In this book you'll learn the unique method for permanent weight loss that is spreading all over the world, heralded by doctors as "revolutionary", "better than medications or weight loss surgery", "profoundly practical" and "better than any other systematic approach", described by clients as "a miracle". The Anderson Method was developed by Licensed Behavioral Therapist William Anderson, who had been an overweight dieting failure for 25 years before he found this answer and lost 140 pounds permanently. He has maintained an ideal 180 pounds for 30 years now. He has helped thousands to succeed with permanent weight loss in his private practice, teaches other therapists how to duplicate his success, and now explains how it works in this easy-to-read self-help book.
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Bill Anderson is a wonder. He summarizes and clarifies diet issues so clearly and well. Anyone serious about health and weight management needs to read The Anderson Method.-- Allen E. Ivey, EdD, ABPP,
Distinguished Professor (Emeritus) University of Massachusetts, Amherst;
Courtesy Professor, University of South Florida, Tampa
Revolutionary. The Anderson Method is a profoundly practical book. If you need to lose significant weight, I highly recommend this book. -- Robert Pretlow, MD, Pediatrician, Obesity Researcher
Childhood Obesity News
This book will change lives. I think many will be able to succeed just by reading the book. --Linda Carson, ABC7 news anchor who lost 70 pounds and has maintained her success for years, as a client of The Anderson Method
I have seen more weight loss and lasting success in patients using The Anderson Method than with any other treatment. It is far superior to medications, diets, or surgery an entirely different approach. --Mark Lupo, M.D., President, Academy of Clinical Thyroidologists
Well written and easy to read, it shows us a new way to understand and beat obesity, by someone who has done it and proven he can teach others . . . It has the potential to make lives better, to help reverse the obesity epidemic and make the world a better place for all of us. --Waldo Proffitt, Columnist and Editor Emeritus, Herald-Tribune Media Group
Revolutionary. The Anderson Method is a profoundly practical book. If you need to lose significant weight, I highly recommend this book. -- Robert Pretlow, MD, Pediatrician, Obesity Researcher
Childhood Obesity News
This book will change lives. I think many will be able to succeed just by reading the book. --Linda Carson, ABC7 news anchor who lost 70 pounds and has maintained her success for years, as a client of The Anderson Method
I have seen more weight loss and lasting success in patients using The Anderson Method than with any other treatment. It is far superior to medications, diets, or surgery an entirely different approach. --Mark Lupo, M.D., President, Academy of Clinical Thyroidologists
Well written and easy to read, it shows us a new way to understand and beat obesity, by someone who has done it and proven he can teach others . . . It has the potential to make lives better, to help reverse the obesity epidemic and make the world a better place for all of us. --Waldo Proffitt, Columnist and Editor Emeritus, Herald-Tribune Media Group
From the Author
I wrote this book for all the people out there who have suffered with being overweight as I did, and endured all the misery it brings. I wrote it for you, if you've been teased, shamed, scolded, discriminated against, bullied and lectured and tried thousands of times to lose weight, only to suffer more pain each time with each defeat. I wrote this for you, once again daring to hope you might be able to solve your weight problem. I must tell you that the two most significant experiences in my life have been 1) Being obese and unable to fix it for 25 years and suffering all that overweight people do, and 2) Discovering how to solve the problem, losing the weight, and enjoying happiness for the last 30 years with what I learned that I share here. I know you've had my #1 miserable experience. I'd like to give you my #2, the happiness and joy of being able to succeed. I know I can. I've been successful for years helping others to succeed one-on-one, and I know now that I can do it with this book, because I have. It came out in 2009, and now, in 2013, I have a collection of thank you messages from people all over who have succeeded wonderfully with what they've learned from this book. I wrote this book for you. I hope you like it, and I hope you get as much benefit from what you learn here as I have.
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William Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Sarasota FL, a featured writer and weight loss expert at The Huffington Post, a featured expert on food addiction and weight loss at ChooseHelp.com, and Director of The Anderson Method Therapist Network. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his graduate studies at the University of South Florida, Tampa. He credits his unique expertise and knowledge not so much to his clinical training as to his 25 years of struggle to lose weight culminating in his breakthrough success with his unique program of behavioral therapy that resulted in his remarkable success in 1984, losing 140 pounds in 18 months and keeping it off since, almost thirty years, without much difficulty.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Linda
Format:Kindle Edition
I lost 73 pounds on the Anderson method several years ago. I kept it off for a long time and decided I had my problem solved. But after much junk food, 20 pounds came back. So I used the book and it's working like a charm. By following the Anderson Method step by step, it really works on my brain, and makes me feel good about myself and in control of every part of my life as the pounds melt off. I have learned how to stop my "mindless" eating and bad habits in other parts of my life along the way, and I feel strong and in control again. This book has been a miracle for me. And I love having it on my Kindle.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By rcarter
Format:Paperback
I lost 55 pounds using the Anderson Method and have kept the weight off for over a year now. The Anderson Method addresses both the mental and physical aspects of weight loss; the author gives you techniques and tips and tricks that actually make it easy because you don't have to rely on will power. Best of all, the book is easy and fun to read because he seems to relate directly to the reader in a positive, profound and often funny way. Even if you think you're a hopeless case (as I did), this book can change your life. This is the one.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A good kick in the butt weight loss book that reminds you to be honest with yourself, and doesn't make you stick to any fad diet, just the science of calories in, calories out. My only complaint: It was too short, I read it in a couple of hours (I have the Kindle edition, which at 1994 locations, is small for $10!). I wish there would have been more in depth information on how to train yourself, but I think this might just be a taste so that people actually sign up with his certified therapists. Really, this book can be summed up as: Think positive, tell yourself you can do it, eat far below your metabolism, deal with the hunger pangs and just starve yourself thin on the weekdays, and eat up to your base metabolic intake on weekends. Then, when you get thin, don't eat any more than you need to - for a 5'4" woman, regardless of weight, that should be NO more than 1,800 calories a day. Less on some days if you want to eat more on others. Super simple, really smart advice, and he suggests you take a long, hard look at your habits and don't lie to yourself - because we're all just fat because we eat too much! That's it. I find it interesting that all of the other people who reviewed this little book ALL gave it 5 stars and none of them have ever reviewed any other books. It made me skeptical to buy it, but, I gave it 4 stars since it renewed my enthusiasm to try again, and I can tell you, the advice DOES work since it's just plain science and I've done it before. Add in exercise to about 1,000 calorie diet and you will be dropping weight like crazy.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Melinda R.
