Lose it For Life

Believing that excess weight is a symptom of physical, emotional and spiritual imbalance, the authors' prescription for sustainable weight loss begins with getting right with God--surrendering to Him, confessing sins, forgiving others, taking responsibility for our actions, and transforming our moral identity. Maintaining this Christian focus, they offer familiar strategies from the mental health playbook such as confronting the emotions that cause overeating, healing malignant self-perceptions, and tips on changing ingrained habits. Narrator Brandon Batchelar's youth-minister presence and brotherly generosity provide a solid vehicle for an audio that embraces spirituality and behavioral science. Though the authors' Christianity is literal and unequivocal, Batchelar's inclusive, empathetic vibe will make this program appeal to believers and nonbelievers alike. T.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine