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Most eating disordered patients believe themselves to be experts on the subject of nutrition, therefore the job of effective patient counseling becomes even more challenging. This book presents both nutritional and physiological information in a thoroughly detailed manner. The compilation of concepts, techniques, and alternatives makes the book unique in style and content. Addressing the food, weight, and nutrition issues that must be tackled in the treatment of eating disordered individuals, this text will give professionals the necessary information for effective patient counseling. ... Read more

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Totally worth the $35!!!!!!!!!!
As a student of nutrition/dietetics and as a girl who has had anorexia & bulimia for about 5 years, I found this text to be insightful, motivational, and practical. It helped me see how all the nutrition info and diet guidelines I have learned as a student REALLY DO apply to ME, even though I have an eating disorder. Thinking about diet therapy, eating patterns, and other food-related behaviors from a clinical perspective has helped me step outside myself and get a clearer view of my own behaviors. The book has helped me trust my body more and be more willing to experiment with dietary changes.

This book really emphasizes the fact that Registered Dietitians treating eating disordered patients cannot double as psychotherapists but must have a strong background in psychology to be successful. Food and eating is so central to our being. All nutritionists need to be aware of the psychological reasonings behind food behaviors (especially with eating disorders!!!) so that do-able dietary advise can be given.

What I learned from this book will make me a much better RD for all nutritional problems! I think all dietetics students should read this book.

Practical information with a thoughtful delivery
This book provides the information that Registered Dietitians need when working with patients struggling with eating disorders. It fills in the gap between a dietitians' final internship and years of hands on experience.Marcia understands what information patients need and how to deliver it.The tone of the book is right on, helping the reader understand the supportive educational role that dietitians should provide.I wish I wrote it first! ... Read more

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This book provides the first comprehensive guide to the practice of "enhanced" cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E), the latest version of the leading empirically supported treatment for eating disorders. Written with the practitioner in mind, the book demonstrates how this transdiagnostic approach can be used with the full range of eating disorders seen in clinical practice. Christopher Fairburn and colleagues describe in detail how to tailor CBT-E to the needs of individual patients, and how to adapt it for adolescents and patients who require hospitalization. Also addressed are frequently encountered co-occurring disorders and how to manage them. Reproducible appendices feature the Eating Disorder Examination interview and questionnaire.

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The seemingly insignificant desire to lose a few pounds can quickly become a powerful, addictive eating disorder. Maybe youve already tried to escape but failed. Or maybe youre just now willing to admit that you have an eating disorder. Is there any hope for breaking free? Author Nancy Alcorn says yes, you can find hope and freedom if you apply the principles in this book. Nancy combines deep compassion with practical knowledge, insight and guidance from Gods Word. The lives of more than two thousand young women who have experienced the lifechanging program of Mercy Ministries, which Nancy founded, are proof that these principles work. Starved will help you learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, understand how and why eating disorders develop, and know how to break free and stay free. Read the stories of girls just like you, who once had no hope but now live with joy and freedom. There is mercy for eating disorders! ... Read more

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Real stories, encouragement for many
I've read Nancy Alcorn before and she continues to share the REAL deal.This book contains real stories--it differs from your other pop culture books because the stories share answers to the tough problems, not just "learn how to live with your problems and live a functional life."Thanks for providing another resource for devestating issue of eating disorders--I know it will help many.

Compassionate Help
This book is a great resource.A practical, spirit-filled and compassionate guide to help combat a battle with eating disorders.

Inspiring and Insightful!
This book is awesome!Coupled with inspiring stories of transformation, this book gives insight into the issues of eating disorders and how to live a life FREE from it's bondage.I highly recommend it!

Read this book!
If you are battling with an eating disorder or know someone who is you need to read this book!The stories of changed lives are so inspiring and the book is so practical in laying out the steps to freedom.This book is full of hope and healing!

