I Quit Dieting: God’s Way to Health and Wholeness

Join me in this deeply personal and introspective episode where I share my transformative journey from the frustrating world of fad diets to a spiritual path grounded in faith and the wisdom of the scriptures. Discover how turning to God helped me understand the real roots of my struggles with weight and health, and how embracing the teachings of the Bible revealed the true essence of wellness. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the conflicting advice on health and diet, this episode is for you. Here's to embracing God's design for our well-being and finding lasting fulfillment. 💕 #FitGodsWay #SpiritualWellness #faithandfitness
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[@uddercharmsfarm8159]

I am on the same journey.......I gave up the whole "no carbs" thing when I heard Sue Becker's talk - Don't Eat the Bread of Idleness....it hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized that the foods in the Bible are exactly what we need to be eating - REAL fresh complete BREAD, meat/fish, vege/fruit, herb/spices, olive oil, honey etc....

[@andreasupermommy]

Is this talk on YT?

[@sarahkirbach5040]

@@andreasupermommyyes, look up “Don’t eat the bread of idleness” by sue Becker and it should pop up. And “The truth about wheat.” Only look these up if you want your mind to be blown 😊😊😊 in a good way 🎉

[@COWELLGIRL]

Glad to hear that. Dieting is a vicious cycle full of deprive and then feel guilty! Not Gods plan at all. Healthy and moderation in all things. 😊

[@uddercharmsfarm8159]

@@andreasupermommy yes it is! Just type that name and you will find that and more of her talks and classes on how to make real bread.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Lowcarb only works if u make it ur lifestyle Once u stop u will regain as ur insulin resistance will return and diabetes will be on its way There is nothing but lowcarb to resolve high insulin which is the actual root of diabetes 65% of ppl are hyperinsulinemic (have high insulin).

[@loriorlando8262]

Oh my goodness, I love that!! "No diet can give you the spirit of self-control. Only God can do that."! Wow! Revelation!

[@freedomhomesteadky]

Right?! When I first heard that, I wrote it on a post it note!

[@staceywishart9971]

Really good info. I started changing my choices of food to more whole food or real foods. I figure if God provides it then it’s cleaner than anything else I could eat. I try to stay mostly on meats and veggies with a few fruits every so often. I feel much better. I’ve prayed over it constantly. I want to eat a Godly healthy diet. Nothing processed for the most part. ❤

[@sarahkirbach5040]

Same here, I have gotten so fed up with no carbs - it’s not how God made us to eat. It’s the world’s way. I keep going back bc I get desperate to lose weight but I never lose weight anyway. My husband is happy with my weight & im just going to keep working on my inner self with Christ. Who I am in Him. And not deprive myself, but keep working on not being a glutton- I’m so glad you posted this!!!! It’s so encouraging and just solidifies even more my decision. ❤❤❤

[@carriekiser2326]

Yes, I would love to participate in a Bible study with this book!

[@caseytaylor5030]

This video was a God send!! I cried and prayed last night in a moment of surrender. I'm having quite a few health problems and can't seem to get to a healthy weight, which would help most of the problems. This was the first moment of my day I was able to sit and take a moment for myself. This was the first video I watched. I hear you God!! Thank you for your testimony Tangi!

[@barbarapahl3245]

Today I watched this video! It was a God sent video. I have stressed eaten since my Mother got sick,went to heaven & now part time caregiver to my almost 94 year old Dad. More stress! I ordered this book today! Thank you Tangi! I have forgotten to turn my eating over to God!

[@loriorlando8262]

I’m so thankful that I came across your KZbin video. I have been praying for awhile now for God to show me how to eat well. I had been listening to so many different people online, listening to so much different advice about diets. What to eat, what not to eat. It’s overwhelming. I was also diagnosed with osteoporosis about a year ago. I do not want to take the medication that the doctor has prescribed because of all the possible side affects. So I’ve been trying to figure this out on my own. Last week, I felt the Lord speak to my heart and remind me of Matthew 6. Do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or what you will drink. Is not life more than food and the body than clothing? Your Heavenly Father already knows what you have need of. Seek first His kingdom, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well. So I’ve been seeking Him, asking Him to show me. Then last night I came across this video. Maybe He’s showing me that this is the path He wants me to take.

