From the First Bite
In this guide to conquering compulsive eating and obesity, a therapist who specializes in eating disorders helps food addicts pinpoint emotional and chemical diet pitfalls, showing how certain situations--such as feeling uncomfortable during social engagements or experiencing depression in solitude--may cause one to eat well past the point of hunger. In addition to providing readers with mental tools for coping with the unpleasant aspects of their lives, she explains how to distinguish an emotional urge to eat from the true sensation of physical hunger and offers advice for establishing healthy eating habits. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.