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Eat and Stay Thin: Simple, Spiritual, Satisfying Weight Control
Effective October 1, 2002, Joyce Meyer's bestselling backlist is available exclusively from Warner Faith. And look for the first of several new major books from Joyce beginning in April 2003.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published November 15, 2008
About the author
Joyce Meyer
2,129 books3,970 followersJoyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
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September 1, 2022
Disclaimer: I’m sick of YO-YO dieting, so this year I’m going to read all the books I can
- to find a sustainable lifestyle that fits me. Whish me luck!
“God’s diet: good, sensible, healthy, Spirit-led eating mixed with a proper amount of exercise.”
Still on my hunt to find a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that suits me.
A lot of what I’m reading focus on Mind-set. And this book really doesn’t differ that much. The only difference is that now instead of relying on your own strength, you rely on the Holy Spirit to lead and help you.
A few things that stood out for me:
If your reasons become your excuses, you won’t change
You need to find the truth behind those reasons
And always keep reminding yourself of the lessons you learned. When ever you lose track or ‘fall off the wagon’, go back and read that book/article that helped you the first time again.
And the most important of all… ”I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
- to find a sustainable lifestyle that fits me. Whish me luck!
“God’s diet: good, sensible, healthy, Spirit-led eating mixed with a proper amount of exercise.”
Still on my hunt to find a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that suits me.
A lot of what I’m reading focus on Mind-set. And this book really doesn’t differ that much. The only difference is that now instead of relying on your own strength, you rely on the Holy Spirit to lead and help you.
A few things that stood out for me:
If your reasons become your excuses, you won’t change
You need to find the truth behind those reasons
And always keep reminding yourself of the lessons you learned. When ever you lose track or ‘fall off the wagon’, go back and read that book/article that helped you the first time again.
And the most important of all… ”I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
June 15, 2009
This book says about the same thing as Bethenny Frankel's book, "Naturally Thin". It gives good, solid advice on how to eat healthy and maintain your weight, or lose weight, without being caught up in the vicious cycle of dieting.The difference between the two books is that of spirituality and faith and following what the Lord has said about eating and taking care of ourselves. The bottom line is that the advice and approach is correct -- and really simple. The book is well written and not long. I would recommend.
April 30, 2011
Sensible choice!! I just don't agree with eliminating any foods unless you totally don't like them or you are allergic. If they are high in fat, you can always cut them in half or get reduced fat!! I don't believe in all this food phobia nonsense that is going around. I do believe that we need to take care of our bodies though. Just not be prariboid. I love Joyce's sensible, reasonable approach to weight loss. Very practical yet not too strict. I also recommend Stormie Omartian's book Greater Health God's Way.
May 14, 2014
Okay. I love where she says to come boldly and without dear to the throne room of God and ask for his help and guidance. If that's all you get out of it great because if you truly go to God boldly and without fear He change you.
But the rest of it is eat low fat, count your calories but don't be in bondage to calorie counting but know nutrition labels. Read nutrition books.
It sends a mixed message.
But the rest of it is eat low fat, count your calories but don't be in bondage to calorie counting but know nutrition labels. Read nutrition books.
It sends a mixed message.
May 19, 2008
Good book
August 11, 2008
Joyce Meyer is very good at delivering thought provoking, yet practical, spiritual messages about living the best life that you can lead.
go to www.joycemeyer.org for more information
go to www.joycemeyer.org for more information
December 22, 2009
It helped me get back on track... The Weigh Down messed me up. You do have to work to maintain shape, etc.
Started reading it again 12-28-09. A chapter a day :)
Finished it yesterday. Good book.
Started reading it again 12-28-09. A chapter a day :)
Finished it yesterday. Good book.
January 19, 2012
Good book. Helped me re-focus on my health.
June 5, 2012
EXCELLENT READ
January 3, 2014
Great book. Puts a different, we'll enlightening view on a healthy lifestyle.
April 23, 2015
Good and sound advice.
July 30, 2016
wow, this should be on your to read list if you plan on losing any weight.
October 30, 2023
Twelve Reasons People Have Trouble Losing Weight
The only problem I saw with these reasons was that sometimes they overlapped. For example, emotional and spiritual neediness were both stemmed from having that God sized hole which many attempt to fill with food. In other parts of the book, passive eating and lack of self denial could be combined. If someone sets a cake in front of you, rather than passively eating it, you could practice self denial and say no to the cake. Other examples are too numerous to list.
