days.
That’s why I am loving this book. �Made to Crave takes you through all of your reasons, excuses or whatever you want to call them. �Lysa consistently and gently points you to Scripture and the Lord. �You see, the problem is not really the food, it is the heart. �I don’t want to give away the book. �You really need to read it for yourself–and do ‘the home(heart)work’ after each chapter. �Your eyes will be opened. �You will be convicted. �And, I pray you will be changed.
About Lysa:
Lysa TerKeurst is an author and speaker who helps everyday women live an adventure of faith through following Jesus Christ. As president of�Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa has led thousands to make their walk with God an invigorating journey.
Lysa wrote the book�Made to Crave from the perspective of a woman who has never craved a carrot stick in her whole life. Having struggled with her weight her whole adult life, Lysa knows what it feels like to be in the vicious cycle of gaining and losing, but never feeling at peace in her struggle. Everything changed when Lysa decided to have her deepest desire met by God not food. Now, armed with the spiritual motivation she gained in her own journey, she is inspiring others to find lasting victory.
As a nationally known speaker, Lysa has been passionately teaching women God�s truths for years. Lysa�s personal adventures of following God led to appearances on�The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, USA Today newspaper,�Woman�s Day magazine, and�Focus on the Family radio.
Today, Lysa and her ministry team at Proverbs 31 Ministries encourage more than 375,000 women through their daily online devotional. In addition, she co-hosts a 1-minute inspirational radio program aired on more than 1,200 stations around the world. Plus, she touches hearts through their monthly magazine, P31 Woman. Lysa�s blog averages over 70,000 avid readers per month. She is the award-winning author of 14 books, including her newest releases,�Made to Crave and�Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl. Other noteworthy books include�What Happens When Woman Say Yes to God, What Happens When Women Walk in Faith, Capture His Heart, and�Capture Her Heart. Visit Lysa’s website for more info and to visit her blog!�http://lysaterkeurst.com
I received this book through Litfuse in order to do this review. �These are my own opinions. �I was not required to write a favorable review. �I am so glad this arrived after birthday season. �:D