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Remembering Gwen Shamblin Lara

Founder of Weigh Down Ministries and the pioneer of faith-based weight loss
Learn about her life and legacy

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“You have something inside you, hunger and fullness, to moderate the amounts you need. You can lose all your weight eating small amounts of regular foods. Weigh Down does not require special foods but, it gives you Truth and the Truth will set you free."

 



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Join Weigh Down for the exciting release of the 8-lesson Freedom from Strongholds Series! This series will teach you how to be set free from any habit or dependency that has made you feel trapped and alone. The lessons address alcohol, drugs, smoking, lust, depression, self-focus to so much more. Join us in making 2023 your year of FREEDOM!



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July 13, 2018

The Electricity to Overcome

In this episode of "The You Can Overcome" show, Gwen Shamblin interviews youth who once struggled with being overweight and then found permanent weight loss through Weigh Down.
June 20, 2018

Julie Dragt – Weight Loss of 55 Pounds

Gwen Shamblin through Weigh Down taught me how to get over myself and focus on God’s will for my life. All those wasted years of worry because I wanted acceptance. I am free from the prison of self-focus!
May 22, 2018

Michael Ormaza – Weight Loss of 40 Pounds

The clear message of Truth that God was bringing through Gwen Shamblin and Weigh Down Ministries quickly turned his life around and he has never looked back!
April 17, 2018

Jessica Enns – Weight Loss of 120 Pounds

This is it! I would NEVER go back to that pit of a life. I also know that God is not exclusive and if I can do this and be led to a whole new life then anyone can! 
April 16, 2018

Elizabeth Pennington – Weight Loss of 80 Pounds

Through Weigh Down, I have lost a total of 80 pounds (30 of which I didn’t know I had to lose), the physical ailments are gone, and many of the food sensitivities are gone.
April 10, 2018

Weight Loss for Millennials

Learn how to stop chasing selfish ambition and the world's goals which only lead to anxiety and depression. Watch these young people who have found real purpose and joy by having a genuine connection with God. ​
 

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