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Despite ongoing criticism of strict beauty ideals, cosmetic surgeons and diet pill manufacturers continue to thrive and tolerance for body flaws seems to lessen every day. More and more people have begun to internalize a need for physical perfection. And the psychological distress that accompanies body image dissatisfaction leaves many individuals in a long-term struggle. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Body Image Dissatisfaction is a manual for practitioners seeking to help clients let go of self-judgment and preoccupation ... read more

This workbook teaches cognitive behavioral therapy skills that adolescents suffering from bulimia can use to change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for the better and end the destructive cycle of bingeing and purging.
 




Bulimia is one of the most difficult mental health disorders to overcome, and it is essential that sufferers incorporate new coping skills into their lives right away to avoid falling into the destructive pattern of bingeing and purging. The Bulimia Workbo... read more

So much overeating is caused not by hunger, but by our emotions. Eating is a common coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil, but the ramifications can be significant. Most Americans are overweight and many suffer from resultant health problems because, for them, food is therapy. This book is designed to help these millions of people find simple, quick strategies for easing emotion-driven hunger. Readers can open this book instead of the refrigerator when they feel stressed and find techniques such as simple exer... read more

This is the first professional acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) guide to treating eating disorders. Many people are preoccupied with thoughts about their bodies and concerns about what they eat, but eating disorder sufferers' lives are completely dominated by these anxieties. Research suggests that rigidity and perfectionism are actually at the core of most eating disorders and can be effectively addressed by teaching mindful acceptance and the importance of committed action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eatin... read more

The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook offers a comprehensive recovery program for people with binge eating disorder and other overeating disorders. Readers will learn to use proven complementary and alternative medicine therapies to develop a healthy relationship to food and eating.

This practical handbook is divided into five sections. Topics include defining binge eating, its potential harm, and its biological and societal causes; how to assess and alter binge patterns; how to change the thoughts that fuel those patterns; the role of medication; and advice on when to consider therapy or other professional help.

Americans boast the largest waistlines in the world, suffering from epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Britain is not far behind and other nations with first-world affluence are all wrestling to varying degrees with this problem too. Even countries in the earlier stages of industrialization are starting to get caught up in the battle of the bulge. Despite the fact that we are all, on average, quite overweight, our cultural media promotes a "cult of the thin and beautiful". All of us are bombarded... read more

This title comes from bestselling author and mindful eating expert Susan Albers. So many people are motivated to lose weight, yet most will fail to maintain healthy eating and lifestyle habits or will succeed for a time, but eventually regain the weight they lose. Many more are diagnosed with diseases that can be easily controlled with diet and lifestyle changes that can be difficult to make. Pervasive, insistent thoughts such as I deserve this! and I'm buying these chips for the kids, not for me , and discouraging, self-critical t... read more

‘A punchy, aspiring book that is full of practical tips for getting us past our diet-destroying excuses. Fifty cheers!’ - Brian Wansink, Ph.D., author of Mindless Eating ‘Giving the body what it needs is the foundation of self-care, whether your body needs nutrition, movement, sleep, relaxation, or even chocolate. When we meet these needs in a mindful way, we take away the power of the internal critic that can often derail our ability to find overall wellness. Susan Albers’ easy-to-understand mindfulness methods will fully engage readers who are inter..read more

At last, a book that challenges the social pressure to be thin and documents its tragic effect on youth. In Part One, the book examines six major eating and weight problems -- dysfunctional eating, the under-nutrition of teenage girls, hazardous weight loss, eating disorders, size prejudice and overweight. Part Two gives clear guidelines on how to make needed changes at home, school and in the wider culture.

