Body by God
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Dr. Ben Lerner, author of Body by God, asserts that God has designed all humans with the necessary cells for healthy living. Lerner argues that society’s struggle with weight and poor health is as a result of high-stress lifestyles with an over-consumption of junk food, and an overall lack of exercise. Lerner’s book aims to educate individuals about the principals of healthy eating, living, and fitness.
How does it Work?
Body by God is a 40 day program designed to improve individuals’ diet, exercise, and overall health. The book advocates that dieters should eliminate processed foods; in doing this, dieters are simultaneously eliminating unnecessary fats, sugars, and sodium, which will help support weight loss. Also, the book provides readers with exercises that help boost metabolism while concurrently burning excess fat. After 40 days, Lerner asserts that dieters will feel fit and healthy.
The book includes a variety of information for guidance, such as:
- Easy to follow 10 minute workouts
- Information on cutting out processed foods
- How to deal with temptations
- Proper food choices
- How to deal with stress
Four Focus Areas
By providing readers with a variety of information and tools for support, Lerner strives to help individuals improve on four basic areas:
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Stress management
- Time management
What Foods Can I Eat?
Learner bases his food philosophies on the principal that individuals should only eat food made by God (ie: natural foods), as opposed to food made by man (processed foods). Lerner argues that all individuals should avoid processed / packaged foods, most sugars, and saturated fats.
Lerner also asserts that individuals should only eat for three beings:
- For you
- For others around you
- For God
Lerner does not advocate a diet of calorie counting; however, he guides individuals to only eat certain types of foods at certain periods of the day. For example, a breakfast should contain higher carbohydrate quantities than an afternoon lunch or dinner meal. When following the Body by God diet, individuals should aim to eat foods “by God,” such as:
- Whole grain bread
- Unprocessed turkey, chicken, or lean meat
- Free range fish
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Free range eggs
Pros of Body by God
- Diet is easy to follow
- Individuals do not need to count calories
- Lerner provides dieters with information, guidance, and support
- Exercise options are quick and easy to follow
- The diet is relatively inexpensive
- Lerner educates readers on stress-management techniques
- The book helps readers understand why processed foods are harmful
- Food information also includes appropriate quantities and specific options
Cons of Body by God
- Some of Lerner’s concepts are not supported by scientific research
- Some individuals struggle to abandon processed foods and snacks
- Workouts are required 6 days a week, which may be difficult for individuals in poorer health
The text has a religious overtone, and also mentions The Bible, which some dieters may find disagreeable or offensive.
