In this eye-opening audio interview, guest author Barb Raveling shares how to maintain balance in our weight loss goals and avoid it devolve into an idolatrous pursuit.

Barb is the author of several books including Taste for Truth: A 30-Day Weight Loss Bible Study, I Deserve a Donut, and many others.

Barb blogs and podcasts about breaking free from strongholds and growing closer to God at barbraveling.com.

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In the interview, Barb answers such questions as:

  • What is a 'Skinny idol'?
  • What are 5 questions someone can ask themselves to determine if they might have a Skinny Idol?
  • Why is important to confront idols in our lives - Skinny or otherwise
  • How do you balance wanting to achieve or maintain a healthy weight, but not have it become an idolatrous pursuit?

Barb's Questions to Help Determine if you Have a Skinny Idol

  1. Do you obsess over weight loss boundaries or constantly think of changing your boundaries?
  2. Do you weigh yourself more than once a day?
  3. Do you exercise too much?
  4. Do you feel like you can’t be happy unless you’re skinny or that if you just lose weight then everything in your life will fall into place?
  5. Do you spend lots of time online looking at articles on weight loss, diets, or exercise strategies?

About the author 

Kimberly Taylor

Kimberly Taylor is an author and Christian life coach with a heart to help others struggling with emotional eating and weight loss. Once 240 pounds and a size 22, she can testify of God’s goodness and healing power to overcome. She lost 85 pounds as a result of implementing techniques to overcome emotional eating and binge eating disorder.

Kim is the author of "The Take Back Your Temple Program," which teaches Christians how to take control of their weight God's way and the books "The Weight Loss Scriptures" and "The Weight Loss Prayers."

Kim has been featured in Prevention Magazine, Charisma Magazine and on CBN’s 'The 700 Club' television program.

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