This enlightening guide enables adolescent girls to address more than just weight loss - it explores concepts such as empowerment, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle choices. Teenage girls are given the tools to recognise and break away from unhealthy patterns, including harmful diets, by discussing the many ways in which depression, anger, and low self-esteem can translate into eating and weight gain and how to find healthier, less destructive ways of coping. Supportive information details what girls can do to attain a healthy bod... read more

Combining sound dietary information with the techniques of nonviolent Communication, this handbook for successful dieting shifts the focus to changing the ways readers see food and their food choices. Eating is a need, but for those caught in cycles of over-consumption and dieting, it can often be a stand-in for other unmet needs, such as emotional fulfillment. When reconnected to actual nutritional needs, however, consumption habits turn into choices, signaling greater freedom. Practical strategies are outlined for breaking out of... read more

From a physician and recovered yo-yo dieter comes an integrative, easy-to-follow plan that helps readers to stop obsessing about food and weight and start nourishing their bodies and minds to build optimal health, energy, and joy. No dieting, no drugs, no deprivation: May's plan has been called 'the antidote to ineffective dieting', going far beyond the obvious advice to eat less, exercise more. The author's simple system helps readers to re-establish hunger as the primary cue for eating, balance eating for health, and find pleasur... read more

Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful is a powerful workbook organized around the skills of mindful-eater awareness: observing, being in the moment, acceptance, letting go, non-judgment, and mindfulness of the environment This concise, easy-to-use guide is a great introduction to mindful eating.

Mindfulness itself has been studied in recent years and found to effectively reduce symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety and panic, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, and depression, as well as a range of other health and psychological problems. Recent research has shown mindfulness to be effective in helping binge eaters control their binging and to feel more in control of their eating. In this book, Buddhist psychologist Pavel Somov introduces techniques, exercises, and tools to help overeaters to slow down and become more aware of their food... read more

Told with humor and personal anecdotes, this new approach to weight loss dismantles the age-old cycle of dieting and weight gain. Nutritionists and metabolic specialists explain how common metabolic dysfunctions such as insulin resistance, Syndrome X, glandular imbalance, and thyroid dysfunction keep dieters from diagnosing the roots of their weight gain and keeping off lost weight. Personal testimonies by the author and others guide dieters through the emotional and physical struggles entailed in recognizing and conquering metabol... read more

Lose weight without the yo-yo effect. Stop counting calories! Eat from all food types. Never starve yourself. - Is that too good to be true? Learn about the Glycemic Index (GI). A nutritional breakthrough. Understand how your body gains and sheds excess fat. Follow the GI Angel. Distinguish good from 'killer' food. Lose your cravings and your body fat.

Starvation eating disorders such as anorexia not only affect your body, but also take a devastating toll on your mind. Constantly feeling anxious about your weight, your appearance, and your self-worth can leave you mentally exhausted. And no matter how thin you become, it's impossible to be happy when you are controlled by anxious and obsessive thoughts. If you're ready to stop letting your eating disorder run your life, Feeding the Starving Mind can help. As you work through the program in this book, you'll discover the source... read more

At the age of twenty-one, stylish and striking Ron Saxen turned heads on the street. A promising model with a California agency, his lithe and muscular body graced the pages of magazines and even the cover of a fitness book. He was headed for a future of bright lights and brighter possibilities - but a dark turn of events would leave Saxen working for minimum wage in a coffee shop and dodging his agent less than a year later. Binge eating disorder, a malady that strikes some 2.5 million Americans - 40 percent of whom are men - led ... read more

These compact magnetic books, based on the popular For Dummies series, deliver concise information in a handy, portable package no larger than a credit card. The innovative design allows the book to fold out to provide 26 pages of useful facts, figures, trivia, and other essential information. The colorful pages are waterproof, tear-proof, and deliver a treasure trove of advice and tips in a guide that slips easily into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. These practical companions also feature a convenient magnetic backing that guarant... read more

Severe dieting often results in periods of reactive binge eating--a phenomenon experienced by one in twenty American women. Responses to these episodes may include prolonged fasting, self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives and diuretics, and obsessive exercise: all symptoms of bulimia. This workbook contains proven-effective tools to help bulimics break the cycle of bingeing and reacting, allowing them to take control of their lives and make positive behavior changes. By working through the exercises, they normalize eating an... read more