
Sweet Freedom
Losing Weight and Keeping It off with God's Help
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Deanna Arnold
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Are you an emotional eater?
Once weighing 430 pounds, Teresa Shields Parker struggled with weight most of her life. Now, after losing more than 260 pounds, she has identified some secrets not just for losing weight but for keeping it off! She has experienced a total transformation of body, soul, and spirit.
Almost anyone can lose weight, but most struggle and end up gaining it back. Losing weight is a challenge, but keeping it off is harder.
Freedom from the yo-yo dieting syndrome and control of certain foods is possible with God's help. The walls standing in your way of freedom will crumble if you are willing to dig deep to unearth the roots of buried pain, ridicule, fear, doubt, guilt, other negative and debilitating emotions, and even spiritual misbeliefs.
In Sweet Freedom, Teresa shares how she used simple tools, such as forgiveness, inner healing principles, and connection to God, to break into her new healthy living lifestyle.
If she and God can do it, you and God can do it, too.
©2016 Teresa Shields Parker (P)2016 Teresa Shields ParkerListeners also enjoyed...
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-25-18
simple but life changing
If you're struggling to lose weight, be it as little as 10 lbs or as much as over 100 ... this book is powerful!!! A definite must read if you've been struggling to lose weight or you lose it and struggle to keep it off ... This book gives you a different perspective of leaning on God to help you rather than relying only on yourself ... I loved it!
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- Tammy Matthews
- 11-12-22
Love this book.
Teresa has a way of teaching God's truths in relatable stories that touch my heart.
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- Tracey C.
- 01-08-17
Great read!!!
Excellent book for anyone with an addictive behavior wanting a stronger relation with God to find peace.
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- Regina
- 06-07-17
Excellent!
Thoroughly enjoyed reading the story! Looking forward to applying many of the tips Teresa shared in the book!
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