Fit For Excellence: God's design for spiritual, emotional, and physical health [Paperback]

Sheri Rose Shepherd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 4, 1998

Sheri Rose Shepherd was overweight, depressed, and emotionally distraught from an eating disorder when she discovered God's design for spiritual and physical health. In Fit for Excellence she not only shares the biblical principles for losing weight, but also for gaining a self-image based on Christ's image of you. In a sometimes humorous, and always engaging style, Sheri Rose offers in this book the same life-changing message she's shared with tens of thousands of women across the country in her Fit for Excellence conferences and seminars. Thousands of women have already been set free from:Food addictions * Eating Disorders * Depression * Poor self-image * Emotional pain * Chronic fatigue and exhaustionJoin Sheri Rose in her journey toward freedom from dieting and emotional distress through the Bible. Fit for Excellence is also ideal for small groups and Bible studies as it includes interactive notes and a leader's guide.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sheri Rose Shepherd is the president of Foundation For Excellence Ministries and is the keynote speaker for the Women of Virtue tour and national spokesperson for Teen Challenge. She has been a motivational speaker for over eight years, and over 30,000 women have already attended her Fit For Excellence seminars. She's the author of Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal and the host of a nationally syndicated radio program, Sheri Rose and her husband, Steve, have one son, Jacob and make their home in Central Oregon. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From AudioFile

Author Shepherd has recovered from a difficult childhood, various addictive problems, and suicidal episodes to become an expert on the benefits of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Depending on what the listener expects from an inspirational resource, her many references to God's infinite wisdom and love will make this audio a delight to some and something short of delightful to others. Shepherd incorporates recognizable mental health concepts, such as paying attention to negative feelings and maintaining good emotional balance, and comes across as a sincere and devoted follower of fundamentalist Christian beliefs. T.W. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Siloam (April 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884195309
• ISBN-13: 978-0884195306
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #967,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Best-selling Author, Speaker, Teacher, Humorist

Sheri Rose has a very refreshing way of bringing the Word of God to life. She knows how to renew the Eternal Hope in our hearts. Her speaking style is humorous, heartwarming and inspires every one to make their life count for eternity.

Sheri Rose is a woman who can relate to almost any woman's battle. This former Mrs. United States grew up in a dysfunctional home and was severely overweight as a teen. As a young woman, she battled depression and an eating disorder. She understands the pain that comes from a broken home and she knows what it means to fight for freedom from your past. In spite of an English teacher telling her she was "born to lose" and a learning disorder--Dyslexia--Sheri Rose has (in God's strength) written best-selling books, founded His Princess Ministries and speaks to tens of thousands each year at churches and women's conferences like the Extraordinary Women Tour.

Her Joy for the Lord, humorous heart-warming stories mixed with truth and transparency renews our Faith by reminding us how much we are truly loved and adored by our Father in heaven. Once you heard Sheri Rose speak you will never again doubt that you are..."God's Chosen Princess"... here for a divine purpose!

She lives in Southern California with her husband of 22 years and their daughter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly helpful. Nothing like it on the market!, June 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fit For Excellence: God's design for spiritual, emotional, and physical health (Paperback)

Sheri knows what it's like to battle with an eating disorder and obesity. She is not only gorgeous on the outside, but her heart shines through with every page. This book is very powerful. It's perfect for the woman who is struggling with issues in her life, whether it be relational, physical, or emotional.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transforming, November 3, 2006

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Alyice Edrich "TheDabblingMum.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fit For Excellence: God's design for spiritual, emotional, and physical health (Paperback)

I took my mother to her very first Christian workshop in 10-98 to hear Sheri Rose Shepherd Speak and she was truly inspirational. We bought both her books that day, and took lots of notes. My mother, now deceased, truly felt a blessing during the day's event and I'll always remember the bond that grew closer because of that day.

I still have Sheri's books on my bookshelf, not just to remember the day my mum and I grew closer, but to remember the wise words Sheri shared in her words and her speech.

She talks about how God uses storms to get our attention, and how it's important to learn the lessons God intended for us to learn, how to forgive yourself--not just others, how to deal with your emotions, and how food effects our lives in both the positive and the negative. And finally, she talks about how we are gifts to the world around us. A very inspirational book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Info, Bad Sound Quality, March 28, 2001

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"qualitybookseller" (Syracuse, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fit for Excellence (Audio Cassette)

Like many people, I've suffered with an eating disorder. As a Christian, I knew it was time to stop turning to fashion magazines for advice and start turning to God. I was intrigued to find a health plan based on the Bible, and thought I'd give it a try. Shepherd's health philosophy is logical and well-researched. These tapes are sensitive, renewing, motivating, and applicable to life. In addition to food and eating disorders, Shepherd discusses emotion, anger management, marriage, and following your calling.

As a result of these tapes, I've stopped dieting for human approval, and started living healthfully to honor God's temple, my body. I would definitely reccommend Fit For Excellence to any Christian woman who has suffers from an eating disorder or food obsession.

Although hearing Shepherd's voice gave the book a personal touch unatainable in paperback, the sound quality left something to be desired. Poor editing made the book choppy and disjointed at times, which took away from the message. However, if you are able to get over this unfortunate flaw, you will thoroughly enjoy hearing Fit For Excellence, and gain the wisdom and knowledge that you may be missing in mainstream "diet" books.