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Book SynopsisA heartbreakingly honest memoir of a young woman battling with self-esteem and eating disorders in the public eyeTrade Review"Portia de Rossi's memoir reminds us that fame and celebrity is no substitute for feeling comfortable in one's own skin, and unconditional love. Her journey toward self-acceptance is an important lesson for those who struggle with eating disorders, sexual orientation, and confidence. Every girl who dreams of being a model should read this book, to learn that the best judge of beauty is not society -- but self." -- Jodi Picoult "Anyone who's ever wondered why a beautiful, talented young woman would starve herself -- as well as anyone looking for a powerfully-written memoir -- should read Unbearable Lightness. Portia De Rossi tells her story with genuine insight and unflinching honesty. Her plight is horrifying, but De Rossi herself is entirely sympathetic, and by the end, you will cheer her on." --Jeannette Walls "De Rossi is beautiful and famous and married to another celebrity and all of this makes it very easy to roll your eyes and dismiss Unbearable Lightness, her memoir of overcoming an eating disorder. Don't make that mistake: this is quite possibly the best book on the subject ever written. It is riveting and ruthlessly honest. De Rossi is the real deal; she's a fine writer with a sharp mind and tremendous substance who has turned in a rich, layered book of remarkable courage, power and significance. I have no doubt that her story will serve as life-changing inspiration for many young women currently struggling with their own food issues. But the book's general excellence makes it a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone." --Augusten Burroughs "There are passages in this book that I had to read through my fingers, and others that made me laugh aloud. UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS is breathtakingly honest, brutal and beautiful." --Jonathan Safran Foer 'a courageous, startlingly honest account...It really is an amazing read; beautifully writen, it vividly captures the alarming, self-destructive thought processes that drive anorexic behaviour' Diva Magazine, Jan 2011 'a surprisingly open memoir...Her book is a gripping story about dealing with the combined shame, as she saw it, of gayness and fatness' Times Magazine, Nov 2010 'This is the moving, often heartbreaking story of how the actress came to terms with her body and her sexuality, finding the strength to overcome her fears and create a life that nourished both her body and her soul' Scottish Daily Record

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Book SynopsisA neuroscience-based programme proven to heal our relationship with food and our bodies, from the world-renowned addiction psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety.

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Book SynopsisIsn't it time you got off the diet treadmill? In The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook, physician Carolyn Coker Ross offers the proven-effective Anchor Program™ to help you curb cravings, end body dissatisfaction, manage stress and emotions without food, and truly satisfy your soul.If you're struggling with obesity or food addiction, you've probably been told that you must deprive yourself of certain foods in order to lose weight. You may have also been convinced-by the media and by our culture-that if you finally become thin your life will be better, you'll be happier, and your suffering will come to an end. The problem is-it's not all about the food. It's about how food is used to self-soothe, to numb ourselves against the pain of living or to cope with stress and unresolved emotions. Even as your waist whittles away, the problems that caused your food addiction won't disappear.The Anchor Program™ approach detailed in this workbook is not about dieting. It's about being anchored to your true, authentic self. When you find your unique anchor, you will relate better to your body, you will know intuitively how to feed your body, and you will reach the weight that's right for you. Anyone who's been on the diet treadmill-losing and regaining lost weight-will admit that losing weight doesn't instantly bring health or happiness. That's because losing weight is a red herring for the real issue, the misuse of food to solve a problem that has nothing to do with food.This book offers a whole-person approach that blends practical information on managing stress and regulating emotions without relying on food. If you're ready to uncover the true cause of your food addiction, you'll finally be able to embrace a balanced diet and reach the weight that's right for you.Trade ReviewA compassionate and highly effective approach. * Andrew Weil, MD *

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Book Synopsis· Do you wish you ate less?· Do you eat to control your feelings?· Do you ever feel frustrated and hopeless about your weight?· Do you wish that you felt differently about food, about yourself, and about life?Then let Paul McKenna help you!Emotional Eating is the number one cause of obesity in the western world, but Paul McKenna has made an amazing breakthrough in his mission to help people lose weight. This amazing new system is aimed at getting beneath the issue of weight loss to eradicate the root cause of over-eating. The download programmes in this book are designed to help you bring about dynamic, lasting change - a gentle breakthrough to help you transform your body, your relationship to food and your entire life. Let Paul McKenna help you to have success and a sense of security and joy that is beyond what you can imagine.Paul McKenna wants to help you escape from the unsatisfying cycle of frustration and self-medication with food. He is determined to help you find your inner strength to help you lose weight and gain confidence, freedom and emotional wisdom.

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Book SynopsisA Books on Prescription title to help you stop worrying about your self-image and overcome Body Dysmorphic Disorder with CBT.Praise for the Overcoming series:'The best consumer-friendly CBT-based books.' ObserverMany people occasionally suffer from a negative body self-image but, for an increasing number of people, this can turn into a more serious preoccupation. One per cent of the population will develop Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a condition characterised by severe preoccupation with a perceived physical defect. Body image problems can cause significant distress and can lead to further problems such as anxiety, eating disorders and social phobia. It has long been recognised that negative body image problems are a factor in the onset and maintenance of many eating disorders. However, they can be successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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Book SynopsisThe Eating Disorder Recovery Journal is designed to help you to understand your eating disorder better and to support you in your recovery journey. It is packed full of activities, such as writing prompts, colouring pages and crafting ideas, as well as motivational quotes and positive affirmations to help keep you on track. Drawing on evidence-based techniques including CBT and mindfulness, it brings together creative activities and approaches that have helped author Cara Lisette to challenge her eating disorder, stay motivated, improve body image and prevent relapses.This journal is yours to be as free and creative with as you wish. It is designed for anybody struggling with an eating disorder who wants to start their recovery journey and reclaim their freedom and future.Trade ReviewPersonally, the best aspect of this journal is that it is written by an individual who has first-hand knowledge of living with an eating disorder. The book raises self-awareness and is easily readable...If appropriate, I intend on using the exercises in the book with my clients. I will also recommend this journal to my colleagues, family and friends. Thank you, Cara, for sharing the things which helped you in your eating disorder recovery and providing a journal on this much-needed subject. -- Amanda Woodhouse, Counsellor, BACP Journal

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Book SynopsisMarianne Williamson looks at weight loss from a spiritual perspective, bringing you 21 lessons that can be done separately or in conjunction with any other serious spiritual path. These lessons are completely separate from anything related to diet or exercise - they will retrain your consciousness in the area of weight.

