Testimonials

I just finished the 21 day challenge. Through Cathy’s Weight Loss, God’s Way book, the word of God, prayer and the Facebook community I am seeing food and exercise in a new light. I lost 7 pounds during the challenge and would encourage you to give it a… Read more “I am seeing food and exercise in a new light”

Thank you for this 21 day Challenge and your Meal Plan book, I did a weight loss program before but on a only-what–God-grows, you-could-eat. But as many of us, I fell of the wagon and gained everything again. Even now I did not reached my goal but I lost weight. I counted my calories most… Read more “Thank you for this 21 Day Challenge”

I came into the 21 Day Challenge thinking I already knew the basics of losing weight and didn’t expect to get much out of it. But this is a program unlike any others I’ve tried. Cathy helped me for the first time, really access what’s caused me to go-to diet since fifth grade. For the… Read more “A great stepping stone”

… Read more “I lost 21 pounds after joining the Weight Loss, God’s Way Challenge”

“The 21 Day Challenge was a game changer for me. It was a great restart to a journey that I wasn’t certain that I want to go on anymore. I had gotten to a place where I was tired of trying every weight-loss fad or trend that came along. I was skeptical about this, but… Read more “The 21 Day Challenge was a Game Changer”

Beginning third week – lost 12.2 lbs Help from the Lord and your program keeping me on… Read more “Lost 12.2 lbs”

“I loved the 21 Day challenge and the Weight Loss, God’s Way book and recipe book. I am a practical person, and I need practical advice. Rather then merely talk platitudes, Cathy Morenzie identified specific shortcomings and bad habits that were standing in my way of managing my health. Using biblical principals, Cathy challenged me… Read more “I Need Practical Advice”

Cathy, I had to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate how you’ve listened to the voice of God in leading women from all over the world to rethink our relationship with our heavenly Father, food and ourselves. They say it takes 21 days to form a habit and I think… Read more “The process may be painful but the end result is worth it.”

“I joined and started the 21 day challenge the day I moved house and started a new job! It was going to be a challenge to commit to the challenge! But I am so glad I did! In fact it was just what I needed to help me get back on track on my weight… Read more “I Wish That it Could Have Gone Longer!”

This month I have lost 9pounds, 2inches off my stomach and I’m .3 away from having lost 2% body fat. Praying against temptation was done often, not eating past 8 was tough but I made it through and to be honest each lesson had its own nugget of helpfulness. I shared with the ladies at… Read more “Success with God”

Thank you so much Cathy for sharing your journey! I so enjoyed your funny videos, all with very important messages coming through. For me, choosing to not eat at night is a BIG thing. I felt the support to say no to snax I would usually eat. I have to separate my eating and be… Read more “Mental shift!”

“As I saw myself in a glass mirror today at work, I said to myself. I love me. I’m changing. I have a new attitude. I am training hard, 5 – 6 days/wk and making better lifestyle health/eating choices. And I’m loving the process! I’m loving my life. I can finally say that. Not because… Read more “I’m Changing. I Have a New Attitude.”

Last year at this time I was at the doctors and my BP was a little elevated. I monitored it through the fall and winter and it stayed prehypertensive. I have released 10 pounds since my first WLGW challenge in January. Last week I checked my BP and it was… Read more “Lost 10 lbs and reduced my blood pressure to normal.”

The videos are all great. I like the one with the funky glasses that distorted Cathy’s view of herself. I know that the way I look at myself is different than how God views me. I only missed exercising for fifteen minutes on one day. I was surprised how determined I became as the 21… Read more “The videos are all great.”

I am celebrating that in the last 21 days my fasting glucose went down 72 points and I lost 6#’s! To God be the glory! Could not have done it without LOTS of conversations with Jesus! I was addicted to peanut butter cups and I have not had ANY in almost a month. That’s a… Read more “In the last 21 days my fasting glucose went down 72 points and I lost 6lbs!”

Thank you Cathy for this inspiring, encouraging 21 day challenge program. It has helped me greatly, I feel refreshed, renewed. I praise the Lord for the wonderful work that you do encouraging women, and men if they want to join in in overcoming weight problems. It has renewed my self esteem. I have lost approx… Read more “A refreshing New Beginning”

“I have been gaining weight or maintaining for 9 months, and I was getting anxious and frustrated. I took the 21 day challenge, and so many things resonated with me. The challenge really challenged my thinking. I made commitments, and with God’s help have kept them. I lost 6 pounds, it’s not a huge amount,… Read more “The 21 Day Challenge Really Challenged My Thinking”

I feel so encouraged by the information that’s being provided. I have never encountered a program like this that provides so much information and resources. I am thankful to the Lord for this… Read more “I Love this Program!”

