One twinkie isn't likely to kill you. I’ve been searching for the way to lose weight and be fit for most of my life, and it hasn’t been attainable for me. A large portion of the book still focuses on nutrition, when that's not the right first step to establishing a healthy relationship with food after years of disordered eating and food fear mongering. I will NEVER go on another diet after reading this book. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. It discusses in accessible writing why 95% of people who diet gain all the weight back, explaining that we're biologically wired to gain weight when possible but not to lose it.
Not sure I learned anything I didn't already know from this book. To see what your friends thought of this book, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight, This book was not written by a medical doctor. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn’t match an impossible ideal is the problem. Excellent book that's unintentionally and scientifically causing selflove! If you're a naturally thin person who has never had to worry about food or weight, read this book! Linda Bacon uses REAL science (not speculative pseudoscience) to explain all the reasons why dieting and intentional weight loss are not the healthy, obligatory behaviors we have been lead to believe. I struggled with this book and not because it was badly written (the author has a readable, non-academic style of writing). I had no idea what I was in for when I ordered it but I am so glad that I did!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019. I’m proud that the book has achieved what the publishing world calls Bible status, meaning that sales have been consistently high since release. “Once you know how to listen to your body’s signals, you’ll get comfortable eating amounts that satisfy you without over, This book had a lot of good things to say about the pitfalls of dieting and how important it is for us to embrace acceptance of ourselves, no matter our shape or size. I’ve been searching for the way to lose weight and be fit for most of my life, and it hasn’t been attainable for me. This is a revolutionary concept but one that makes a great deal of sense. May be distributed in its entirety for non-commercial use provided the copyright and this statement are included. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. Excellent book that's unintentionally and scientifically causing selflove!
I’ve read intuitive eating books before and they touted losing weight as the benefit. I am extremely grateful for "Health At Every Size." I just wanted to thank you so much. Now I know better! THE DIET DOESN'T WORK! In my efforts to reduce eating disorders, I consider Health at Every Size to be a fundamental element of successful prevention and recovery. Let it go.
This very readable book is a good choice for those who are trying to figure out what to eat in today's complex food environment. Learn to love yourself. We wish every parent would read this book, Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018. “Once you consider the extent of the magical thinking that tends to be tied in to the fantasy of thinness, you can understand how threatening it is to consider the idea that you may never get the thin body you crave. Food is to be eaten for nutrients, to nourish our bodies and provide us with the energy we need to function. Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018. When I tried it, I didn’t lose weight, so I figured it didn’t work. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019. This is definitely a book I will credit to spurring me further in my body acceptance journey.
There is a clear correlation between eating disorders and diet culture, and this book does an excellent job of describing the dangers of diet culture and the horrors of the "war against obesity." Extremely eye-opening. Unprocessed foods are better for you than processed fo. I wanted to like it because I really believe in the author's approach to a focus on health rather than weight. The F*ck It Diet book. Really good book, which gave me pause to reconsider so much of what we've been told about health and weight. Move in ways that make you feel good without worrying about burning calories. This book seems better laid out in that weight loss isn’t the benefit, but health is. I am currently in treatment for an eating disorder and, while I understand that this book is not really written for women suffering from anorexia, it has been a game changer in my unique journey. I had no idea what I was in for when I ordered it but I am so glad that I did! Fat isn't the problem. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I will NEVER go on another diet after reading this book. Move in ways that make you feel good without worrying about burning calories. As someone with research training in Psychology, I appreciate the well-researched nature of the book, which makes it so I can share ideas with my colleagues, as well as the practical tips for everyday readers that I can share with my clients. whose designations were influenced by the weight-loss industry via researcher funding. Verified Purchase. Instead, I am encouraged by knowing that I can engage in healthy behaviors that will increase my longevity without focusing on weight loss. Really informative, helpful read. I LOVE that we're really starting to see bodies of all sizes/shapes/colors in the media, but we still have a long, long way to go. Now I know better! Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019. No wonder it’s so painful to let go of the drive to lose weight! I am currently in treatment for an eating disorder and, while I understand that this book is not really written for women suffering from anorexia, it has been a game changer in my unique journey.