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Book SynopsisI haven't tasted chocolate for over ten years and now I'm walking down the street unwrapping a Kit Kat. Remember when Kate Moss said, 'Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'? She's wrong: chocolate does.At the age of 32, after ten years of hiding from the truth, Emma Woolf finally decided it was time to face the biggest challenge of her life. Addicted to hunger, exercise and control, she was juggling a full-blown eating disorder with a successful career, functioning on an apple a day.Having met the man of her dreams (and wanting a future and a baby together), she embarked on the hardest struggle of all: to beat anorexia. It was time to start eating again, to regain her fertility and her curves, to throw out the size-zero clothes and face her food fears. And, as if that wasn't enough pressure, Emma took the decision to write about her progress in a weekly column for The Times.Honest, hard hitting and yet romantic, An Apple a Day is a manifesto for the modern generation to stop starving and start living.This compelling, life-affirming true story is essential reading for anyone affected by eating disorders (whether as a sufferer or carer), anyone interested in health and social issues - and for medical and health professionals.Trade ReviewIn An Apple a Day Emma comes across as brave, real and determined. I'm sure that in sharing her story many others will be encouraged to speak out from the stigma of this horrible illness and realise that there is a life worth living beyond calorie counts and scales. It is a battle worth fighting. * Grace Bowman, author of 'Thin' *There is one non-fiction book which I can honestly say went some way towards saving my life... I offer up almost daily, silent, thanks to Emma Woolf for being brave enough to tell her story which made me brave enough to face up to mine. * http://marthameg.wordpress.com/ *... Giving a clear insight into the feelings that underpin this complex disorder, Emma also shines a light on addiction generally; the self-destructive and self-sabotaging tendencies that go hand in hand with poor self-worth and skewed perspective... Eloquent, profoundly moving, romantic and, at times, shockingly candid, Emma's fearless and honest account is ultimately one of hope. * Spirit FM Book Club *a compelling account of anorexia which in deceptively simple style, really gets under the skin of why people starve themselves. Woolf, the great-niece of Virginia, has already charted her progress in a weekly column for the Times which received a huge response from fellow sufferers and their loved ones. * The Bookseller *An Apple a Day tells a powerful story, heart warming and heart rending by turns. It is ultimately a story filled with hope, and Emma Woolf's moving, deeply personal account of her journey out of anorexia will bring that hope to so many more people trapped by this dreadful illness. * Susan Ringwood (Chief Executive, Beat) *Frank and compelling... made me understand anorexia in a way I never have before. * BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour *Having gone through both the disease and the recovery at one time myself, I share her conviction that we need more understanding of this complicated condition. Stories of survival from those who have suffered with the illness need to be brought forward if we are to one day unlock this chamber of secrets. * PinkVox.com - Joanna Patricia Caveney *If you read one thing this year, make it An Apple a Day. * Pop Goes Culture Blog *In this heartfelt look at the causes of her eating disorder, Woolf emphatically states that her anorexia was not the result of striving to look good based on unrealistic media images but rather a mental illness based on her need for control... As Woolf walked through her personal process of self-discovery and change in her newspaper columns, she touched a chord with fellow sufferers, their families and their therapists, whose responses she includes. Her perceptive and articulate account is frank about the mental torment she endured without being morose. Insightful and informative, with fresh insights into the nature of eating disorders. * Kirkus *Love your column... Read it religiously. Very positive. And brave. * Twitter follower *So much more than a memoir... told through touching prose about her relationships and career. It's such a compelling read, you may well be glued to the book until the final page. * Healthy *The contrast between her privileged life and her personal misery is strikingly established in this book before she begins to deal positively with her long-standing 'addiction to hunger'... 'Coming out' about her condition and narrating the process of recovery has been as much agony as therapy, but it has been a needful exercise for the writer and her support group of readers. * The Times *The title of her book is laced with irony: an apple a day does not keep the doctor away if that is all you are eating... her words are neatly woven, not sentimental - the account of the life and love of a thirty-something woman... It could be any of us. Some of the most interesting passages are about how she 'outed' herself, first to her boyfriend, Tom, and later to readers of The Times, in a popular column which continues each Tuesday... Just a few weeks ago she ate her first chocolate bar in 15 years. * The Islington Tribune *There are many books written by people who have struggled with anorexia. Perhaps every heroic journey deserves the right to be heard especially by others who suffer, to know that they are not alone. By the same token these books need to be read by healers who seek to guide sufferers into a different way of life. Emma's book however differs from all the others I have read. It is not just Emma's elegant way with words, it is also her ability to document her thoughts and behaviour while also exposing them to her own insightful analysis and curiosity. I felt humbled, never having quite realized, despite my years of experience, the extent to which this illness can hold someone hostage to its power even when it is held up to the light of intense and public scrutiny. The one take-home message brought home to the reader is that healing anorexia is little to do with gaining weight; this will reduce some of the symptoms while at the same time making other life experiences feel infinitely more dangerous - like emerging feelings and the challenges of sharing your life with other people. It also proves that anorexia can only be properly faced, fought and even hopefully mastered when weight isn't dangerously low. I will recommend Emma's personal account to every therapist I train, while wishing her the happy ending she so clearly deserves. * Deanne Jade, psychologist and founder of the National Centre for Eating Disorders *It helped me though my experience of filming To The Bone.... It gave me the guidance to tell my story * Lily Collins, actress and model, in Red Magazine *Woolf bravely and publicly catalogues her journey to recovery from her eating disorder. It is very inspiring. * Lily Collins, actress and model in Sunday Telegraph’s Stella Magazine *Featured in Harper's BAZAAR, July 2012 * Harper's Bazaar *Featured in Psychologies magazine, September 2012 * Psychologies *Featured on BBC 2's Newsnight, 31 July 2012 * BBC 2's Newsnight *Featured on BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour * BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour *

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Book SynopsisWhen Mimi first started jogging on a treadmill as an unfit 36-year-old mother-of-three, she never imagined she would go on to become a World-Record-breaking ultrarunner. After coming to terms with the anorexia that had impacted her life from a young age, Mimi begins to reassess her relationship with food and finds a new resolve in running. With a renewed sense of purpose, she decides to take the sport that saved her life to the next level, training hard and throwing herself in at the deep end by entering the epic Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert, despite still being a novice runner. One startling success leads to another, as she finds herself taking on ever-more-challenging races - from the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, USA, to the 6633 Arctic Ultra - all building up to her biggest challenge yet: attempting to gain the Guinness World Record time for a female running 840 miles from John o'Groats to Land's End. This incredible story of how an ordinary mum ran her way into the record books will inspire beginner runners and die-hard marathon devotees alike, proving that, no matter where life takes you, it's never too late to achieve your dreams and do the impossible.Trade ReviewA heart-warming story full of unimaginable feats * Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? *Mimi's story is truly amazing... Reading about her incredible journey will make anyone believe they can achieve anything they set their mind to. * Nell McAndrew *This book will inspire you to take on new challenges and achieve things you never believed you could... While you might not be up to world-record attempts or super-ultra-length runs, Mimi will inspire you to be brave enough to take that next step on your running journey. * Leanne Davies, Founder of Run Mummy Run *

