Thanks to Barbour Publishing for the free book.
In Well, Girl, Amerine takes her audience through her life journey from someone who's fixated of fitness and unhealthy ways of weight loss to learning to get right with Jesus and letting everything else come to fruition through Him. She wrote very candidly, and I appreciated her honesty and transparency. I also found I could relate to some of the lessons she learned. Some of the time, though, she did get on a tangent, and I was unsure  how it related to the story for a while, but she always brought it back to her point eventually. Her ultimate goal is for her readers to recognize the diet culture in their lives and figure out how to do things that are beneficial for them that also honor their beliefs in God.

Well, Girl is a Christian living book by author Jami Amerine. Well, Girl is listed under the self-help genre but I think it fits best under Christian living. Well, Girl is not like any self-help book I have read. Instead of giving the reader a list of do’s and don’ts Jami Amerine shares her struggles and successes while leading the reader to Jesus. Jami says she writes from thirty-two years of experience.

Well, Girl is written in two parts. Part one is about the woman’s heart. Part two is about freedom and grace. I recommend Well, Girl to fans of Christian living books.

Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

A wellness approach that doesn't touch only on the outside
Jami Amerine presents her third book "Well, Girl. An Inside-Out Journey to wellness", published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. (Shiloh Run Press). The book is divided into two parts: 1) "Under the skin" which is about the heart of the woman, and 2) "Full Frontal Freedom". It includes topics such as "In His Image", "Create in Me", "Believed Beloved", or "The Making of a Princess". Crystal Paine states in the introduction of the book that Jami invites readers "to join her on a vulnerable journey to stop dieting and start living as loved. She candidly shares her struggles, mistakes, and successes and encourages them to find their wholeness in Jesus, not the latest fad eating plan". Amerine presents three principles that are helpful for the readers on their journey to wellness: 1) You can eat anything you want; you can exercise as little or as much as you like. There is no condemnation in Christ. All things are permissible. All I want you to consider is this: Is it beneficial?, 2) Taste your food, and 3) Feast with the Father. Actually, she challenges her readers to ask themselves and Jesus: "How is this of benefit to me?"
I really appreciated also Amerine's acronym of Weigh-In: I Want to Experience Intimacy with God and Holy Instruction. All in all Amerine shows honesty in this book and shares openly about her own struggles. She starts every chapter with a Bible verse and includes a few notes. Originally I had problems "getting into the book", but after reading a few chapters I appreciated Amerine's approach, especially the fact that she underlines that wellness has not only to do with the outside but also with the inside of someone. I recommend this book for readers who do not limit wellness to the outside - the physical body - but I do not recommend the book for readers who are looking for a list of rules and regulations. This book is far more, but this approach requires work on part of the reader.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Encouraging, Inspiring. Entertaining. Practical.  Freedom from self-image issues.  Being reassured of God’s love for us.  You’ll experience all of that while reading this book.  I now have a print copy of this book that I’m going to highlight and right notes in, and feel that this author is personally helping me through the struggle.  This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and I’ll be watching for more from her.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Jami perfectly describes the train of thoughts and behavior that people get stuck in trying to improve themselves in an all or nothing way. Sometimes it's hard for someone to see how insane all of the thoughts are until another person writes it out on paper. I think it was brave for her to put herself on the cover. I think it also helps the reader to know that right from the start she is like the every day woman, not the picture perfect size 0 that women often see. Her approach to this book really gives the reader the sense that she's in the middle of fighting this battle toward wellness and a deeper relationship with Jesus. Jami puts into words what is wrong with a lot of the self help and "wellness" literature out there. She focuses on the whole person version of wellness, with an emphasis in particular on spiritual wellness. She addresses perfectionism within body/weight issues in a way I hadn't understood before. She outright challenges women to examine their beliefs about themselves and their bodies through the lens of Scripture. Any woman who has struggled with how to seek God out in these parts of their life could benefit from reading this book.

I enjoyed hanging out with Jami Amerine and her rejuvenating way of talking about getting comfortable in your own skin, how not to be caught up into the comparison trap social media sets for us and so much more. She loves the Lord and does her best to apply His word to her life and doesn’t beat herself up if she falls short but picks herself up and leans into the Lord for help.

The author talks about things we only think and not say out loud, all the while getting us to laugh about a situation and then think about it maybe for the first time and/or in a new way. I enjoyed this authors transparency, and humor. She says, “A few days ago I received one of those Facebook notices, which should really come with a warning: Five years ago, today, your out-of-control teen was this cute. Please click now if you are prepared to have your heart squeezed lie a boob in a mammogram device. Click.”

She tells you how she really feels on so many levels. LOL! I liked how this author encourages the reader with scripture, real life examples and her “Well, Girl Wisdom,” giving the reader a time for reflection and encouragement before going to the next chapter. Check out her blog and her book you’ll be encouraged.

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Well, Girl is a book about how Jesus loves and leads His followers to make right choices and all we have to do is ask. While this is true, I would have appreciated a bit more tips on how to operationalize the weight loss other than accept yourself because He covers you with grace. The book is good for reminding the reader to focus on Jesus but not so much a how to book. 
Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to review this book for my honest opinion.

"Well, it is time to explore how to expand, streamline, and create new and better standards that are integral pieces of maintaining and making peace with the sacred temple you spend all of your time in and the Lord chooses to dwell. Time is of the essence!"

So much of this book resonated with me. I really appreciated the author's focus on seeking God in all things including her health. The concept that she conveys about weighing in with God on situations rather than the scale is an important concept that I want to continue to apply.  I bookmarked many "pages" in my Kindle with quotes that I will write down in a notebook to reread again. The "Well Girl" sections at the end of the chapter were also significant as I think that it is important to apply truths in real life. She did have good suggestions.

But this is one time that I think reading the paperback might be beneficial. I think that the chapters were probably succinctly organized, yet without being able to refer back to the table of contents, I got a bit lost. because I understood from the summary that the focus was on weight and physical wellness. She actually addressed quite a bit of different areas where we can be unhealthy. All of it can affect our physical health, but I think I needed more of a road map to connect the dots. That is harder to do with Kindle books.

There were also some conversations that seemed a bit lengthy and off topic.  Her tone was a bit casual for a book for me - some topics were highly personal and more appropriate for conversations with a girlfriend. It sort of worked but almost needed a bit of paring. Since her focus is adults, that is possibly okay. But this is not a book that I would recommend for teens who are struggling. This was the first book I read by this author. Perhaps if I had read more of her titles, I would be more familiar with her tone and it not feel as off putting at times.

Because my feelings have gone all over, I struggled with a fair rating. There is a high level of truth included but there are also some tangents. My final rating is a 4.1 star.  Thank you to Shiloh Run Press and NetGalley for letting me preview a copy of this book. All opinions are my own!

This book was not what I expected. I thought there would be tips and tricks to become healthier both spiritually and physically. In some ways, it offered some of that but mainly it was an invitation to change your mindset about food, exercise, diets, and weight. 

There was an important message that needs to be heard: your weight does not exempt you from being loved by God. Your measurements or the numbers on a scale do not separate you from the love of God...but if you are putting any of these things above God, you have an idol. 

Jami Amerine spoke frankly about her struggles with her weight and how some of her beliefs led to a warped sense of Jesus. She invites women to Beloved Living--a way of putting God first in all things, even what we eat.

This was an engaging read. The author told stories about her life in such a way it felt conversational (sometimes there was a bit of rambling and straying away from the point but she always picked up her point). 

I didn't get the tips I had hoped to pick up on how to improve my wellness but I did get a reminder that God still loves me even when the number on the scale is bigger than I would like it to be. 

I received an advanced reader's copy from the publishers through NetGalley; a positive review was not required.

I've been following Jami's blog on Facebook for a while now, and I love how hilarious and relatable she is, so I was excited to get to read an advanced copy of her newest book, Well, Girl. 

Like many of us, Jami has struggled with guilt and shame over her body. Society has taught us from childhood that we need to look, act, and be a certain way to be worthy of love; and this sticks with us. Jami uses humorous anecdotes to remind us that our worth is not dependent on the size and shape of our body, but that with Jesus, we are enough. 

Unfortunately, I don't believe it was completely Biblically sound, as I believe the Ten Commandments are still binding (Matthew 5:18) and that, although we are saved by grace. we also cannot continue in our harmful ways once we have truly accepted Jesus into our hearts (John 14:15), Romans 6:1-4). Aside from this, I found Well, Girl to be a quick interesting read.

*I received a complimentary copy of Well, Girl through the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A publisher I read and review quite often is Barbour Publishing, Inc. When I found Well, Girl by Jami Amerine available to review, I was quick to request it!!


At first, I thought this book might not be for me because Ms Amerine spoke about weight loss. But something within me encouraged me to keep going. As I kept reading, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s really about how we view ourselves compared to how God sees us.

In a nutshell, Ms Amerine shares many personal testimonies that may have been difficult to share. Yet she did to get her points across. She relates her experiences, or that of her dear friends, to what scripture says. Knowing our body is the temple of God and tucking that in your heart as you go throughout your day sure makes an impact of what you eat and drink, exercise, sleep, etc.

This book has given me so much to think about!! I love that all the ideas presented in this book centers around scripture and a relationship with God. I love that even as a Christian, I’m still learning to relate with God in all parts of my life and this book is helping me to grow that relationship.

Well, Girl by Jami Amerine was published on August 1, 2020. An ebook was provided for me complimentary by Barbour Publishing, Inc. and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I give this book five out of five tiaras because it gave me a new outlook to grow my relationship with God. Thank you for this opportunity to read and review this book!

Well, yes, this is a book about getting healthy and being well, but it turned out to be a much more uplifting and positive read than a lot of others. It's interesting, it's funny, it's encouraging, and it's not condescending. In fact, it's downright enjoyable to read. 

Author Jami Amerine writes in a friendly, conversational tone that balances humour and honest emotion as she deals with the spiritual baggage and misconceptions that have kept her - and a lot of women - tied to unrealistic expectations and ideas about what it means to be healthy. So instead of offering just a trite chapter or addendum reminding readers that "God loves you just the way you are", she starts with God's love and develops that theme extensively before ever getting to anything to do with diet and exercise. 

A little more than half of the book - the first half! - deals with the understanding of the depth of God's love, wrestling with identity and worth, and the goodness of God's design for women. In Part Two, Amerine offers wisdom about eating wisely and well, and making healthy choices about exercise and lifestyle. But there is no eating plan, no 14-day suggested menu, no foolproof exercise regimen. Instead, there are principles of making the choices in these areas that are right for us in light of the freedom we have in Christ and how we can live in gratitude for it. Amerine recognizes that our spiritual and emotional health is much more important than our physical health, and that our efforts to improve our physical health are very often sabotaged because our minds and souls are not healthy and we haven't made the connection. 

There is a universal truth that we are loved by our Creator and created for good, but there is no universal diet and exercise plan that will suit every body type and personality. I suspect that most women can find any information or guidance they need to improve their physical health in myriad other places, but need to address their spiritual health issues and experience that freedom and confidence first. Otherwise the risk is that they will remain the slaves of a diet or exercise program, or reach their goal weight only to find that they still aren't happy or free.

Well, Girl is recommended reading for any woman who struggles with her body image or self-esteem, or who has ever felt the pressure of needing to be a certain size or weight.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book and was under no obligation to post a review.

Another book about wellness? No. Not quite. We need to give everything...everything over to God. He created us. He gives us what we need. It's essential to ask Him what to do with what He's give us, and then to follow what He says. God knows best!

This was a great book written very well, and in a style that is conversational, not lecturing. Author Jami Amerine shares how she loved to learn her body just as she is without dieting, following the latest trends, and exercising until there's nothing left. Well, she learned how after trying those things and not finding success. I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with self-image, anyone who is struggling with loving themselves as they are, and anyone who gets caught up in what the world calls perfect. This is a great book for women, and teenage women especially as body image is emphasized so heavily in the western culture.

I received an ARC from the publisher, but this review reflects my own thoughts and opinions.