Full of Hope!
WOW, what an awesome book that addresses one of the biggest issues of our society! This book brings insight into what behaviors that I can watch for in my developing girls. I have recommended this book to several of my friends. Get this book, it will give you hope that there is more than recovery...there is freedom! ... Read more

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Resources for Christian Counseling presents current research and practical tools for counseling contemporary problems.The authors in this series deal with a broad range of human concerns from a biblical perspective.Comprehensive and practical, this series is a valuable resource for anyone who has the responsibility of counseling others.

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Anorexia Unveiled
My granddaughter is suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder that afflicts many young women and older female teans.The disorder is baffling because the lay person just cannot see any logic or reason for it.Thenormal reaction of the lay person is to simply try to browbeat, shame orotherwise impose "common sense" upon the afflicted person.I andher extended family who loved and cared about this beautiful, Christianyoung woman needed to know how to help her.

A compassionate, caringChristian woman, lent me Dr. Raymond Vath's book, "Counseling ThoseWith Eating Disorders" to read.His book pulls back the curtain ofillogic and provides the reader with an explanation of the type ofpersonality that seems to be most likely to be subject to the disorder, adiscussion of the usual symptoms, and the probable causes for the onset ofthe disorder. It also suggests the approaches which are most effective inhelping recovery to occur.

Dr. Vath, who is a Psychiatrist, approachesthe counseling of eating disorders from the perspective of a strong,working faith in the principles of Christian teaching.He speaks from aposition of having counseled over a hundred patients in their recovery fromanorexia.

His book also deals in a lesser extent with bulemia, especiallyas it sometimes may be an adjunct of the recovering anorexic.

Dr. Vath'sbook is very readable and insightful.I would recommend it for any personwho has any family member or close acquaintance with the disorder.

It isalso a fairly short, small book (about 214 pages) and should be useful fromboth a professional viewpoint as well as for anyone else seeking knowledgeof the subject. ... Read more

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Over the past decade, there have been substantial and rapidly changing developments in the treatment of eating disorders. Grounded in the most recent literature, The Outpatient Treatment of Eating Disorders balances general and pathology-specific research to emphasize outpatient treatment. The contributors provide an overview of the full range of eating disorders and offer clinical recommendations for a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with these disorders.

These distinguished contributors present case studies and hands-on treatment models based on cognitive behavioral techniques. Using three vignettes-a woman with anorexia nervosa, a woman with bulimia nervosa, and a man with binge eating disorder-the authors offer practical approaches, including extensive nutritional information for dietitians, for treating these three major forms of eating disorders. Designed for all health care workers who deal with eating disorder patients, this indispensable guide will be useful for psychiatrists, other physicians, psychologists, social workers, exercise physiologists, and dietitians as well as those who suffer from eating disorders.

Contributors: David W. Abbott, U of North Dakota; Roslyn Binford, U of Minnesota; Carol Brunzell, Fairview-University Medical Center; Scott Crow, U of Minnesota; Mary Hendrickson-Nelson, HealthPartners of Minnesota; Susan Jack, Fairview-University Medical Center; Pamela K. Keel, Harvard U; Melissa Pederson Mussell, U of St. Thomas; Carol Peterson, U of Minnesota; Claire Pomeroy, U of Kentucky; LeAnn Snow, U of Minnesota; Stephen A. Wonderlich, U of North Dakota; and Martina de Zwaan, University Hospital, Vienna.

James E. Mitchell, M.D., an active clinician and researcher of eating disorders, is the president and scientific director at Neuropsychiatric Research Institute as well as professor and chair of neurosciences at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He is the president of the Academy of Eating Disorders and serves on the editorial board of International Journal of Eating Disorders and Eating Disorder Newsletter. ... Read more

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structure the freedom!
this is a very thoughtfully organised and informative book. It covers important topics of the eating disorders in an developmental way: the past, present and future of the patient's history, as well as the developing stages of the therapy. It offers an introduction to each theme and suggests art directives (about 60 in total) as well as discusses possible themes that might appear in therapy. There is a clear emphasis on a specific structure- throughout the book chapters- which is also suggested in the process of therapy. I was a bit uncomfortable with the suggestion of using merely size A3 sheets of paper as it is not explained whether there is a reason to give specific size boundaries for the specific patients (apart from making a nice portfolio of the work at the end of therapy). The 28 figures in the book are very informative.I wish there were a few more. The bibliography is excellent.

