• Start
    Here
    • Start Here
    • About Barb
    • Barb Raveling’s Books
    • Renew Your Mind Seminar
    • Leader’s Guides & Resources
    • Contact
  • Renew
    Your Mind
    • Renewing of the Mind Project
    • Renewing of the Mind Tools
    • Grow Closer to God
    • Transformation 101
    • Renewing Your Mind Bible Study
  • Bible
    Studies
    • Free Bible Studies
    • Leader’s Guides & Resources
    • Online Bible Studies
  • Live In
    Peace
    • How To Live in Peace
    • Anger
    • Worry/Fear
    • Depression & Discontentment
    • Insecurity
    • Stress
    • Boredom
    • Other Emotions
  • Pursue
    A Goal
    • How to Start a Habit
    • How to Pursue a Goal
    • Goals and Productivity
    • Ministry and Blogging
  • Lose
    Weight
    • How to Lose Weight
    • Weight Loss Resources, Classes, & FAQ
    • Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast
    • Christian Weight Loss App
    • Weight Loss Bible Study
    • Weight Loss Blog Posts
  • Break
    A Habit
    • How To Break a Habit
    • Habits Blog Posts
  • Podcasts &
    Coaching
    • Coaching with Barb
    • Christian Habits Podcast
    • Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast
    • Podcast Interviews

Barb Raveling

Tips, Tools, & Bible Studies to Renew Your Mind

Subscribe

  • Home
  • Podcasts
    • Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast
    • Christian Habits Podcast
You are here: Home / Weight Loss Blog Posts / 13 Questions That Will Help You Choose a Weight Loss Plan

13 Questions That Will Help You Choose a Weight Loss Plan

December 2, 2013 By: Barb Raveling

This post may contain affiliate links. View our disclosure policy here.

iStock_000016920386XSmallOne of the nice things about most weight loss books is that they have a specific eating plan for you. That’s nice because you don’t have to go to all of the trouble of making your own decision.

Unfortunately, those weight loss plans don’t always transition well into regular post-diet life because we’re not willing to follow the plan for the rest of our lives.

Instead, we go back to eating what we want when we want and end up gaining all of our weight back.

If we want to lose weight and keep it off, we’ll need to come up with a set of lifelong boundaries. And that can be hard to do.

Today I’m putting the finishing touches on Taste for Truth: A 30 Day Weight Loss Bible Study (which I still hope to have out by the end of the year, maybe even in a couple of weeks) and it occurred to me that it would be nice to have a set of questions to help people choose boundaries.

Since I don’t have time to test them out before I publish the book, I thought I’d post them here. If you’re struggling with which lifelong boundaries to choose –or which weight loss plan to go with–would you mind testing these questions out for me and telling me what you think? You can either leave a comment or email me at the contact info under the about tab. Thank you in advance!

One of the hardest things about losing weight is to figure out which of the many available weight loss programs to use. If this is something you struggle with, try answering these 13 questions with your own lifestyle in mind.

13 Questions That Will Help You Choose a Weight Loss Plan

  1. Why are you having a hard time making this decision?
  2. Do you have enough information to make a good decision? If not, what information do you need to gather?
  3. Is it possible to choose a perfect set of boundaries that will be easy to follow in every situation? Why or why not?
  4. What are your options for boundaries?
  5. Would one set of boundaries fit better into your lifestyle than another set of boundaries? Explain.
  6. What boundaries would you be willing to live with for the rest of your life, if any?
  7. Do you think God would prefer one choice over another? If so, why?
  8. Are you choosing this set of boundaries because it’s expected of you, or do you actually think this is a good set of boundaries for you?
  9. Is this one of those situations where you can’t really know what’s best?
  10. What’s the worst thing that can happen if you make what appears to be the wrong decision?
  11. Can you change your boundaries later if you decide another set would work better?
  12. What will have to accept to make this decision and not keep second-guessing yourself?
  13. What can you thank God for in this situation? (Note: Once you make your decision, focus on being thankful for the good things about the option you chose.)

Weight Loss Bible Study2016 Update: Taste for Truth: A 30 Day Weight Loss Bible Study is now available. I’ve also done some YouTube videos on the subject of boundaries. Here are some you may be interested in:

  • How to choose weight loss boundaries
  • How to lose weight on 3 meals a day
  • Weight Watchers and the Renewing of the Mind
  • How to Renew Your Mind with Hunger/Satisfaction Boundaries
  • Christian Weight Loss: When You Feel Like Giving up

Related Posts:

  • 11 Tips for Making Decisions Peacefully
  • How to Choose Weight Loss Boundaries (and Lies That Make Us…
  • How to Make Decisions Without Going Crazy
608 shares
  • Share8
  • Tweet

Comments

  1. floyd says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Good ones. I’d like one of them to be about the long term effects of not deciding on a lifestyle change.

