June Stevens, associate professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, while saying she knows of no specific evidence that a faith-based approach to dieting works, says the principles of eating when hungry and stopping when satisfied are familiar in the nutrition community. Portions have gotten larger and larger. Research shows people who are served more eat more. There is some validity in the approach of listening to your cues and not letting the amount served dictate how much you eat. Temptation is everywhere, slithering in the grass, causing one to backslide.
Food looks better than it is.
A struggle emerges. With a diet based on God, the emotional cost of failing can be huge. And of course, despite all the success stories, some people remain overweight. The problem is, with faith-based programs, if you fail, you don't let down Jenny Craig, or Weight Watchers, or your spouse, or yourself. You have failed to abide by God's will.