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step holistic approach to eating disorder recovery, using self-compassion and embodiment practices to reduce symptoms, increase body awareness and acceptance, reconnect to others, and step back into an integrated lifeThose who struggle with disordered eating often find themselves in an unrelenting cycle of harsh self-judgment, painful emotions, and harmful behaviors. Seeing the body as an adversary, these patterns can lead many people to become withdrawn or isolated. Ann Saffi Biasetti’s powerful holistic approach to liberating people from disordered eating focuses on growing self-compassion and embodiment. This insight, informed by yoga and mindfulness meditation, views the body not just as something to be healed or restored but as a source of great wisdom and knowledge. Dr. Biasetti offers yoga-based movement, body-awareness practices, meditations, and journaling exercises to help release long-held habits of self-criticism and perfectionism. Her step-by-step program will rebuild self-compassion, self-care, body awareness, acceptance, and connection to the self and to others.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers friendly, realistic advice to support pregnant women and new mothers struggling with changing body image, eating disorders or postpartum depression. Self-care tips and recovery tools help women let go of social and self-imposed pressures, and embrace being good enough during the massive learning curve of new motherhood.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1 - Body Image: Navigating Changes in Your Body and Your Identity. Chapter 2 - Hormone and Mood Changes: How to Radically Accept and Support Yourself through the Tsunami of Mood and Hormone Changes. Chapter 3 - Sleep Changes: Life Will Never Be the Same, But You Can Still Get Support and Create New Structures. Chapter 4 - How To Survive Nausea, Food Cravings, Breastfeeding, and Other Pregnancy and New Mommy Food Challenges. Chapter 5 - Good Breast, Bad Breast, Good Enough Breast: Stop 'Shoulding' on Yourself about Whether to Breast or Formula Feed and Find the Right Answer For You. Chapter 6 - Distress Tolerance: It's Okay Not to Be a Supermom. Chapter 7 - Spirituality, Recovery and Motherhood: Finding Creative Outlets and Alone Time, Even if it's Just Five Minutes a Day. Chapter 8 - Isolation and Support: The Dangers of Isolation and the Need for Support. Chapter 9 - Career, Working, Staying at Home: Discovering the Right Balance for You, Right Now. Chapter 10 - Advanced Maternal Age: Navigating Life as an "Older Mom". Appendices - Resources on Special Issues for Recovering Women.

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Book SynopsisDraft patterns and sew clothes that fit your unique body! In this garment-making primer, sewing is an act of radical kindness and self-care. Learning to sew for yourself enables you to make exactly the kinds of clothes you want, and empowers you to solve the fit issues that come with buying commercial clothing designed to fit one 'ideal' body type. Sanae Ishida, author of the award-winning Sewing Happiness, guides you through the process with her inspiring personal story and gentle instruction in the simple art of pattern-making and garment sewing. Create a complete capsule wardrobe of tops, bottoms, dresses, tunics, and outerwear. Each of the 15 projects (including variations) is designed to look good on a wide variety of body types - they're fashionable yet timeless, and let you move with ease. Every pattern is self-drafted (no printed pattern sheets here - you will learn to draft and customize basic shapes to your own body measurements for a comfortable fit). Patternmaking has never been easier than in this intuitive, fully illustrated book.Includes: Lookbook with photographs of the projects on diverse models Primer on basic sewing, pattern drafting (slopers and muslins), and fitting Step-by-step illustrated instructions for all 15 projects and variations Heartwarming personal essay on the author's journey to body positivityTrade Review"Stitchers rejoice! In Sewing Love, Sanae Ishida demystifies pattern making and steers you through the process drafting a sloper or template of your unique body measurements. From there, it's onto different ways to modify the base pieces into gorgeous garments. With this book as your guide, you'll soon be ‘sewing up some love’ for yourself."—Sonya Philip, author of The Act of Sewing"Sewing is positioned as self-care in this uplifting [guide] . . . The real gold comes in an in-depth section that teaches readers how to create and customize their own patterns based on their personal measurements by drafting paper pattern pieces and sewing up a muslin to test them out. This guide to garment sewing is a must-read for crafters of all levels."—Publishers Weekly"Sewing Love is, at heart, a love poem to bodies and sewing along with an in-depth method for creating your own sloper and then just-right-for-you patterns."—A Happy Stitch

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle with Ana (anorexia) or have a difficult relationship with food and body image? Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) have the potential to transform your life and put you on the path to recovery. Here, honest diary extracts relay Kim Marshall's own struggles with anorexia and bulimia, including time spent in a residential treatment centre, and how she discovered EFT and learned to quiet the negative voices that were blocking her recovery.Now fully-recovered and a certified EFT practitioner, Kim explains how to use the approach as a self-help tool. Including easy-to-follow EFT scripts and positive mantras to help you stay on the path to recovery, Kim explains how to use EFT to help overcome denial and fears about recovery from anorexia. This candid account of recovery from eating disorders shows how it is possible to deal with underlying emotional issues and achieve a more positive mindset.Trade ReviewThis profoundly moving book chronicles the underlying issues behind the author's descent into the darkness only sufferers of anorexia and bulimia truly know. Gained through her own healing journey, Kim offers hope to fellow sufferers with practical and therapeutic solutions...a must read for anyone suffering from eating disorders, and their families. -- Karl Dawson, author, Creator of Matrix Reimprinting, EFT Founding MasterTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Disclaimer. Dedication. Introduction. Part One: My Story. 1. How it All Started. 2. Before Residential. 3. Residential Month One. 4. Residential Month Two. 5. Residential Month Three. 6. Residential Month Four. Part Two: What Helped Me. 7. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. 8. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). Part Three: Helping You Kiss Goodbye to Ana. 9. How Others Can Help. 10. How I Can Help. 11. Daily Reminders. 12. Take the First Step. 13. Further Resources. References.

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Book SynopsisThe relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood. Written by two experienced clinicians working with young people, Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens covers topics including identification of both conditions, diagnosis and the recovery process, challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working to promote treatment and awareness. Autism and eating disorders often present in similar ways, whether through restrictive or selective eating behaviours, or rigid or obsessive thought patterns. As a result, individuals may receive treatment for one condition with the other - although present - going undiagnosed. This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how we can empower these young people to reach their full emotional and physical potential.Trade ReviewParents, professionals and those who have autism will appreciate this practical and comprehensive guide to understanding the association between autism and eating disorders, and the modifications to therapy that are needed to accommodate the characteristics of autism. This guide will provide much food for thought. -- Tony Attwood, Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, AustraliaA brilliant work... a definite must read for clinicians from both fields of expertise and everyone who is or have a loved one struggling with eating difficulties. It inspires us to think flexibly, to adapt practice, to listen but mostly to work alongside with the individual respecting who they are and what recovery means to them and their family. -- Paola Falcoski MSc, Advanced Specialist Eating Disorders DietitianWritten by an autistic spectrum condition nurse specialist and a dietician specialising in paediatric eating disorders, the book covers topics such as identification of both conditions, diagnosis and recovery, along the way challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how, through changes at practice and policy level, these young people can be empowered. * Human Givens Journal *

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Book SynopsisIn this inspiring memoir, a former female Marine platoon leader recalls the wars she has fought—on the playing field, the battlefield, and inside her own soul—revealing how overcoming the harrowing circumstances in her life helped her ultimately redefine what it means to be strong and what “perfect” really is.Theresa Larson has lived multiple lives. At ten she was a caregiver to her dying mother. As an adolescent, an All-Star high school, college, and professional softball player. As a young adult, a fitness competition winner, beauty pageant contestant, and model. And as a grown woman, a high-achieving Lieutenant in the Marines, in charge of an entire platoon while deployed in Iraq.Meanwhile, Theresa was battling bulimia nervosa, an internal struggle which ultimately cut short her military service when she was voluntarily evacuated from combat. Theresa’s journey to wellness required the bravery to ask for help, to take care of herself fir

