"Eating Less: Say Goodbye to Overeating"

[Lovely Laura]

I am currently reading this book, by Gillian Riley and it is making a lot of sense.
Has anyone else read it? I'd love to discuss it.
http://www.eatingless.com/

[Millificent]

I just looked at the website and I'm not impressed. She does have somethings I agree with, such as putting away the scales and working on self-esteem. However, according to her overeating is NOT about emotions and you should not listen to your own body's hunger and fullness signals. That goes against everything in the Intuitive Eating process.

:dragon Millie

[paintbox]

I'm with Millie on this. She [the author] says some pretty good things, but then there are things like this :

"MYTH: Overeating is the result of unresolved emotional issues.
Yet many people overeat when they're happy and enjoying themselves. It can be liberating to discover a way to overcome overeating without delving into your past."


"MYTH: Eat anything you fancy and trust your body to tell you what it needs.
If this worked, there would be none of the many ailments and diseases associated with poor nutrition. This book shows you how to overcome your attraction to the manufactured 'non-foods' that can make you ill."



Listening to your body is essential, IMO ...

[Lovely Laura]

I haven't finished the book yet, am only about a third of the way through at the moment, so I can't comment on your concerns, Millificent & katherinef; but thanks for your interest.

I think though, that just going from the website isn't necessarily giving it a fair chance? Different strokes for different folks though, isn't it?, and if the website gave you the impression that this book wouldn't help your recovery, then that's obviously fine, no point going near something that won't help you, it's about finding whatever works for you.

BUT I would like to talk more to you both about the "Intuitive Eating process" (Millificent)and "listening to your body" (katherinef)

I am still wondering if anyone has read / is reading it and would like to discuss it.

Laura

[Millificent]

I think though, that just going from the website isn't necessarily giving it a fair chance?


I see your point, but she has a whole page of "Myths" that it's fair to assume are the basis of her book. And the one's we have pointed out completely go against some of the fundamental beliefs of this website, especially the idea that emotions are the basis of any eating disorder. Yes, people take different paths to recovery. But you will not find ANYONE in the eating disorder field who is willing to ignore the emotional component.

:dragon Millie

[Jennnifer]

My question would be: is the book from the point of view of overeating as an eating disorder? I sense not... and I think if not, it is more of a "think positive diet".