The Joy of Weight Loss

Brownies or God? In this portrait of five individuals fighting the battle of the bulge, one of the interviewees asked herself that question and found a higher calling than chocolate. Introduced by actress Susan Sarandon, Emmy award-winning author/producer Norris Chumley is the talking head for this inspirational program on getting spiritually connected, getting full from life not food, and getting happy and staying healthy. A poster boy for weight loss, Chumley shed 160 pounds and has kept it off for over 11 years, without crash diets, expensive gimmicks, or heavy exercise. Now, don't get your pencils out because there isn't a list of do's and don'ts or a diet plan. The key, according to Chumley, is spirituality, and the five interviewees profiled here share their success stories in using this non-denominational approach that encourages viewers "to ask God for help in order to eat in balance and moderation from all six food groups"--from Brad, a svelte 210, who was at one time 490 pounds, and shares the credit with God for dropping the weight, to Phyllis, who has lost weight while running 10 miles every day, seeing God in the sunrise and the rain. Between these testimonials, Chumley talks with a small group of hopefuls, answering questions about his own journey. The Joy of Weight Loss offers a motivational wake-up call to the faithful to draw on spirituality to help make healthy lifestyle changes. Recommended. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)