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If My Body is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch: My Journey of Losing 132 Pounds with No Exercise!
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed, it’s that you will bust a gut reading comedian Scott Davis’ hilarious yet poignant story about how he lost 132 pounds without any exercise.
Spiced with his trademark comedy and self-deprecating humor, Scott serves up a dose of reality about the correlation between the state of our hearts and the location of our waistline. Scott explores the spiritual depths and practical steps to losing significant weight and shows how you can adopt a healthy lifestyle too.
Whether you need to lose 150 pounds or five pounds, Scott’s hilarious memoir will not only make you laugh but it will also equip you for your own journey to a happier and healthier you.
Spiced with his trademark comedy and self-deprecating humor, Scott serves up a dose of reality about the correlation between the state of our hearts and the location of our waistline. Scott explores the spiritual depths and practical steps to losing significant weight and shows how you can adopt a healthy lifestyle too.
Whether you need to lose 150 pounds or five pounds, Scott’s hilarious memoir will not only make you laugh but it will also equip you for your own journey to a happier and healthier you.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 28, 2011
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April 19, 2012
Although this book has some funny sections and some passages that people who need to lose weight will easily relate to, the book is by no means going to be a useful guide to anyone wanting to lose weight: know that going in.
The author relied on three main things to lose weight: 1) a very specific diet program he pays for, that he constantly praises but gives no real details regarding. It appears to be a weight loss program similar to weight watchers but perhaps more individually tailored; one will not know the details unless signing up for the program. While it may be a good program, all you can tell from this book is it is a program that worked for this particular author and nothing more; 2) support from his wife and peers; and 3) his religion and faith.
As an atheist, the religious passages and references did not work for me and were highly annoying; had I known that the book contained so many scriptures and so much religion I probably wouldn't have downloaded it. If you are a person of faith then you may find them helpful in some way. If not, probably need to give it a pass or be prepared to skip large sections of the book.
This is a light and easy read, just not very helpful unless you want a bit of humor and to know you are not the only one with a weight loss struggle.
The author relied on three main things to lose weight: 1) a very specific diet program he pays for, that he constantly praises but gives no real details regarding. It appears to be a weight loss program similar to weight watchers but perhaps more individually tailored; one will not know the details unless signing up for the program. While it may be a good program, all you can tell from this book is it is a program that worked for this particular author and nothing more; 2) support from his wife and peers; and 3) his religion and faith.
As an atheist, the religious passages and references did not work for me and were highly annoying; had I known that the book contained so many scriptures and so much religion I probably wouldn't have downloaded it. If you are a person of faith then you may find them helpful in some way. If not, probably need to give it a pass or be prepared to skip large sections of the book.
This is a light and easy read, just not very helpful unless you want a bit of humor and to know you are not the only one with a weight loss struggle.
January 13, 2022
Great read, and a perspective many don't hear!
January 11, 2023
The parts NOT about the weight loss plan were really good and funny.
September 14, 2025
I felt like this was a little heavy pushing the weight loss program he used. Excuse the pun.
October 24, 2011
About the Book: If My Body Is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch: My journey of losing 132 pounds with no exercise!
IF THERE’S ONE THING that’s guaranteed, it’s that you will bust a gut reading comedian Scott Davis’ hilarious yet poignant story about how he lost 132 pounds without any exercise. Spiced with his trademark comedy and self-deprecating humor, Scott serves up a dose of reality about the correlation between the state of our hearts and the location of our waistline. Scott explores the spiritual depths and practical steps to losing significant weight and shows how you can adopt a healthy lifestyle too.
Whether you need to lose 150 pounds or five pounds, Scott’s hilarious memoir will not only make you laugh but it will also equip you for your own journey to a happier and healthier you.
About The Author:
Scott is a comedian, singer and entertainer. He received Christ at the age of sixteen on July 10, 1979. He graduated from Liberty University where he attended on a full scholarship for traveling with the Light Singers. While working toward his degree in cross-cultural studies, Scott traveled across the U.S. and to ten foreign countries.
Scott’s ministry has continued in the U.S. and abroad since his graduation in 1984. He has appeared on Mark Lowry’s videos and has written comedy for Mark while under contract with Word Records. For a year, Scott appeared weekly on the national television show, “The Mark & Kathy Show,” with Mark Lowry and Kathy Troccoli. Along with his weekly appearances, he has been a guest on numerous religious and secular radio and television broadcasts, including an appearance with comedian Dennis Swanberg on Swan’s Place.