[@marymartin5792]

This was such a revelation! Who woulda thought to take this to the LORD? Honestly, I was watching with my mouth hanging open. I'm sure that ever time I talk to Him, he thinks...."anything else"?

[@robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761]

This video is soooo encouraging. I am a pastor’s wife and I have been on every diet in the book and have been miserable. I always go back to binging 😩. Food (good) is given to us from God and man has destroyed the good and made it bad. Just recently started intermittent fasting. I don’t want it to be about looks but about taking care of my temple God gave me. Thanks for the info. I will get the book for sure!

[@mistyhall8932]

I was on keto from January 2019 until March 2020 when my husband had multiple strokes and almost died. My health was no longer my top priority. Yes, I lost A LOT of weight but gained it all right back. I’ve tried everything and I’m so grateful you made this video. I just ordered the book and I’m excited to finally give God control of that part of my life too. Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerability with us!

[@carrie402]

I'm so sorry Misty. My husband has had 4 strokes in the last 2 years. He's on hospice in a memory care center with vascular dementia. It's very hard isn't it. My heart goes out to you.

[@brg2743]

My heart goes out to both of you women who have lost your husbands. Take care of yourselves.

[@brg2743]

Sorry for your husband health not death. Best wishes.

[@mistyhall8932]

@@brg2743 I knew what you meant. Thank you so much for your thoughts

[@andreasupermommy]

Thank you! I needed this! I’m so tired of diets and restrictions and I just asked the Lord to help me because my body is his temple and I’m tired of feeling terrible! Very timely, Tangi!! And yes, please go through it with us and what is working for you!!! Thank you!!

[@granna2358]

Just had this exact thought the past 2 weeks.. an answer to my prayers …

[@andreasupermommy]

@@granna2358 He is an on time God! We can do all things through Christ who will strengthen us! We got this!

[@valerieg5908]

Same here I have been dealing with this for awhile now and have been praying about it over the last couple of weeks myself

[@andreasupermommy]

@@valerieg5908 God is so good to hear our prayers and intertwine our paths!

[@valerieg5908]

@@andreasupermommy yes, absolutely God is good

[@mandiedoss8749]

I absolutely love this because I too came to that fed up state. I turned to God and He brought me to Matthew where it says , “why do you worry about what you eat?” He clearly gives us food but that is my same problem, I can over eat. But I’m tired of eating foods at dinner thst the rest of my family are not eating because I’m on a “diet”! I’m so happy for you that you too are choosing to listen to God! Many blessings to you!

[@asimi7]

I had the same revelation when reading Matthew 15:11 "It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.”

[@gingerhawkinshills]

YES!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

[@melissashostetter1666]

You are so right on! Amen

[@deborahtrout8821]

So happy for you. As it should be. I stopped listening to all the voices of what to eat/not to eat some time ago. It was just crazy! You will do well with the Lord's help. 💕🤗

[@sunshine6729]

Oh how I needed this! Thank You ❤

[@stephanieb9037]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video!

[@leafritsche1136]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been on the same journey for years. Your video is just what I needed. I am looking forward to getting this book and would love to go through the book!

[@donnamolton7550]

Yes most definitely interested in this study. Thanks for sharing

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

Yes, this has been profoundly obvious to me too. What is killing us is TODAY'S food, convenience, and man made imitations. We gotta get back closer to the land and all will heal. I have come to the mindset that I can have whatever I want, but in moderation. I became diabetic last year and while wearing a monitor learned what foods did to me. It wasn't WHAT I ate, it was HOW MUCH I ate! I do know that I cannot consume today's flour without getting headaches, but I don't with king Arthur, einkorn, and sourdough, but in moderation! God didn't make today's flour, but he did the ancient grains. I went thru the thought while learning keto, Paleo, carnivore, etc and was like, why would God make all these foods without allowing us to consume them? We aren't restricted to what we consume as long as we learn how much. Amen tangi!!! Spot on! I'm with you!

