If you’ve discovered Cathy Morenzie and want to explore her full body of work, you’re in the right place. This is the complete list of Cathy Morenzie’s books in order of release — from her pioneering 2008 debut through her most recent titles.
With over 20 books, thriving online programs, and free devotionals that have blessed more than 600,000 people, Cathy Morenzie is one of the longest-standing and most prolific voices in Christian weight loss. When she published her first book in 2008, the Christian health and weight loss space barely existed. She helped build it.
Do You Need to Read Cathy’s Books in Order?
No — and that’s good news. Cathy’s books do not build upon one another. Each title stands completely on its own. You don’t need to start at the beginning to get full value from any book in her library.
The best way to choose where to start is simply to ask: what is my biggest challenge right now? Whether that’s emotional eating, sugar cravings, staying motivated, stress, fear, or learning to pray through your weight loss journey — there’s a book written specifically for that struggle. See our Where to Start guide for a personalized recommendation.
That said, many of Cathy’s readers love reading through her books in the sequence she uses in her Weight Loss, God’s Way online program — though that order changes year to year as Cathy introduces new content. We cover that sequence in a separate post.
For now, here is the complete chronological record of Cathy’s publishing journey. (Note: This list does not include companion workbooks for several of the devotionals)
A Note on Where to Buy
Several of Cathy’s most recent titles are exclusive to her own bookstore at HealthyByDesignBooks.com — available in eBook, print, and audio formats, often bundled together at a discount. Her earlier titles are also available on Amazon, christianbooks.com, and all major online booksellers. We’ll note availability clearly for each title below.
Cathy Morenzie Books in Order of Release
1. Healthy by Design: Weight Loss, God’s Way (2008)
Editions: 1st ed. 2008 · 2nd ed. 2011 · 3rd ed. 2014 · 4th ed. 2015 · 5th ed. 2019 (current)
This is where it all began. When Cathy Morenzie published Healthy by Design: Weight Loss, God’s Way in 2008, she was one of the first authors to bring a genuinely biblical framework to the weight loss conversation — years before Christian wellness became the thriving genre it is today.
Now in its fifth edition, this 21-day daily devotional teaches essential spiritual truths about your weight loss journey through simple, easy-to-digest daily devotions and practical challenges. This is not a how-to weight loss book. Instead, it reveals the spiritual patterns that have kept so many people in bondage — and the biblical truths that set them free. It remains one of Cathy’s most beloved titles and the natural starting point for readers new to her work.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
2. 12 Secret Fitness Tips You Need to Know (2014)
Note: No longer available for purchase.
Cathy’s only secular fitness title, published in 2014. This book was later discontinued when Cathy made the intentional decision to focus exclusively on the Christian market — a pivot that defined the extraordinary depth and consistency of everything she has created since.
3. Weight Loss, God’s Way: Low Carb Cookbook & 21-Day Meal Plan (2020)
Previously titled: Healthy by Design 21-Day Meal Plan (2015) · 2nd ed. 2020
More than 60 mouth-watering recipes to help you develop healthy eating habits for life. This isn’t just a cookbook — it’s a complete plan to start you on a journey to lifelong healthy eating by getting back to God-created whole foods and sensible eating, paired with a structured 21-day meal plan to make it practical from day one.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
4. Pray Powerfully, Lose Weight (2019)
Previously titled: Reflections of God’s Love (2017) · 2nd ed. 2019
A beautiful collection of short, inspiring weight loss devotionals, prayers, declarations, scriptures, and quotes — designed to teach you how to effectively pray your way through every aspect of your weight loss journey. Whether you’re facing cravings, discouragement, or plateaus, this book puts the power of prayer directly in your hands.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
5. Love God, Lose Weight (2019)
Previously titled: Receiving God’s Love · 2nd ed. 2019 · 3rd ed. 2024
This 31-day devotional will align your heart with the heart of your Heavenly Father. As you learn to give and receive Godly love, all the other cares of this world — including the excess weight — begin to fall away. When love is the foundation of all you do, the Holy Spirit strips everything else away. A deeply moving book for anyone whose weight loss struggle has roots in matters of the heart.
Note: The current 3rd edition is exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com.
Available on: Amazon (earlier editions) | HealthyByDesignBooks.com (3rd ed.)
