This is one of the most helpful books I''ve ever read on the subject of breaking free of
addiction -- particularly the addiction
to overeating. It does NOT come from the point of view of the 12-Step Programs at all. It does come from the point of view of a woman who has been-there-done-that, and doesn''t need to do it any more. Addiction to overeating is one of the hardest of all addictions to overcome; WE HAVE TO EAT -- so you can''t go "cold turkey," use helps like Anabuse (for alcoholics), or say to yourself "just one more day without food, a day at a time," as one can for so many other UNNECESSARY
addictive substances or activities and behaviours. Hence the great dangers of trying to heal this
compulsive addictive habit without penetrating to the depths of WHY, even as we begin the HOW and HOW MUCH of it. Do we castigate ourselves for all the "evil" yesterdays? Or do we look at things honestly and objectively and begin to trust -- ourselves, our bodies, above all, to know what we need and when -- and we need to learn NOT to feed emotional hunger with physical food. She has some good guidelines -- eat with full attention; eat what you''re really HUNGRY for, no matter how bizarre it may seem at the time; figure out what the fat of your body is DOING for you and THEN decide if you still NEED it or not.
There are multiple exercises in this book to help you through this transition period. I can''t begin to cover in a few words what she so brilliantly explains and illustrates in this book. Just remember, love (and learn to TRUST) yourself. No one else knows what''s best for YOU. Find out and enjoy a life loving, but no longer obsessed, with yourself and food.