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Hello Reader,

I finished something BIG!!! 🎉

This year I wrote a Christian women’s healthy weight loss program with a year of short daily devotions, Bible readings, practical food choices, fun mini-challenges, videos, giving back to the community, and more.

I just finished the materials for month 12. This feels as monumental as a triathlon finish line or a black belt test.

For you, that means every day you know exactly what to read, what to eat, and one small step to take. It's a clear, guided path, ready and waiting for you to start using right now.

I truly felt God’s guidance and leading as I wrote. The Holy Weigh is the culmination of my own 100 pound weight loss that I’ve maintained for the last 20 years, plus guiding thousands of women with coaching and programs for the last 12 years.

You’re getting what has worked for me and for thousands of women.

The members going through the program are loving it and achieving great things by the Holy Spirit’s power.

Sandy sent me this a few days ago:

I hit my 50lb loss this week... I learned many tools that I still use today (treat box, 3P's, balanced plate, planning, and overcoming scale fear), but didn't actually start to move the scale until I surrendered the process to God. I figured I got myself into it and was the one that needed to get myself out.
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Thank you for helping me Sara, for the tough love you give us in the videos when we need it, your authenticity, vulnerability, and genuine love for us. I have 13 lbs. to go, but know that I am on the right path to do so!
Sandy K.

If you’re ready for a year of that kind of structured guidance, learn more about The Holy Weigh here.​

Now, can I share something a bit vulnerable?

The dream God has placed in my heart (and this is scary to say out loud but I’ll be brave) is to start in-person programs hosted in communities and churches across the country.

Would your church be open to hosting a group? Click reply and tell me.

Shifts with social media and AI overviews have dramatically impacted the reach I get, so the last couple years have been a challenge to be honest. It’s tough for creators right now. But God is so much bigger than any worldly roadblock.

Most women who need this will never see it on social media. If you know someone, please forward this email to her.

I appreciate any prayers and support. 💜

Go with Grace,

Sara

P.S. Now that I’m done writing the phases, I have room for one more high-touch coaching client who wants 1:1 support directly with me for weight loss guidance. If this sounds like what you need, click reply and tell me about your situation. I am happy to send more details.

The Holy Mess

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