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Old 12-18-2007, 06:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Cystas

has anyone here done/heard of the Weight Down System? i did it years ago, its a christian based program that works like this:
1. Biblical scriptures are applied and in a group setting/meeting.
2. you can eat ANYTHING you want, but it can only be HALF of the item.

for instance, if you buy a hamburger, you cut it in half and just eat one piece and save/give the piece for later.

i dont remember all the details but i remember that it worked! i think that i lost about 20 or more pounds the 1st month and i didnt even exercise (although it is important).

anyway, i would like to do it again, anyone else wanna try it?
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Old 12-18-2007, 06:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I found Gwen Shamblin to be condescending, arrogant and annoying. She also denies the trinity, but that's neither here nor there to the weight loss thing.

If you take any vitamins at all, even vitamin C, she mocks you. Apparently everyone who takes a vitamin is a stupid hippie or something. One entire session is dedicated to driving that point home.

I couldn't get past how annoying she was. The gist of the programme was to eat when hungry, stop when full, use tricks like smaller plates to have dinner on, suck your M&Ms instead of chewing them, and view overeating as a sin that separates you from God's will. Several of us did it and didn't find her helpful at all.
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Old 12-18-2007, 06:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Ajani...after posting this thread i did my search on the web and boy did i find alot of info i did not know!!!
when i had done this with my friends years ago, we did it for about a month i think and then our meetings just broke off, i think everyone just stopped going, i personally do not remember why i did but anyways, i cannot believe this lady is running a cult!!!
well now i feel embarrassed for the thread but honestly i did not know.
i think i will try the eating less part out and asking God for help.
thanks for clarifying the program!
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Don't feel bad! Our church was going to do the program right when the whole mess broke out. We decided to do a prayer study instead I think. Most people didn't hear about what happened. My Mom bought the book used I think, but she never tried the diet. There are several Scripture based diets you might want to look into. Just check your local Christian bookstore.

I was shocked when I found out about what Gwen believes and had said. I was even more shocked by the churches who didn't think that was reason enough to stop using her materials. Even our very liberal church was wary of her, lol.
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Jashobeam:
i havent started implementing the plan, i havent really prayed about it yet but the other day i was thinking of telling God "if i lose one pound, can you please double it?" lol....i love making deals with Him, it's always a win/win situation for me
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