Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating: 100 Renewing Exercises to Help You Break Free from the Control of Food

by Barb Raveling

Let God’s Truth Transform Your Desires

Author Barb Raveling has been caught in the bondage of emotional eating, stuck in a cycle of gaining and losing weight—but she’s also experienced how submitting to Christ’s commands healed her broken relationship with food. In Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating, Barb shares what she’s learned to help you regain control over what, when, and why you eat.

These 100 exercises based on biblical teachings will change how you see food, dieting, and weight loss. As you read, you will
grow closer to God as you honestly and humbly present your struggles to Him build boundaries to stop you from using food as a coping mechanism—and make emergency plans for when you’re tempted to overindulge find freedom from strongholds by focusing your mind on God’s desires for your heart
When you trade the lies that lead you to overeat for the truths that set you free, you’ll find yourself craving closeness with God above all else. Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating will help you build effective strategies for maintaining a spiritually satisfying relationship with food.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Food, Health

267 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2022

About the author

Barb Raveling writes Bible studies and books on Christian weight loss and the renewing of the mind. She is planning future studies and books on relationships, breaking habits, overcoming procrastination, and a closer walk with God.

Reviews

[Ariana · Rating 1 out of 5]

I feel like this was one of the worst books I have ever read. As someone who struggles with emotional eating this gave me nothing only made me feel worse. On top of that the religious talk was unbearable for me. DNF as it literally hurt to read.

[Catie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book hit me right where I needed it, and I did not know I needed it. I've already implemented some of her renewing principles, such as setting boundaries for myself and not changing them when new opportunities arise. I've also ordered a hard copy so I can read it again and journal through it.

[Beth]

Gave up after author revealed quite early she attributed success to God and would show the way to healing thru God…
Nope.
Other proclamations were too obvious. Eating your feelings-guess I should have assumed there wouldn’t be any big solutions in this book
Bummer

[Maria Schuster · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book because it was simple and straightforward yet full of so many truths I needed to hear. The author shared relatable stories and offered actionable steps. I didn't work through all of the exercizes in the back but would totally check out this book from the library again and have even considered purchasing my own copy. Having the exercizes and examples in the back half of the book helped me narrow down the thoughts that go through my head when I want to emotionally eat (which has been hard for me to do on my own). Helpful read!

[Becky Hickok · Rating 4 out of 5]

Content was great. Very helpful. My 4 stars would be 5 if there were more mind renewing exercises for the days you are doing well with your boundaries. Some mind renewal would still be good those days (and is encouraged) but then the questions are about temptation and broken boundaries. I need some that are geared towards keeping me encouraged to continue. And addressing unhealthy thoughts/beliefs about food and relationships.

[Rachel Teasley · Rating 3 out of 5]

So the basic concept of this book is good. Truth journal, renew your mind etc. However, she repeated herself over and over that caused me to loose interest of this book. I understand she was trying to give us excuses to work with but it was too repetitive for me and I just got annoyed and wanted the book to end already. I will be taking the concepts and applying to my life. Just wish there was a little bit more than the lies over and over.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love what she says and the premise of the book. But I wanted scripture examples for each truth journaling issue. (I did find them in her ‘I deserve a donut’ app.) She just kind of leaves the reader to come up with them on their own. So, it’s mostly a workbook.

[Marci Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical exercises that you can start applying immediately along with applicable Bible verses. I rented the audiobook, but I recommend getting a physical copy of the book once you get to the exercises portion of the book.

[Sarah Hartfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! So helpful, and my favorite resource from Barb so far.

[Lexi Zuo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helping book for renewing your heart & mind towards right thinking about food, exercise, and body image.

[Shannon McGarvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Does this help me keep God first; holding both food, and skinny, with an open hand?”

[Kristen Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book about weightloss God's way that I can get behind. Thank you, Barb!

[Katra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good advice for handling those food issue with loooong term thinking and focusing on God's love.

[Aubrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great help on how to stop emotional eating with the truth of Scripture.

[. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Christian, but incredibly easy to read and great logical facts. Can be applied to more than just food.

[Jacki · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5
Some good parts in the beginning and then it became less clear.

[Lisa Wiebe]

Mostly journaling prompts to teach renewing the mind and reframing thoughts around food

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a great book to help control all selftalk, not just food related.

[Lydia Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, listened to it. I think it is one that you need the physical book.