Anatomy of a Food Addiction: The Brain Chemistry of Overeating: An Effective Program to Overcome Compulsive Eating
Author: Anne Katherine
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ISBN: 0936077131
Publisher: Gurze Books (February, 1997)
Sales Rank: 11,457
Average Customer Rating: 4.57 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Food Addiction is not about Good or Bad
I had a doctor who first spoke to me about a possible eating disorder, and I thought he was nuts. But the more we talked and he supported me I came to understand what he was saying. This book is a wonderful resource for people that can not understand their uncontrollable eating. It gives practical exercises for self discovery. Food addiction is not about dieting and often diets may trigger the addiction for compulsive eating. It took me to learn this before I could address my weight issues.
Rating: 2 out of 5
12-Step is not the only way (and sometimes not a good way)
There is no denying that many people are deeply attached and helped by the 12-step method of overcoming dangerous behaviors. However, it is not the only way, but many tell you it is. Becoming dependent on people instead of food (or whatever) is not for everyone. I would encourage people to read about 12-Step programs, including the cons before buying a book in favor of them. Many books on binge eating use that approach, but not all. Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher Fairburn doesn't require you to become part of that subculture of "12-steppers" to get help with this disorder. The reason I say that 12-step is not a good way of thinking is because (for one reason) it requires you to use black and white thinking, as in I am either abstinent or I am not. You can't have partial successes and you can't have partial failures. It does get 2 stars becasue it does help some people who are helped just to find someone they can relate to and connect with and the author's tone is comforting.
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a compulsive overeater!
From the moment I started to read this book, I felt as though the author was writing about my life. I have read many books regarding food addiction and articles too, but this one far outshines any of them. I have struggled with food most of life. Of course I always blamed my failed diets on lack of willpower. Now that I have read this book I know it has nothing to do with willpower. I recommend this book to anyone who thinks they may have a problem with food. It is easy to read. I also attend Overeaters Anonymous meetings and I think this book will help in my recovery. The author is also a food addict so she knows there are no gimmicks or fast fixes when it comes to addictions. Just like the 12-Step program, the book takes the recovery in steps. If I am willing to follow the suggestions, I will have freedom from food addiction. I must first be willing. Similar Products
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