The best non-diet book for those looking to embrace a positive and satisfying relationship with food.
This empowering guide, crafted by experts in the fields of nutrition, psychology, and self-development, offers a refreshing approach to breaking free from the dieting cycle and cultivating a healthy relationship with food and body.
In this comprehensive handbook, you'll uncover sixty practical and insightful lessons that will help you embrace your unique body and nurture it with compassion. Say goodbye to restrictive diets and hello to a sustainable lifestyle centered around nourishment and self-love. Each lesson is strategically designed to guide you through the challenges of diet culture, emotional eating, and body image struggles, empowering you to reclaim your autonomy over your health and well-being.
- Holistic Approach: Discover a comprehensive blend of nutrition knowledge, psychological insights, and self-care techniques to support your well-being on all levels.
- Mindful Eating Practices: Learn to listen to your body's cues, identify emotional triggers, and develop a healthy relationship with food through mindful eating techniques.
- Body Positivity and Acceptance: Embrace body diversity and let go of negative self-talk, cultivating a positive body image and self-acceptance.
- Self-Care Rituals: Explore practical self-care practices to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health as a part of your daily routine.
- Empowering Lessons: Each of the sixty lessons is expertly crafted to boost your confidence, resilience, and determination on your journey towards lasting transformation.
- Science-Backed Guidance: Backed by the latest research in nutrition and psychology, the handbook provides evidence-based strategies for sustainable change.
- Real-Life Success Stories: Gain inspiration from relatable success stories of individuals who have triumphed over dieting struggles and embraced a life of freedom and self-love.
Whether you're a long-time dieter seeking liberation or someone looking to develop a healthier relationship with food, this handbook is your indispensable companion on the path to healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Join the movement towards body positivity, mental well-being, and nourishment!
Judith Matz, LCSW, and Ellen Frankel, LCSW, are clinical social workers and sisters who grew up in the Chicago area. In 2004 they published Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating.
Judith is the director of the Chicago Center for Overcoming Overeating, Inc., an organization dedicated to ending the preoccupation with food and weight. She has worked in the area of eating problems since 1986 and is a frequent speaker at workshops and conferences on the topics of compulsive eating and body image. She has a private practice in Skokie, Illinois.
Judith Matz, LCSW, and Ellen Frankel, LCSW, are clinical social workers and sisters who grew up in the Chicago area. In 2004 they published Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating.
Ellen has worked in the field of eating disorders since 1987 in both outpatient and residential settings. Her book Beyond Measure: A Memoir about Short Stature and Inner Growth will be published in 2006. In addition to writing full time, she speaks at conferences and serves as a consultant. Ellen lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts. You can visit their website at www.dietsurvivors.com.