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Book Synopsis?The F*ck It Diet is not only hilarious, it is scientifically and medically sound. A must read for any chronic dieter.? ?Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author ofWomen?s Bodies, Women?s Wisdom?From humorist and ex-diet junkie Caroline Dooner, an inspirational guide that will help you stop dieting, reboot your relationship with food, and regain your personal powerDIETING DOESN?T WORKNot long term. In fact, our bodies are hardwired against it. But each time our diets fail, instead of considering that maybe our ridiculously low-carb diet is the problem, we wonder what?s wrong with us. Why can?t we stick to our simple plan of grapefruit and tuna fish??? Why are we so hungry? What is wrong with us??? We berate ourselves for being lazy and weak, double down on our belief that losing weight is the key to our everlasting happiness, and resolve to do better tomorrow. But it?s time we called a spade a spade: Constantly trying to eat the smallest amount possible is a miserable way to live, and it isn?t even working. So fuck eating like that.In The F*ck It Diet, Caroline Dooner tackles the inherent flaws of dieting and diet culture, and offers readers a counterintuitively simple path to healing their physical, emotional, and mental relationship with food. What?s the secret anti-diet? Eat. Whatever you want. Honor your appetite and listen to your hunger. Trust that your body knows what it is doing. Oh, and don?t forget to rest, breathe, and be kind to yourself while you?re at it.Once you get yourself out of survival mode, it will become easier and easier to eat what your body really needs?a healthier relationship with food ultimately leads to a healthier you.An ex-yo-yo dieter herself, Dooner knows how terrifying it can be to break free of the vicious cycle, but with her signature sharp humor and compassion, she shows readers that a sustainable, easy relationship with food is possible.Irreverent and empowering, The F*ck It Diet is call to arms for anyone who feels guilt or pain over food, weight, or their body. It?s time to give up the shame and start thriving. Welcome to the F*ck It Diet. Let?s Eat.

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Book SynopsisEating disorders are potentially life-threatening psychiatric illnesses commonly accompanied by serious medical problems. They typically appear during adolescence or early adulthood, a time when young people are heading to college or interviewing for a first job. Many people recover fully from eating disorders, but others become chronically ill, and symptoms can continue into middle age and beyond. Written by leading authorities in eating disorders research and treatment, Eating Disorders: What Everyone Needs to Know answers common questions about eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, as well as a newly described condition, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Practical yet authoritative, the book defines the eating disorders, explains what we know about them based on the latest science, and describes how treatment works. Importantly, the book dispels common myths about eating disorders, such as the notion that they occur only amongst the affluent, that they affect only girls and women, or that they simply result from environmental factors such as the fashion industry and society''s obsession with thinness. In reality, as the book explains, there is substantial evidence that eating disorders are brain-based illnesses that do not discriminate, and that they have been around for a very long time. Eating Disorders: What Everyone Needs to Know is essential reading for those seeking authoritative and current information about these often misunderstood illnesses.Trade ReviewCollectively, Walsh, Attia and Glasofer have been at the cutting edge of eating disorders treatment and research for several decades now. These authors are extraordinarily well placed to provide a wide ranging and informative text on everything someone with an eating disorder, or someone who cares for a loved one with an eating disorder ought to know. Ultimately, this text serves as the perfect psychoeducational volume to empower sufferers and their carers to take the necessary step(s) in the recovery process. * Daniel Le Grange, PhD, Benioff UCSF Professor in Childrens Health, Department of Psychiatry, UCSF, CA, and Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL *Written by a team of top clinician-researchers, this outstanding practical guide covers what eating disorders are and are not and what we know and dont know about them It delivers a clear and concise road map to the most effective evidence-based treatments and to finding help for you or your loved one. * Angela S. Guarda, MD, Stephen and Jean Robinson Associate Professor of Eating Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine *Written by an internationally acclaimed team of clinical researchers, this book is a comprehensive update on the science of eating disorder and its relevance for clinical care for people with an eating disorder. This book is a must read resource for anyone who wants to gain an accurate understanding of eating disorders: what they are, what can be done to prevent them, and how best to support people who experience an eating disorders or have a loved one who is affected. * Ruth Striegel Weissman, Dipl Psych, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Eating Disorders *Table of ContentsPart I: Facing the Facts and Busting the Myths Chapter 1: What are Eating Disorders? Chapter 2: Who Gets Eating Disorders? Chapter 3: How Do You Know if You or Someone You Care About has an Eating Disorder? Chapter 4: What Causes Eating Disorders? Chapter 5: What Could Make an Eating Disorder Better or Worse? Chapter 6: Do Eating Disorders Overlap With Other Psychiatric Disorders? Chapter 7: Are Children Affected By Eating Disorders? Chapter 8: Is Obesity An Eating Disorder? Part II: Taking Action: Treatment and Recovery Chapter 9: Where Do People Get Treatment? Chapter 10: Who Provides Eating Disorders Treatment? Chapter 11: Are There Medications That Are Helpful? Chapter 12: What Kinds of Therapy Help Eating Disorders Symptoms the Most? Chapter 13: Are There Other Useful Strategies? Chapter 14: What Does Recovery Look Like? Chapter 15: Can Eating Disorders Be Prevented? Part III: Eating Disorders Research: Hot Topics Chapter 16: Olanzapine Chapter 17: Cognitive Neuroscience Chapter 18: Genetics Resources

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Book SynopsisCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven effective for treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. However, this type of program requires at least 6 months of weekly sessions with a qualified mental health professional. If you suffer from an eating disorder and want to get treatment, but have little time to devote to a therapy, a shorter, time-limited program may be right for you.This workbook outlines a Guided Self-Help (GSH) program based on the principles of CBT. Although sessions with a therapist or clinician are required, there are usually no more than 12 and each one is only 25 minutes long. You will do much of the treatment on your own using the workbook as your guide. You will learn and practice the skills you need to overcome your eating disorder and establish healthy habits, while consulting with your therapist for encouragement and support. Through daily self-monitoring of your eating patterns, and strategies such as challenging negative thoughts and formalTable of ContentsINFORMATION ABOUT BULIMIA NERVOSA, BINGE-EATING DISORDER, AND THIS TREATMENT PROGRAM; A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO TREATMENT

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Book Synopsis The complete program for mastering your hanger, from mindful-eating pioneer Dr. Susan Albers -- with 45 tips to turn hanger into happiness. It happens to all of us. One minute you''re happily going about your day, and a few seconds later you''re a snappy, illogical version of yourself. The culprit? Hanger. We''re living busier lives than ever before, and when we forget to eat -- or accidentally overeat -- hunger can make us angry, unreasonable, and dull, with big impacts on our emotional and psychological well being. And hanger can become a cycle. When we get too hungry, we''re more likely to make food decisions we regret, which sets us up for another hanger crash later on. The good news: when we make better decisions about food, we think more clearly, connect better in our relationships, and improve our performance. Hanger Management is the book that can help you break this cycle and create healthy habits that fuel and empower you. In Hanger Management, New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist Susan Albers sheds light on the causes of hanger, and shares 45 of her best tips for managing it well. By learning to stay on top of your hunger cues, cultivating a better understanding of your appetite, and creating a better overall relationship with food, you''ll become happier -- and healthier -- for life.

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Book SynopsisHow does food make you feel?If it''s a source of guilt, shame, or punishment, have you ever stopped to ask why?We''ve become so used to the concept of ''good'' and ''bad'' foods that we barely notice the drastic statement we''re making when we say we are a bad person for eating something sweet. In FOOD THERAPY, Pixie Turner presents a new approach to our relationship with food. Instead of focusing on rules, reduction and restriction, this practical book will help you uncover the psychological roots of your eating habits - and introduce you to a new mindset that will free you from a destructive relationship with food. Whether you struggle with disordered eating, body image problems, or feel trapped by diet culture, Pixie''s experience as a registered nutritionist and psychotherapist allows her to guide you through how your feelings affect what you eat. By showing how our eating habits are often an attempt at solving underlying problems, and how to faTrade ReviewEssential reading for your mental and physical health - I am beyond happy that this book finally exists. Anything Pixie Turner touches will make you feel better, and reading this book is like seeing a new therapist. There isn't a human being on this Earth who doesn't need to read this book. The only thing that could make this book better is if I had been able to read it when I was a lot younger -- Sofie Hagen, author of HAPPY FAT and host of WHO HURT YOU

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Book Synopsis'An indispensable resource for women of all ages, this is a guide to help us better connect to ourselves, to value ourselves, to love ourselves, and ultimately, to be ourselves.'—Chelsea Clinton Positive body image isn’t believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks.   How do you feel about your body? Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked? Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed? Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance?   Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With insights drawn from their extensive

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Book SynopsisBingeing, compulsive eating, food addiction, emotional overeating—no matter what you call it, too many women wrestle day to day with what they eat. It’s a love-hate relationship that always seems to be spiraling out of control. Food: The Good Girl’s Drug is one recovered binge eater’s attempt to inject some sanity back into the discussion about food, body image, and overeating.Sunny Sea Gold started fighting binge eating disorder in her early teens. But books on the topic were often aimed at housewives with kids and a white picket fence, women she had a hard time relating to. What about the girls who found themselves using all their roommate’s peanut butter, nibbling from the work refrigerator, or hiding a stash of chocolate from boyfriends, and were too ashamed to say anything?   Calling on top mental health professionals, nutritionists, and fitness experts, Sunny offers real advice to a new generation fighting aTrade ReviewPraise for Food: the Good Girl’s Drug“Sunny Sea Gold is one of the best and most compassionate educators about women's health issues out there. She is especially strong on the emotional underpinnings of health conditions such as eating disorders and obsessive thinking about body image that have deep roots in a gender context.”—Naomi Wolf, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Beauty Myth, The End of America and Give Me Liberty“Filled with actionable tools, rich insight, and expert knowledge.”—Johanna Kandel, Executive Director of The Alliance of Eating Disorders “Sharing deeply personal stories of hope and recovery from the prison of problematic relationships with food, eating and exercise, Sunny Gold and the brave women who with her offer their insights contribute to a comprehensive survey of the topic in a manner that is remarkably, if you will....easily digestible.”—Dr. Drew Pinsky, M.D.

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Women Food and God maps a path to meeting one of our greatest challenges-how we deal with money. When Geneen Roth and her husband lost their life savings in the Bernard Madoff debacle, Roth joined the millions of Americans dealing with financial turbulence, uncertainty, and abrupt reversals in their expectations. The resulting shock was the catalyst for her to explore how women's habits and behaviors around money-as with food-can lead to exactly the situations they most want to avoid. Roth identified her own unconscious choices: binge shopping followed by periods of budgetary self-deprivation, treating herself in ways that ultimately failed to sustain, and using money as a substitute for love, among others. As she examined the deep sources of these habits, she faced the hard truth about where her self-protective financial decisions had led. With irreverent humor and hard-won wisdom, she offers provocative and radical sTrade Review“Roth is courageous in her honesty.”—Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post “Roth teaches by example the transformative power of awareness. With compassion and humor she dismantles unconscious compulsions that bespeak an inner poverty, dissipating what she calls the ‘trance of deficiency’ that hijacks financial relationships and self-worth. Fans familiar with the heart and wisdom that infuses Roth's candid writing style and makes her books memorable won't be disappointed.”—Publisher's Weekly “Encourages stressed-out people to step back and look the good things they have—even such simple things as a treasured tea cup—to help liberate themselves from old patterns.”—Robin Mcmacken, Grand Rapid Press (Michigan)

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Book SynopsisUp-to-date coverage on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and obesity Featuring contributions from an international group of experts, the Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity is a broad-based resource that explores the major classifications of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.Table of ContentsPreface. PART I. EATING DISORDERS: ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA, AND BINGE EATING DISORDER. SECTION 1. ETIOLOGY, RISK, AND PREVENTION. Chapter 1. Genetic and Biological Risk Factors (Cynthia M. Bulik). Chapter 2. Risk Factors for Eating Disorders: An Evauation of the Evidence (Alison E. Field). Chapter 3. Eating Disorder Prevention Programs (Eric Stice & Emily Hoffman). SECTION 2. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. Chapter 4. Diagnosis and Classification of Eating Disorders (Debra L. Franko, et al.). Chapter 5. Assessment of Medical Status and Physical Factors (Claire Pomeroy). Chapter 6. Psychological Assessment of Eating Disorders and Related Features (Drew A. Anderson and Caroline A. Paulosky). SECTION 3. TREATMENT. Chapter 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder (Kathleen Pike, et al.). Chapter 8. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (Stacey Tantleff-Dunn, et al.). Chapter 9. Pharmacological Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (Martina de Zwaan, et al.). Chapter 10. Family Approaches for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa (James Lock). Chapter 11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders (Elizabeth Blocher McCabe, et al.). Chapter 12. Integrative Cognitive Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (Carol B. Peterson, et al.). Chapter 13. Feminist Therapy and Eating Disorders (Niva Piran, et al.). Chapter 14. Internet-Based Treatment Strategies (Andrew J. Winzelberg, et al.). Chapter 15. Impatient and Partial Hospital Approaches to the Treatment of Eating Disorders (Angela S. Guarda and Leslie J. Heinberg). PART II. OBESITY. SECTION 1. ETIOLOGY, RISK, AND PREVENTION. Chapter 16. Genetic and Biological Risk Factors (Mark B. Cope and David Allison). Chapter 17. The Toxic Environment and Obesity: Contribution and Cure (Kathryn E. Henderson and Kelly Brownell). Chapter 18. Psychosocial and Behavioral Consequences of Obesity (Diane Neumark-Sztainer and Jess Haines). SECTION 2. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. Chapter 19. Assessment of Medical Status and Physical Factors (M. Ammar Hatahet & Nikhil V. Dhurandhar). Chapter 20. Behavioral Assessment of Obesity (Suzanne Phelan and Thomas A. Wadden). SECTION 3. TREATMENT. Chapter 21. Treatment of Obesity I: Adult Obesity (David B. Sarwer, et al.). Chapter 22. Treatment of Obesity II: Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Jordana Cooperberg and Myles Faith). PART III. BODY IMAGE DISTURBANCES AND BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER. Chapter 23. Risk Factors for the Development of Body Image Disturbances (Eleanor H. Wertheim, et al.). Chapter 24. Assessment of Body Image Disturbances (Tiffany M. Stewart and Donald A. Williamson). Chapter 25. Treatment of Body Image Disturbances (Thomas F. Cash and Joshua I. Hrabosky). Chapter 26. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Roberto Olivardia). PART IV. SPECIAL TOPICS. Chapter 27. Sociocultural Aspects of Eating Disorders (Eileen P. Anderson-Fye and Anne E. Becker). Chapter 28. A Feminist Approach to Eating Disorders (Linda Smolak and Sarah K. Murnen). Chapter 29. Weight and Shape Concerns of Boys and Men (Marita P. McCabe and Lina A. Ricciardelli). Chapter 30. Eating Problems in Childhood and Adolescence (Dasha Nicholls). Chapter 31. Obesity and Body Image in Ethnically Diverse Children and Adolescents (Sonia Y. Ruiz, et al.). Chapter 32. Child Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders (Kevin M. Thompson and Stephen A. Wonderlich). Chapter 33. Media's Role in the Perpetuation and Prevention of Negative Body Image and Disorderd Eating (Michael Levine and Kristen Harrison). Chapter 34. Cosmetic Surgery and Cosmetic Medical Treatments (David B. Sarwer, et al.). Chapter 35. Future Directions in Eating Disorder and Obesity Research (Linda Smolak and Ruth Striegel-Moore). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisA proven plan to break free from your unhealthy relationship with Sugar - and reclaim your health and your life for good.The solution to your food and weight problems isn't willpower or the next fad diet - it's breaking up with Sugar. Molly Carmel, an eating disorder therapist with a thriving clinic in New York City, discovered the devastating role Sugar played in her own 20-year struggle with disordered eating. After reaching a peak weight of 325 pounds and trying every diet imaginable, Molly was finally able to dramatically transform her life--and find her happy weight-by breaking up with Sugar. Molly has since helped thousands of people overcome compulsive overeating, repetitive dieting, and Sugar addiction to reinvent their lives. Here, she shares her empowering 66-day blueprint for kicking Sugar to the curb - once and for all.Molly explains how Sugar is not only bad for your health, it's also a substance with highly addictive potential - one that crea

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and recovering from eating disordersTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction 7Part 1 Making a start: What are eating disorders and do you want to recover? 91 What are eating disorders? 102 The physical and psychological effects of eating disorders 193 The problem with purging 314 What causes eating disorders? 375 ‘I’m not sure I want to stop’ 44Part 2 Problems and potential pitfalls: Issues commonly associated with eating disorders 496 Unhelpful thinking styles 507 Perfectly flawed or perfectly driven: when is perfectionism a bad thing? 588 Fanning the flame: dealing with anxiety 669 Some other common problems: self-harm, other addictions and multi-impulsive bulimia 75Part 3 Planning your route: Starting out on the path to recovery 8310 What is recovery and is it possible? 8411 How to get help and handle treatment 9912 About food and eating 111Part 4 Supporting your child on the path to recovery: A section for parents 11913 Information and advice for parents 12014 Supporting a child on the path to recovery: some real-life accounts 136Further support 144

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Book SynopsisShort, affordable self-help on a key issue in 21st century lifeTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction 71 About “eating disorders” 92 The road to an eating disorder 153 Eating disorders – the dark side 214 Why do people develop eating disorders? 305 All about recovery – where do you want to get to? 376 Finding help 457 The role of other people in recovery 548 Getting back in control 609 What about purging? 6810 Recovery – so much can change… 74For the family 77Useful resources 87

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Book SynopsisA practical guide for parents of eating disorder sufferers.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments 7Foreword by Rob Parsons 8About ABC’s Parent Helpline 10Introduction 12Chapter 1 Suspecting Your Child Has an Eating Disorder 14Chapter 2 Discovering Your Child Has an Eating Disorder 32Chapter 3 Getting Professional Help 50Chapter 4 Managing Your Child’s Eating 64Chapter 5 Managing Your Child’s Emotions 80Chapter 6 Managing Your Child’s Behaviour 94Chapter 7 Finding and Receiving Treatment 110Chapter 8 Going Through to Recovery 124Chapter 9 Living Free from an Eating Disorder 140Appendix 1 Possible Health Risks 146Appendix 2 Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders 149Notes 152Suggested Reading 154Useful Contacts 156

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Book SynopsisA story of food, fat and addiction that is both funny and heart-wrenchingTrade Review'This hilarious, self-lacerating memoir of a compulsive eater is a superb book. I feel about The Hungry Years the way William Leith feels about buttered toast: I couldn't get enough and I panicked when I was reaching the end. Leith has always been one of our best non-fiction writers and this is his crowning achievement' Jon Ronson 'The Hungry Years is a confessional, satirical, wise, tragic, truly original book about addiction, food and what's really inside a fat man that's trying to get out. The Hungry Years defies categorisation - it's part memoir, part diet book, part comedy, and part sugar rush. It's the first real book about body image for men, and it breaks taboos, breaks new ground, and breaks your heart. William Leith has finally fulfilled his always huge potential. I loved it' Tim Lott 'As a memoir and as comedy, it succeeds beautifully. As a sugar rush, it is definitely compulsive ... As a confessional, it is pretty much a masterclass - frank, tough-minded, funny, generous' Zoe Williams, New Statesman 'Compulsively readable. I gulped it down in a couple of greedy bites ... It is a powerful memoir ... it has the unusual qualities of heart and daring. In the end, these are what stay inside you' Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThis revealing and useful book tells how emotions can cause bad eating habits and provides an effective antidote to radical crash diets. The author uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, and offers an encouraging alternative to current theories on the causes on overeating, such as psychopathology, addiction, or moral weakness. Emotional Eating shows how to identify individual patterns of emotional eating, and then tells readers how to respond to these patterns. Filled with tables charts, and self-assessment tests, Emotional Eating can help you learn self-control by identifying emotional triggers and developing alternative behaviors.Trade Review"This pioneering book gives individuals the tools they need to takecharge of their emotions . . . and effectively manage their weight.Highly recommAnded." (John P. Foreyt, Ph.D., director, NutritionResearch Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine) "Anyone who has struggled with eating and weight will feelempowered by Abramson's emphasis on self-determination. . . .Emotional Eating is a very important addition to the bibliotherapylibrary." (BrAnda L. Wolfe, Ph.D., director, Research/ClientRelations, Jenny Craig, Inc.)Table of ContentsThe connection between emotions and eating; are you an emotional eater?; why emotional eating?; dieting and emotions; eating and self-nurturance; identifying emotions; depression and eating; anxiety and eating; boredom, loneliness and eating; anger and eating; sex, marriage and weight; the decision to diet.