Today, Scott conducts GET REAL national conferences with the nation’s top speakers and musicians. He also presents music and comedy concert events.
My Review:
This is a great book at what motivated Scott Davis to lose the weight and gives the reader insight into why Scott allowed himself to gain so much weight in the first place. I was expecting an insider's look into how he did it but it's more of a retrospective into why he began eating, how he felt during his binges and what he took away from the process in losing all the weight. In the end, Scott lost the weight through Quick Loss Weight Centers of Atlanta, which promises that you can lose between 3-5 pounds per week and still eat real food.
However, if the reader is looking for what the program looks like, you'll have to consult the Quick Loss Weight Centers of Atlanta. I was disappointed from that perspective but if you are looking into what lessons he learned along his journey with a comic flair and a whole lot of laughs then this is perfect for you.
I received this book in a eBook format compliments of Media Guests for my honest review and I would rate this a 3 out of 5 stars just for the fact it's a bit misleading on what you are hoping to get out of it and what you really do based on my comments above. If you're looking for another diet book, then this is not it. It's a personal memoir of one man's journey through weight loss.
IF THERE’S ONE THING that’s guaranteed, it’s that you will bust a gut reading comedian Scott Davis’ hilarious yet poignant story about how he lost 132 pounds without any exercise. Spiced with his trademark comedy and self-deprecating humor, Scott serves up a dose of reality about the correlation between the state of our hearts and the location of our waistline. Scott explores the spiritual depths and practical steps to losing significant weight and shows how you can adopt a healthy lifestyle too.
Whether you need to lose 150 pounds or five pounds, Scott’s hilarious memoir will not only make you laugh but it will also equip you for your own journey to a happier and healthier you.
About The Author:
Scott is a comedian, singer and entertainer. He received Christ at the age of sixteen on July 10, 1979. He graduated from Liberty University where he attended on a full scholarship for traveling with the Light Singers. While working toward his degree in cross-cultural studies, Scott traveled across the U.S. and to ten foreign countries.
Scott’s ministry has continued in the U.S. and abroad since his graduation in 1984. He has appeared on Mark Lowry’s videos and has written comedy for Mark while under contract with Word Records. For a year, Scott appeared weekly on the national television show, “The Mark & Kathy Show,” with Mark Lowry and Kathy Troccoli. Along with his weekly appearances, he has been a guest on numerous religious and secular radio and television broadcasts, including an appearance with comedian Dennis Swanberg on Swan’s Place.
Today, Scott conducts GET REAL national conferences with the nation’s top speakers and musicians. He also presents music and comedy concert events.
My Review:
This is a great book at what motivated Scott Davis to lose the weight and gives the reader insight into why Scott allowed himself to gain so much weight in the first place. I was expecting an insider's look into how he did it but it's more of a retrospective into why he began eating, how he felt during his binges and what he took away from the process in losing all the weight. In the end, Scott lost the weight through Quick Loss Weight Centers of Atlanta, which promises that you can lose between 3-5 pounds per week and still eat real food.
However, if the reader is looking for what the program looks like, you'll have to consult the Quick Loss Weight Centers of Atlanta. I was disappointed from that perspective but if you are looking into what lessons he learned along his journey with a comic flair and a whole lot of laughs then this is perfect for you.
I received this book in a eBook format compliments of Media Guests for my honest review and I would rate this a 3 out of 5 stars just for the fact it's a bit misleading on what you are hoping to get out of it and what you really do based on my comments above. If you're looking for another diet book, then this is not it. It's a personal memoir of one man's journey through weight loss.
September 17, 2011
“For Him to increase in my ministry, I had to decrease in my waistline.”
That, in a nutshell, describes comedian Scott Davis’ motivation for losing 132 pounds. In If My Body is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch: My journey of losing 132 pounds with no exercise!, Davis describes his journey to a healthy weight using a good-sized helping of humor. The author uses scripture to show that losing weight is about more than just one’s physical condition – it is about the spiritual condition as well. The humor keeps it light-hearted while the scripture and personal stories of his struggles add weight to the book.
This is a great memoir, but it is much more than that: while not a diet book, it is an encouraging look at why and how Christians who struggle with obesity can and should take control and reach a state of health. Davis makes it clear that this is not easy, but he shows that it is doable if we rely on God and the people He has put in place to help us.