Overall, this is a very helpful book. It is true, eating habits are a lifestyle, not a diet. Joyce Meyer carefully backs all her suggestions up with scripture. I will keep this book in my library and recommend it to others.
The only problem I saw with these reasons was that sometimes they overlapped. For example, emotional and spiritual neediness were both stemmed from having that God sized hole which many attempt to fill with food. In other parts of the book, passive eating and lack of self denial could be combined. If someone sets a cake in front of you, rather than passively eating it, you could practice self denial and say no to the cake. Other examples are too numerous to list.
Overall, this is a very helpful book. It is true, eating habits are a lifestyle, not a diet. Joyce Meyer carefully backs all her suggestions up with scripture. I will keep this book in my library and recommend it to others.
October 11, 2022
Taking the time with God, exercise and choosing better food options. Very practical and reasonable.
First thing in the morning, I like to split my time on the treadmill between talking to God and reading a book of my choice to start my day with thankfulness, spiritual support, and personal joy.
Eat & Stay Thin served as a reminder that I can eat reasonably well and be satisfied if I take the time to focus properly and not jump on impulse for a quick fix to my hunger pains physical & emotional.
First thing in the morning, I like to split my time on the treadmill between talking to God and reading a book of my choice to start my day with thankfulness, spiritual support, and personal joy.
Eat & Stay Thin served as a reminder that I can eat reasonably well and be satisfied if I take the time to focus properly and not jump on impulse for a quick fix to my hunger pains physical & emotional.
August 7, 2021
This is a really good book about teaching you how to have discipline about what you put in your mouth. It teaches us to pray before we eat, and not be in bondage to food. It made me realize that God only gives us one body, and He holds us responsible for what we put in it. It is actually a sin to do anything knowingly to harm our body from things we put in our body.
November 28, 2025
This was a great book that have practical and biblical advice on how to loose weight and how to keep it off. She also teaches about the key reasons why people tend to overeat as well!
I always love Joyce Meyer’s book!!! They always inspire me and motivate me and bring me closer to god!
Can’t wait to read ‘If Not For The Grace Of God’ next.
I always love Joyce Meyer’s book!!! They always inspire me and motivate me and bring me closer to god!
Can’t wait to read ‘If Not For The Grace Of God’ next.
April 28, 2019
Good, but a little out-dated.
Not everyone wants to eat a lot of carbs; not everyone wants to eat low-fat. The important thing to remember is to pay attention to your body and eat according to what it NEEDS, not wants.
Not everyone wants to eat a lot of carbs; not everyone wants to eat low-fat. The important thing to remember is to pay attention to your body and eat according to what it NEEDS, not wants.
July 8, 2019
Good practical advice that makes more sense
than dad or crash diets. Very good spiritual connections that was very helpful. An enjoyable and beneficial read!
than dad or crash diets. Very good spiritual connections that was very helpful. An enjoyable and beneficial read!
June 5, 2021
Amazing Read
Joyce Meyer tells you the blunt truth and it's always founded on the Bible. This particular book offers insight for practical ways to be mindful of eating.
Joyce Meyer tells you the blunt truth and it's always founded on the Bible. This particular book offers insight for practical ways to be mindful of eating.
April 17, 2023
Well, that was an eye opener!
June 27, 2017
I read this book to fulfil the goal read a book you got at a used book sale. Found this one a the good will. It goes reasonably with the fast metabolism book i read earlier in the year, but involves god more. it has some good ideas. i tried some of them last night. instead of reaching for the nearest sweet i prayed instead. it helped, I didn't eat the sweet then, but an hour later i was hungry and ended up choosing Not that sweet, but probably something just as bad. lol. i'm a work in progress.
August 21, 2018
It was very basic information about diet and exercise. Some people are struggling with their weight because they have food sensitivity that requires lab tests and a personalized meal plan.y
It didn't address cortisone imbalance. Weight problems are not always caused be unhealthy rating and exercise. Sometimes it's what's eating the person.
It didn't address cortisone imbalance. Weight problems are not always caused be unhealthy rating and exercise. Sometimes it's what's eating the person.
June 9, 2016
I bought this book looking for a diet plan. I found God's diet plan for me. Which is to let the Holy Spirit teach me what and how much I must eat for my frame.Thank you Jesus
Praise God. God is good. I found God's plan for my life. Thank you Joyce for this awesome book. Ha
Praise God. God is good. I found God's plan for my life. Thank you Joyce for this awesome book. Ha
September 19, 2016
Enlightening and great spiritual guide. Currently on a new life of eating and this book just gave more "meat" to my plan.
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