[@Sorana44]

Ohhhh make so much sense!!!

[@shervonne_arts]

That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@jaymienicole]

Just bought this on Kindle after your recommendation! I’m excited to read it! Thanks for sharing your heart. It resonated so much with me and my journey!

[@amandanewson478]

I stumbled upon this video today and it is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks so much for sharing!❤

[@Janet_1111]

Thank you for your honesty. I’m right there with you.

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Bravo!!! This is me. Period. Can't wait to follow (and join) along on this journey with you. ❤

[@ginarothrock7847]

Amen! You spoke about everything I too am going through, thank you for sharing

[@normalopez2856]

I am so happy I found this channel. Just ordered book! Excited to read it!

[@valerieg5908]

I needed to hear this today. Thank you for sharing and to God for me coming across your video

[@teresaray7461]

Thank you for the video. I just ordered the book.

[@belleford7077]

Love this❤. I have this issue with food as well. Thank you 😊

[@kellyschurger]

This really hit me and convicted me this morning. Thanks for sharing. I will be checking out that book (our library has the audio)

[@thislifefaith]

Amen Sister!! Such a good message and reminder to keep the focus on Him and surrender this area of our life to Him! 🎉❤

[@Ofamiliamia85]

I just found you and feel the same conviction in my heart. I was so wrapped up in all this losing weight mentally that my spiritual life was lacking the time with Lord. All He wants from us is to turn to him, for all of our needs including weight and our frustrations ❤❤❤

[@patricialynch6532]

Thank you for this! I am very interested. 🙏🏻❤️

[@bonniedixon8172]

Ms Tangi,thank you for sharing your heart❤️God Bless!!❤️

[@sharonscain7673]

You are now on the right track. Prayers for you!

[@peggyoconnell3733]

I’m interested, for sure! Thanks for sharing. I plan to get this book!

[@bumblebee7922]

Hi Tangie!!!!Loved this video. SO nice seeing you. I loved the last video and the live too. I watched the live afterwards. Blessings and hugs.

[@pipervalleycreations129]

Wow! So much of what you said really resonated with me. Especially not being made to focus on how I look all the time. I’m on this journey with you, sis!

[@gracemonroe946]

Thank you for your encouragement in this area Tangi

[@jvandall21]

I can’t even begin to describe just how much I love this video! Literally the same process I’m on.

[@grandmashomemade9204]

I want to personally thank you for this, i seen your weight go up and down and all the times you tried. I do believe this is spot on. And I would love to see more videos also im ordering the book.

[@wendycox3240]

Yessss. I am with you. I read the Trim Healthy Mama story a few years ago and their spiritual journey and realized the same thing. Would love to do the book study !

[@jilllogan6950]

You have absolutely been an answer to my prayers! Thank you for allowing God to use your story. I have struggled with food obsession and over eating for 20 plus years. I ordered the book you've recommended! God bless you on your journey.

[@sydneykasmar]

God leads us in right ways in all things. So happy for you Tangie!

[@lanyrogers5707]

I love you for this video and your honest Spirit filled wellness chat with us. Praise the Lord and I'm excited to hear more. Thank you and many blessings.

[@henryfamily2051]

Answer to prayer! Thank you for sharing! Would love to go on this journey!

[@roxannelanfersieck5784]

Yes, I would like to hear more about the book. This a very helpful video - Thank you!