My only negative comment about the book is this: at times, the book feels like an infomercial for Quick Weight Loss Centers of Atlanta. It’s easy to get annoyed by the references to one weight-loss facility and lose the greater message of the book. However, it sounds like they have an innovative program and I can see why he would spend so much time talking about it.
Despite this, the book is well worth your time if you struggle with obesity or even have just a little extra weight that you can’t seem to lose. In fact, I think that pretty much anyone could benefit from the book because so much of it has as much to do with spiritual health as physical health.
The audiobook is read by the author and is very well-read and well-produced. I highly recommend it.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this audiobook free from the christianaudio Reviewers Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
That, in a nutshell, describes comedian Scott Davis’ motivation for losing 132 pounds. In If My Body is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch: My journey of losing 132 pounds with no exercise!, Davis describes his journey to a healthy weight using a good-sized helping of humor. The author uses scripture to show that losing weight is about more than just one’s physical condition – it is about the spiritual condition as well. The humor keeps it light-hearted while the scripture and personal stories of his struggles add weight to the book.
This is a great memoir, but it is much more than that: while not a diet book, it is an encouraging look at why and how Christians who struggle with obesity can and should take control and reach a state of health. Davis makes it clear that this is not easy, but he shows that it is doable if we rely on God and the people He has put in place to help us.
My only negative comment about the book is this: at times, the book feels like an infomercial for Quick Weight Loss Centers of Atlanta. It’s easy to get annoyed by the references to one weight-loss facility and lose the greater message of the book. However, it sounds like they have an innovative program and I can see why he would spend so much time talking about it.
Despite this, the book is well worth your time if you struggle with obesity or even have just a little extra weight that you can’t seem to lose. In fact, I think that pretty much anyone could benefit from the book because so much of it has as much to do with spiritual health as physical health.
The audiobook is read by the author and is very well-read and well-produced. I highly recommend it.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this audiobook free from the christianaudio Reviewers Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
September 22, 2011
If My Body Is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch, by Scott Davis, is a great blend of inspiration and comedy, detailing one man’s battle with his weight, and how he lost 132 pounds in one year. The author himself is narrating this audiobook, and his Southern charm adds to the natural feel. It’s easy to feel like you’re sitting over a (healthy) meal while he tells the stories of his childhood and adult life.
While sharing the embarrassments, struggles, and emotional turmoil he dealt with, Davis outlines the lies he’d come to believe and how they contributed to his obesity. He systematically disarms each of these lies using the truth of God’s Word, without coming across as preachy. Although I’ve never had a weight problem, the life lessons discussed applied to me in various areas, both spiritually and emotionally. There are practical points about healthy living and eating, but also deeper truths such as allowing God to be the center of every area of life.
Scott Davis’s honesty touched me, his natural humor made me laugh, and his discoveries made me examine my own spiritual shortcomings. I’d recommend this book to anyone, but especially to those who struggle with their weight and want something more than a fad diet or quick fix.
**NOTE: Christianaudio.com provided a free copy of this book to me for review purposes.
While sharing the embarrassments, struggles, and emotional turmoil he dealt with, Davis outlines the lies he’d come to believe and how they contributed to his obesity. He systematically disarms each of these lies using the truth of God’s Word, without coming across as preachy. Although I’ve never had a weight problem, the life lessons discussed applied to me in various areas, both spiritually and emotionally. There are practical points about healthy living and eating, but also deeper truths such as allowing God to be the center of every area of life.
Scott Davis’s honesty touched me, his natural humor made me laugh, and his discoveries made me examine my own spiritual shortcomings. I’d recommend this book to anyone, but especially to those who struggle with their weight and want something more than a fad diet or quick fix.
**NOTE: Christianaudio.com provided a free copy of this book to me for review purposes.
March 18, 2013
Yes, it has a religious tone. Yes, it includes a franchised diet company. But, so what? It's clearly marked as Christian audio and it uses the term "mega church" in its title. I completely expected it to be religious and was actually relieved that it contained minimal religious talk. I've accidentally downloaded religious fiction and it has been tedious reading and involved lots of skimming. Not so, here. And the franchise idea didn't concern me, either. Everyone who loses weight does something to lose it and a biographical account so that info was part of the story. I didn't listen to this because I expected to find some new fad plan involving corn husks and ginger root or whatever is being talked about right now.
I listened to this book as motivation. Someone who WAS fat was able to overcome the emotional ties to food and was willing to talk about how he did it. He talked a lot about the secret life of fat people - the stories we (other fat people) can relate to. He admitted to behaviors and thoughts and choices that we hide from everyone...and try to hide from ourselves. If you are looking for a book that understands why you are fat, try this book.
