Gwen Shamblin

December 1, 2019

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 27, 2019

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

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

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...
November 23, 2019

Waiting on God’s Plan and His Menu

Look what happens to the person who is doing it right. They are concentrating on God thru the growl. They are concentrating on God once they start eating to find the full. They are concentrating back on the growl in the evening…they are crying out to God. Do not just reach out to others—you need to get down and pray, because the whole point of this is your relationship and Connection with God...
November 22, 2019

Finding Fullness and a Connection with God

“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34 Your food is to do the will of the Father. And what is the will of the Father? It is found in that growl. Waiting on the growl is like finding God, meeting up with God every day, several times a day. It keeps you so focused on His will...
November 21, 2019

You are so Valuable

It is so important to remember that no matter what, we are going to keep going! When you are tested to go back, keep your list of incentives of why you are doing this close by, and you know that you do not ever want to go back to your old life...