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December 4, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on December 4, 2019

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How to Lose Weight

Ending the Cycle by Stopping the Gimmicks

God is using Weigh Down to bring His people back home. But it takes focus on that one thing, staying in His boundaries of hunger and fullness. The people who are losing weight are dropping the distractions, stopping the dieting and ending the gimmicks. They are waiting for true stomach hunger, and when it comes, they are getting what God is leading—no more gimmicks with the food or dieting...

December 3, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on December 3, 2019

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How to Lose Weight

Waiting and Temptation—The Example of Christ

The Christmas season is an even deeper time to focus on the example of Christ. We want to be like Christ in Matthew 4:1-4 and when we are tempted, answer satan with, “Man does not live on bread alone, but on the will of God”...

December 2, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on December 2, 2019

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How to Lose Weight

God’s Perfect Zone, His Boundaries of Hunger and Fullness

This season, we are going to really focus on studying Christ and being careful to stay in God's perfect boundaries! I love the Zone of God’s hunger and fullness and His boundaries! To be free the rest of your life of your will that is outside of God’s will…you have no more guilt, no more worries...

December 1, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on December 1, 2019

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How to Have a Relationship with God

Not This Year

Did the "old you" eat with abandon at office parties, special family meals, holiday get-togethers, and of course all those treats that are fun to make at this time of year – only to grieve later over the rising scale? Not this year! Starting today,...

November 29, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on November 29, 2019

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How to Have a Relationship with God

Keeping Your Priorities Straight

At this busy season, never forget where ALL blessings come from! God is SO good to us, and His Son Jesus is our Shining Star. Do not let this day go by without praying over your priorities...

November 28, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on November 28, 2019

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How to Have a Relationship with God

A Day of Praise

Make today a day of praise for all that God has done! Gather your family and take a good long look at each other, and then walk through your homes and really look at all that God has given...

November 27, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on November 27, 2019

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How to Lose Weight

Biggest Tip: Invite God

Yes, I have just a couple more tips to keep in mind as you approach family meals this week. We covered a few things yesterday, but what should you do if you are simply NOT physically hungry when the holiday meal is served? Just fix your plate, cover it, and set it aside for later. If you spend your time catching up with the company and enjoying visiting, most people won't even realize you aren't eating. You will enjoy the food much more when you are truly hungry later on...

November 26, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on November 26, 2019

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How to Lose Weight

Special Occasion Meal Tips

There's nothing like getting together with family and special friends, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the bakeries display a festive array of cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and other tantalizing treats...

November 25, 2019

Published by Gwen Lara on November 25, 2019

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How to Lose Weight

Approaching Special Occasion Meals

During this Thanksgiving week, many of you may be facing some temptations at family meals this week. Be very careful that you don't fall into old habits. A huge suggestion that Weigh Down recommends is that you SLOW DOWN your eating...