I knew that I needed to read Made to Crave for the mere fact that it sat on my nightstand for three weeks untouched. I looked at it every day. I picked it up a few times, but I kept putting it back down. Why? I knew I needed to read it. I knew I’d be convicted. I knew I’d be forced to make changes when I read the heart-words tucked deep inside.
Yesterday, I finally started reading it, and I was right. I needed it. I was convicted. I’m going to have to make some changes. As I poured my personal reflections answers (there are questions at the end of each chapter) onto the page, I found out some things. As much as I was resistant to change, I realized I want to make changes. I also discovered that, thankfully, I don’t have to make changes alone.
The whole point of Made to Crave isn’t what I’ll be giving up. It’s about what I’ll be gaining–a deeper relationship with Christ. I’m looking forward to this journey …
About the Book: Made to Crave is the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn’t a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. If you are struggling with unhealthy eating habits, you can break the ‘I’ll start again Monday’ cycle, and start feeling good about yourself today. Learn to stop beating yourself up over the numbers on the scale. Discover that your weight loss struggle isn’t a curse but rather a blessing in the making, and replace justifications that lead to diet failure with empowering go-to scripts that lead to victory. You can reach your healthy weight goal — and grow closer to God in the process. This is not a how-to book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This book is the necessary companion for you to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose. This is a book and Bible study to help you find the ‘want to’ in making healthy lifestyle choices.
About the DVD series: (GREAT to use with your small group or Bible study group!) If you want to maximize your experience and bring these teachings to life in a way you’ll never forget, you’ll want to order the full set of resources. Adding the DVD teaching series and the workbook will motivate you to get healthy without feeling deprived, lose the weight in a permanent way, and find the peace your body, mind and soul desires. This DVD study can be done in a group or by yourself. For reviews about the DVD series, go here.
About Lysa & Proverbs 31: Lysa TerKeurst is an author and speaker who helps everyday women live an adventure of faith through following Jesus Christ. As president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa 
has led thousands to make their walk with God an invigorating journey.
Lysa wrote the book Made To Crave from the perspective of a woman who has never craved a carrot stick in her whole life. Having struggled with her weight her whole adult life, Lysa knows what it feels like to be in the vicious cycle of gaining and losing, but never feeling at peace in her struggle. Everything changed when Lysa decided to have her deepest desire met by God not food. Now, armed with the spiritual motivation she gained in her own journey, she is inspiring others to find lasting victory.
As a nationally known speaker, Lysa has been passionately teaching women God’s truths for years. Lysa’s personal adventures of following God led to appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, USA Today newspaper, Woman’s Day magazine, and Focus on the Family radio.
Today, Lysa and her ministry team at Proverbs 31 Ministries encourage more than 375,000 women through their daily online devotional. In addition, she co-hosts a 1-minute inspirational radio program aired on more than 1,200 stations around the world. Plus, she touches hearts through their monthly magazine, P31 Woman. Lysa’s blog averages over 70,000 avid readers per month. She is the award-winning author of 14 books, including her newest releases, Made to Crave and Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl. Other noteworthy books include What Happens When Woman Say Yes to God, What Happens When Women Walk in Faith, Capture His Heart, and Capture Her Heart. Visit Lysa’s website for more info and to visit her blog! http://lysaterkeurst.com
HI Tricia, I am working my way through the book, and I am finding is so encouraging and helpful! Finally, someone is showing me HOW to apply the truths of Scripture to this challenging area. I love what I am learning! You have to get the participants guide. There are more questions and Bible study questions to help you apply what you are reading in the chapters. I am going to start a Made to Crave group in April.
Blessings,
Carrie