God has used the most unlikely item (in my mind) to transform my life! FOOD!!!! God basically dropped this program in my lap and said, "Here you go; I am giving you what you need! Are you going to do your part?" God called me to make a commitment to stay faithful and He brought my husband right along next to me as my biggest encourager!

A few words from her Weight Loss and Lifestyle Coach - Monica Hemming: "I have had the pleasure of watching my sweet friend Erica transform her mind, body, and soul over this last year into the "Athlete" she has always wanted to be! Being along with Erica on this journey of Finish Lines and medals around her neck and hearing about how she loves the taste of fruit and enjoys cooking for her husband...to say that it has been an honor and a pleasure is an understatement! Praise be to God!"

I am proof that it doesn't matter how much weight you need to lose if the food and weight has come between you and God, or you and your dreams.  I had reached a place in life where I was using food to soften disappointments and to comfort me.  It was my solice.  With no end in sight, I was gaining weight weekly. Grace and Strength felt like an accidental find in my search for a healthy solution.

My name is Pam McGuire. I am 52 years old, married, mother of 6 and a grandmother to 4 beautiful granddaughters. I began 2013 in a size 14. That was two sizes bigger than I was two years prior. I was just about to start purchasing a size 16 and I was disgusted with myself. I no longer recognized the woman in the mirror. I had lost confidence in myself and I had developed a poor self image.

In today's post, we're sharing a video interview with Grace & Strength Graduate and Church Group Leader Renee. Renee has lost 125 pounds with the Grace and Strength Lifestyle Diet Program.! Since starting the program less than a year ago, Renee has not only lost 125 pounds, but she has also stepped into a role as a group facilitator with one of our pilot church groups. She is already helping to inspire and encourage other women to break free from the bondage of unwanted weight.