I really appreciated this book. It has a great balance of spiritual thought and practical application. It focuses on moving away from the diet mindset and instead focusing on making lifestyle changes that do not have end dates. There are great reminders that weight gain is symptomatic of larger issues/less-than-ideal choices, and that it is entirely possible to train ourselves out of habits currently ingrained in our lives.

The chapters are engaging and well-written. I only noticed one typo in the entire book. Shellie communicates her thoughts in a very easy-to-read, down-to-earth way. I felt like I was reading a friend's journal, rather than receiving sound lifestyle advice.

Shellie focuses on moderation and sustainability. She also reminds us that there are many things to consider- you can't change just one thing in your life, or go on a miserably restrictive diet, and expect that it will solve all your problems. She reminds us to consider exercise, hydration, sleeping habits, etc. All things we've heard before, yes, but sound advice nonetheless. She weaves scripture throughout the entire book and ties her advice back to Christ and his Word.

I feel extremely fortunate to have had the chance to read this title, and look forward to revisiting it many times in the future. Thank you for the encouragement to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle!

I received a complimentary copy of this title in exchange for a review. All thoughts expressed are my own.

Find your Weigh is not a diet book but it is a book about how we eat, why we eat the way we do, and how to lose weight. Author Shellie Bowdoin, herself, struggled with her weight for decades. She tried diet after diet, with short - lived success, until she eventually decided that there must be a better way. She journaled her eating and thoughts surrounding her eating for 50 days and then she wrote the book.

I enjoyed reading the book because I can relate to Bowdoin's struggle with weight. Like her, I've never had to lose large amounts of weight, but I have tried many diets and keep losing and gaining the same pounds over and over again. I am in a place where I simply want to find peace with food and eating and stabilize at a weight that is comfortable and best supports my health. My habits bother me more than the results of my habits.

I resonated with much of what Shellie shares in the book. I don't want to have to abstain from foods that I like; I just don't want to eat them to the point of sickness. I don't believe that I'm powerless around food. I share her beliefs about God, how he made us, and how He wishes to help us in our struggles; even our struggles with food!

Much of her reasoning is common sense: if you want to look like a model, be prepared to eat and work out like one. Whatever you need to do to lose the weight, you'll have to keep doing to keep it off. The best time to exercise is the time when you will get it done, and many more bits of common wisdom that we tend to forget when we embark on the next newest diet and exercise regimen, so I guess it may not be that common.

I recommend this book to any woman who is ready to take a long and hard look at her eating patterns and the thoughts that are driving them. With a lot of grace, support from Scripture and research, and her no-nonsense approach, Shellie Bowdoin might just be the person who leads us to the solution we have been looking for.

With thanks to Shellie Bowdoin, Source Publishing and Netgalley for the reviewer copy.

Find Your Weigh is an excellent resources for those trying to find a balanced approach to lose weight. It is not a diet book. This book shows you how to use journaling and introspection to determine why you eat and how to eat in moderation. It includes practical steps for developing an eating plan that works for you. The most revealing thing for me is when the author asked "What do you expect from food?" "Do you eat for entertainment or for fuel?" I had to admit 99% of the time I eat for entertainment, and that began a whole journey of discovery and allowed me to come up with a plan that works for me. Highly recommend to those who have trouble sticking to a diet. The book comes with a companion interactive journal.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and this review is provided voluntarily.