    • Barb Raveling says

      December 2, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks, Floyd – that’s a great idea. I appreciate it!

  2. Micah says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Point 3 in particular is going to have me thinking for a while. I can sometimes swing from being fairly healthy to being quite a bit on the excessive side (chocolate is a weakness). Finding a way to keep on an even though pleasant keel is something I want to give thought to.

    • Barb Raveling says

      December 2, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      I think that’s a problem a lot of us have, Micah – swinging from healthy to excessive. I like your even, though pleasant, keel idea!

  3. Dan Black says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Great questions, Barb! I think I struggle most with question #1 I flip back and forth between eating right/working out and not eating right/working out. I guess a balance of both is something I’m striving for.

    • Barb Raveling says

      December 4, 2013 at 6:30 am

      I think we all struggle with that balance, Dan. I’m trying to develop a habit of never eating one bite outside my boundaries – I had that habit for a long time, but started being careless once I got to the point where i could eat outside my boundaries without going overboard and gaining a bunch of weight. But even if the weight gain is only a couple of pounds, I’m still happiest – and even enjoy my meals a lot more – if I just eat three a day with no nibbles in between.

      • Dan Black says

        December 4, 2013 at 4:57 pm

        That’s a good goal. My wife and myself try not to eat out a lot. But it can be difficult due to our busy life. When we do eat out we try to chose the healthy options.

  4. Loren Pinilis says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:47 am

    I like this perspective, Barb. I especially like question number 6. It hints at this being a lifestyle and not a quick fix. I think that’s a crucial mindset shift.

    • Barb Raveling says

      December 5, 2013 at 6:50 am

      Thanks, Loren. I’ve been trying to decide on what boundaries to use for the internet – checking emails, pinterest, etc. It occurred to me as I read your comment that that’s the question I need to ask to come up with those boundaries as well.

  5. N says

    December 27, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I love the questions and like Floyd’s addition. I already had decided on my boundaries, and I’m joining Heidi’s Thin Within Bible Study, but this helped firm some things up, it was a good renewal of the mind, reaffirmed the decision. Thank you.

    • Barb Raveling says

      December 27, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      Glad this helped, N! Heidi is such a great encourager plus the Thin Within group seems to have such great fellowship together – I think you’ll really enjoy the study over there. :)

  6. Sandra says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:56 am

    I just want you to know that in my 52 years I have bought and tried every diet book and diet out there. I came across you 30 Bible Study and have been doing it for several weeks now. This is the most profound study/work I have ever done.

    You get me, and I am so happy that I found you and your book. I am thankful to God that he used you to help others.

    Sandra from Georgia

    • Barb Raveling says

      August 1, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      Yay!! So glad the study is helping, Sandra! Praying God will help you as you continue going to Him for help with all of these issues! And thanks for the encouragement!

  7. Latoya Anderson says

    February 9, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    I like that you talked about how you should consider asking yourself if you have enough information to make a good decision in choosing the right weight loss program for you. My sister is interested in losing weight because it’s unhealthy for her to gain so much weight due to health reasons. Since she doesn’t have the resources in finding out the best weight loss program for her, it will make sense for her to visit a professional to get help. Thanks for sharing your tips.

    • Barb Raveling says

      February 22, 2018 at 9:58 am

      Hi Latoya! A professional can be a great help in choosing a program, especially if the person concerned already has health issues. I’m praying she’ll be able to find a program that works for her!

Search Blog

Connect with us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Popular Posts

  • Spiritual Attack: 10 Tips for Spiritual Warfare
  • How to Meditate on Scripture
  • Weight Loss Bible Study: Day 1
  • How To Renew Your Mind
  • Freedom from Food Addiction through Truth Journaling with Debbie
  • How to Break Free from Idolatry
  • Feeling Guilty: 10 Bible Verses & 8 Questions
  • How to Overcome Insecurity with God’s Help
  • Christian Accountability Partner: A Beginner’s Guide
  • 29: 6 Steps to Breaking Free From Self-Condemnation

Archives

Categories

  • Anger
  • Bible Studies/Worksheets
  • Boredom
  • Christian Habits Podcast
  • Depression/Discontentment
  • Goals and Productivity
  • Grow Closer to God
  • Habits Blog Posts
  • Insecurity
  • Letting Go of Negative Emotions
  • Marriage
  • Ministry and Blogging
  • Other Emotions
  • Stress
  • Transformation 101
  • Uncategorized
  • Weight Loss Blog Posts
  • Weight Loss Podcast
  • Worry/Fear
Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (www.lockman.org).
Copyright © 2023 • Custom blog design by The Pixelista • Built on the Genesis Framework
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT