To be honest, I didn’t like this book. It was incredibly Christian/religious driven which I must have missed somewhere. Felt really judgement and wasn’t helpful if you don’t subscribe to the beliefs of this religion.

Food Triggers is an honest book about the challenges of eating food for so many reasons other than just to nourish our bodies. Amber Lia talks about the spiritual war that goes on when we have unhealthy eating habits. There are chapters that address all of the reasons that we either eat unhealthy foods or overeat. We are going to start a study group that will use this book as a guide for helping each of us. I recommend this book.
I reviewed the book because I could never get the audiobook to play.

Unfortunately, I don’t think this book is for me. I’m a Christian who has struggled with my body image and food, so I thought this would be a good read.

While I appreciate the author’s willingness to share her personal experiences, this book had very little substance. I did not finish this book. I recommend that people dealing with food struggles find another book to read.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publishers, for providing a free digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB media For my copy of Food Trigger written and narrated by Amber Lia in exchange for an honest review. It published January 18, 2022.
First off, Amber is great at narration and I always appreciate when an author reads their own work.
That said, this book wasn’t for me. I really wanted to read it, because I loved her other books, and the format in which they’re written, however, I thought I might get something out of this.
Even though I’m not obese or particularly out of shape or unhealthy, this just made me feel bad about myself. I have food that’s over 4 grams of sugar, I like to eat, and just not for fuel.
Unfortunately I think I this book misses the mark, although I know Amber’s heart is in it with the best intentions.

Book is outlined for a chapter a day. Main book focus was on: what you eat, why you select those foods, and changing habits to better yourself. Some phrases and statements seemed repetitive throughout the book. Thanks NetGalley for the advance audiobook preview for my honest review.

If you are like me you have struggled since childhood to try to fix your weight/food issues over and over and over again. Saying maybe this will be the last book, last diet, last… getting tired of trying yet again and feeling nothing is ever gonna work.

I tend to get annoyed with Christian books on weight loss. They tend to make you feel bad about yourself. Guilty… “If you were only more spiritually disciplined … “ or “walking closer with God!” I feel these can be harmful like any other judgment we put on others or we put on ourselves.

I had read a few reviews before writing my own and was actually pretty surprised by some of them. I did not feel Amber Lia was putting anything “unhealthy” on anyone. I chose this book because I wanted to look at my food triggers and see if I could find some helps and I feel I got what I needed. I was able to get much out. I appreciated her words. I read the book and listened to the audio book.

I think the audiobook was easy to listen to and you got how things were said… not with judgement or condemnation. Let’s be real… reading non fiction books can be like reading an email from an enemy and filtered through our own issues and mindset. Audiobooks help me to get out of my head and listen openly!!!

Of course everyone will get as much or as little out of the book as they are open to getting. This book helped me get back in to making healthy choices and making time to take care of my self mindfully. I will definitely be referring back to this book.

I alternated reading the ebook & listening to the audiobook. Occasionally both while taking notes.

I received a complimentary ARC and Audiobook of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

Food Triggers by Amber Lia was a God centered look at our health. Which gives pause to asking the questions to how I eat. Why I eat. And where does my strength come from?
It’s was made up of 31 chapters for 31 days.
The author doesn’t mince words about the challenges. She realistically lays out the journey with many reasons to do it with Gods help. She had many great points and I found it very helpful.
If you’re looking for a godly way to take hold of your health then I highly recommend it. Each chapter ends with the author praying for you.
I chose to listen to this book on audio and the author narrated it. She did an excellent job.
Thanks ChristianAudio via NetGalley.

I wanted to love this book, but I could not. There is too much that comes across as judgmental and preachy. Sometimes she asks if one could do this or that and comes off as it’s the only way to eat or decide on a treat. There are many mentions of her other books and weight loss side business. There was also misinformation presented as well. She mentioned that 100% of people who maintain their healthy lifestyle keep off the weight. That is not true. When hormones become imbalanced, weight can fluctuate. When muscle mass is lost for reasons beyond not working out, weight can fluctuate. Also, she said that a healthy weight indicates general wellness. Also, false. I have healthy weight friends who have dangerous levels for their cholesterol, A1C, and blood pressure. There are a few nuggets of good information and scripture and I believe Amber meant well with what she wanted for this book. Unfortunately, it didn’t deliver. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Food Triggers

By Amber Lia I found this book to be a little bit too preachy and not specific enough in steps to take in breaking bad habits

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Stars for this interesting but rather unhelpful book

This is one of the best books I have read about getting healthy. Amber does a fabulous job of connecting the journey to get healthy physically with getting healthy spiritually. It's full of practical advice and is very relatable because Amber has been through all of this herself. Broken down into 31 chapters, this book is an excellent resource for anyone desiring to make a change in their lifestyle gradually over time, I have highlighted so much of the book and have so many take-aways from it. It's inspirational and life-changing. Very eye opening to how God desires us to use our bodies and our lives for His glory and how our everyday healthy choices can honor Him. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to get healthy and will definitely be referencing it for myself!
I love that it is read by Amber herself as it adds passion to her words and is very easy to listen to.

*I received a free digital copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

I found some helpful tips through this book. While it’s heavily based on faith and religion, I was able to form my own adaptations based on the advice offered that are not faith-based as I’m not a devoted religious person myself. Don’t let that aspect deter you. I found this helpful and hope to implement many of the lessons learned into my ongoing battle.

I found this a particularly interesting book and helpful book on food habits.

So many books I have read in the past are solely just basic diet books, but this book tackled something completely different, which I really appreciated - God.

This book details strategies on body image and eating habits with a God-focused lens. I found it extremely useful as we can't do this all on our own. We need to call on God for help.

I would highly recommend this one for food habit readers.
I am married to a dietitian, so we don't use the word "diet". It is more about a healthier attitude towards food. Give into cravings, and be mindful.

Great!

3.9/5