‘I can only tell you for certain, there is only room in your heart for one God no matter what size your pants are’. While this quote appears at the end of the book, I feel it embodies the message of the book. I enjoyed this book that looked at wellness from an inside out approach using scripture, stories and wisdom gained. The author challenges us the reader to live our Plan A, which is living in the freedom that is ours in Christ; instead of living a Plan B, which involves us coming up with our own plan and adding to Jesus. I personally recommend this book for all women as this is a wholistic view of wellness.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

This is a heartfelt book by the author emphasizing to each of us that we are indeed “good enough”, even when we don’t feel like it.  God loves us as we are.

This seems to be a continual theme for Christian women today – “I’m not good enough”!  

I understand and have felt the same way at times, however, I felt this book was very repetitive, and although I related to the things she wrote about, I found it very hard to read due to basically saying the same thing continually.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

WELL GIRL was sent to me by Net Galley, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review. It is a Christian non-fiction book written by Jami Amerine…published by Barbour Publishing.

Guys! I really love this girl! She is so funny!! I not only read this book, I purchased it as an audiobook!

My favorite phrase she used is COME MONDAY! I think it stuck with me because I tend to use that phrase a lot. How many of us decide to start a new exercise routine or a new diet or a nor routine, etc…COME MONDAY! It’s neat when you relate to someone…even if it’s not in a good way!

Another favorite phrase was HE KNEW I COULDN’T, SO HE DID! I don’t know about you, but that phrase MOTIVATES me! So many times when I just can’t do something, I think of the verse that says I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. Jesus knew, even before I started, that I wasn’t going to be able to accomplish the task before me, so He gave me His strength.

One more phrase that stuck with me was YOU’RE NOT SICK, YOU’RE THIRSTY. So many times, I will start feeling yucky because I’m dehydrated, get up and EAT THE KITCHEN looking for what my body wants…WATER!! I’m gonna remember her phrase!

I could write all day, but I won’t because ya’ll REALLY NEED to read – or listen to this book! It’s funny and it’s poignant!!

Shall I say it…I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!

So many struggle with weight issues Or body imagine in some form. The author takes you on a journey that helps awaken the heart and open it to hope and healing. I would recommend this to all women because of the healing that could even be applied in other areas of life that could be gained by walking this journey with the author. It has opened my eyes to areas I need to refocus my attention. I am grateful for how she has brought scripture in to be applied as you read this book.
I will be going through it again as I walk a journey that is ahead of me in my life now.
Thanks to the author for this tool.

Well Girl is a book that I think we all can gain some insight from. How many of us suffer from the “I’m not good enough” syndrome? The pressures of being thinner or prettier? Trying to live up to the images in magazines and television? Well Girl………. Jami Amerine has the answer and it is not found in a magazine. It is found in your soul! God tells us over and over how we are made perfect in His image, how we are loved and cherished, but do we believe Him?  How could He love us with our imperfections and those extra pounds?  He does friends and in this book, you will go on a journey of self discovery and transformation. 

Jami Amerine is real, she is raw, and she is honest. Her journey will bring you to tears, and it will also make you giggle. With a touch of sass, you cannot help but fall in love with her and her story. She is someone who is there right along with you. She is a breath of fresh air and insightful. 

Thank you so much to the author Jami Amerine, Barbour Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was fabulous! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

What this book is not--a pre-planned, calorie counting, positivity mindset, iron pumping, "one size fits all" self help/diet and exercise regimen. So sorry! What this book is, however? A breath of fresh air! 

If you've never spent time with author Jami Amerine, you are in for a treat. She is the girlfriend you didn't know you needed in your life and she brings grace and truth to the, er, table of health and wellness in a unique way. Through the pages of this book, Jami explores the concept of Beloved Living, something every one of us could benefit from on the daily. As she shares her own personal experiences, her "me, too" moments with charming candor, Jami leads her readers to a better understand of grace found in Jesus Christ and why it matters as we seek optimal health, wellness and fitness--whatever that looks like to the individual. It turns out many of us are trying to punish our bodies into submission and hoping to achieve happiness by abusing the gifts we already have at our fingertips. You may feel as though Jami has been reading your journal as you make your way through these pages, but if you absorb her thoughts and ideas, you just might find yourself changed