I’m glad my sister asked me to do this with her. I have learned a lot through every video modular, and that every area is a good reminder for myself of why my weight loss Journey has failed in the past. I know that procrastination has always been a big thing for me and time.… Read more “God is in control”

I love that the videos were super funny yet drove home a vital point. Thank you Cathy for putting this 21 Day Challenge program together and offering it as free. I don’t think I would have risked failing if it was not free. I am happy- no ecstatic – to say that I have reached… Read more “ALL the videos were vital and helpful.”

… Read more “I was blessed by the 21 day challenge in which I released 10 pounds, and feel as though I have finally found a solution to keep the weight off.”

I have been struggling with weight for so many years that I just about gave up on any hope of conquering it. I don’t like to give up so it was so defeating. I have struggled with emotional eating and starting over every Monday. During the challenge I started over soon as I slipped up.… Read more “This program has been just what I needed.”

This challenge is so good at helping us to do what we (really I) don’t normally do, and that is regular reflection. I can feel my spirit become lighter as I engage in this practice every day and the Lord impressed upon me to keep on in… Read more “I can feel my spirit becoming lighter”

The last 21 days have been amazing! It was God’s sovereign way to help me REFOCUS on my commitment to drop the weight. After losing 75lbs, I found myself in a rut…with another 50lbs left to release. Cathy’s wisdom and encouragement has me back on track. With the Lord’s help, I am ready to REBUILD… Read more “Refocus. Rebuild.”

“What the 21 day challenge did for me most, was to understand that my value doesn’t come from what I think but what I believe. “The Lord is my Shepherd, I SHALL NOT WANT.” This truth opened me up to understanding that Information with Revelation = Transformation! The limiting beliefs I have allowed into my… Read more “The 21 Day Challenge Gave Me Daily Ammunition”

I just wanted to send  you a praise report. I have lost 70 pounds after doing the 21 day challenge and breakthrough programs and for a total weight loss since July of last year I have lost 100 pounds.  I wanted to say thank… Read more “I’ve lost 70 lbs in WLGW”

“The 21 Day Challenge was the perfect way to ” stay on track” as it kept me accountable.  I love the fact that God is present in this endeavor and always kept first. The activities also were relevant and in keeping with all of the encouragement along the way. The 21 Day Challenge is a… Read more “The Perfect Way to Stay on Track”

I reluctantly started the 21–day challenge back in mid-September. And I do mean reluctantly. I signed up willing to give it a chance, but when I saw that I had to pick between not eating after 7, exercising a little each day or tracking food, I almost quit. I had already cut late night eating… Read more “I reluctantly started the 21-day challenge…”

Thank you so much Cathy for sharing your journey! I so enjoyed your funny videos, all with very important messages coming through. For me, choosing to not eat at night is a BIG thing. I felt the support to say no to snax I would usually eat. I have to separate my eating and be… Read more “Mental shift!”

I have become more confident in my ability to be disciplined about snacking and over eating. I have been faithful about considering my eating and not simply filling my mouth for comfort. I am looking forward to growing more fit and taking on more physical activity beyond… Read more “Confidence!”

 I am growing more and more in God. I never truly involved Him in the process, but now I see that’s where I was falling short. This challenge is what I need to readjust my thinking and… Read more “This challenge is what I need to readjust my thinking and behavior.”

Thank you, Cathy, for opening up my eyes to the truth through the 21 day challenge! It really helped me to refocus on God and His guidance on my journey to health and happiness. I have already lost between 4 and 5… Read more “An eye opener and a wake up call!”

It would seem that we should know some of these simple things holding us back from weight release but going through the last 21 days a lot has been exposed. All the areas in my life that I was holding onto and didn’t know to let go and give it to God. Thank you Cathy… Read more “Knowledge is power”

I found your 21 day challenge on someone’s Facebook page and I have completed it as of yesterday.  I lost 14 lbs and I’m  drawing closer to My Lord and Savior. The biggest impact the challenges had on me was that it pushed me to  realize that I  can change, that I could break down… Read more ” I lost 14 lbs and I’m  drawing closer to My Lord and Savior.”

My biggest change was to enjoy excercise! Incredible for me! I discovered the reason why I never excercised! Also I learned that to get to my goal I need to be patient, pray and practice! So I’m ready to start this beautiful process, no matter how long the way, if God is with me, who… Read more “Incredible for me!”

I lost 14 lbs. in the 21 day Challenge and God has really shown me the miracles that He can work if I allow him to do it. It is amazing that He can control my appetite, make me want vegetables, and even help me enjoy exercise. It is… Read more “I lost 14 lbs. in the 21 day Challenge and God has really shown me the miracles that He can work if I allow him to do it.”