It's interesting that a society that calls for slimness would be considered in an obesity epidemic. Well supports the premise that behavior is more important than solely size for health. Journal of Nutrition Education, and Behavior , 47 , 354 – 360 . I know now.
I was really disappointed in this book. We’d love your help. by BenBella Books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about Your Weight. Sounds like common sense, but how times have you zoned out in front of the tv to find that bag of potato chips suddenly empty and you have a stomach ache? Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features.
I am extremely grateful for "Health At Every Size." I had high hopes for this book when I read the introduction but found it very disappointing. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I think this is a much healthier way to live, both mentally and physically. I’m proud to hear ongoing stories from people who tell me the book saved their life, or invigorated their professional practice, inspiring a much … Really informative, helpful read. I love your writing style and how your book is FULL of actual research and how you explain it in a way that makes sense.
I wish I'd read this book when I was fifteen! I wish that I could properly convey to you just how much I love your book but my writing isn't quite there yet. Unprocessed foods are better for you than processed foods or fast foods (Duh, but I supposed it had to be said). I wish that I could properly convey to you just how much I love your book but my writing isn't quite there yet. The author also cites numerous studies and research that suggest weight isn't the problem it's been made out to be, and that not only can someone be fat and healthy, people who are "overweight" (by the BMI's standards) tend to live longer than people who weigh less. But if you want a twinkie, have a freaking twinkie and then move on from it. Stop blaming yourself for not being able to control everything.
This book is full of contradicting information and health opinions. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. I've shared a lot of what I've read with friends and family, and have strongly recommended that they read this book for themselves since there is so much helpful information. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. They didn't. Wish more information like this was out there. I am dedicated to reducing childhood eating disorders and recommend this book as "required reading" for any parent raising a child today. It's not a weight loss book, but is worth reading for anyone struggling.
Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon, PhD, presents a well-researched, healthy-living manual that debunks the weight myths and translates the latest science into practical advice to help readers … Well supports the premise that behavior is more important than solely size for health. The critique of US food industry (high fructose corn syrup, subsidies for unhealthy crap, and so on) can be found in many places nowadays, and the questioning of said practices' environmental impact will also be fairly obvious to most readers.
Not sure I learned anything I didn't already know from this book. To see what your friends thought of this book, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight, This book was not written by a medical doctor. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn’t match an impossible ideal is the problem. Excellent book that's unintentionally and scientifically causing selflove! If you're a naturally thin person who has never had to worry about food or weight, read this book! Linda Bacon uses REAL science (not speculative pseudoscience) to explain all the reasons why dieting and intentional weight loss are not the healthy, obligatory behaviors we have been lead to believe. I struggled with this book and not because it was badly written (the author has a readable, non-academic style of writing). I had no idea what I was in for when I ordered it but I am so glad that I did!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019. I’m proud that the book has achieved what the publishing world calls Bible status, meaning that sales have been consistently high since release. “Once you know how to listen to your body’s signals, you’ll get comfortable eating amounts that satisfy you without over, This book had a lot of good things to say about the pitfalls of dieting and how important it is for us to embrace acceptance of ourselves, no matter our shape or size. I’ve been searching for the way to lose weight and be fit for most of my life, and it hasn’t been attainable for me. This is a revolutionary concept but one that makes a great deal of sense. May be distributed in its entirety for non-commercial use provided the copyright and this statement are included. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. Excellent book that's unintentionally and scientifically causing selflove!
I’ve read intuitive eating books before and they touted losing weight as the benefit. I am extremely grateful for "Health At Every Size." I just wanted to thank you so much. Now I know better! THE DIET DOESN'T WORK! In my efforts to reduce eating disorders, I consider Health at Every Size to be a fundamental element of successful prevention and recovery. Let it go.
