The Joy of Weight Loss from Norris Chumley

The Plan

A unique lifestyle plan, based on Norris Chumley's book "The Joy of Weight Loss" (Lantern Books 2001), that can help you drop unwanted pounds by encouraging you to connect to your spiritual source, eat balanced meals, and discover that fitness can be fun.

Message Boards

Want to talk with other Beliefnet members about how the program is going for you? Swap diet tips and recipes? Find out what mindful eating is all about? Join these discussions.

Q&A with Norris

Just how does one surrender everything to God? The creator of "The Joy of Weight Loss" answers your questions about the spiritual weight loss journey. If you have a question for Norris, send it to: asknorris@staff.beliefnet.com.

Daily Tips

Dr. Norris shares his diet, fitness, and inspiration tips to keep you going on your weight loss journey.

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Read past articles that have appeared on our site dealing with obesity, the mind-body connection, healthy dieting, as well as perspectives on a vegetarian lifestyle.

Guided Journal

A helpful exercise for losing weight is to journal your eating patterns. Here, Dr. Norris leads you through a series of guided journal experiences to help you stay focused and inspired.