Steve Reynolds - Bod4God: Twelve Weeks to Lasting Weight Loss

2009 by Steve Reynolds

Published by Revell

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P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

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Repackaged edition published 2016 by Revell

Previously published by Regal Books

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Praise for Bod4God

In Bod4God , Steve Reynolds launches a full-scale frontal assault in the ongoing American war with obesity. His weaponssolid biblical teaching and modern fitness principlesserve more effectively than any smart bomb or stealth warplane in this battle. Reynoldss easy-to-understand, motivating plan can help even the most sedentary couch potato and is especially effective because it uses eternal wisdom from Gods Word. Read Bod4God today and enlist in the healthy army of the fit and faithful!

Darren Baroni , MD, member, American College of Gastroenterology; attending gastroenterologist

Americans are in a fight for their health against a formidable Goliath: obesity. For years, the scientific community has told us what stones will weaken the giant: good nutrition and exercise. But translating bench-top research to everyday living is the challenge. In Bod4God , Pastor Reynolds teaches us to be the David. Armed with the slingshot of Gods Word, you will launch healthy, up-to-date, scientific principles of exercise and nutrition to fight head-on the epidemic of obesity and topple the giant!

Elizabeth P. Berbano , MD, MPH, fellow, American College of Physicians; certified, American Board of Internal Medicine

Its been a blessing to partner with Pastor Reynolds and his congregation to provide Body & Soul as a key exercise strategy for the Bod4God program. In Bod4God there is a place for everyone to be successful. People of all ages and fitness levels have participated and seen improvements in cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. You will be encouraged and empowered by this book as you seek to improve your health and live a life of energy and vitality to Gods glory.

Jeannie Blocher , president, Body & Soul Fitness Ministries; certified faculty, American Council on Exercise; group fitness specialist, The Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas

One area of teaching that seems to be neglected in the church today is the area of our own health. The Bible tells us our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, but do we really treat our bodies with that value in mind? Thats why Im so excited about Bod4God . Steve brings biblical principles to bear to help everyone with weight loss, exercise, and staying healthy. Every Christian should read this booknow!

Jonathan Falwell , pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia

Bod4God has produced more sustainable weight loss for its participants than any other program that I have been involved with in my twenty years as a dietitian. The focus on God and on losing weight for the right reasons was genuinely inspiring. The bonding, trust, and support of other participants helped keep the momentum going to achieve truly impressive results. Pastor Steve Reynolds is a great living example of Gods power to transform.

Vivian Hutson , registered dietician

I have seen patients turn life-threatening conditions into manageable ones or even experience full restoration through lifestyle change, including diet and exercise. Pastor Reynolds shows the powerful effects of faith and lifestyle change in his transformation from an obese man to a man unburdened by weight and illness.

Ulrich Prinz , MD, board-certified internist

Bod4God is a much-needed reminder that God created our bodies as tools for His work and, as such, His Word has plenty to say about how we treat them. I first met Steve when he joined my coaching network, and I have been impressed with his insights. We would all be wise to take his words to heart. After all, our bodies are the handiwork of God, meant to aid us in carrying His message to the world. Without health, none of us can be very effective. Kudos to Steve for bringing this issue out of the dark!

Nelson Searcy , lead pastor, Journey Church; founder, www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com

Pastor Reynolds is a modern day prophet who strikes at the heart of the unhealthy lifestyle of most Americans and many members of the Christian community. His biblically based Bod4God is a credible program that could spark a movement toward weight control and healthier living. I heartily endorse this well-written, exciting book.

James M. Stern , MD, fellow, American College of Surgeons

Steve Reynolds has a great spirit of discipline and commitment to Jesus Christ, which is reflected in this book. For those who want to lose weight, you should read Bod4God to catch the spirit not just the practical lessons but the spiritual lessons as well. Steve has put the right priority in weight lossa persons relationship to Godand from that discipline concerning the temple of the Holy Spirit they can lose weight.

Elmer L. Towns , cofounder, Liberty University; author, Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough

First, I dedicate this book to my God, who is the source of my life. I will spend the rest of my days on this earth honoring You with my body.

According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

Philippians 1:20

Second, I dedicate this book to Debbie, my wife, who is my partner in life. I will spend the rest of my days on this earth loving you with my body.

Who can find a virtuous wife?

For her worth is far above rubies.

The heart of her husband safely trusts her;

So he will have no lack of gain.

She does him good and not evil

All the days of her life....

Her husband is known in the gates,

When he sits among the elders of the land.

Proverbs 31:1012, 23

Third, I dedicate this book to Crystal, Sarah, and Jeremiah, my children, and their families, who are the inspiration for my life. I will spend the rest of my days influencing you with my body.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

3 John 1:4

Contents

Acknowledgments

This was a team project.

I greatly appreciate the group of people who helped me develop this book, including: