Dieting for Jesus

"When you love potluck more than God, it's serious."

That's the message from pastor Steve Reynolds, the preacher who lost 70 pounds thanks to God and low carbs. He's now on a mission to lead churchgoers into the new world of religious dieting. According to pastor Reynolds, "We need to take care of what He's given us."

It's not just Christianity. Faith-based dieting books are cropping up in Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Many faiths already condemn gluttony, and today's religious leaders are putting contemporary ideas into practice to curtail over-indulgent lifestyles. For instance, Muslim doctors use Ramadan, a month traditionally set aside for fasting, as an opportunity for followers to lose weight. Jewish dieting books advise avoiding high-fat bar mitzvah foods.

So, I suppose -- to quote the title of a recent Christian-themed dieting book -- the real question is: "What Would Jesus Eat?"