This very readable book is a good choice for those who are trying to figure out what to eat in today's complex food environment. Learn to love yourself. We wish every parent would read this book, Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018. “Once you consider the extent of the magical thinking that tends to be tied in to the fantasy of thinness, you can understand how threatening it is to consider the idea that you may never get the thin body you crave. Food is to be eaten for nutrients, to nourish our bodies and provide us with the energy we need to function. Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018. When I tried it, I didn’t lose weight, so I figured it didn’t work. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019. This is definitely a book I will credit to spurring me further in my body acceptance journey.
There is a clear correlation between eating disorders and diet culture, and this book does an excellent job of describing the dangers of diet culture and the horrors of the "war against obesity." Extremely eye-opening. Unprocessed foods are better for you than processed fo. I wanted to like it because I really believe in the author's approach to a focus on health rather than weight. The F*ck It Diet book. Really good book, which gave me pause to reconsider so much of what we've been told about health and weight. Move in ways that make you feel good without worrying about burning calories. This book seems better laid out in that weight loss isn’t the benefit, but health is. I am currently in treatment for an eating disorder and, while I understand that this book is not really written for women suffering from anorexia, it has been a game changer in my unique journey. I had no idea what I was in for when I ordered it but I am so glad that I did! Fat isn't the problem. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I will NEVER go on another diet after reading this book. Move in ways that make you feel good without worrying about burning calories. As someone with research training in Psychology, I appreciate the well-researched nature of the book, which makes it so I can share ideas with my colleagues, as well as the practical tips for everyday readers that I can share with my clients. whose designations were influenced by the weight-loss industry via researcher funding. Verified Purchase. Instead, I am encouraged by knowing that I can engage in healthy behaviors that will increase my longevity without focusing on weight loss. Really informative, helpful read. I LOVE that we're really starting to see bodies of all sizes/shapes/colors in the media, but we still have a long, long way to go. Now I know better! Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019. No wonder it’s so painful to let go of the drive to lose weight! I am currently in treatment for an eating disorder and, while I understand that this book is not really written for women suffering from anorexia, it has been a game changer in my unique journey.
It's interesting that a society that calls for slimness would be considered in an obesity epidemic. Well supports the premise that behavior is more important than solely size for health. Journal of Nutrition Education, and Behavior , 47 , 354 – 360 . I know now.
I was really disappointed in this book. We’d love your help. by BenBella Books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about Your Weight. Sounds like common sense, but how times have you zoned out in front of the tv to find that bag of potato chips suddenly empty and you have a stomach ache? Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features.
I am extremely grateful for "Health At Every Size." I had high hopes for this book when I read the introduction but found it very disappointing. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I think this is a much healthier way to live, both mentally and physically. I’m proud to hear ongoing stories from people who tell me the book saved their life, or invigorated their professional practice, inspiring a much … Really informative, helpful read. I love your writing style and how your book is FULL of actual research and how you explain it in a way that makes sense.
I wish I'd read this book when I was fifteen! I wish that I could properly convey to you just how much I love your book but my writing isn't quite there yet. Unprocessed foods are better for you than processed foods or fast foods (Duh, but I supposed it had to be said). I wish that I could properly convey to you just how much I love your book but my writing isn't quite there yet. The author also cites numerous studies and research that suggest weight isn't the problem it's been made out to be, and that not only can someone be fat and healthy, people who are "overweight" (by the BMI's standards) tend to live longer than people who weigh less. But if you want a twinkie, have a freaking twinkie and then move on from it. Stop blaming yourself for not being able to control everything.
This book is full of contradicting information and health opinions. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. I've shared a lot of what I've read with friends and family, and have strongly recommended that they read this book for themselves since there is so much helpful information. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. They didn't. Wish more information like this was out there. I am dedicated to reducing childhood eating disorders and recommend this book as "required reading" for any parent raising a child today. It's not a weight loss book, but is worth reading for anyone struggling.
Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon, PhD, presents a well-researched, healthy-living manual that debunks the weight myths and translates the latest science into practical advice to help readers … Well supports the premise that behavior is more important than solely size for health. The critique of US food industry (high fructose corn syrup, subsidies for unhealthy crap, and so on) can be found in many places nowadays, and the questioning of said practices' environmental impact will also be fairly obvious to most readers.