"Hello Dr.
Frank,
"I am down over 70
pounds and still counting!
"I wanted to thank you
again for your insight and wisdom in putting this
program together. You are changing lives in more ways
than just weight loss!
"I have
now gone from 265 to 182 and still with complete peace.
"As I tell
everyone Dr. Frank, I went into WLGW for weight loss,
but I gained so much more than that, that the weight
loss just ended up being the final bonus!
"The
changes in my life have now started taking place with
our children and even Bubba. It is absolutely amazing
and definitely is all Gods work.
"I pray
sometime when the chaos settles down, we can meet and
actually visit over lunch or dinner. Possibly in June
when our teenagers are on vacation?
"I have
several new friends through WLGW and many currents
friends have recently joined. I am so excited for all of
them and the amazing life changes they will experience.
"I look
forward to hearing from you Dr. Frank.
"Thank you
again for ALL you have done
Sandy Spell - Deltona,
FL
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"Hi Dr
Frank,
"I'm
happier than I've ever been in my entire life! In spite
of my many health battles (including fibromyalgia,
cancer, and stroke), my strength and hope are now
soaring :-)
"Talk
about the power of a renewed and transformed mind...
"I'm
dancing again--every day! Wow, and getting to buy
new clothes because the old ones just won't stay on any
more after a 35-pound weight loss! AND I am no longer
participating in my own demise.
"Susie is
FREE!!! Wahoo!!!"
Susie
Chavez - Eugene, OR
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"Dear Dr
Frank,
"I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my
heart for the service you provide all of God's children
out there, struggling to find balance in all areas of
our lives in this exhaustive, mad, chaotic world!
"I have been on a long journey to get to where I am
today...I have a confession; when I first started
reading you're letters to begin with, although my heart
was in the right place, I just couldn't seem to put what
you preached into practice.
"But as
the months have passed by, the things you tell us
suddenly make overwhelming sense. Especially with your
message of God's three gifts to us - mind, body, and
spirit.
"Before I
read your letter, God had a talk with me this morning
about how he wanted me to prepare myself for him in
mind, body, and spirit, as he wants to send me
somewhere!!!
"Then I
read your news letter with that exact same
message..wow!!!
"May God continue to greatly bless you in all you do
"brother in Christ".
"Love
Lisa
Becket - Plymouth, Devon, England
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"Dear Dr..
Frank,
"Since you
emailed me though, I should maybe let you know I reached
my goal of 120 lbs.
Thanks for your help.
"I'm not sure there was just one thing. There were many
things. Here are a few.
"I learnt
not to be down on myself when I overate, but to figure
out why, and to remind myself that the world has not
ended.
"I realized I had to stop worshipping food and using it
for comfort, but turn to God for those things.
"I'm
learning to put my weight loss goal in its proper place.
It's not THE most important thing in my life and all my
life's problems won't be solved once I reach my goal.
"I'm learning that food is much more enjoyable when it's
eaten in proper quantities and at proper times.
"Thanks a
lot for your interest.
[anonymous by request] - Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
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"Dr.
Frank,
"I hope to
write you a much longer email in the next couple of
weeks but I wanted to let you know that I dropped 6 lbs
last week!
"I felt
like I wasn't even trying, I'm so excited! I can't wait
to continue with the program. My husband and I have been
jogging/walking since the beginning of the year and all
I've done is GAIN weight.
"Doing
your program, becoming more cognizant of what I eat and
why, I feel like I'm truly on the road to success! We
are going to continue with our exercise program but it's
so wonderful to finally see some results on the scales!
"Thanks!
Pam Collier - Earlysville,
Virginia
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[NOTE: I
received the following message in response to my
4-question Subscriber Survey]
1 - How
you like what I've sent you so far.
I believe
this is one of the greatest gifts God has ever given me.
I love that you approach this from body, mind and
spirit. I've done other Christian diets but this isn't
just about the weight.
So far, my
greatest transformation has been spiritual. I've just
finished week 3 and it's been painful and joyful. I've
dug up some stuff I thought I had already dealt with but
apparently hadn't.
2 - What you would like to hear more (or less) about.
Deservability. I always thought, in spite of my obesity,
that I had great self esteem. However, when you make
self esteem and deservability synonymous, I find I
don't. I struggle with setting goals that include wealth
and abundance. My mind sees Scripture full of promises
but I can't seem to get it in my heart.
3 - Where you might be stuck in your own wei-ght loss
efforts.
I'm having
trouble keeping track of calories and portions. I'm
doing well waiting until I'm hungry but then I eat too
much too fast. It's getting better but I need to work
harder on that. I'm also a big TV eater so I'm working
on watching less TV.
Some days
are great successes, others aren't quite as good. I'm
also struggling with the exercising. I weight 381 pounds
so exercising isn't a breeze. When the weather gets
warmer, I'll be swimming every day, but right now, I'm
finding it hard to find the time or the motivation - my
knees aren't in great shape so I really don't like the
pain.
