What if your weight struggle isn't something to solve, but something to learn from?
The Cherry Pie Paradox isn't a diet book—it's a doorway to freedom. No calories to count. No foods to avoid. No shame for enjoying that slice of freshly baked pie.
Joy's revolutionary insight: what if we studied how "true thins" relate to food instead of following advice from diet experts who only study people with weight problems? Those who are "thin within" can be powerful role models.
The Cherry Pie Paradox is a transformative process to help you:
- Leave the self-critic behind; instead, engage your curiosity and inner coach
- Uncover and release old stories and hidden beliefs that have kept you stuck
- Sharpen your taste buds and savor foods you love without overeating
- Tune up your inner fuel gauge to better match your body's needs
- Nurture a kinder, more appreciative connection with your body
- Eat more wisely and pleasurably for life using the 8 SuperTools
Whether you're a chronic yo-yo dieter, someone who never worried about weight until midlife changes, or simply want to make peace with your body as it is, this book offers a transformative process to finally free yourself from obsession.
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"I took Joy's original Thin Within workshops back in 1977. Her brilliance changed my life and was the beginning of developing my own program for breaking free from compulsive eating. Joy is a true original, and I am so glad she is finally taking her place. Bravo, Joy!" —Geneen Roth, author of the #1 NYT bestseller, Women Food and God
"Joy's warmth, wisdom, humor and relatable experiences make her the perfect companion for this rewarding journey of befriending your body and the food that nourishes it." —Chérie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. MCC, author of New York Times bestseller, If Life is a Game These are the Rules
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Joy Imboden Overstreet, MPH created the original
Thin Within workshops back in 1975, long predating the intuitive eating movement. She had failed at losing weight until she gave up dieting and reconnected with her body’s wisdom, her taste buds, and a healthy appreciation for herself. She shared these practices with hundreds of participants, many of whom still say the experience was life-changing. Recent discoveries in neuroscience and cognitive behavior studies validate what she shares in this empowering journey of self-discovery.
She believes: "You deserve to eat what you love and love what you eat. You deserve freedom from oppressive thoughts and a fear of food. You deserve to live in a body you treasure.
You can do this."
Note: The Cherry Pie Paradox Workbook is specially designed to accompany you on your journey, with exercises and prompts at your fingertips.
Joy Imboden Overstreet finally gave up dieting in 1975 to save her sanity. To facilitate her healing she created a powerful set of awareness tools which became the foundation of the original Thin Within workshops. Joy has a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley, and lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit joyoverstreet.com for more.
