Review `I am a psychologist in practice for 30 years, and this is the most cogent and wise approach I've encountered to date. It's the only approach I've seen that combines all aspects of this complex problem: neurochemistry, blood sugar, nutrition, the rebelliousness of the human spirit, and the power of intentional mindfulness into a practical, sensible plan for altering those addictive neural pathways.' --April Martin, PhD"I'm convinced that her way of achieving a healthy lifestyle and junking diets for ever has to be the only way forward in my life." --Elle (UK) Read more Review `Beating Overeating changed my life. Most importantly I am able to integrate all this into my normal daily living. I do not have to say no to parties or social gatherings afraid I will break my diet! This is a lifelong, liveable way of relating to food.' Read more Review `Beating Overeating is an awesome book. Concrete and do-able, it's ground-breaking advice. Makes me feel I don't need to fall out of love with food, or disconnect myself from it, rather that I can turn my passion from a negative to a positive one. Really exciting stuff. I have spent so much of my life with my head in the sand because I thought nothing would ever work. Having read your book Eating Less, I think this more condensed format actually gives the message a lot more punch. I feel energised and able after reading this. The ease of the read somehow syncs with ease of attitude I'm searching for. This is more compelling than ever.' Read more About the Author A former smoker and overeater, Gillian Riley has been teaching her successful techniques for stopping smoking and eating less since 1982. Her work has at its focus the thinking that drives addictive behaviour and the practical techniques needed to achieve sustainable control. A highly articulate teacher, she brings to her seminars and personal counselling a practical approach to addiction, one which confronts the psychological barriers that make the difference between failure and success in the long term. She is the author of five bestselling books on these subjects, with translations in Japanese, Spanish and Dutch. Read more
G**N
TRULY EXCELLENT INFORMATION FOR OVEREATERS
This book is completely different from any other book I've ever read on the subject of controlling eating - and I've read them all! I say this because no matter what dietary advice you want to follow, this method applies. I highly recommend this book if you want to follow any diet, but this book can stand very well on its own.I'm completely impressed with this whole book and how it's been written, the way the material has been presented, especially the chapter about the brain. Gillian Riley doesn't just make statements and then move on, each statement is explained thoroughly and totally backed up, so that it's perfectly clear, just in case somebody reading it isn't sure.I already knew maybe one thing contained in the chapter on the brain, but there was a lot of new information in there that was very helpful because it explains the dynamics of how things are actually working, gives you such an understanding of what's really going on. So it's like, if someone was afraid of flying it might help them to understand something about how a plane actually works.I could really connect to the description of what happens in the more primitive part of the brain and when I have those feelings of being driven to overeat that come from that part of the brain. It really does make sense to me, it explains very well how I feel, because it does feel quite primitive when I'm wanting to eat from that kind of place, as if it's a survival drive.I believe that food addiction is 99 per cent, if not 100 per cent, in the brain, and Beating Overeating deals way more with that than any other book. So it can make you understand and give you tools to use for whatever nutrition advice you want to follow. The other books tell you what foods to eat, but this book is almost like a completely different subject. I highly recommend it. I promise you'll enjoy the new ideas.
M**R
Simple and Insightful Book for Overeaters/Binge-Eaters--and if you want to Kindle it, see DITCHING DIETS
Your brain is the key. Your choice is essential. Habits can be changed.Any person trying to lose weight, especially those of us from a frenzied/over-/binge-eating status, knows the brain is where the battle really is. Willpower. We choose. We are not defenseless in the face of temptation. We can learn to fight the primitive drives.I bought this paperback a year ago--but I had bought EATING LESS in 2010-- but if you prefer to e-read it, you should know it's available as a Kindle book in the updated version retitled DITCHING DIETS. (Just learned that reading the newsletter today.)I've lost 115 pounds and my journey required I learn a lot about what drove me and what occasionally still wants to drive me to food. Gillian's works have helped me have a better understanding and mindset. I have not binged since May 2010, and I subscribe to Gillian's newsletter (you can too, just go to her website at Eating less dot come). Lots of resources have helped and are helping me in this journey. This was one.Here's to you making healthy choices...in control....
R**L
If you want to lose weight read this book
Gillian Riley has part of the answer for weight loss. Changing your brain! Allow yourself to feel those cravings and want to overeat, want to binge feelings. The more you feel them, the quicker and better your brain will change!
L**L
Changed my life
Gillian Riley's books and seminars have helped me change very damaging eating habits. I feel so much more in control of my eating than I have ever done before. I totally recommend this and 'Eating Less'.
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