It's the hands-on application of theory to results which makes DRAWING FROM WITHIN so essential
Drawing from Within: Using Art to Treat Eating Disorders is a fine reference for practitioner who wish to explore the therapeutic use of art with clients with eating disorders. Art therapy has been successfully used as intervention with this client group: chapters cover themes which can embrace programs, offering suggestions for creating and implementing exercises and translating results to therapy. It's the hands-on application of theory to results which makes DRAWING FROM WITHIN so essential for any working with clients with eating disorders - and for college-level libraries strong in psychology. ... Read more

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Revised and updated.

In a society where people have access to healthy, nutritious food, why do so many -- especially girls and young women - develop eating disorders that can lead to illness, psychological anguish, organ damage and death?

This revised and updated edition of Eating Disorders provides expert advice on the causes, effects and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and a host of less familiar eating disorders. The authoritative text is non-technical and accessible.

Topics include:

• Early warning signs
• Genetic predisposition
• Feeding disorders of infancy and early childhood
• Complicating factors such as pregnancy, diabetes and substance abuse
• The recovery process
• Updated medical and psychological treatment options
• Practical tips on how family and friends can help.

The book is organized into the following chapters:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Other Eating Disorders
• Factors That Complicate Eating Disorders
• Understanding Eating Disorders
• Medical Treatment
• Medications That May Help
• Psychological Treatment
• The Road to Recovery.

Supplemented by case studies and personal insights from men and women recovering from these conditions, Eating Disorders is an intelligent, sensitive guide to a complex and disturbingly common problem.

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Nine chapters which blend medical facts with case histories
Eating disorders aren't a product of dieting trends or fashion goals: they are long-standing diseases which first appeared in the late 1600s and affect young and old alike. EATING DISORDERS reveals the possible causes, effects and treatments of disorders ranging from Anorexia nervosa to pica and selective eating, offering nine chapters which blend medical facts with case histories.

A real eye-opener
I read this book while in a therapy group for eating disorders. It made me realize what I was doing to myself, and opened my eyes to all the complications an eating disorder can create! This book motivated me to get back on the track of healthy eating and living. I would recommend this book to anyone. Even if you've never had an eating problem, it will help you better understand them. ... Read more

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In an extensively revised new edition of the successful Anorexia and Bulimia, Richard Gordon includes new information and discussion of the latest ideas in this rapidly growing research field. The past two decades have witnessed an enormous increase in the number of cases of eating disorders in industrial societies. ... Read more

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Compassionate Insight into Modern Women and Eating Disorders
If you read only one book to understand eating disorders, make it this one.One might almost say that if you read only one book to understand women in today's culture, read this one.It is a wonderful book, writtenwith an insight and compassion for women in the modern world that isoutstanding.

You do not need to suffer from an eating disorder to makereading it worthwhile.If you or anyone you know has ever eaten the wholebag of cookies, the entire box of ice cream, the whole cake in one go, andwondered why, read this book.If you or anyone you know is chronically ona diet or worried about being fat, read this book.If you or anyone youlove is simply a women in today's world trying to balance a career, adultrelationships and children, it is worth reading this book

I personallywatched eating disorders proliferate according to the author's predictedpattern in Spain.Twenty years ago, Spain was still a fledgling democracy,and the doors to the outside world were just opening up after the death ofFranco.The local pharmacy was stocked with traditional medicines in plainboxes.Today the shelves of the pharmacy prominently displayanti-cellulite and diet products of every conceivable variety.Side byside is the changing role of women.Now Spain has its own feminine icons,the super-women who have husbands and careers, and children, and eatingdisorders.At the same time in England, Princess Diana was trying to helpthose suffering from eating disorders, but her publicity of her ownanorexia added to the upper-class status and glamour of the disease.

