Review: There is a wealth of information found in this book.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 16, 2014
Wow, what a complete breath of fresh air! I’m so glad I decided to get this book!Having struggled with being overweight for over a decade now, all the while being constantly overwhelmed by the incessant stream of fad diets that seem to pop up around every other corner, I’m now completely convinced that the conventional dieting mindset is utterly damaging and counterproductive.This whole concept of mindful eating is such a contrasting approach to all these diets that all seem to promote losing weight before gaining health. What I loved about this book is that the author really got to the heart of the issue, describing in detail how the ultimate goal is really to become fully tuned in to our own appetites, desires and passions, but also to tune out the clutter and noise from the outside world that stifle our inborn intuition about what is good for us and what isn’t.It was quite an inward journey to be able to follow along with the fictional character that the author had created in order to better explain and convey the concepts of mindful eating to the reader. I could really resonate with her, and that helped tremendously.Now, having read this book, I really feel that I’ve gained a new understanding of what true hunger really is, at least for me. And I have also been able to recognize the psychological, emotional, behavioral, physical and even spiritual causes behind my overeating. And as the author states, it is only then that we can truly start to take realistic steps to remedy it. Which is exactly what I’m planning on doing from now on.If you’re anything like me, never really had a healthy relationship with food, I urge you do the same. There is a wealth of information found in this book. Thank you!