Judy Halliday - Thin Within: A Grace-Oriented Approach To Lasting Weight Loss

Thin Within

Thin Within

A Grace-Oriented Approach
To Lasting Weight Loss

Judy Wardell Halliday, R.N.
Arthur W. Halliday, M.D.

with Heidi Bylsma
Illustrated by Sally Rackets

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is complete and accurate. However, neither the publisher nor the authors are engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual reader. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Neither the authors nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss, injury, or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestions in this book. The opinions expressed in this book represent the personal views of the authors and not of the publisher.

2002 by Judy and Arthur Halliday.

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Interior Illustrations by Sally Rackets.

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations used in this book are from the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV). 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. Other Scripture references are from the following sources:

The King James Version of the Bible (KJV).

American Standard Bible (NASB) 1960, 1962, 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1977 by the Lockman Foundation, and are used by permission.

Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) (Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers, 1996). Used by permission.

New Revised Standard Version Bible (NRSV). 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.

ISBN 978-0-8499-1691-5 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-0-8499-0846-0 (trade paper)

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Contents

With gratitude in our hearts we thank God for:

Thousands of Thin Within participants: whose testimonies affirm the faithfulness of our sovereign God and whose hearts are filled with so much love because of His message of freedom and hope.

Our faithful friends who have fervently prayed for us and with us over these many years.

Those who have contributed to our personal growth and maturity. Our special thanks to Pastor Ray C. Stedman, from whom we learned about our freedom in Christ, and the pastors at Peninsula Bible Church Brian Morgan, John Hanneman, and Gary Vanderet for their excellent teaching of the inerrant Word of God.

Heartfelt gratitude to my dear friend Joy Imboden Overstreet, Cofounder of Thin Within whose contribution will live on through this book and be forever remembered.

Roy M. Carlisle, our agent, a faithful servant of God, who has steadfastly remained at our side through the many challenges of birthing Thin Again and the rebirth of this book.

All the people at Thomas Nelson, particularly Mark Sweeney, for their encouragement and forbearance in the publishing of this book.

Sally Rackets whose gift of creativity was anointed by God as she crafted our illustrations in record time.

High praises to Margaret Copeland for her graciousness and godly patience while she designed and typeset the interior of our book.

Pam Sneed who has been a beacon of hope to those who have been seeking Gods truth. She has lovingly cared for them through encouragement and Godly guidance.

Bill Dembereckyj and staff, especially Lori Robertson and Lance Hamilton, for capturing the vision and infusing it with their enthusiasm, zeal, and love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

We give high praise to Donna Noell for countless hours at the computer and her infectious good humor in the midst of countless rewrites and revisions of the manuscript and every other project that is placed before her. And to her husband Nelson we are eternally grateful for his faithful troubleshooting.

We thank God for Roberta and Ken Eldred, who generously supported us when we needed it the most, and for their steadfast prayers along with those of Dorothy Garcia, Laura Lou Tolles, and Chris Mumford.

Sincere thanks to our daughter Amy whose computer expertise and sweet spirit was invaluable in the preparation of this manuscript.

Heidi Bylsmano words can express our admiration and profound respect for your wisdom, insight, enthusiasm, good humor, and seemingly boundless energy in crafting twenty-six years worth of material into its final form. You truly are a gift from God and we love you.

We are eternally grateful to Carney Hawkins whose insight contributed greatly to the development of this material. Her passion and knowledge of the Word of God is greatly to be praised. We thank God for your partnership in setting the captives free.

High praise to Diana Johnson, another beloved sister in the Lord who has been a champion for Thin Within and whose heart is dedicated to the truth of Gods Word. We are forever indebted to you for your courage to go forth and speak the truth of the Gospel of Christ.