Ican say the professionally critical things about this book - it iswell-organized, clearly written, well-researched, and certainly verytimely.But I am sure the author's wife and family, along with hisclinical experience, must contribute to the compassionate understanding ofindividuals suffering from eating disorders, which complements the drierbones of research throughout this work.

Compassionate Insight into Modern Women
If you read only one book to understand eating disorders, makeit this one. One might almost say that if you read only one book to understand women in todays culture, read this one. It is a wonderful book, writtenwith an insight and compassion for women in the modern world that is simplyoutstanding. You do not need to suffer from an eating disorder to makereading it worthwhile.If you or anyone you know has ever eaten the wholebag of cookies, the entire box of ice cream, the whole cake in one go, andwondered why, read this book.If you or anyone you know is chronically ona diet or worried about being fat, read this book. If you or anyone youlove is simply a women in todays world trying to balance a career,marriage and children, it is worth reading this book I personally watchedeating disorders proliferate according to the authors predicted pattern inSpain. Twenty years ago, Spain was still a fledgling democracy, and thedoors to the outside world were just opening up after the death of Franco. The local pharmacy was stocked with traditional medicines in plain boxes. Today the shelves of the pharmacy prominently display anti-cellulite anddiet products of every conceivable variety.Side by side is the changingrole of women.Now Spain has its own feminine icons, the super-women whohave husbands and careers, and children, and eating disorders.At the sametime in England, Princess Diana was trying to help those suffering fromeating disorders, but her publicity of her own anorexia added to theupper-class status and glamour of the disease. I can say theprofessionally critical things about this book - it is well-organized,clearly written, well-researched, and certainly very timely.But I am surethe authors wife and family, along with his clinical experience, mustcontribute to the compassionate understanding of individuals suffering fromeating disorders, which complements the drier bones of research throughoutthis work. ... Read more

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Clinical reference explores new ground in its approach to understandingthe origins, pathology, and treatment of eating disorders. Includesinterventions, handouts, and case studies. Softcover. DNLM: EatingDisorders--Diet therapy. ... Read more

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Eating Disorders refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviors and beliefs about eating, weight, and shape. Eating disorders, which are classified as psychiatric problems, and obesity, which is classified as a general medical condition, reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological, social, and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders, this volume also covers:

- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Atypical Eating Disorders and Binge Eating Disorders
- Obesity
Including the most up-to-date research, Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book will be indispensable to students and professionals in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychiatry. ... Read more

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Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Obesity in Youth: Assessment,Prevention, and Treatment examines the relationship between body imagedisturbances and eating disorders in our most vulnerable population:children and adolescents. Volume editors J. Kevin Thompson and LindaSmolak present a dynamic approach that combines current research,assessment techniques, and suggestions for treatment and prevention.Contributing authors offer techniques for treating obesity and eatingdisorders in children, point to possible sources of these disorders, mapout the subtleties of working with youth of diverse ethnicities, andelucidate the connections between sexual abuse and body image. This volume delivers valuable direction for researchers in the field as well as solidguidance for practitioners and clinicians working with young clientssuffering from these disorders and should be considered requisite reading. ... Read more

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At the age of twenty-one, stylish and striking Ron Saxenturned heads on the street. A promising model with a tony Californiaagency, his lithe and muscular body graced the pages of magazines and eventhe cover of a fitness book. He was headed for a future of bright lightsand brighter possibilities--but a dark turn of events would leave Saxenworking for minimum wage in a coffee shop and dodging his agent less than ayear later.

Binge eating disorder, a malady that strikes some 2.5 millionAmericans--40 percent of whom are men--led Saxen to gain nearly one hundredpounds, destroying his modeling career and threatening his health andsanity. This compelling memoir tells Saxen's story as he plunges into bingeeating, dangerous starvation diets, drug use, and a rollercoaster ride ofodd careers, destructive relationships, and personal tragedies--all setagainst a fabulous backdrop that ranges from the streets of Sacramento tothe fundamentalist enclaves of the Great Plains. A gripping page turnerfrom start to finish, this amazing personal memoir will help breakstereotypes and shed new light on this common disorder. ... Read more

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Binge Eating Isn't Just For Women
Too often we read and hear of women with eating disorders.This book was very enlightening.I think it took a lot of courage for Ron Saxen to write this book and disclose so much of his life -- the good as well as the bad.Thank you, Ron, for taking the time to write.I hope many women and men that deal with the same issues will find answers, hope and help for themselves reading this book.

