The Thin You Within You: Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem
Nov 1998 · Macmillan + ORM
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An addiction specialist gets to the heart of stubborn weight problems: “Invaluable for anyone who wants to overcome overeating.” —John Bradshaw, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Homecoming
Diets don’t work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a psychiatrist specializing in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem. To develop healthy eating habits, a person must first develop a strong sense of self. With his characteristic upbeat style, Dr. Twerski explains:
-The seemingly illogical compulsion of overeating and its connection to low self-esteem
-The origins and evolutions of low self-esteem and how to identify common problems of a negative self-image
-How to rely on yourself, instead of food, in times of stress, anger, and fear
-How to deal with friends and family members who may contribute to an unhealthy self-image and eating habits
-How to find the courage to change lifelong habits and where to get outside help in the form of therapy and support groups
With Dr. Twerski’s straightforward and honest approach, losing weight is redefined as gaining a sense of self—and banishing diets forever.
Diets don’t work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a psychiatrist specializing in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem. To develop healthy eating habits, a person must first develop a strong sense of self. With his characteristic upbeat style, Dr. Twerski explains:
-The seemingly illogical compulsion of overeating and its connection to low self-esteem
-The origins and evolutions of low self-esteem and how to identify common problems of a negative self-image
-How to rely on yourself, instead of food, in times of stress, anger, and fear
-How to deal with friends and family members who may contribute to an unhealthy self-image and eating habits
-How to find the courage to change lifelong habits and where to get outside help in the form of therapy and support groups
With Dr. Twerski’s straightforward and honest approach, losing weight is redefined as gaining a sense of self—and banishing diets forever.
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About the author
Abraham J. Twerski M.D., is a psychiatrist, ordained rabbi, and founder and medical director of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He is the author of many books, including When Do the Good Things Start?, Waking Up Just in Time, and "That's not a Fault. . .It's a Character Trait." He lives in Pennsylvania.
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