Format:Paperback
A few months ago I hated my body. I couldn't believe I was at that desperate place again. Then I came across The Anderson Method and decided to read it, even though I believed at my age I was just destined to be overweight. Now I'm at my lowest adult body weight ever and have so much energy. I'm also using the techniques I've learned to make positive changes in other areas of my life as well. You really can be healthy again, read the book and decide for yourself.
23 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Michelle
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Please do not use this book as a means to lose weight. Although it has great points about weight loss due to calories in vs calories out rather than fad diets, it does not teach you what this method is all about. The only information I was able to ascertain is that he teaches you to be an "undereater" rather than overeater, but outside of prescribing 150 calories for breakfast, 150 calories for lunch and a feast at dinner (which, by the way, is called binging), I cannot see the merits of this "method". He also advocates keeping yourself hungry so you can say "I am burning so many calories by keeping myself hungry, burn baby, burn". These principles fly in the face of all of the extensive research done about metabolism and making sure your body is consistently fueled to avoid blood sugar crashes and overeating.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read the book and started loosing weight immediately. I'm at the beginning of my journey but I've lost 16# in three weeks which at 62 I never thought could happen. I've since had an opportunity to meet with Bill Anderson; he's warm, genuine and straight forward, as is the book. No magic cures here but solid recommendations and support that can change your life.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By J. Gould
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
To start with, what a good book! Certainly easy reading with simple application. (Great Gifts) This concept is so simple and after 45 years of trying to control my weight and/or lose weight it is unbelievable! During this time frame I have probably tried all of the traditional,popular,and fad weight loss ideas out there. In 4 months I lost 32 pounds and it was sooooo simple. I cannot believe this simple concept works! To get past unbelief to success was a major mile stone in my life and now it is reality. This concept is something that I can live with, for the rest of my life, by using the new techniques that have been introduced to me. The new mind set that has become a habit in every day living and thinking has been the positive approach required for me to develop a long term committment with success. For the first time in my life I have been able to delete in my mind all the usual negative thoughts, memories and rules of weight loss to adapt a new life style. So therefore the word "Diet" is no longer in my vocabulary with life style as a replacement. I have been privilaged to work with William Anderson directly and find it a life changing experience that has improved my self image and my health. I still cannot believe that this concept works and really is easy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Basic information
Although it addresses what the problem may be in overeating, it boils down to counting calories - that's all.
Just what everyone should know.
Just what everyone should know.
Published 16 days ago by The Sustainable Instructor
4.0 out of 5 stars
New Approach to Weight Loss
This small book is packed with a lot of good information. Most people who want to lose weight have tried just about every program out there, lose weight and then gain it all back... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Addie Russo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent book and logical read on weight loss
Initially I really enjoyed reading this book. There were some key points that stuck with me after I finished it. However, I wouldn't say that it has helped me that much. Read more
Published 22 days ago by NoSunshineHere
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
This book provides a successful attitude and approach. I found myself thinking of passages throughout the day I had read the night before.
Published 2 months ago by Jojo
4.0 out of 5 stars
I would recommend this book
I would recommend this book. The author gives you insight in to food and how we associate with it. And how we can re-program how we associate with food. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I had read it 25 years ago
I bought this book a year ago and I've lost 75 lbs. Before that I had been overweight/obese nearly my entire adult life and really thought weightloss was hopeless for me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, Something That Works
This is a great book - because it works! William Anderson has a different approach than others for weight loss and explains ways to deal with the mindgames we all play with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marilyn D
3.0 out of 5 stars
too confusing
people trying to loose weight may find the book to intellectual.
people are looking for step by step approaches not philosophies about why
would not recommend book to... Read more
people are looking for step by step approaches not philosophies about why
would not recommend book to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by paulette r. horne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lifestyle change
Excellent program outlined, a matter of consistency, tracking daily food intake and calories, not eating between meals and sticking to the pre-made plan I have designed.
Published 6 months ago by Rascal's Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
It really works!
When I first learned of Will Anderson's weight loss methods I sent him an email asking if there were any therapists in the Houston, TX area trained in his methodology, like all... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dawn McCain