BRUTALLY HONEST STORY OF ONE MAN'S STRUGGLE
When I read a blurb in NEWSWEEK a few months ago about Binge Eating Disorder and Ron Saxen's book, I was quick to pre-order the book. Binge Eating Disorder (BED)is becoming more and more common, yet, very few books address this problem. I expected THE GOOD EATER to be the salvation that held all the keys to unlock the mysteries of BED. THE GOOD EATER was a very different book than I expected. It is really the story of Ron Saxen's life and struggles and his use of food for comfort. A very difficult childhood left him emotionally vacant and lacking in self-confidence. He turned to food and gained and lost weight for years. At one point, he lost enough weight to be signed with a modeling agency and the chance for a promising career. Despite the successful start to his career, he was still overweight and unattractive in his mind. For an emotional eater, handling success can be harder than handling failure. Ron turned to food and gained weight and left his modeling career behind him. For the next 20 years he struggles with various careers, including as a stand up comedian. He even briefly joins the Marines. In a search for love and acceptance, he enters into an unhappy marriage. 20 years after his modeling career, he finds the strength and the love to turn his life around and have a proper relationship with food. The book really is not self-help in nature but the brutally honest story of one man's struggle with food. Ron tells it like it is and rarely is the story pretty. There is hope in his dedication and determination. It's hard to let go of the past and our childhoods can haunt us forever. Only in the last few pages is the issue of binge eating addressed. If you suffer from binge eating disorder, THE GOOD EATER isn't your salvation but there is comfort in knowing you are not alone. It's easy to relate to Ron's downward slide into uncontrollable binge eating. Food was his best friend and gave him temporary relief from the emotional pain of life. His journey is heartbreaking but there is hope around the corner for all of us.

The Good Eater
Ron Saxen's The Good Eater is one of the first, if not first, books written about binge eating from the perspective of a male.When reading the book I could vividly see the events playing out and the impact on Ron and his family.

Ron's work has inspired me to move forward in my own personal journey to confront binge eating and the emotions that drive me to binge.That alone should be the true test of the book and in my opinion it passes with an A+.

Interesting
This book is about a man who grows up in a dysfuntional home and tries to make something of himself by going after all the wrong things. Number one being food and then girls, sex, jobs and even marriage. In the end though he realizes that the only thing that makes him well is realizing he will never be perfect and learning to accept himself with his flaws. I found the book very interesting. The only reason I gave it a 4 is becuase of the constant swearing. Ok, I am not a prude and I understand that at times swearing can get across the point of pain. But, the F word was used constantly and I got tired of it in the end.

highly entertaining!
The inspirational book, The Good Eater, is a candid and absorbing memoir of author Ron Saxen's struggle with BED (binge eating disorder).The author's revealing recollections of his life are often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking.The Good Eater is well paced and written in an entertaining conversational style.Highly recommended! ... Read more

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Success through education
I picked up this book over two years ago, and since then I have lost 55 pounds. This book was the first and most important step to beginning the process. I began binge eating - having learned it from my mother - in my early teens. It's all about the comfort & "zoning out", self-medicating if you will. I have HATED my body (and ergo myself) since the age 22, the point at which my metabolism slowed and I stopped being as active as I had been up until I got married, and the binge eating caught up with me.

This book provided the insight I needed to UNDERSTAND the disorder. I truly believe the key to overcoming any inner battle is education. I could not lose weight ("eat less, move more") on sheer willpower or for that fit-into-a-bikini mentality. Now I'm all about longevity, mental health, energy, and etc. Those are the true reasons to eat well and keep moving.

I gave this book to a friend, and now I looking for another copy to keep in my library forever, both for reference when I struggle, and to share with any of my other friends and acquaintances who comment on my new shape and want to know "How did you do it?"

Overcoming Binge Eating
The book has definate guidelines for overcoming this horrid vile eating disorder. The first time I used the book I had fantastic results but as the author points out,the possiblity for relapse is great. And believe meMr. Fairburn knows what he is talking about.Recently I have gone backto the book and its concept but with no success, however, as the author points outNo program will work if theperson is not truly sincere about wanting to bring about a change.All in all: it is a good book, definately worth owning and despite the fact that THIS time I have not had the success I was looking for, I will continue to think of Christoper Fairburn as the second coming of Christ.

Brilliant Book
This book had some really helpful things to help get over bingeing, I really like all the useful information, great book.

Help me get back on track!
I purchased Dr. Fairburn's book about 5 years ago.By faithfully writing my food down daily and following his program, i stopped binge eating for over a year!

Since that time, I have fallen off of the 'program' and am out of control with my eating again.I have tried WW, but my weight loss was only temporary and i began to binge and gained everything back.I've attempted to get back 'on the Fairburn program' several times, but I'll start keeping track and monitor my food by writing...and then, i'll start to slip and stop writing.The rest of the story goes downhill.

I know success is possible as I proved to myself by not binging for a year that i could gain control over my binging.

I want to re-dedicate myself to this program and I'm looking to gain the support of others who have this book, are just buying it or have been using it with success.

Please contact me at LaSoprana@verizon.net!

Falls short of the mark
This book does offer some helpful suggestions, such as establishing a regular eating schedule, keeping track of what you eat and finding alternatives to bingeing.But I found its explanations unsatisfying on the answers to pertinent questions such as, "What causes bingeing?"The author talks about factors like gender and social class and the prevalence of dieting, but I was looking for an explanation on the physiological level, which this book does not provide.

Fairburn also dismisses the idea of carbohydrate craving as a "myth," and mentions a colleague's research that proposes fat, not carbohydrate, as the substance that binge eaters actually go for.Well, if that were true, then why don't binge eaters eat a pound of butter or drink olive oil when they binge?As a former binge eater, I can tell you that I have never done that.In fact, I have never binged on anything that was not full of simple carbohydrates such as sugar or white flour.But I have binged on lots of stuff that had no fat.I find this author to be too dismissive of a phenomenon that many people have experienced.It's like going to the doctor and having him or her tell you "it's all in your head."

The author also dismisses the idea that there is such a thing as food addiction by attempting to refute the statements of Overeaters Anonymous.Now, I have been to OA and, while the group support can be helpful, the overall approach is a failure.The OA Board itself has held meetings to try to figure out why the 12-step approach doesn't have a greater success rate with binge eaters.But Fairburn marries the concept of food addiction with OA and, through convoluted and not entirely convincing arguments, throws them both out.And we've all heard that story of the baby and the bathwater.

Finally, he says repeatedly that food avoidance causes bingeing and therefore no foods should be avoided.The point is well taken, but, considering how much stuff being sold in the grocery store is only masquerading as food, why in the world would you not avoid "Frankenfoods" that are full of sodium nitrite, artificial flavors and coloring, hydrogenated fats and so on?There is a difference between avoiding pork skins and avoiding fresh produce.

I just think this book leaves a lot to be desired.Maybe it will help some anorexics and bulimics, but it was not much help to me as a binge eater.I would recommend a book that I read just after this one called "The Schwarzbein Principle," by Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., which does give real answers on a physiological level.It also validates the carb cravings which so many, including myself, have experienced, as well as showing how to defeat them.Dr. Schwarzbein's approach has worked very well for me, whereas Fairburn's did not.

