Review: Transformation Through Mindfulness and Moderation
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 12, 2012
When someone tells me they lost weight and then kept it off for 20 years I tend to pay attention. Elle Garner is not a doctor but she claims she has a system that has worked for her and she believes it can work for you too. This book is based solely on the author's personal experience. If you are tired of gaining all the weight back (and more) after you diet then this author's advice might help you attain long-term success.So what are her secrets? Mostly they are practical ideas about how to eat. She recommends that you only eat when hungry. This cuts out a lot of emotional eating which she also discusses. She explains how you can tell the difference between real hunger and thirst. One of her ideas includes drinking a glass of water before you eat. This has been recommended in other diet books I've read recently.One of the things you will probably like about this book is that it states: "No foods are forbidden." However later in the book the author recommends not eating any sugar. This alone could help you lose weight.At the end of the book there are 22 tips that include things like how to eat more slowly and why you should use smaller plates.While other diet books tell you what to eat and what not to eat this book focuses more on how to actually consume food in a way that is healthy. The ideas in this book will help you transform your body by being mindful and by practicing moderation.~The Rebecca Review