6. Get Active, God’s Way (2020)
2nd ed. 2025 — exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Movement is medicine — and this devotional shows you how to invite God into your fitness journey. Get Active, God’s Way provides biblical motivation and practical tools to help you overcome the mental and spiritual barriers that keep you sedentary, and discover an approach to physical activity rooted in stewardship, joy, and faith rather than punishment or pressure.
Note: The 2nd edition (2025) is exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com.
Available on: Amazon (1st ed.) | HealthyByDesignBooks.com (2nd ed.)
7. Healthy Eating, God’s Way (2021)
2nd ed. 2025 — exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
A 31-day Christian weight loss devotional, Bible study, and eating guide that gives you both the biblical tools and the practical strategies you need to eat healthily and lose weight. You’ll be equipped with proven, actionable approaches to nutrition alongside powerful spiritual tools for inviting God into your personal transformation — dramatically increasing your chances of maintaining healthy eating habits for life.
Note: The 2nd edition (2025) is exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com.
Available on: Amazon (1st ed.) | HealthyByDesignBooks.com (2nd ed.)
8. The Word on Weight Loss (2022)
In The Word on Weight Loss: Faith-Based Weight Loss Tips, Tools, and Strategies, Cathy shares a wealth of wisdom gleaned from decades spent helping people all over the world lose weight and keep it off for good. A practical, Scripture-rich resource for anyone who wants a comprehensive biblical foundation for their health journey.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
9. Good Roots, Good Fruits (2022)
Note: This title is a booklet exclusive to attendees of Cathy Morenzie’s Live Celebration event and is not available for general purchase.
A special resource exploring the connection between healthy spiritual roots and the lasting fruit they produce in our health, habits, and lives — created as a gift for participants in one of Cathy’s signature live events.
10. Spirit-Filled & Sugar-Free (2022)
Whether you’re dealing with a full-blown sugar addiction or simply love sweets a little too much, this devotional guides you through a complete body and mind detox. You’ll work through a sugar detox complete with meal plans and low-carb recipes, while renewing your mind from toxic thought patterns using Cathy’s proven 3-Step Principle — all while nourishing your spirit with the Word of God. This is the kickstart you need to regain control of your health and weight.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
11. The Breakthrough Method: Your Guided Path to Weight Loss, God’s Way (2024)
This is not a weight loss book — it’s a paradigm-shattering revelation that will liberate you from the diet mindset. After 35 years of helping people transform their health, Cathy Morenzie shares her counter-culture breakthrough principles: Bible-based truths that have helped countless people release excess weight, starting today. One of Cathy’s most acclaimed titles and winner of multiple awards.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
12. The Breakthrough Method: Official Workbook and Journal (2024)
The perfect companion to The Breakthrough Method. This workbook and journal deepens your experience of the book’s core principles through targeted exercises and worksheets, a personal journal to capture insights and breakthroughs along the way, and a handy Blueprint summary to act as a quick reference — helping you bring your “new you” to life every day.
Available on: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
13. Stay Steadfast, God’s Way (2024)
2nd ed. 2025 — exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
A 31-day devotional and challenge designed to help you discover biblical and practical tools and strategies to move past your “messy middle” — those seasons when nothing seems to be going right — and still accomplish your health goals. Because consistency, not perfection, is what produces lasting change.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
14. Stress-Free, God’s Way (2024)
2nd ed. 2025 — exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
This devotional explores the spiritual and physiological benefits of biblical rest — learning to truly rest in the Lord. Among the profound results: your body releases excess weight, your mood improves, your nervous system calms, and your risk of stress-related illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes decreases. A deeply restorative read for anyone whose health is suffering under the weight of a busy, anxious life.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
15. Fit & Fearless, God’s Way (2024)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Fear is one of the most underestimated barriers to lasting health. This inspiring 31-day devotional empowers you to break free from the fears that hinder your health and weight loss journey — replacing self-doubt with unwavering faith, and guiding you toward a vibrant, fulfilled life. As you embrace God’s promises, you’ll cultivate the confidence and courage to unlock the healthy life you were created for.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
16. Breakthrough with Prayer & Fasting (2024)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Your guide to reclaiming your health and transforming your life through the ancient, powerful spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting. Through this 21-day devotional, you’ll overcome obstacles, break unhealthy habits, and deepen your relationship with God — unlocking your true potential, embracing spiritual renewal, and achieving lasting breakthroughs in your health and your faith.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Also available: Breakthrough with Prayer & Fasting: Fasting Guide, Workbook and Journal — the companion workbook with a complete fasting guide, journaling space, and practical exercises.