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For more products found within this products catagory click here.Why can't I stop eating?If, like millions of others, you often ask yourself this question, you may be addicted to food.The food you eat may be precisely what makes you crave more... and more.This straight-talking book puts the widespread problem of food addiction into clear perspective and points the way to a life free of the obsession with food.Debbie Danowski, whose food addiction nearly ruined her life, and Peter Lazaro combine forces to give readers a full understanding of this debilitating condition: its sources, patterns, consequences, and physiological underpinnings.Unlike fad diets and drugs with their side effects, hidden costs, and infamous failure rates, the program outlined in this book goes to the root cause of chronic overeating and puts the tools for a lifelong cure into the hands of anyone willing to accept responsibility for a healthy, happy future.Debbie Danowski is a recovering food addict who has maintained a weight loss of 150 pounds for more than ten years.A nationally renowned speaker, she is an instructor of media studies at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.Pedro Lazro, M.D., is a former medical director of three addiction hospitals.He currently maintains his private practice in Tampa, Florida. ... Read more

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Why can't I stop eating?
Informative on theory of food addiction. Explains physical and emotional aspects of food addiction. Easy to read with information based on scholarly research.

Disappointing!
I was really disappointed when I read this book.If you've read the 12 steps of compulsive overeating, then you've pretty much read this book.It tells you the same thing.It takes forever to get you to the place where you can create your own meal plan...and what a joke!There's no way I can stick to something like that.I would starve too death!

In conclusion, I do NOT recommend buying this book.It did not help me at all.

Traditional 12 step approach
After I read the book and was very disappointed, I went on-line to write this review.I find myself agreeing completely with the reviews that gave this book a low rating.It is yet another attempt to espouse the virtues of the 12 step Overeaters Anonymous program.While I think there are good aspects of the 12 step program and that it may help some, there are many that the program simply wouldn't work for, including myself.Mainly, I think, because it mandates that you cut flour, sugar, and other foods completely from your diet. I feel that this sets a person up to fail because one ends up feeling deprived, which leads to binging.In fact there is a whole chapter in the book that talks about case studies and nearly every person mentioned has relapsed and is valiantly trying to get back to abstinence and lose the weight yet again.I would suggest that instead of working a program that obviously isn't working, they should perhaps seek another solution, maybe in the form of professional counseling.I would recommend "The Solution" by Laurel Mellin, which is a comprehensive support solution with groups and pyschologists around the country practicing the methods given in the book.I have found this method much more helpful than Overeaters Anonymous ever was.If OA is working for you, then I think that is great, but if you are like me and do not find that it fits you, I encourage you to look elsewhere.The Solution is a great place to start, and if you want to check out the website go to WWW.Sweetestfruit.com.

A disappointment
What a disappointment!The authors answer to binge-eating is simply eliminating all sugar, flour, fat, caffeine, or whatever your trigger foods are from your diet.Not only that, but they insist you must weigh and measure your food all the time for the rest of your life.Thats hardly what I consider freeing yourself from obsessing about food.They actually recommend keeping an emergency food kit in your car to be sure you always have measuring cups, a food scale, and several cans of safe food available to you at all times.Perhaps this is wise advice for people who are morbidly obese, but for those of us who are at a normal weight, or only slightly over, and are looking for some insight and realistic advice on dealing with compulsive/binge eating, this book is NOT the answer!

So right, it scared me
The more I read this book, the more I find out about myself and my addiction.It has been so much more helpful than any of the several books I have read previously.If you know you have a binging disorder, or even just think you do, reading this book will help you find peace with it...and maybe a road to recovery from it. ... Read more

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The Overcoming Eating Disorders, Second Edition program addresses the cognitive-behavioral treatment of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. CBT has been proven the most effective treatment for helping patients improve their eating habits and overcome their disorder. The treatment described is divided into three overlapping phases: behavior change, identifying binge triggers, and relapse prevention.The main focus of the program is the normalization of eating. Patients use self-monitoring forms to track their eating habits on a daily basis while they work toward establishing a pattern of 3 meals and 2 snacks per day eaten at regular intervals. Once a regular pattern of eating has been established, patients move on to recognizing and eliminating their triggers for binging and purging. CBT techniques like problem-solving and cognitive restructuring help patients deal with negative mood states, faulty interpersonal interactions, and errors in thinking. The final phase of treatment consists of a review of the positive changes that have occurred during treatment, as well as a discussion of any residual problems and ways to handle setbacks or lapses. Homework exercises are assigned at each session and play an important role in keeping patients motivated throughout the duration of treatment.This newly revised and updated Therapist Guide includes expanded information regarding weight and shape concerns and an entirely new chapter on adapting the treatment for use as a time-limited, therapist-assisted self-help program.Complete with step-by-step instructions for delivering the treatment, this guide is an indispensable resource that no clinician can do without. ... Read more

