25 August 2009

Weight Watchers: Spirituality And Therapy

Of course it does all depend on what you mean by spirituality, but I can't help thinking that we should take notice whatever. Here's the full report-article: Why Weight Watchers Succeeds: Meetings Provide A Blend Of Spirituality And Therapy The final paragraph reads: "For many members, weekly meetings are crucial for their well-being. 'The presence of fellow Weight Watchers is equally therapeutic as it is spiritual: it transforms the support group into a greater, spiritual power that engenders therapeutic aid to members struggling with their diets,' the authors write. 'The support group gives meaning to members' at times trauma-ridden overweight condition, grants forgiveness for members' weight loss failures, offers valued oversight and overarching guidance needed to make it through the trials and tribulations of the week, ..."
Fat is a spiritual issue; can we take this on board equally constructively in church?

1 comment:

Tony333 said...

Oh!! It's really nice!! I like to Weight Watchers meetings!! I recently joined their online plan!! It provides great information!!

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