17. Thankful Heart, Healthy Body (2024)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
What does gratitude have to do with weight loss? More than you might think. Thankful Heart, Healthy Body shows how embracing deep, worshipful gratitude to God can transform not only your spiritual life but your physical health. As you focus on God’s blessings, this devotional brings peace, joy, and healing to your mind, body, and soul — reducing stress, improving wellbeing, and strengthening your faith, leading to more vibrant and lasting health.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
18. 365 Days of Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss Prayers (2024)
An inspiring collection of daily prayers that invites you to nurture your spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing every single day of the year. Experience the profound impact of consistent prayer as you cultivate a healthier lifestyle, find strength in your struggles, and develop a deeper connection with God — 365 days at a time.
Available on: Amazon | HealthyByDesignBooks.com
19. Plan Prayerfully, Lose Weight (2025)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Filled with relatable insights and actionable steps, Plan Prayerfully, Lose Weight is more than a book — it’s a tool to help you steward your body as God’s temple while living with clarity and confidence. It takes the guesswork out of your health journey by combining the power of intentional planning with the guidance of prayer, equipping you for real transformation, inside and out.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
20. The Blessings of Boundaries (2025)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Boundaries aren’t restrictions — they’re the framework for freedom. This devotional guides you in establishing healthy boundaries in your relationship with food, your body, and your daily habits, rooting every boundary in biblical truth and the grace of God. For anyone who has struggled with the “all or nothing” cycle, this book offers a gentler, more sustainable path forward.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
21. End Emotional Eating, God’s Way (2025)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Learn how inviting God into every craving can renew your mind and release extra weight. As you trade stress-snacking for Spirit-led choices, this 31-day devotional brings calm, clarity, and healing to body, soul, and spirit. You’ll learn to recognize true hunger, quiet emotional triggers, and nourish yourself in healthier ways — experiencing lighter moods, steadier energy, and a deeper walk with Christ.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
22. Renewed Mind, Restored Body (2025)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
True, lasting transformation begins in the mind. Renewed Mind, Restored Body explores how renewing your mind through Scripture, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit directly impacts your physical health and your ability to reach and maintain a healthy weight. A profoundly healing devotional for anyone whose greatest battle has been fought between the ears.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
23. Strong & Faithful: A Christian Woman’s 12-Month Planner for Better Health, Habits, and Daily Discipline (2025)
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
More than a planner — a year-long companion for the Christian woman ready to build lasting health habits with faith at the center. Strong & Faithful combines monthly planning, daily discipline tools, and Spirit-led encouragement to help you stay consistent, accountable, and grounded in God’s purpose for your body and your life, 12 months at a time.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
24. The Sacred Pause
Exclusive to HealthyByDesignBooks.com
The Sacred Pause is a 30-day devotional that teaches Christian women struggling with emotional eating, overwhelm, and reactivity to master one life-changing practice: the sacred pause. Through daily Scripture, neuroscience-backed teaching, and practical exercises, Cathy Morenzie shows how stopping for just 10 seconds to breathe and invite the Holy Spirit in can interrupt destructive patterns, calm an overactive nervous system, and create space for true transformation—moving women from autopilot reactions to intentional, Spirit-led living grounded in God’s peace.
Available exclusively at: HealthyByDesignBooks.com
Which Cathy Morenzie Book Should You Start With?
With over 20 titles to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. Here’s the simplest way to think about it:
- New to Cathy’s work? Start with Healthy by Design: Weight Loss, God’s Way — the book that started it all.
- Struggling with emotional eating? Go straight to End Emotional Eating, God’s Way.
- Want to break free from sugar? Spirit-Filled & Sugar-Free was written for you.
- Feel like you’ve tried everything? The Breakthrough Method will challenge everything you think you know about weight loss.
- Need daily prayer support? 365 Days of Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss Prayers is your year-round companion.
- Want personalized help? Visit our Where to Start page.
However you find your way into Cathy’s library, you’re joining a community of over 600,000 people who have discovered that lasting health transformation isn’t about the next diet — it’s about the deepest truths.
Ready to begin? Browse the full collection at HealthyByDesignBooks.com.
