I have seen Joyce Meyer on TV a few times, and I think she is just great. One of my girlfriends always tells me I need to read her books. When I saw this book I thought it would be a great time to stop putting off getting into better shape. After having a child last year, I have been carrying some extra weight. My diet hasn't been the best lately either.

This was a very down to earth book that has given me the motivation to take better care of myself. I believe God wants us to take good care of our bodies, and I already feel better just by doing some stretching and moderate exercise in the morning, and eating more salads and less junk food. I decided not to make radical changes that I wouldn't stick with, but gradual efforts that I could handle. This book really helped me to get started. And I naturally like the fact that it's written by a wonderful Christian woman like Joyce Meyer. My friend told me how much she also loves Battlefield of the Mind, so I bought that too and will start that one next. Right now I am reading Passenger's Side which is really incredible. It too has helped me so much. I would highly recommend both of these.

I really enjoy Joyce Meyer's candid and practical advice. She is an excellent teacher. I also believe this will be the last book I will need on this subject because she has given me the tools and the wherewithal to overcome.

This isn't a diet book. It's a book on being healthy and whole and accepting ourselves. While I was already entrenched in an exercise routine, I was surprised to find that I was stressed. I don't live a stressful life but because of my hormonal imbalances I am a very stressed person. So expect to be surprised at where your struggles truly are.

I agree with the above poster that she should have left off the numbers when she spoke of her struggles. 6lbs or 20lbs is not what most of us are struggling with and it seems to demoralize the rest of us. I disagree however that mindless eating should not have it's own chapter. This mindless eating is something I struggle with and I was happy that it came with it's own key. I was grateful for the opportunity to have a separate focus and grateful for the additional steps to work through.


I'll also mention that I purchased the CD version as well as the book. (I prefer to read, my husband prefers not to read) I was sorely disappointed in the CD. Joyce Meyer gives an introduction but the book is read by another voice. Also Joyce appears to read the introduction so her personality doesn't come through and it sounds rather dry. If you have ever watched one of her shows you know she isn't a "dry" personality. Also, I didn't think the CD was laid out very well. Key 1 starts on track 10 of CD 1, and the other keys are broken up as well. I have listened to other CD books from Joyce where each CD is a separate lesson. Those are excellent! It will be hard to use this CD as a learning tool unless you are going to go from step 1-12 numerically which she says isn't required. Once I overcame my disappointment of the CD (and read the book), I was able to listen and focus on the advice and the steps and get on with the learning and applying these tools to my life.

I am committed to taking her advice and continue to work on each key individually until it becomes habit and I am convinced that by doing so, I will overcome my struggles.