[@mrskerry8111]

God knew I needed this video today. It really resonated with me where I have found myself. I have subscribed and will check out the book recommendation. God bless. ✝️

[@chelle-shellparks1882]

I love all your videos but I have to admit this is the most moving and truth filled video I have seen! It touched my soul so deeply. I have always felt if God made it then its not wrong. This was my biggest struggle Keto diets. God made all fruit, vegetables, and grains for us but it was our choice to be wise in how we consumed it. This has to be the most excited I have been about my health/weight journey I have been in a long time. Can't wait to read this book and be in prayer with God on helping me be a better more obedient me. Going to be watching this video over and over. God bless ❤

[@Rhonda_Whitt]

Love Kim Dolan Leto!! Currently reading her book now. 😊

[@julieb7068]

This is such a timely video. We are just starting on this journey this week as well.

[@carolineochoaperez2382]

This video came at the perfect time for me. excited to learn with you.

[@bethikaiser9435]

Yes, I am interested in the Bible Study!

[@5hhomestead]

This really resonates with me! I know deep down my biggest issue is a discipline/self control issue. Going to check out the book for sure!

[@jocelynrose7911]

The Lord has your answer for everything 👍. May God bless you as you bless others.

[@ArtistBarbaraAnnKenney]

Fantastic exhortation for all of us. Wow, great post.

[@quietlifehomestead1180]

definitely would love to do a study on this! I just ordered the book!

[@ronaliveshere7422]

This is such a good message, I’ve really turned to the lord for things lately and my life is so much better. It truly is a journey worth taking. I love you put this forward, we don’t often associate bringing the lord into our weight struggles when we really should. Keep at it and know you are not alone.❤

[@debbienewman7923]

Thank you so much for sharing this difficult journey you are on. many of us suffer with the negatives and you really spoke to me today. I have been struggling for a while, yet carnivore and other guidelines were out of my budget, and just didn't seem the direction I needed to go. Thank you again.

[@jeannetteholohan5771]

I bought Kim Dolan Leto’s book and I loved it 💗

[@tammyr2966]

This was so helpful! You are so right, why do we not turn to God, when we need to lose weight or be healthy. This made me look at things in a new way. I know the Lord is speaking through you to help others! Thank you for this! I was like you, listening to the world! When we sit back and listen to our Lord, he moves mountains!

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

Thank you Tangi, Teresa told me about this and I'm so excited. I have always believed god has given us what he wants us to eat. Also, I agree I almost never ask the lord for myself.

[@crystalh1402]

I was not expecting to see a wellness Wednesday but what a blessing ❤ I found out last week I have iron deficiency anemia and feeling really discouraged.

[@kristyholman3875]

I would really like for you to dive deeper into this, it really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing!

[@homesteadingwithapurpose9681]

Thank you for sharing. I just ordered the book from your link. Yes, I would like to go through the book with you. I enjoyed the Beyond Labels with you.

[@sleauxguy]

I wasn't on this journey but I am beginning to see a pattern laid out before me. This morning I saw someone I had never seen on IG and she was telling people to eat whole foods like God intended. Eat an orange instead of having orange juice. Eat whole cauliflower instead of cauliflower rice. Eat broccoli and greens but don't cook them until they are mushy. Which made sense but now you pop into my feed here emphasizing basically the same message. Seems like more than a coincidence to me. Great message by the way and thank you for sharing so openly. Love from Louisiana. Stay blessed.

[@melanimarra7130]

God bless your journey! We switched over to natural foods last year. I've been off my Lupus meds since January 😊

[@susiesalazar7360]

I am definitely in the same boat. I believe, for me, is all about portion control. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am interested in looking into this book.