4 - What one piece of information might be able to
change your life if you had it.
I really
deserve everything I want.
Thank you,
Dr. Smoot, for letting God use you in my life and in the
lives of so many. I've shared it with a number of my
friends - some believers, some not.
I believe
you have given me not only a life-changing vehicle by
showing me what God already shared in His Word about my
body, soul and spirit, but you've given me a great tool
to share Jesus with others.
With warm
regards in Jesus' name,
Penny -
Cocoa, Florida
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"Hi Dr.
Smoot,
"I'm just
writing to thank you for this awesome program that I'm
absolutely sure God has put in my hands.
"I started
the program sometime in March and because of some
problems I have with seeing everything totally Black or
White in my life it took me some time to grasp the
visualization. I actually have only begun to use it more
this past week or so.
"However,
I am up to page 110 in the program and doing the
exercises you give. I did have life changing things
happen along the way and have found that I REALLY don't
want to eat things that I know will damage me.
"It's so
neat!! I have actually now lost 9 lbs. without dieting
and I'm able to believe the other 91 will come off
without the insanity of past tries to get rid of this
mountain in my life.
"Thank
you...Thank you...Thank you! I actually have no words to
describe how grateful I am to my loving Father God and
to you for following your heart on this.
"Have an
awesome BLESSED day!"
Diane
Frantz - Hummelstown, PA
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"Dear Dr. Smoot:
Hi, again. I
am so very blessed to be a part of your program. I
appreciate everything.
"Dr.
Smoot, guess what?!? I have lost a total of 14 pounds
since Saturday, 10-08-05. I weighed 230 pounds on
Saturday, 10-08-05, 223 pounds on Saturday, 10-15-05.
and as of this past Saturday 10-22-05, I weighed in at
216 pounds.
"Can you believe it?!? Truly, God has
answered my prayers, and He is helping me lose weight.
"The goals of my weight loss are: (1) to change my body
into a more healthy and habitable temple for the Holy
Spirit to dwell in; (2) to honor God by being healthy so
that He can use me for the purpose of His Glory and to
fulfill His Will for my life.
"Dr. Smoot, I am first very thankful to God, Jesus
Christ, and the Holy Spirit for helping me relative to
my motivation to get my weight off, as well as my desire
to be healthy again. I am going to stick to my eating
and exercise program for the rest of my life.
"I am very eager to be healthy, and I know that Our Lord
and Father, Jesus Christ, is the energy source of my
eagerness and desire as I long to practice Physical
Stewardship so that the Holy Spirit can better inhabit
my heart, mind, and body as a healthy temple to fulfill
God's Will for my life and through my life, the life of
others.
"Thus, my weight loss journey is a spiritual journey,
too.
"Dr. Smoot, please know that I thank you
for all you do to help people like me. Also, please keep
me in your prayers as I desire to continue practice
Physical Stewardship to achieve my weight loss goal of
137 pounds and to forever practice Physical Stewardship.
Thank you for your assistance, Dr. Smoot.
"Most Sincerely,
Denise Ruiz - San Diego,
CA
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"Hi Dr
Frank,
"My new
goal date is May 4th for the last 7 lbs. I’ve
even changed the colour and style of my hair. Twice in
the past week, I have met colleagues who I haven’t seen
since last fall. One of them didn’t even recognize me,
the other was completely dumbfounded by the changes and
just stood there with her mouth open.
"These
reactions help me to see how far I have come and to know
that I will never, under any circumstances allow myself
to become overweight again. The outward changes are the
most obvious, but to me it is the changes in my being
that are the most profound.
"I have
learned to put self care and self respect as a priority.
I have learned to say “No” when being pushed to do
something, eat something or think something that isn’t
in my best interest. I approach every day with gratitude
and joy. My confidence level is high and meeting
expectations of others (or failing to meet them) is no
longer on my radar.
"There
isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t remember some
phrase or encouragement or wise words from [the
program]. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t
thank God for creating this opportunity to be healthy,
physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
"All the
best from Canada…"
Laurie
Denham - Toronto, Ontario Canada
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"Dear Dr Frank,
"I am taking the time
just to thank you for your wonderful words of
encouragement. It has truly helped me in more ways than
just loosing weight.
"I am at peace with my
body and I am more grateful for the life God has given
me.
For there is so much I
want to do for him still, which I will not be able to
do, if my head and my mind is not focused.
"It is wonderful to
think that from out the USA I am getting all this advice
here in South Africa.
"Once again thank you.
May our Lord keep on using you for his good.
"God bless you in
abundance.
"Yours truly,
Bonita Bornman
- Shepston,e Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
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"Hi Dr.
Frank
"I thank you so much for the news letters, Today's topic
is Great!
"I had no problems forgiving others, but not forgiving
myself and always being self condemning. Not giving
myself credit just thinking God wanted me to do better,
and then I'd try and do it in my power, Has to be God
power first!