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Book SynopsisA hands-on workbook that shows parents how to intervene when they suspect their child has an eating disorder. The book shows how to recognize, confront and conquer the disorder, presenting it as a disease that can be treated successfully.Trade Review“…written in a confident and approachable style, avoiding jargon, and the text is well broken up… a valuable book..” (www.edr.org.uk, 23 November 2004)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ix Introduction xi How to use this book xv Part One The Truth About Eating Disorders 1 1 Learning all you can 3 2 Recognizing signs of disease 37 Part Two Taking Action 57 3 Beginning the dialogue with you child 59 4 Understanding treatment options 92 5 Reaching out for professional help 133 Part Three Recovery 169 6 Understanding the recovery process 171 7 Recognizing and overcoming recovery setbacks 207 Appendix A Answers to exercises 243 Appendix B Taking and eating disorder to college 250 Appendix C Resources 255 Notes 265 About the author 271 Index 273

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Book SynopsisA guide for teens struggling with eating disorders. It provides information on eating disorders, from their signs and symptoms to various treatment options and the consequences on daily life.

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Book SynopsisCombining cultural history and honest memoir, Dead Weight is a powerful exploration of disordered eating in the internet era.

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Book SynopsisSarah Moss has written several novels including the Sunday Times top ten bestseller Summerwater, and Ghost Wall, which was longlisted for the Women's Prize. She has also written a memoir, Names for the Sea, an account of her year living in Iceland. She was born in Glasgow and grew up in the north of England. After moving between Oxford, Canterbury, Reykjavik, west Cornwall and the Midlands, she now lives in Dublin, where she teaches English and creative writing at UCD.My Good Bright Wolf is her boundary-breaking memoir.

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*''Bryony Gordon is a terrific, compassionate writer'' Elizabeth Day''A deeply reassuring essential read'' Sunday Independent''Visceral and honest'' Telegraph''Bryony writes with such entertaining and brazen candour about mental illness...she really helps people tackle their own stuff. Her writing has helped me before and this will be another hit'' Matt Haig''A startlingly candid book'' Daily Mail''Gordon injects lightness into the darkness as she recounts her relapse into OCD and subsequent steps to recovery'' Red MagazineTHE HOTLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*, MAD GIRL''We shouldn''t forget that the most common eating disorder in the UK and US is actually binge eating disorder.''Ten years on from first writing about her own experiences of mental illness, Bryony Gordon still receives messages about the effect it has on people. Now perimenopausal and well into the next stage of her life, parenting an almost-adolescent, just what has that help - and that connection with other unwell people - taught Bryony about herself, and the society we live in? What has she learned, and why have her views on mental health changed so radically? After coming out the other side of the biggest trauma of our living memory - a global pandemic - existing in a state of perma-crisis has now become our new normal.From burnout and binge eating, to living with fluctuating hormones and the endless battle to stay sober, Bryony begins to question whether she got mental illness wrong in the first place. Is it simply a chemical imbalance, or rather a normal response from your brain telling you that something isn''t right? Mad Woman explores the most difficult of all the lessons she''s learned over the last decade - that our notion of what makes a happy life is the very thing that''s making us so sad.Bestselling author Bryony Gordon is unafraid to write with her trademark blend of compassion, honesty and humour about her personal challenges and demons, which means her books and journalism have had profound impact on readers. She founded the mental health charity, Mental Health Mates, which has become a vast online community.*Bryony Gordon''s Mad Woman was a Sunday Times bestseller on 18th Feb 2024.*Bryony Gordon''s Mad Girl was a number one Sunday Times bestseller on 12th June 2016.

