50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food
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Book Overview
Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of mindful activities that are healthy for both body and mind. Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully, now offers 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, a collection of mindfulness skills and practices for relaxing the body in times of stress and ending your dependence on eating as a means of coping with difficult emotions. You'll not only discover easy ways to soothe urges to overeat, you'll also learn how to differentiate emotion-driven hunger from healthy hunger. Reach for this book instead of the refrigerator next time you feel the urge to snack-these alternatives are just as satisfying
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1572246766
ISBN13:9781572246768
Release Date:September 2009
Publisher:New Harbinger Publications
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 4.9" x 6.9"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Not worth it
Published by Felix , 3 years ago
We all want to treat ourselves. That never goes away.
No god? No "Secret"? No angels? No problem!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I love this book! It gets to the heart of mindful eating without invoking God or angels or the Secret or deep Buddhist philosophy. The writer give solid, concrete ways to self-soothe so that the reader becomes enabled to eat mindfully. There is no delving into any dieting theory, just practical tools to end the problem of emotional overeating immediately. Isn't that what we are all looking for in weight loss books?
Some "Reader-Friendly" hints on Being Kind to Yourself!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Susan Albers,after explaining various reasons for eating...other than the obvious, allows us to pick and choose among fifty reasons why we might have purchased this book. We can learn how to handle situations that lead us to unhealthy eating. Easy to understand, practical suggestions! A great approach to those of us intrigued by the term "Behavioral Modification"! Now, to put it into practice!
A great resource to help stop mindless eating
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
As a psychologist, I'm frequently on the lookout for books that can help the people I work with. Dr. Albers's book is an excellent resource for people who are struggling with eating issues. As many people struggle with eating mindlessly (when they're not hungry or are upset, for example), it is important to learn other ways to cope with difficult emotions. She gives an overview of mindfulness and then details 50 exercises focusing on different ways to redirect the impulse towards self-destructive behavior. Many of the exercises in this book would work well for people dealing with other problems too, such as substance abuse.
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