"Now I
know God Loves me even when I mess up and doesn't
condemn me so I now want to do better, because he loves
me so. And I'm loving myself more and have more
confidence!
"I love
it!!!! and I have lost 6 lb's and will reach my goals.
"I'm going to share about the first 6 weeks it might
give you idea's on addressing some area for others, I
literally felt like I was in a spiritual battle like
when I became born again.
only this was first part" I want to trust God",
"Then I
would think "I'm not taking responsibility so will power
and diet mode" Then condemning my self for not trusting
God!! see the roller ride I was on.
"But
coming to forgiving and the calories realizing When and
Why I was eating!!Now I'm not hungry all the time hardly
ever snack. And I'm not craving all the foods I used to.
"I am
Blessed !
Thank-you
Iva Byler
- Bristolville, OH
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"Dear Dr.
Frank,
"I am
really enjoying WLGW I feel like this is an answer to my
prayers. Thank you for caring and doing this.
"I had
been at a plateau and was gaining weight but praise God
this week I lost 4.4lbs! People are noticing too. It
feels great!
"I can't
wait to be transformed by the renewal of my mind. I was
about to give up have tried so many diets that have
failed. Glory to God I feel this is the key.
In Christ,
Deborah
Bottenfield - New Braunfels Texas
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"Dear Dr.
Frank,
"I have
been on the program since January. It is fantastic. I
have tried almost every diet in the past to no lasting
avail.
"But since
starting this new life style of losing God's way I have
lost 18 pounds on my way to my goal of 150 by February
2008.
"I am 72
years old and taking a lot of medication for heart
problems. So one is never too old nor has a good excuse
for not losing weight if they follow this plan.
"I have
taught Bible Studies and Sunday School all my life, and
I have never realized the Bible has the tools for weight
loss.
"Thank you
for teaching me. I had been concerned for some time
about the condition of my "temple", but felt powerless
to lose the 68 pounds I needed to be more physically ,
and spiritually fit. I was discouraged, very unhappy
with my spiritual condition, and life in general.
"I Know I
can do all things with Christ who gives me the strength
as I “lose” my way to the goal of 150 pounds by
February 2008.
"Thanks
again and God Bless.
Bonnie
Taylor - Lawrence, Kansas
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"Hi Coach
Frank,
"I Googled Weight Loss God's Way and found your site. I
was immediately interested but a bit skeptical. I wanted
to make sure it wasn't a scam.
"I read
the Diet Industry info and signed up to receive your
articles. They were free and I assumed by reading them I
would be able to tell if this was something that was for
me.
"I ended
up printing out most of them and showing them to my
husband, family and friends. I could tell that you were
a Kingdom minded person and not stuck on a religious
bent.
"I think
about 6 months went by before I actually purchased the
program. At first money was an issue but towards the end
I believe it was just fear.
"Did I
really want to confront the root issues? Was I afraid of
what I might find? How would it feel to be set free from
the familiar? Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real and
one thing I've learned is to RUN directly toward the
face of fear and to conquer it.
"I made my
purchase on Monday and I am so excited. I can't wait to
be free from my self-sabatoging beliefs and I can't wait
to bring order to myself. I am looking forward to this
experience and the confidence the new me will bring.
"Thank You,
Angie Bokelmann - College Station, TX
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"Dear Dr.
Frank,
"Your
e-mail about Jesus could not have come at a better time
for me.
"I started
your program last week and it has really hit home. God's
timing is so perfect it gives me chills. I truly believe
that God is preparing me NOT just to lose the bit of
extra weight that I'm carrying around, because like you
say, that is just a symptom of a bigger problem.
"I feel
that He is preparing me for a complete transformation of
my heart, soul, and mind and preparing me for my next
level of ministry in this world.
"As I was
reading the first few days of the program, it hit
me...just how CONSUMED my life has been with food, diet,
exercise, weight loss, weight gain, another diet, more
exercise, more food, less food, raw food, low-fat food,
cravings, obsessing over food, what I can eat, what I
shouldn't eat, what I want to eat, what I don't want to
eat, when will I eat, how often should I eat, why do I
eat, what should I make for dinner, what am I going to
have for breakfast tomorrow, should I go out to eat,
planning grocery lists, looking at cookbooks, planning
meals, cooking meals....do you get what I'm saying?
"Ever
since I can remember now, my entire day, no, my entire
LIFE has revolved around food in some way, shape, or
form. I truly believe it has been the biggest
"distraction" in my life to keep me from fulfilling my
God-given purpose on this earth. (isn't Satan clever?)
"I am so
grateful to God for bringing your program to my
attention and for blessing you with the gifts you have
to share your ministry and His will for our lives with
the world. The timing couldn't be more perfect.
"Thank you
so much, Dr. Frank. You are a blessing. God is SO
great!!
"With
Love,
Nancy
Travers - Olmsted Falls, Ohio