[@TBillingsBrand]

This is so good!! I stopped dieting myself. I don’t count or track calories. I stopped trying to figure out which diet is “right”. What I heard the Lord tell me was fast. Now I’m not sure if it was intermittent fasting or fast in general because I usually do the Daniel Fast the beginning and middle of the year. I do eat majority plant based but I don’t put labels on it in terms of vegan etc. I stopped saying what I can and cannot have because I can have what I want but it is what is beneficial to my body and health. I do indulge sometimes but like you said, it’s about self control. I have loss 31 lbs and if I don’t lose another pound, I am grateful for that accomplishment. I feel free today and it is a good feeling

[@granna2358]

Just found you this morning.. an answer to my prayers… you said everything I’ve been thinking and struggling with… I want to walk this self control journey with you… would love to do the study!following our Savior! Ordering the book today😊

[@leanstead]

Yes! Same here in so many areas. I began an intermittent fasting journey just a few months ago and there is a lot of hype and pressure by some to combine that with some more strict way of eating. But I am seeing success simply by focusing more on the nutrient density of the food rather than the macros. The progress is slow and steady and I honestly believe it is because my focus is not on weight loss, but healing. I just ordered Fit God's Way while listening to your video. I'd LOVE to participate in a book study with a group!

[@Always.Rejoice]

Good video and topic. I know alot of the time the thing that messes me up is comparing myself to others journey.

[@CarmenRodriguez-ow2sj]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I have the same issue.

[@lightenupbuttercup5476]

Thank you for sharing!

[@annekernohan8413]

Yes very interested in going through the book

[@user-tu9er7xh2b]

First Wellness Wednesday…. Thank you ❤ I’m in the same journey, self control is my biggest problem. 🙏🏼 I’m excited for the book. 🎉

[@Newlifefarmllc]

I am interested in going through the book! I’ve just started menopause and needed this! I checked the book out from the library.

[@janiceweikel4990]

I had to come back and listen to this video after I started listening to this week's. I have been on this same journey forever. I was healed from cancer 6 years ago. Ever since I was diagnosed, I have tried to cut out all processed foods. I do have a weakness, though. I am a chocoholic and sugar addict. I do well for a while, and then when I get into a funk, I binge. I ordered the book today so that I can join along in the book club. God bless 🙏 ❤

[@susansutherland7117]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been trying to lose weight for health issues. This morning I get on the scales only to see a 1.5 lb gain. I was so discouraged that I wanted to quit. Your video gave me that bit of encouragement to never give up. Thank you!

[@Anne-py2ci]

I have come to the conclusion that we also need to come to grips as to why we overeat & get help for the psychological aspect. May God continue to guide you in this journey.

[@gracehardiman8134]

Thank you so much for this video. I believe the Lord led me to this.

[@blessedbeyondmeasure1716]

Came across your post today. I have dieting so much. And am burnt out. The low carb is slowly working but I don’t feel good . I ordered this book today thanks to you and the Lord. Maybe it’s my answer too. Thank you for sharing

[@MickenzieL]

Agreed 100%. I quit dieting too. I try to pick options that i know are healthier and most natural and try not to be gluttonous.

[@oluwadare12]

Thank you🙏🏾✨

[@yarnchickenkim]

The one reason I’m glad I lost a lot of weight on keto is that it got me in the habit of eating more whole food. I’m eating carbs again, but I’m milling my own flour from GOD’S grains, food that Jesus ate. I want to get the book to see what else the Bible says about caring for the bodies God gave us. Thank you!

[@scubadiver809]

I had a similar conversation with God just last week. My focus has been on my struggles with some body changes as result of peri menopause. “The world” says I should be on pharma drugs to manage these changes but it seems to go against what God has planned for us. So I asked Him and here you are with this video and this book! I’d love to get it and have discussions with you surrounding it!

[@mightyfamilyofgod1995]

I feel the same way. I’ve been extremely successful on Neto, but never liked always having to think about food. I bought the book and would love to do the study with y’all!

[@Zuzi1111]

Very good video. Thank you. I hope one day we can buy Kim’s book here in UK.... but definitely will follow you. God bless you 🙌😊

[@melissamullins147]

Yes! I agree eating God's way and self control. Plus Trainer Joe has a lot of KZbin videos that brought conviction to my heart on what I was doing as far as overeating. I am on a journey with Jesus, and I asked forgiveness for my overeating. God bless!

