Julie M. Simon
Author
Language
English
Description
"A guide to overcoming compulsive overeating by understanding the root psychological causes. Describes coping strategies such as developing mindful awareness of emotions and bodily sensations, practicing self-validation, and re-framing self-defeating thoughts. Contains case studies and practical exercises"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"While 80 million Americans are dieters, obesity is on the rise. Anyone who eats less and exercises more can lose weight but 98 percent regain their weight within five years. This, shows Julie Simon, is because most of the overweight are emotional eaters, eating for comfort, distraction, fulfillment, and so on. Diet books and programs don't address this, instead applying external solutions to internal problems. Simon spent part of her life in a cycle...