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We Are Made to Crave

Made to Crave is probably one of the best self-help books I've read in a long time.  Lysa Terkeurst takes her readers on a journey, and shows them how their struggle with weight is linked to something deeper than just not having the discipline to put down the Oreos, and get on the treadmill.  We all have desires, and have needs that are not being met.  And, unfortunately, a lot of times we turn to food, among other things, for comfort.

At the end of each chapter, there are a few questions to make you think about how Lysa's experiences apply to you, and your individual circumstances.  I chose to take the questions at the end of each chapter and use them to tackle issues that I'm personally working on, including my somewhat unhealthy desire for attention, my negative internal self-talk, and selfishness.  It's actually easier to tailor the questions to different circumstances than one might think.


There is also a daily devotional, which I've been going through each (business) day with Dr. Melody Stevens, who is a health coach and founder of Fit + Faith, through live broadcasts on her Facebook page titled Healthy Christian Women: Mind, Body and Spirit.  You have to request to be a part of the group, but I highly recommend it if you're looking for some guidance on your health journey.  Melody takes a very similar approach to Lysa Terkeurst in the sense that she ties her faith into her health journey.  The messages can really be tailored to anything going on in your life, regardless of whether it's weight loss and a struggle with food, or not.

Read the book, and take a look at the things you're really craving in life.  And, how you're probably going about getting what you think you need, in an unhealthy way.  Discover a way to have your needs met, and be a healthier and all around better you!

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