Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch, Ms. Evelyn Tribole (1996, Paperback, Reprint)

Easy to read and understand. Life changing. Authors really show their intimate understanding of the psychology that causes overeating.

I've read numerous books on the subject of "normal" eating. This book attracted my attention because it is written by two registered dieticians. It's a wonderful resource for anyone feeling obsessed about food, body image and dieting. Compulsive eating is discussed in a sensible manner. Believe me that you won't ever want to diet again after reading about how much you hurt your body physically and spiritually each time you go on a diet!

One thing I didn't like about this book is the last chapter on nutrition. The authors actually recommend low fat or fat free foods as part of a nutritious meal plan- That's poor advice to give to someone trying NOT to diet! I just ignored that bit of advice. (For related information, refer to The Fat Fallacy, by Will Clower.)

I bought this book because of something that I am confronted with, which I think affects more people than we realize. I thought this book touched on a lot of important topics that we don't always think about. I wish that the writers were in my area so I could speak with them! I would love to read their more recent books. This was a great purchase!