Review: An Alternative to Dieting Failures
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2013
If dieting were easy, we’d all be skinny-minis!  The challenge is that being overweight and trying to lose weight is all mixed up with our emotions.  We eat because we are sad, or because we are happy, to celebrate, to bond with friends. Because of the way our bodies work, the moment we start to diet, we start craving … chocolate, sugar, salt, crunchy potato chips.Most diets give you lists of things you are forbidden to eat.  Most diets don’t work past the 3rd day because we start feeling deprived and intensely crave the things on that list.Author, Patricia Bacall gives us an alternative.  No more diets.  No more restricted foods.  NOTHING is off limits!  She provides sound, practical advice and methods for dealing with the emotions that drive us to over-eat.  One of my favorite chapters is, “Tips for Healing Food Cravings,” because that’s what stops me in my tracks with every diet.Creating my new eating plan is fun!  I get to decide what I need and balance it with what I want. I am willing to spend the time because finally here is information and advice that not only resonates with me, but also makes sense.And the chocolate?  The “right” chocolate is actually very healthy for you!  There are dozens of chocolate recipes that are sure to keep you happy and free from cravings!