I think this a 3 1/2 star book. I rounded down because the author read it himself. I realize he is a public speaker...but a two hour seminar and 6+ hours of a book are two different things.
I listened to this book as motivation. Someone who WAS fat was able to overcome the emotional ties to food and was willing to talk about how he did it. He talked a lot about the secret life of fat people - the stories we (other fat people) can relate to. He admitted to behaviors and thoughts and choices that we hide from everyone...and try to hide from ourselves. If you are looking for a book that understands why you are fat, try this book.
I think this a 3 1/2 star book. I rounded down because the author read it himself. I realize he is a public speaker...but a two hour seminar and 6+ hours of a book are two different things.
November 25, 2012
Okay, most of the hilarity is in the first part of the book...before he gets to the sermonizing. The sermonizing follows and gets really, really old really, really quickly. This book is not particularly helpful to lose weight because the author used a plan that is franchized up around the Atlanta area, so if you don't live there, even if you were impressed with the book, you can't do the plan. He doesn't reveal anything specific about the plan, so you can't do the plan. After the funny first part of the book, there were only one liners that were moderately funny...I couldn't even finish it...but my suspicions were absolutely correct after reading many of the other reviews on this book. I don't recommend it unless you are one of those people who only read Christian books and nothing else and don't mind being bludgeoned on all the "Christian" reasons this guy "had" to lose weight. Boooorrrrriiiinnnggg and weird.
April 27, 2013
I actually enjoyed this book. the author is funny and his stories feel authentic. if you are religious, this may help in your food struggles and in including your beliefs in how you approach food. if you're not, it is interesting to see how it helped him. I'm middle of the road so sometimes it feels like a bit much but it is a reminder that anything you believe in, truly believe is part of your entire life.
June 3, 2019
In very humorous form the author talks about his battle with the overweight and connected problems and his way out of it. Also his battle not to go back after the change.
Disclaimer:
The author is a Christian, so the book reflects that view a lot.
The book does not contain concrete diet or plan, as he outsourced this to a external company, it rather contains the fight in his mind and soul and also connections to other people while battling 130 pounds.
Disclaimer:
The author is a Christian, so the book reflects that view a lot.
The book does not contain concrete diet or plan, as he outsourced this to a external company, it rather contains the fight in his mind and soul and also connections to other people while battling 130 pounds.
June 13, 2016
Ok I give this a 2.5 but I'm bumping it up to a 3 because The author really pours his heart and soul into sharing his story. While I appreciate his efforts and applaud his weight loss and newfound health, well,... I just don't get into the whole rapid weight loss idea. But for him it worked and I'm happy for him.
November 1, 2017
Good humor - not the ice cream on a stick though. Filled with practical advice for changing eating habits, most of which are well known (if not put into practice) by anyone who needs to lose a chunk of weight. Still, there's nothing wrong with reading it all again. Who knows, it just might stick this time!
June 5, 2012
Heavy on the religious sermonizing (title should have tipped me off) and the infomercial aspect for a specific diet program but somewhat interesting and amusing. I recommend skipping the long parts with bible quotes and stories and gleaning what you can from the rest.
June 29, 2012
I read this book then realized I really wanted to take some notes on my way through. Now that I've finished it, I loaned it to a friend and we'll discuss it some more!! Good ideas on how to change my thinking. Also humorous, but you knew to expect that!
March 8, 2013
Mr. Davis is a funny guy. I met him personally at a comedy show at one of my friend's church in Raleigh, NC. He's a real, down to earth guy and is genuine. He talks more about his battle of losing weight.
February 29, 2012
An interesting take on weight loss.
June 30, 2012
Hilarious. Anyone who can make fun of themselves at 307 pounds has a sense of humor.
March 24, 2012
This was a good book.. I really wish i could have skipped the advertisement for QWLCA- Quick Weight Loss Centers of America... it was good though.. funny in parts..
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June 1, 2012Lots of food for thought and encouragement to stay the course with weight loss efforts
April 29, 2012
It made me laugh....actually laugh out loud!! It was also inspiring!!
January 21, 2013
Good biblical base of seeing our bodies as the temples they are.
February 5, 2017
Very inspiring with real tips
October 22, 2017
I thought this book was a little heavy on the "it's a sin to be fat" idea but there were some funny parts.
March 19, 2012
Gets rather evangelical at times (that being most of them), but still humorous enough.
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