This program helped me to break through a wall. I’ve tried to build healthy habits in the past but never took such a deeply spiritual approach to losing weight and getting healthier. I recognized my excuse making. I recognized the emotional eating. This program has been instrumental in helping me to improve other areas of… Read more “Breaking Through the Wall”

I wanted to use this as a jump start to exercise and weight loss. After the first day I asked God to show me what’s keeping me stuck. I lost 6 lbs and then gained them back. But what I did learn was what triggered me to emotionally eat. Learning the root of it all,… Read more “I wanted to use this”

This is my second challenge.  I’ve released 25 pounds. For me this is about becoming more obedient to God’s word & being tranformed into the person God intends me to… Read more “This is about becoming more obedient to God’s word.”

Thank you for offering this program. I am my worse enemy when I diet. I have stage 4 Emphysema , I use oxygen and have been struggling with the flu which of course means I have been inside for a while. I developed a compression fracture in my lower back from coughing. I was walking… Read more “Thank you!”

I want to begin by saying thank you Lord for providing Cathy with this vision. Through you she is inspiring people to dig deep in finding the root that keeps us from being healthy and happy! I have enjoyed this plan! I feel like I’m in a better place mentally and physically! I have this… Read more “Weight loss With God is amazing”

Completed the 21 Day Challenge and thankful for all the teaching and support! God… Read more “Thanks”

I’ll have to watch the Celebration recording, but so grateful for the 21 day challenge, the hilarious videos that gently pricked my soul with conviction, and the encouragement. I had prayed for something to keep me accountable while my firstplace4health was off for one month, and this was God’s gift. Can’t wait to pass it… Read more “The hilarious videos gently pricked my soul with conviction, and the encouragement.”

I am trying to figure out why I sabotage my reaching goals. I am a life time member of a weigh organization and the minute I reached my goal years ago, I put weight back on. A year and half I lost 100 pounds through another organization and the minute I was ten pounds to… Read more “Having God walk with me through this journey is making a BIG difference.”

I have enjoyed this new journey with Healthy By Design. I have done all the challenges, I have stuck to not eating after dinner, I have done at least 15 min of exercise with or without the amazing exercise videos Cathy provides, I have documented my food eaten on my weight watchers app, but most… Read more “Gained or Lose Weight?”

Where to start, so much is in my mind. I enjoyed this challenge so much, looked forward to it each day. Most important is is God based. He wants us to be healthly and happy. This program made me happy, and down 10 pounds. Cathy made it fun, but most important she got in my… Read more “Where to start, so much”

I thank God for you Cathy! Through this 21 Day challenge, you have given me insights on the reasons why releasing weight And being healthy is my right as a Child of God! So since God wants me to be my best Me for Him, I have to submit fully to him and sacrifice some… Read more “A New Beginning with God Leading Me!”

“This challenge has changed my life!!! I often feel like no one cares if I lose the rest of this weight or not but Cathy cares and so do the other people in our group. I have felt prayed for every day! I met some amazing new friends who pray for me and with me!… Read more “The 21 Day Challenge has Changed My Life”

Cathy, I went through the 21 day challenge, but did not “participate” as I should have. The lessons have motivated me to join your Breakthrough program. I just want to say that I have never seen such well thought out information with principles that go deep to root causes like the information you share on… Read more “The WLGW Challenge lessons have motivated me to join your Breakthrough program.”

“As of October 2017, I have released 108 pounds.  Glory to God!”  The 21-day Challenge was my kickstart, but I really learned long-term strategies through the Breakthrough program.            … Read more “I have released 108 lbs. Glory to God!”

This whole 21 day challenge with God has opended my eyes to a lot. It has brought me closer to God. I cant just pick out one day that stood out or impacted me the most because they all did. These last 21 days have brought me to a deeper understanding and have taught me… Read more “I Can Do It”

So glad I started this challenge. Just the day before I committed to tracking food with Lose it. First day “bombed” but it really opened my eyes to amount of food I should eat vs the truckload I was eating. I struggled with the app as well. Day one on here I moved to myfitnesspal. Fantastic. Easy app. Day… Read more “Loving the journey so far. It is not perfect but I am learning and seeing progress.”

It has been an eye opening experience, no excuses, talking to god about everything, eating healthy, avoiding blame and exercising… Read more “It has been an eye opening experience”

I would like to thank God for putting this Challenge in my path! I loved the fact it didn’t start nor ended as a competition with others! It was truly about getting to see self and creating a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father and learning about the deep rooted obstacles I didn’t realize at… Read more “This is an AWESOME Challenge”

“The 21 day challenge changed my life. I have suffered the from sin of overeating and yo-yo dieting for years. I am an otherwise active and outgoing person but no one who knows me would ever suspect my constant struggle with food. Through this challenge I learned to break through the chains that were holding… Read more “It Changed My Life”

I crave sugar when I am tired. Eat out of stress, sadness, because it is there, do not want to waste it. Cathy, this series of videos are life changing! Thank you for caring enough to bless each of us with the chance of renewed healthy lives! For the first time I can see a change… Read more “For the first time I can see a change in my life that is leading to the healthy lifestyle”