Self-Talk for Weight Loss: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, and Never Diet Again [Mass Market Paperback]

Shad Helmstetter (Author), Bob Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1996

Two of the most respected names in personal motivation and weight-control today, Drs. Helmstetter and Schwartz join forces in this breakthrough book to bring you the most sensible solution to weight-control ever. Learn exactly why diets don't work, why most exercise plans fail, and what to do--beginning now. Learn special self-talk techniques and "naturally thin" techniques which you can begin using immediately.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312959095
• ISBN-13: 978-0312959098
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have an open mind, September 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Talk for Weight Loss: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, and Never Diet Again (Mass Market Paperback)

I read the other reviews about Dr. Helmstetter's book, and am surprised about the narrow-mindedness of the reviewers. I had the good fortune to hear Dr. Helmstetter speak at a convention and was very impressed. He made it clear that since the day we were born, we have been creating pathways in our brains by our self talk. The older we get the more ingrained these pathways get. The only way to change these pathways is to feed our brains, on a consistant basis, new, positive, self-talk. The reason you need to hear these messages in someone else's voice on a tape, is because your current negative pathways are so ingrained by listening to YOUR OWN VOICE, that it is more effective to listen to someone else's voice in order to change them. That is why Altzheimer's patients lose certain parts of their memories, they are not supplying information to that part of the brain anymore, so it deteriorates. If you supply your brain with new, positive information on a consistant basis, then the old pathways you have developed regarding overeating, etc. die out and the new ones become stronger.

This applies to so many areas of our lives, not just in overeating. It relates to self-image, confidence, desire, and much more. Give this book a chance and it will change your life!!

Not affiliated with Dr. Helmstetter in any way

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Material!, May 21, 2001

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This review is from: Self-Talk for Weight Loss: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, and Never Diet Again (Mass Market Paperback)

I just "devoured" this book and believe, if a person is willing to apply the concepts, one will lose weight. Teaching many of these concepts for years (I was a high school teacher, and currently am a college psychology instructor), I was thrilled to see an author synergistically connect them. This synergy leads to powerful results if the concepts are used properly. I have just started incorporating suggested techniques in my life (5/15/01), and am already seeing positive outcomes. I will be including selected information in my psychology classes. The 800 phone numbers listed in the book are no longer valid. Tapes may be obtained by accessing Dr. Helmstetter's website at http://www.shadhelmstetter.com. I am not connected in any way with Dr. Helmstetter -- I only included this information as I was frustrated in not being able to locate the tapes by phone and wished to share my discovery. They are $89.00 + shipping & handling.

It was indicated that the book, Positive Self-Talk for Children by Douglas Bloch, gives direction on creating your own self-talk tapes. I've ordered that book through Amazon.com and will review before I purchase Helmstetter's tapes.

Helmstetter's (along with Bob Schwartz) book provides excellent information, though somewhat verbose, in an easily read format. Read it, apply it, and lose unwanted pounds!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to loose weight!, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Talk for Weight Loss: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, and Never Diet Again (Mass Market Paperback)

This book will work if you allow it to. You must listen to what the author has to say on the pages. Don't let the other reviews discourage you. If you have been dealing with a weight problem I am sure you have tried many ways to loose the weight, and possibly alot of money in the process, I know I have. Come on people, this book is only a few bucks! And I say that it is worth its "weight" in gold, pun intended!