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Eating problems in children and teenagers are quite common. Yet myths about the problem abound and it can be very difficult to separate the facts from popular beliefs; unusual or disturbed eating patterns can be understandably bewildering and distressing for parents. Whatever aspect of your child's eating behavior is causing you concern, this book will help you understand some of the more common reasons why problems arise, and will offer advice on what parents and others can do to manage the situation. Written by experienced clinicians, this new edition of Eating Disorders: A Parents' Guide is dedicated to clarifying the subject of eating disorders. Combining an accessible and straightforward introduction to the subject with practical advice, this book represents the first step towards diagnosis and treatment. Case-studies are used to help parents to understand their children's experiences of this complex and challenging subject and sensitive advice is offered on a range of issues, including: how to identify a complete range of eating difficulties, how to approach specific problems and where to seek help and treatment. Eating Disorders: A Parent's Guide will be welcomed by anyone who is concerned about the eating habits of their children and will be invaluable to professionals working with those suffering from eating disorders.

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The first step towards diagnosis and treatment
This parent's guide to eating disorders enjoys a newly revised edition and coverage of unusual or disturbed eating patterns to help parents easily identify possible problems and manage them appropriately. The collaborative work of Rachel Bryant-waugh and Bruan Lask, Eating Disorders is the first step towards diagnosis and treatment: included here are details on how to identify a range of eating problems, how to handle them, and who to seek for help.
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A successful new approach to treating eating disorders in preteens and teens, from a nationally renowned expert in the field In a society where eating disorders are rampant, it often takes special awareness and vigilance to raise children who will come to the dinner table free of the modern food-related phobias: fear of being fat, fear of excess calories, and obsession with physical appearance. Emphasizing a nutritional approach to treatment, The Parents Guide to Childhood Eating Disorders will prove to parents that effective solutions can begin in the home with a reasonable investment of time, effort, and love. This groundbreaking guide includes information on: spottng early warning signs normalizing eating and exercises dealing with school, friends, sports, and camp knowing when to seek professional help avoiding a relapseAs an expert in eating disorders, a former anorexic, and the mother of two teenagers, Dr. Marcia Herrin speaks with rare authority and understanding. The Parents Guide to Childhood Eating Disorders takes readers step-by-step through the healing journey that Herrin makes with each of her patients. This important new addition to the literature is a warm, accessible guide that all parents concerned about eating disorders will turn to for practical and reassuring information. ... Read more

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Beacon of Hope
This book offers positive, practical advice for parents coping with helping their child work through and survive an eating disorder.
It is well written, well organized, and compassionately rendered by an expert in the field who is herself an anorexia survivor.
During a time when parents are likely to be distracted by fear and anxiety and yet must search for ways to help their child, this book offers hope and help, not fear and blame.I cannot recommend it strongly enough.

A Great Resource for Parents
Someone has finally produced a practical guide for parents who want to raise children with healthy eating habits!

In a society where parents must compete with innumerablemessages to eat fast and stay thin, this book is one of very few resources designed to assist them in their efforts to help their kids develophealthy attitudes toward food and nutrition.The Parents Guide to Childhood Eating Disorders is remarkably readable and the strategies which it outlines are upbeat and presented in an extremely well organized format.

As a clinical psychologist who works with adolescents who have eating disorders, I will surely be recommending Dr. Herrin's book to my clients. Quite simply,this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone raising teenage girls. ... Read more

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