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

Thank you Tangi, I just bought the book and I am enjoying it. Praying before I get out of bed for the Lords help to get healthy. I have done keto off and on for 3 years. Lost 24 lbs but I yo-yo. I couldn’t understand not eating the veggies I raise. I’m going to do it Gods way now! Thank you!

[@themullencrew]

I love listening to her podcasts.

[@freedomhomesteadky]

Yes!

[@sherylm777]

Beautiful sister thank you for sharing this with us. It does make total sense. If God isn't first, if we aren't seeking his approval/guidance and are trying to do it ourselves it isn't going to work. I pray that you continue to seek Him and He continues to speak to you with His still, small voice and I pray that you are able to always to hear Him. God bless.

[@freedomhomesteadky]

Thank you!

[@tracywalker9367]

Praise the Lord! His timing is perfect.😊 I too have felt the Lord leading me in this way, but some days my flesh wants to take control of it in my own way for the wrong reasons. I actually haven’t gotten into diet culture very much. As a teenager I was exposed to some good teaching on intuitive eating habits and it served me well for many years, through the child bearing of my seven children. I am now 45. About 2 years ago though, I began to rapidly put on weight and gained about 25-30 pounds. I know the main issue was in not trusting the Lord through a stressful situation ( that is still in front of me). It may also be a peri-menopause symptom but I don’t know for sure. But now I tend to live in shame over my new body shape. I look forward to hearing more about your journey! The has heard my prayers for you in this way. I stumbled across your channel years ago through searching more inspiration in frugal grocery shopping, and I watched the struggle to stick with the diet and back and forth with weight loss and gain . So I prayed for you that the Lord would be your guide. I am so thrilled at His answer to this prayer! He is so good!!❤

[@beckygrimes7596]

Yes, it would be interesting to hear you go through the book and discuss it.

[@praygal7237]

Just came across your channel, and when you spoke about Kim, oh my goodness. The Lord brought her into my life about a month ago. We can do this Gods way, her book is so rich in Him 🤍🤍🤍 With Him we got this.

[@margaritathurman5007]

Praise the Lord for your transparency and this video. God spoke to my heart in 2013 to be whole and clean. Since then it has been MANY things - keto included- but lately I have felt restricted and like I was playing according to someone else’s rules- so I started praying. I even asked the Lord is it me- my self control- my lack of trust ? Last night- One day later your video popped up- I saved it! On the way to the doctor this morning- it popped up again- so I knew to watch it ! Hallelujah - God used you to answer my prayers and questions ! I am subscribing to your channel and ordering the book!!!

[@LoriAvis]

I love this! You are sounding so much like me with the WOE. Although, 2 years ago I discovered the Carnivore diet and jumped in with hubby. Several months later I mentioned it to our daughter who had done KETO before and had success. However, after the unexpected loss of their 8 day old daughter both she and her husband packed on the pounds out of depression. When I mentioned Carnivore they both jumped in no questions asked. In 8 months she lost 100 pounds and in a total now of 13 months she has lost over 130 pounds and her husband has lost 40. She has since tried to add back in broccoli and had immediate heartburn and sore joints. A few weeks later she tried asparagus and had same symptoms. So no plants for them. They are both thriving and depression has lifted. They love it and their doctors are happy. My husband is thriving on it, too. When he adds vegetables back in he gets his normal stomach digestion problems back that his doctor has been treating him for years for. So no plant foods for him, either. I struggled with it because I do not care for the taste of meat. So after fighting through it and falling off the wagon into a box of twinkies countless times and then getting back on the meat wagon and falling again (you get the picture) I have realized I need all the foods. I just need to moderate them. So your talk sounds right up my alley and I will be checking into the woman you mentioned. Thank you, Lori.

[@deborahlawrence2023]

Thank you, Gods way of showing me your video. I praise and thank God for opening up the window . I too never really asked God for help. Which now I surrender my life into His hands . Thank you God works in mysterious way I Love you Lord