About the Book:
The Missing Companion for Healthy Eating Plans That Have Left You Feeling Defeated.So often we characterize our food cravings as bad or guilt inducing, especially when dieting has made us feel even more disappointed and defeated. But the reality is we were made to crave. We just need to realize God created us to crave more of Him instead of misplacing that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures and unhealthy choices that will never truly satisfy. In the midst of her own personal struggle with this, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst invites us into a new perspective of permanent change to get out of the same old pattern of losing weight but then gaining it back.
In this newly revised and condensed version of Made to Crave, Lysa shows you how to:break the cycle of “I'll start again Monday” and start taking steps toward consistency that lasts.
- stop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with your body.
- replace rationalizations that lead to failure with wisdom that leads to victory.
- reach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process.
This is not a “how-to” book or the latest and greatest dieting plan. This is the necessary resource to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose that will help you find your “want to.” This message is what’s been missing in your journey toward sustainable success and health.
My Thoughts:I enjoyed reading I’ll Start Again Monday: Breaking the
Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction by Lysa
TerKeurst. It was easy-to-read and well-organized. As a revised and condensed
version of Made to Crave, it featured plenty of the same concepts, but was
set up in the style of a daily devotional with short readings for each day. The
book held my attention and did not drag in the middle like many self-help books
do.
I’ll Start Again Monday focused on breaking unhealthy
eating habits to become physically and spiritually healthy. Lysa TerKeurst
shared some of her personal nutrition plan but did not advocate for a specific
food regimen. Rather, as the author explored her thoughts on finding spiritual
satisfaction, she laid out smart principles for Christian living. Some examples
include: walking in victory/freedom, taking each thought captive, replacing
lies with truth, commitment, perseverance, and deepening one’s relationship
with God.
The exhortations in I’ll Start Again Monday can be
applied to multiple areas of life, not just the pursuit of physical health. Some
of the teachings felt a bit heavy-handed and strict. I didn’t buy into
everything in the book, but overall, I found it to have excellent spiritual
insights and encouragement.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product
via the Amazon Vine program. All opinions in this review are my own.
