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50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food

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As a psychologist, I'm frequently on the lookout for books that can help the people I work with. Dr. Albers's book is an excellent resource for people who are struggling with eating issues. As many people struggle with eating mindlessly (when they're not hungry or are upset, for example), it is important to learn other ways to cope with difficult emotions. She gives an overview of mindfulness and then details 50 exercises focusing on different ways to redirect the impulse towards self-destructive behavior. Many of the exercises in this book would work well for people dealing with other problems too, such as substance abuse.

I've lost all the excess weight because of this book! The suggestions have saved me thousands and thousands of calories. It is a list of things to do instead of eat.

I used to think that I was a compulsive eater, but really, I didn't have any alternative behaviors to lean on in times of boredom, loneliness, or stress. The book taught me how important it is for my mental health to have hobbies, do puzzles, and play games. I used to think that those were frivolous and childish pastimes. Now I know it is a sign of a mature person who has positive coping skills. I have expanded the list to include what I really enjoy and what I can really get absorbed in. Computer Mahjong, the Rubix's Slide, clicker training my dogs, and blogging (I think blogging is suggested in the book). I'm so glad I read this book and put the suggestions into practice. I can't recommend this book enough.

Also, if you are stuggling with an addiction of any kind, I believe you would benefit from this book as well.

I saw this book in the Washington Post. A few days later I actually hear the author on the radio. She seemed to make a lot of sense. I was surprised at how much this book described my stress eating to a tee. I can identify with many of the stories. I keep the book in the kitchen and read it when I'm tempted to eat because I'm nervous or stressed out (which is often!). It's helped me a lot.

I am writing my from our family Amazon account. I am a fan of Dr. Albers' first book, Eating Mindfully, so I bought this one. This book is ideal for stress and boredom eaters. I am a mom who has a lot of stress and a zillon things to do. I don't have much time to take care of myself. I found that this is the perfect book for me. It is filled with easy, quick and inexpensive things to do when I am having a donut craving. These techniques really helped me.

I love this book! It gets to the heart of mindful eating without invoking God or angels or the Secret or deep Buddhist philosophy. The writer give solid, concrete ways to self-soothe so that the reader becomes enabled to eat mindfully. There is no delving into any dieting theory, just practical tools to end the problem of emotional overeating immediately. Isn't that what we are all looking for in weight loss books?

This book has very helpful suggestions for relaxing, unwinding, and living. These answers are nuturing and comforting...not fattening. Thanks

Susan Albers,after explaining various reasons for eating...other than the obvious,
allows us to pick and choose among fifty reasons why we might have purchased
this book.
We can learn how to handle situations that lead us to unhealthy eating.
Easy to understand, practical suggestions! A great approach to those of us
intrigued by the term "Behavioral Modification"!
Now, to put it into practice!

This book is very practical. I am a clinical psychologist and recommend the book to many of my clients. It is written for emostional eaters, but the the 50 ways of self soothing can be used by any person that suffers from an addiction. Easy reader packed with information.

The best thing about this book is the realistic approach to overcome overeating. I have always struggled with it, specially because I tend to comfort myself with food involuntarily... This book helped me a lot to identify what was triggering this behavior before I could do something about it.

Enjoyed the format of info in this little book. It's common sense accompanied with immediate applications. A good book to have around.