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Book SynopsisAre you a sugar addict? Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies provides you a safe and healthy path to overcome your addiction, eliminate stress eating, and upgrade your nutrition for a healthier lifestyle.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Are You a Sugar Addict or a Sweet Freak? 3 Part II: Developing Your Low-Sugar or No-Sugar Food Plan 4 Part III: Living a Successful Sugar-Busting Lifestyle 4 Part IV: Sugar-Busting Recipes 5 Part V: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Are You a Sugar Addict or a Sweet Freak? 7 Chapter 1: Moving from Sugar Addiction to Sugar Reduction 9 Understanding Sugar Addiction 10 Defining sugar addiction 11 Realizing how harmful sugar can be 13 Getting Off Sugar without Driving Yourself Crazy 13 Eating Right and Creating a New Normal 15 Simplifying the low-carb concept 15 Improving your eating with five easy habits 16 Change your thinking, change your life 17 Figuring Out What You Really Need Instead of Sugar 17 Chapter 2: Figuring Out Why You’re Addicted to Sugar 19 Getting to the Root of Why Sugar Is So Darned Addictive 19 Brain chemistry 20 Genetic programming 20 Hunger and cravings 22 Learned behavior 23 What Kind of Sweet Freak Are You? 23 The Exhausted Addict 24 The Sad Eater 26 The Undereater 27 The Sugar Stalker 29 Chapter 3: The 4-1-1 on Sugar and Carbs 31 Sugar: The New Poison 32 The Science of Carbohydrates 32 Identifying sources of carbohydrates 33 Seeing why sugar is so bad for you 33 Connecting carbs and sugar to insulin 34 Selecting Desirable Carbs versus Undesirable Carbs 35 Separating complex carbs from simple carbs 35 Getting more fiber and nutrition per calorie 36 Addressing problems with fructose 36 Making substitutions for better carbs and less sugar 38 Understanding Where Your Sugar Intake Comes From 39 Picking out obvious sources of sugar 40 Uncovering hidden sources of sugar 40 Spotting other names for sugar 41 Considering Gluten-Free Eating 42 Steering Clear of Artificial Sweeteners 44 How chemical sweeteners work 44 Monosodium glutamate (MSG) 45 Aspartame (NutraSweet) 46 Sucralose (Splenda) 47 What should you do? 47 Chapter 4: How Sugar Contributes to Chronic Health Problems 49 Sugar Highs: Looking at Escalating Health Problems 50 Seeing the Psychological Ramifications of Sugar 51 Depression 52 Anxiety 53 Dealing with Medical Risks and Problems 54 Obesity 54 Diabetes 55 Liver disease 57 Sugar and cholesterol 57 Metabolic syndrome 58 Hypothyroid disease 58 Chronic fatigue 59 Fibromyalgia 60 Irritable bowel syndrome 60 Immune system impairment 61 Bone loss 62 Wrinkles 63 Part II: Developing Your Low-Sugar or No-Sugar Food Plan 65 Chapter 5: Creating a Sustainable Plan: The Basics of Nutrition and Portions 67 Creating a Sugar-Free Foundation with the Big Four 67 Picking protein 68 Consuming carbohydrates 70 Choosing the right fats 73 Drinking water: A vital key to craving control 75 Eating Natural Foods 76 Picking produce 77 Buying meat, dairy, eggs, and fish 77 Drinking clean water 78 Managing Calories and Portion Control 78 Realizing that a calorie isn’t just a calorie 78 Determining how many calories you need 79 A balanced diet: Finding the right ratios 80 Portion distortion: Understanding how much is too much 82 Adding Supplements for Health and Help 83 Multivitamin/mineral supplement with B-complex 83 Vitamin C, an immune booster 84 Fish oil for essential fats 84 Whey protein to help stabilize blood sugar 85 Probiotics: The good bacteria 85 Green drinks for extra vegetables 86 Magnesium for relaxed muscles and strong bones 86 Chapter 6: Stocking a Low-Sugar Kitchen 89 Cleaning Out the Cabinets, Fridge, and Freezer 90 Tossing the obvious culprits 90 Uncovering less-obvious troublemakers 91 Skipping low-fat options 92 Eliminating questionable foods 93 Creating a Sugar-Smart Kitchen 93 Stocking up on protein 93 Finding the right carbs 95 Discovering satisfying beverages 95 Navigating the Grocery Store (And More) 96 Making your list and sticking to it 96 Reading and understanding food labels 98 Eating local: Farmers’ markets 100 Considering feedlot meat versus pasture-raised meat 101 Going Sugar-Free on a Budget 101 Stretching your grocery dollars 102 Knowing when to buy organic 102 Chapter 7: Sugar Detox 101 105 Appreciating What a Sugar Detox Can Do for You 105 Aiding weight loss 106 Achieving better blood sugar and insulin control 107 Experiencing increased energy 107 Getting more nutrients 107 Improving immunity 107 Reducing inflammation and lowering your risk of disease 108 Having less gas 108 Battling fewer cravings 109 Enjoying better skin 109 Sharpening mental clarity 109 Feeling personal empowerment 109 Taking Your First Detox Steps 110 Using Complementary Medicine for More than Just Detoxing 111 Exploring complementary medicine options 112 Finding a well-rounded doctor 112 Avoiding snake oil 113 Part III: Living a Successful Sugar-Busting Lifestyle 115 Chapter 8: Eating Mindfully 117 What Is Mindful Eating? 118 Mastering Proactive versus Reactive Eating 118 Paying Attention While You Eat 119 Eating with intention 120 Planning your food choices in advance 121 Keeping a food journal (also known as a lie detector) 122 Avoiding being obsessive or neurotic about food 123 Summoning willpower and understanding 123 Managing stress 124 Giving yourself a reality check 125 Chapter 9: Breaking the Cycle of Failure and Staying On Track 127 Applying Strategies for Success 127 Adopting a new mind-set 128 Developing new habits 129 Making a gradual transition versus going cold turkey 131 Shopping with purpose 133 Unraveling Those Overwhelming Sugar Cravings 134 Understanding why cravings occur 134 Filling the hole: What do you really want? 135 Letting your craving tell you what’s missing from your nutrition 136 Managing Cravings 138 Timing your meals properly 138 Following smart nutrition practices 138 Identifying triggers 139 Choosing substitute behaviors 140 Acting when a craving strikes 141 Coping with Falling Off the Wagon 143 Starting with forgiveness 143 Dealing with the inner critic 143 Getting back on track: Three easy steps 144 Chapter 10: Navigating the Minefields of Eating Out and Special Occasions 145 Eating Out Successfully 145 Watching portion sizes 146 Allocating alcohol and dessert 146 Staying mindful 147 Choosing best bet basics 147 Navigating Social Eating 148 Preventing common mistakes 148 Being prepared 148 Creating balance 149 Reprogramming an all-or-nothing attitude about sweets 149 Surviving Vacations and Special Occasions 150 Vacations 150 Holidays 151 Birthdays and other special occasions 151 Chapter 11: Getting a Boost from Your Support System 153 Countering the “War on Food” Mentality 153 Bringing Your Family on Board 155 Enlisting Friends and Co-workers 155 Supporters 155 Naysayers 156 Devil’s advocates 156 Evangelists 157 Finding a Support Group 157 Getting involved with a local support group 157 Investigating Internet forums 158 Seeking Help from a Professional When You Need It 158 Nutrition counselors 159 Psychotherapists 159 Chapter 12: Sugar-Busting Moves: Incorporating Exercise 161 Seeing How Exercise Affects Sugar Metabolism 162 Sticking to an Exercise Schedule 162 Reaping the Benefits of Being Consistent 163 Comparing Exercise Types 163 Cardiovascular exercise 164 Strength training exercise 165 Combining cardio and strength training 165 Creating a Cardiovascular Exercise Program 166 Choosing your cardio activity 166 Determining duration and frequency 167 Finding the right difficulty level 168 Structuring your cardio exercise 169 Watching out for trouble 170 Developing a Strength Training Workout 171 Choosing the right exercises 171 Figuring sets and reps for optimal results 172 Balancing strength training and recovery time 172 Performing Basic Strength Training Exercises Correctly 173 Exercises for the thighs, glutes, and hips 173 Exercises for the posterior chain 177 Exercises for the shoulders and arms 179 Pulling exercises for the back 182 Core exercises for the abs and waist 184 Putting It All Together: Sample Workouts 188 Example workout 1 (easy) 188 Example workout 2 (difficult) 189 Part IV: Sugar-Busting Recipes 191 Chapter 13: Energy-Boosting Breakfasts 193 Appreciating the Importance of Breakfast 193 Launching Your Day the Low-Sugar Way 194 Chapter 14: Powerful Lunches 205 Brown-Bagging Tips 206 Chapter 15: Nourishing Dinners 219 Whipping Up Speedy Dinner Recipes 219 Chapter 16: Satisfying Snacks 235 Understanding Snacking Success 235 Chapter 17: Sin-Free Desserts 249 Practicing Sugar-Free Satisfaction 249 Part V: The Part of Tens 263 Chapter 18: Ten Surprising Foods to Leave at the Grocery Store 265 Diet Soda 265 Frozen Entrees 266 Bacon 267 Canned Soups 267 Genetically Modified Foods 267 Microwave Popcorn 268 Fruit Juice and Juice Drinks 269 Rice Cakes 269 Protein Bars 269 Peanut Butter 270 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Outwit Your Cravings 271 Eat Small Amounts of Food Every Three to Four Hours 271 Drink Enough Water throughout the Day 271 Take Your Vitamins 272 Stay Mindful 272 Eat Lots of Vegetables Every Day 272 Exercise 273 Choose a Positive Substitute Behavior When a Craving Strikes 273 Avoid Boredom 273 Get Enough Sleep 274 Don’t Let Triggers Make Decisions for You 274 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 275 Index 279

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller from Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the #1 hit podcast My Favorite Murder!Trade ReviewA brutally honest and funny handbook for women looking to trust their own instincts. You'll read it in hours. * STYLIST *A brutally honest and funny handbook for women looking to trust their own instincts. You'll read it in hours. * Stylist *

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