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Winning the Battle of the Bulge: It's Not Just about the Weight

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This book by Mary Murphy doesn't just try to change the behavior alone of a person in need of weight control. It goes right to the very heart of the problem ... the reader's heart. The battle starts in the heart and is won in the heart by applying the Word of God to the battle.

If you have tried to take off pounds before and failed, get this book and open your Bible and study how God can change your heart that will then change your habits and attitudes and desires. You will be the winner!

I am digesting the concepts of diligence and honesty. I feel Mary's perspective on these key issue's will help me to be honest about my own weight issues. Mary writes with such knowledge of the different battles, uses great illustrations through parenting, and humor, which I enjoy the most. It's a great read, and through God's help, these concepts will benefit you in areas beyond weight.

It's impressive how many different areas of a persons life this book covers other than just weight. I got this book from Mary, my pastors wife, because I was intrigued by the fact that a person I knew had authored a book, and about such a popular subject... weight. I myself don't necessarily have a weight problem, but the book is still a challenge to me, because the concept of the book isn't about what foods to eat or not eat to lose weight, it's all about character building, such as: discipline and diligence. And through building these traits you can learn to controll your eating habits and learn to eat sensibly and yes, in many cases this does mean eating less and eating healthier foods. But through the character you build while reading and applying this book to your life, you will find yourself applying it to other areas besides just your weight. Perhaps you need discipline in another area of your life, this book challenges you to be more disciplined. "It's Not just about the weight!" If you read this book you will undoubtedly apply it, as I have said, to more areas than just weight. So yes, I thoroughly recommend this book if you are looking to lose weight or even change your lifestyle.

In this book, Mary Englund Murphy points the way to the bridge over the chasm that separates wishing to lose weight and keep it off, and actually losing the weight and keeping it off. The key is in the discovery that it's not actually about the weight at all, but about an inner shift in physical, emotional, and spiritual reality. The book is easy to read, but can make a complicated demand on your life. If you are truly serious about making a life change, this book can help you make it.

Ms. Murphy's book not only helps in the battle against the bulge, but it also gives life-changing lessons that assist in other areas of our lives. I highly recommend the book.

I was looking for a bible study that deals with the spiritual aspect of why we overeat, that applies scripture to our eating habit/weight issues. I found this and so much more. I am loving this study, and am overwhelmed at the life application of scripture in this book. I may decide to go through the course again, just because it is so full of good stuff! This book, along with the workbook companion, and leader's guide, has been laid out perfectly to lead the group of ladies interested at my church.

This book is for anyone with any struggle. It really pinpoints the enemy and how to fight back. Read it and it will change your life.

I was helped by this book in matters of self-discipline outside of just eating right. It really is about more than just the weight.

I purchased this book along with the companion workbook 'Planning for the Battle of the Bulge' a little more than a year ago. Since then I have lost 50 pounds. The best part about this is that it isn't just about the weight, but about my walk with the Lord, which I had realized just prior to buying the books. For me, it is the only plan that will work for the rest of my life. Thank you, Mary, for writing it and sharing your thoughts and victories with the rest of us.