Synopses & Reviews
Men need encouragement to get healthy. Men need encouragement to get up and get moving for a better future. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are over 150 million men in the U.S., and one third of them are obese, leading a large percentage of them to struggle with chronic lower respiratory diseases, diabetes, and heart disease. Steve Reynolds, the “Anti-Fat Pastor,” writes from the perspective of a pastor/coach who has sat where they are sitting: on the couch living a sedentary life. “My wake-up call came when my health started to deteriorate to the point where I was slowly killing myself,” he writes. He went to the Bible and learned how to have a Bod4God lifestyle, and the result was losing 120 pounds.
In Get Off the Couch, Steve Reynolds outlines an “in your face” call to A.C.T.I.O.N. with simple and practical solutions designed to get men off the couch and back into the game of truly living life. Aware: of the risks of continuing unhealthy lifestyle and of the “playbook” what the Bible says about healthCommit: to getting off the couch and into the “game of life”Transform: the way you think and live to leave a powerful legacyIncorporate: simple basics of eating healthier and exercisingOrganize: how to put this all together so that it remains doable for a lifetime and how to develop a team for successNavigate: developing a game plan for health that works and making your “dash” count
Review
I was that man on the couch, and at my largest I weighed 455 pounds. When I finally got moving and lost more than 200 pounds, it transformed me on the outside and, even more, so on the inside.
Get Off the Couch will give you a clear plan of action that will work for you. Steve shows you how to change your life both physically and spiritually.
Ken Andrews
Co-founder, RetroFit Ministries, Contestant, The Biggest Loser (Season 11)
If you struggle with your weight or have health-related issues, or know someone who does, this is the book for you! Pastor Steve has written a uniquely practical and scripturally sound tool to help you take care of the body God has given you. As a man who has walked the talk, Steve has packed this book with lots of encouragement and great manly advice to win the battle.
Dave Brown
Chairman, Foundation for Manhood, Director, Washington Area Coalition of Men’s Ministries
The dictionary defines “movement” as “an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed.” I placed the emphasis on the last part because if you don’t get off the couch and get moving, you could end up with the coroner “moving” you! We need each other, and Steve does an excellent job of providing a plan that will help you get moving on your own and become a healthier you!
Scott Davis
Comedian and Author, If My Body Is a Temple, Then I Was a Megachurch
Review
Steve Reynolds has been an inspiration in the pulpit for many years as he has shared the truth of the gospel. Now, Steve is an inspiration at the refrigerator and the couch as he guides us in maintaining healthy lifestyles. There is no question that one of the most difficult things to do is eat healthy and exercise. Steve, through his own life experience, gives us great wisdom as to how we can make this a priority. . . and a reality in our own lives. Read this book—your health depends on it.
Jonathan Falwell
Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church
If I knew nothing else about Get Off the Couch than the fact it was written by a Bible-based pastor, I would read it. Barring any medical reasons, you gaining weight is a spiritual battle, and food may be your idol. What better fitness trainer than a pastor who knows how to apply God’s Word to your health. Steve Reynolds is a modern-day apostle Paul—armed and dangerous!
Ihab John Ibrahim
Medical Doctor
Steve Reynolds has a passion for men to lose weight, get fit and be all they can be. Women will flock to buy this book for the man they love, and men are going to appreciate Steve’s no-nonsense approach to health and total wellness.
Carole Lewis
National Director, First Place 4 Health, Author, Live Life Right Here, Right Now
Review
I’ve known Steve since the 1970s, when we were football teammates at Liberty University. As a running back, I depended on Steve to open big holes for me—and he was big enough to open gaping holes! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of training more than 1,300 NFL players and some of the greatest athletes in the NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, PGA and in professional tennis, and I stress to my pros that total fitness means being physically, mentally and spiritually fit. No matter what your current level of fitness, Get Off the Couch will motivate you to get up and move! We all need to be the most fit Kingdom players possible.
Chip Smith
Author, Football Training Like the Pros
I believe you must be able to lead yourself before you can properly lead others. One area of importance is physical fitness. If you do not get adequate exercise, eat the right fuel, and get enough sleep, you limit your effectiveness. Get Off the Couch shows how to experience personal renewal and maximize your energy. Steve Reynolds lays out a clear plan for getting the most out of your body and making the greatest impact for God.
Steve Stroope
Lead Pastor, Lake Pointe Church, Author, Tribal Church
Being an NFL agent, most people think I spend a lot of time on the couch watching sports. It is true I love sports and closely follow it, but I still make time for regular exercise. Get Off the Couch is my kind of book, and I highly recommend it. It shows men how to spend time in their man cave watching some sports and still take care of their health. So, let’s get off the couch!
Robert B. Walker
President and CEO, Unlimited Success Sports Management, Inc.
Synopsis
The media labeled Steve Reynolds “The Anti-Fat Pastor” after he lost more than 100 pounds and launched a stunningly successful weight-loss program in his church and community. In Bod 4 God, Pastor Steve reveals the four keys that have unlocked the door to health and fitness for him and for countless others who have dedicated their bodies to God! Steve had been overweight all of his life—he weighed over 100 pounds in the first grade! After playing football during high school and college, he vowed never to exercise or run laps again. That was one promise he kept, ballooning to 340 pounds and staying there for years. Now, in Bod 4 God, he shares the simple lifestyle changes—both inside and out—that led to his incredible weight loss, and he invites readers to change their lives forever by committing their bodies to God’s glory! In addition, Steve shows local churches how to impact the health of their entire community, by hosting “Losing to Live” events, such as weight-loss competitions and team-driven fitness campaigns.
Synopsis
Labeled the anti-fat pastor after he lost more than 100 pounds, Pastor Reynolds reveals the four keys that have unlocked the door to health and fitness for him and for countless others who have dedicated their bodies to God.
Synopsis
The media labeled Reynolds "The Anti-Fat Pastor" after he lost more than 100 pounds and launched a stunningly successful weight-loss program in his church and community. He reveals the four keys that can unlock the door to health and fitness.
Synopsis
Steve had been overweight all his life. In fact, he weighed more than 100 pounds in the first grade! After playing football during high school and college, he vowed never to exercise or run laps again. That was one promise he kept, ballooning to 340 pounds and staying there for years. Driven by his declining health, Steve began to study Scripture. He discovered four keys to unlock the door to health and fitness:
1. Dedication:
Honoring God with Your Body
2. Inspiration:
Motivating Yourself for Change
3. Eat and Exercise:
Managing Your Habits
4. Team:
Building Your Circle of Support
In Bod4God, Steve Reynolds—whom the media labeled “the Anti-Fat Pastor” after he lost more than 100 pounds—shares the simple lifestyle changes, both inside and out, that have led to his incredible weight loss. He shows how you can change your life forever by committing your body to God’s glory. One of the biggest reasons most people fail on traditional diet plans is that they are required to eat what the plan tells them to eat. This approach simply doesn’t work, because we don’t all have the same appetites, background or circumstances! Bod4God helps you craft your own personal plan that you will follow gladly for the rest of your life. In addition, you’ll find out how your local church can impact the health of your entire community by hosting “Losing to Live” events, such as weight-loss competitions and team-driven fitness campaigns. Be a loser . . . and gain a new lease on the life God made you to live!
About the Author
STEVE REYNOLDS has served as the senior pastor of Capital Baptist Church in Annandale, Virginia, since 1987. He launched a weight-loss campaign in his church and community after he lost more than 100 pounds, and his story has been featured in local, national and international media, including FOX News, CNN, the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune. Steve is a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children.