Thin Again: A Biblical Approach to Food, Eating and Weight Management [Paperback]

Arthur W. Halliday (Author), Judy Wardell Halliday (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2002

There is a universal hunger experienced by every person--the God-given hunger for genuine intimacy, security, and significance. Unfortunately, instead of seeking satisfaction from God, many people try to fill the void with counterfeits like food. This concept is the basic message of Thin Again--now back in trade paper--and the main focus of Thin Within workshops. Using personal examples, Thin Again reveals how disordered eating is used to guard against emotional pain, and it unabashedly points to freedom through a relationship with God. Readers will be challenged to think about food and hunger in a whole new way and will live a more fulfilling life as a result.

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From the Back Cover

Do you find yourself preoccupied with food? Do you eat when you feel depressed? Has food become your best friend or your worst enemy? Have you failed repeatedly in your weight-loss efforts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Thin Again can help. Coauthored by the founder of Thin Within workshops, Thin Again goes beyond trendy, short-term weight-control plans to treat the root issue of most eating problems: We try to satisfy our souls, as well as our bodies, with food. As the Hallidays explain, we all crave intimacy, security, and acceptance. When these needs are not met, we often turn to substitutes such as food. Thin Again deals with the real, beneath-the-surface reasons we struggle with food, and it stresses the meeting of emotional and spiritual hungers. As these issues are resolved, you will gain a freeing perspective on hunger and food and will live a more fulfilling life as a result.

About the Author

Judy Wardell Halliday, R.N., is the cofounder of Thin Within and the coauthor of the best-seller Thin Within: A Grace-Oriented Approach to Lasting Weight Loss. Arthur W. Halliday, M.D., serves as staff physician for addiction treatment at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Menlo Park, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800758110
• ISBN-13: 978-0800758110
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #603,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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75 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!! A Weigh Down Alternative!!, May 8, 2001

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Karen Rawlings (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thin Again (Paperback)

I used to participate in Weigh Down Workshop, which had similar guidelines for hunger and fullness, but after multiple problems I encountered with the religious teachings, I dropped the program. Then a friend told me about 'Thin Again' which was actually around BEFORE Weigh Down! What a refreshing alternative, and easy reading! Now I'm back on track with my weight and guilt-free!!

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was AWESOME!, June 6, 2002

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Teresa K. Hagedorn (Toledo, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thin Again (Paperback)

I absolutely loved this book! Since my purchase two months ago, I have lost 43 pounds! Just reading the book makes you understand so much, but more importantly, it allows you to give up the dieting "thing" and give it to God. He is the only one that has perfection and can give the support you need. This book also helped me understand why I have failed so many other times. I admit that in giving up my "legalism" it has been very hard to throw away the scale, but I have never ate my favorite foods and still lost weight.

In the past I tried Diet Center, deal a meal, shots, starvation, and numerous pills and vitamin programs. I always lost weight, but always felt deprived, and once I would overeat or eat the wrong thing, that was the end. Not so today!

In some ways I'm glad the other ways I tried to lose weight never really worked. Now I can say that my success is all to the glory of the Lord!

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Set Free From Dieting!, October 17, 2000

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JT (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thin Again (Paperback)

I highly recommend this wonderful God-given book! I am a former Weigh Down Workshop coordinator, was searching for a less condemning approach, and God led me to this book! The "Hunger Scale" is easy to abide by and the spiritual approach is very inspiring, uplifting, and healing. I believe the answer most people struggling with weight control is looking for; it certainly was for me! It is written in a format that can be used personally or in a small support-type group setting.