The Binge Cure: 7 Steps To Outsmart Emotional Eating

This was a really good book. I had to go back and take notes, there were several revelations in it that surprised me. Real steps you can take to change your thinking. Recommending.

As a health coach that works with women that have a 100 or more pounds to lose, I am always on the look out for resources to help the amazing women I coach. I am in the unique position of losing 120 pounds myself and and as I read Dr. Nina's book I was simply blown away! So much of the content really hit home. The steps she outlines in the book, are the so close to how I ended up finally winning my own war, I was fist pumping the air and yelling yes as I read it. My husband actually asked if I was watching some kind of sporting event because I was making that much noise (hint... I don't watch sports. LOL)If you feel your lost and just unable to lose weight because your mind won't get out of your own way, and food is out of control-YOU NEED THIS BOOK. This book has become a resource for my coaching program because I feel so firmly that the content is needed by anyone that has over 100 pounds to lose.Also anyone that feels that food is controlling their life will get soooo much out of this book, maybe you don't call it binge eating, but whatever you call it check this book out!

I got this book because a good friend said she's a food addict and I wanted to understand more about it so I could help. I learned there's actually no such thing as food addiction (eating addiction maybe) and even if you feel like an addict, there's something more going on. I'm giving The Binge Cure to my friend because it's going to help her so much!! The author makes it clear that if food is a problem, it means something else is going on ("It's not what you're eating that's the real problem, it's what's eating at you") and then helps you figure out what it is, and what to do about it. This is an eye-opening book and well-written. It's going to be life-changing for my friend!

If you've ever struggled with emotional eating or binge eating, this book offers invaluable insights that really do help. So often we try this diet or that diet, only to regain the weight and feel worse about ourselves than we did before the diet. But this book helps you to understand when emotional triggers are causing you to mindlessly consume an entire bag of chips or carton of ice cream. And there is no judgment. Dr. Nina empathizes and helps explain why food can be so powerful as a means for soothing our emotional hunger and how to break free from it. I found it especially fascinating to learn about how certain types of foods correlate with certain emotions, or what she calls "the food-mood formula." And I found that the times I felt angry, I did in fact reach for those crunchy foods, whereas when I felt in need of comfort, I wanted ice cream. It also helped me notice how mean my inner critic can be and the fears that could be sabotaging my success. I highly recommend this book if you struggle with emotional eating.

I initially decided to buy this book because I listen to Dr. Nina's radio show whenever possible, and her philosophy and suggestions always resonate with me and with members of my family in immediate need of her advice and encouragement - attributes that, frankly, are in short supply in the world, but are really plentiful on these pages. She says it's not what you're eating that's the real problem, it's what's eating at you. What makes The Binge Cure different from other books I've read on the topic is that she identifies the "hidden" reasons you might be eating. Her focus, for both diagnosis and ongoing help, is not just dealing with the obvious ones you know. She helps you dig deep and focus on why you're eating. She puts feelings (the underlying root of the disorders and painful emotions she helps her listeners/patients, followers with), not on food.I can relate to a lot of the examples of people she's worked with. The book is a fast, informative, helpful read. Just like on her show, Dr. Nina is relatable and caring as she explains the process of change and she also gives action steps to implement. Powerful stuff, and helpful.--