Chantel Hobbs - The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer: Sixteen Weeks to Achieve Your Goal of a Healthy Lifestyle

T HE N EVER S AY D IET P ERSONAL F ITNESS T RAINER
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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921 This book is not intended as a substitute for the advice and care of your physician, and as with any other fitness, diet, or nutrition plan, you should use proper discretion, in consultation with your physician, in utilizing the information presented. The author and the publisher expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from the use or application of the information contained in this book. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( NLT ) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. eISBN: 978-0-307-76907-7 Copyright 2008 by Chantel Hobbs All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Published in the United States by WaterBrook Multnomah, an imprint of the Crown
Publishing Group, a division of Random House Inc., New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hobbs, Chantel.
The never say diet personal fitness trainer: 16 weeks to achieve your goal of a healthy lifestyle / Chantel Hobbs. 1st ed.
p. cm.
Summary: After losing 200 pounds, a mother of four reveals her straightforward, no-excuses program for permanent weight loss and complete life changeinvolving mind, body, and spirit.Provided by publisher.
1. Weight loss. 2.

Reducing exercises. 3. Physical fitness. I. Title.
RM222.2.H574 2008
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According to At the same time, a New York Giants fan who is reading this is hyperventilating, maybe even taking the Patriots name in vain! I am more the party planner than a spectator for the annual Super Bowl event at our house, but the match-up between the Giants and Patriots was memorable even for me. With the Patriots favored to win after an undefeated season, the Giants surprised us with a legendary win. How did the underdog defeat the obvious favorite? It wasnt magical Gatorade or flashier uniforms. The Giants achieved greatness through superior coaching, determination, and the decision not to give up or give in. No one could have predicted which team would have the most intense will to win the big game, but after four quarters we all knew. Sure, the New England Patriots thought they had it sewn up.

But they hadnt bargained on the smothering defense of the underdog New York Giantsthe team that came to win and make football history! Here is what Super Bowl XLII has to do with you. Its time to start your new life, and its no exaggeration to say you can make your own history. Right now you might not have a lot of confidence when it comes to losing weight and getting fit. You have probably tried to lose weight many times in the past and failed, just like I did. I eventually accepted that I had to live in a state of depression, sure that nothing would ever click. But finally I got the fact that God wanted me to have a much better, much healthier life.

That was part of His will for me, and I could join my will to His. He and I both wanted me to become the best I could be each day. I realized that becoming thinner and healthier was a spiritual journey. The odds of trying again and winning this time were on my side, because I chose to win the battle one day at a time with God. Over the past several years, I have learned that to be the champion of your health and fitness, you must have a clear direction and a committed heart, nothing more and nothing less. You are training for a new life, so forget the defeats of the past.

Begin today to believe that you can change, and pledge that this time is the last time. The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer delivers a sixteen-week plan that puts into practice the diet and fitness secrets from my book Never Say Diet. Each week begins with inspiration from the Word of God, an inspiring quote, and a jolt of motivation. We will pursue nutrition, exercise, fitness, and weight loss in a way that is doable. Youll be excited as you begin to see results within a few weeks. This book will help train your body, your mind, and your spirit.

Remember, the process of getting fit and changing your life is a spiritual battle! This book provides space for journaling. Since this is your new life were working on, keeping track of your progress will create a record that will be fun to look back on! (If you like to add a lot of detail in your writing, keep a spiral notebook handy so youll have plenty of space.) Before the sixteen weeks are over, you will lose weight, become seriously fit, and feel confident about your future! As you use The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer, you will receive emotional support, practical advice on nutrition and exercise, and daily help in relying on God and trusting that He wants what is best for you. Addressing mind, body, and spiritall threeis the key to bringing about permanent change. (This book is a companion to Never Say Diet, so keep a copy of Never Say Diet close at hand to use as a reference.) Week by week we will tackle your program together, and you will enjoy the thrill of accomplishment as you achieve one goal at a time, one day at a time. Bring your desire, let God be the driving force, and I will be your coach! Its time to make your own history. Before we begin this focused diet and exercise program, I advise you to first consult your physician.

When I created the program in Never Say Dietthe program were following in this bookI worked closely with experts in medicine, nutrition, and physiology. The program is sound, but still, you should see your personal physician before beginning this or any nutrition, exercise, and fitness program. Also consider using The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer with a few friends or in your small group. You can find a leaders discussion guide at www.chantelhobbs.com.

You Are Lovely TodayScripture for the week: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body.

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