Thin Within: A Grace-oriented Approach to Lasting Weight Loss

by Judy Wardell Halliday

I want to lose weight, but dieting just doesn't seem to work. I've tried everything, and I'm still three sizes too big. Help! I hate the way my body looks. Sound familiar? Like many women and men, perhaps you have tried virtually every wtight-loss plan that exists only to give up in disappointment and despair. Have you faithfully counted fat grams and calories? Have you subjected yourself, week after week, to the humiliation of hearing what your current weight should be compared to what it is? Have you exercised excessively, given up your favorite foods, and felt guilty when you've failed to meet your weight goals? Time tested for more than 30 years, Thin Within is the original hunger-fullness plan. Tens of thousands of participants in the program have joyfully reported the release of unwanted weight. More importantly, they have maintained that weight with a new and incomparable peace with themselves and with the One who designed them. Thin Within makes it possible  

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Christian, Self Help, Christian Living, Diets

352 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1985

Reviews

[Amy Flink · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally did the Weigh Down Workshop, was successful after a lot of trial and error, however, I soon realized that Gwen Shamblin's Weigh Down plan had veered of God's straight and narrow and she had followed after her own agenda, leaving me high and dry. Suddenly I remembered this Thin within thing a former WD coordinator had recommended so I ordered a copy of the book. I had lost 100 lbs on WD but had started gaining it back and was desperate. I thank God for Judy and Arthur Halliday. God's grace truly is amazing. Don't let anyone ever try to threaten you with hell. Jesus died for us while we were STILL sinners, not after we stopped. Obedience is what we do out of response to God's kindness, not out of fear and intimidation or obligaion like Weigh Down now would have you believe. Thin Within is the original weight loss program but Weigh Down would have you believe otherwise. As you will notice if you did WD in the 90s, original WD's plan in really Thin Within's.

[Rebecca Clark · Rating 2 out of 5]

The original book was great. This preachy rewrite was not helpful in the slightest.

[Victoria Bushaw-boichot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I already have the book and I followed off and on with the program. The first time I read her book I loved it. I followed everyday. I went from a size 12 to a size 5 in 1986. In 2009 when I got her book again I followed it and I went from a size 12 to a size 2. This book is even great for people that have eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating disorders. This book will help those that have problems with weight to correct those problems. No, it is not a quick fix, but it beats going to a psychiratist for eating disorders. With this book you can correct them yourself. This is my third time reading it. Thin Within: How to Eat and Live Like a Thin Person by Judy Wardell Halliday

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I already have the book and I followed off and on with the program. The first time I read her book I loved it. I followed everyday. I went from a size 12 to a size 5 in 1986. In 2009 when I got her book again I followed it and I went from a size 12 to a size 2. This book is even great for people that have eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating disorders. This book will help those that have problems with weight to correct those problems. No, it is not a quick fix, but it beats going to a psychiratist for eating disorders. With this book you can correct them yourself. This is my third time reading it.



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[M Is · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best thing about this book is that, it helped me re-wiring my thoughts by seeing food in a different light. Unlike any other diets i've tried before, this is the only book that has helped me to lose weight without making me going crazy thinking on what food i can eat next . As good as it is however, this book is certainly not for people who are looking for a quick approach

[Stephen Monroe Monroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for my wife and she absolutely loved it. She's become a "Thin Within" evangelist to family and friends and has successfully implemented the ideas in her own life. Highly recommended.

[Lexi Zuo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great grace-filled Christian book on intuitive eating!

[Tamaca Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grace based weightloss

Just a fabulous book that forces you to take your eyes off of yourself, and place them where they belong -- on Almighty God!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have tried many avenues for retaining a healthy body and outlook in life. This is the one to settle on. You may begin the book with a dedication to becoming healthy and losing weight. You will end the book with so much more -- an inner change focused upon God and the hope He gives in transforming you into who He created you to be.

[Shelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book suggests: using the God designed hunger mechanism to know when to eat; using the power of the Holy Spirit within to not eat when not hungry; finding fullness and satisfaction in God. so thankful that God has enabled me to release 16.5 excess lbs of weight in the last 6 weeks!

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[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful but not enough.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I need to read this again. Not a diet, just how to have a healthy relationship with food.
Chapter 1 & 2 are the most important, remember in case read again