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The Thin You Within You: Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem [Paperback]

Dr. Abraham Twerski M.D. (Author)
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November 15, 1998
Diets don't work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a specialist in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem. To develop healthy eating habits, a person must first develop a strong sense of self.
With his characteristic upbeat style, Dr. Twerski explains:

-The seemingly illogical compulsion of overeating and its connection to low self-esteem
-The origins and evolutions of low self-esteem and how to identify common problems of a negative self-image
-How to rely on yourself, instead of food, in times of stress, anger, and fear
-How to deal with friends and family members who may contribute to and unhealthy self-image and eating habits
-How to find the courage to change the life-long habits and where to get outside help in the form of therapy and support groups

With Dr. Twerski's straightforward and honest approach, losing weight is redefined as gaining a sense of self and banishing diets forever.

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About the Author

Abraham J. Twerski M.D., is a psychiatrist, ordained rabbi, and founder and medical director of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He is the author of many books, including When Do the Good Things Start?, Waking Up Just in Time, and "That's not a Fault. . .It's a Character Trait." He lives in Pennsylvania.
 
 

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (November 15, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312200331
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312200336
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,850,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Insightful and Enjoyable read, February 24, 1999
In the classic Twerski style, this book avoids the usual self help "psycho babble" and presents the topic in an easy to digest format.(pardon the pun) It is full of wonderful stories, and colorful verbal illustrations. Twerski does not examine what we eat, but rather the reasons behind what we eat. He does not "preach" nor blame you but lifts your spirit and encourages you to care for yourself as a means to permanant weight loss.(He sites the main reason for any compulsion is a lack of self-esteem.) He explores ways to cope with everyday life and situtations that can lead to overeating. This is refreshing and rare in books of the genre. I have found it personally very helpful. A book to read time and time again.

" Thin You" is filled with insight that can only come from someone who understands the compulsive mind. I reccomend it as a solid book of advise for anyone regardless of their eating disposition. It is gentle but honest wisdom everyone can use.

Dr. Twerski is a legend! I am from Pittsburgh. (as is he) where his work is highly respected. He is ever revered as a wise advisor. I reccomend this booK! Read it and be well!! Thank you Dr. Twerski !!

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for finding the real reason for not losing weight!, January 19, 1998
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A great book for helping the lifelong diet addict find the true reason for losing the weight. If you have never succeeded in losing weight, this book can help you find the mental blocks that stand in your way and help you get the true success that is waiting.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Kind of disappointed, August 31, 2001
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This review is from: The Thin You Within You: Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem (Paperback)
I just finished this book and I am not sure why, but it felt like it was missing something. I am reading alot of books about this issue right now and I didn't find anything new in this book that I haven't read in many others. But I will give him credit about the self esteem that he is constantly reminding you is the root of all of this - I just feel he failed to give you any really good advice, except for some affirmations, on how to improve it. I guess you would have to buy his other books.
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