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Frequently Asked Questions
Weighting on God is not a diet. There is no food deprivation, no calorie counting or food weighing, and you do not even need to weigh yourself if you don’t want to! It involves no surgery; there are no special food supplements to buy, no prescriptive meal plans and no special equipment! Weight loss is achieved by learning to listen to your body in a natural, intuitive way, overcoming personal issues and learning about nutrition – all within the context of Biblical principles.
Yes. Although Weighting on God is faith-based in its delivery, it is backed up by up-to-date research and statistical data on nutrition science, endocrinology (hormonal influences), and behavioural psychology. Sue Prosser is qualified in Nutrition and Health to provide general, evidence‑based healthy‑eating information and support around everyday food choices.
Before embarking on any weight loss program, it is always best to consult a medical practitioner. Whilst some medical and genetic considerations make it more challenging to achieve and maintain weight loss, this is not insurmountable. Many have found that through this course, they have managed not only to lose weight but even reverse chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes.
Those who are prescribed steroids, anti-depressants or the contraceptive pill often find that they gain weight. This is an added challenge. However, there is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy a significant measure of success as you eliminate all the psychological and emotional reasons for inappropriate eating. See if your doctor can put you on another medication which will not affect your weight so much.
Whilst Weighting on God has not been specifically written to tackle these dietary extremes, it has been used successfully by some counsellors to assist clients in developing healthier habits once they have achieved a level of readiness to follow such advice. The emotional roots of both excessive eating and self-imposed starvation are often the same, albeit with a different outcome.
For anyone who is morbidly obese, being prescribed weight loss medication could be life-saving in the short term. However, for weight loss to be sustained, a new relationship with food needs to be established. Weighting on God provides the tools needed to form new healthy-eating habits.
The ‘Weighting on God’ course is unashamedly Christian in content. But it is also substantially sound regarding nutritional science, food psychology and health issues associated with obesity. The core principles of listening to one’s hunger and satisfaction signals to determine when and how much to eat (known by some as either Awareness Eating or Intuitive Eating) are advocated by many health professionals, both Christian and secular. The book gives Biblical credence to this approach and also provides valuable tools to help people overcome emotional eating within a Christian framework. When the course is conducted within the context of a church group, it is presented in a non-threatening way, and there is no pressure for participants to conform to a Christian philosophy or to receive prayer ministry. According to reports, non-Christians, provided they retain an open mind, have been comfortable with this Christian approach and course participants have often been brought to deeper commitment through it. Sue’s 4-minute Songs of Praise video is a useful way of introducing people to the programme, which can then be followed up with either the book or a church course.
Weighting on God is committed to lifestyle change and is not a quick fix. Weight loss will depend on several factors, especially the degree to which a ‘diet mentality’ has shaped your behaviour, the amount of emotional baggage you are carrying, and your openness to receiving and responding to God’s counsel. The course, when followed mindfully, should most certainly help you lose weight. Moreover, it will be a means of breaking free from the curse of ‘going on yet another diet’ and adopting a healthy lifestyle so that you can begin to enjoy food freely, without guilt, and in a responsible way.
Once you have learned to modify your food intake to align with your body’s unique physiological needs, there is no reason why you should not be able to maintain a healthy weight as a sustainable lifestyle. The temptation to overeat is always with us to some degree, but you will be given powerful practical and spiritual tools to maximise your success. Just as with any other aspect of our Christian walk, achievement is dependent on our ongoing relationship with the Lord. If we remain in fellowship with God, the Holy Spirit will be our constant companion, helping us to steward our bodies and maintain a right relationship with food and eating.
For optimum health, exercise is always recommended. When aerobic exercise is carried out at a moderate to fast pace, it does assist in some fat reduction. The main health benefits, however, are improved cardiovascular performance, lower blood pressure, greater mobility, strength, endurance and a sense of well-being. The PDF course includes basic information on different forms of exercise. But if you are medically unable to participate in physical exercise effectively, the course will still be of considerable benefit.
Yes. All units, whilst supported by inspiring and challenging Bible teaching, are applied in practical, common-sense ways.