Overeater's Journal: Exercises for the Heart, Mind and Soul (Paperback)

~ Debbie Danowski Ph.D. (Author) "For a food addict, writing out a daily food plan is an important part of recovery..." (more)
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Product Description

A guided journal to help overeaters get to the heart and soul of their eating patterns.

Debbie Danowski guides readers through approximately sixty writing exercises on topics such as fear, shame, forgiveness, progress, abstinence, and goals. The Overeater's Journal is divided into three sections: physical, emotional, spiritual and includes a reproducible food log. Many sources were used to identify the need for a journal on this topic, and Danowski has a solid trade and professional presence, which makes her the best choice today to reach readers.

The Overeater's Journal is inspirational and prescriptive. Danowski's knack for lively narrative will make readers feel motivated and hopeful. Her recent book, Locked Up for Eating Too Much was based on her journal entries while going through treatment for an eating disorder. As a recovering food-addict herself, Danowski has a special ability to connect with readers while her credentials as a Ph.D. qualify her to offer concrete assistance that is both professionally sound and very accessible.

About the Author

Debbie Danowski, Ph.D., lectures nationally on food addiction and is an assistant professor of English at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She has maintained a weight loss of 175 pounds for fifteen years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden (February 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592850804
• ISBN-13: 978-1592850808
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,386 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will inspire you, April 11, 2004

By	www.bookshipper.blogspot.com/ "www.bookshippe... (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I am a huge fan of Debbie Danowski. Reading her previous book, Locked up for Eating Too Much, literally saved my life.

I had been waiting with anticipation for the Overeater's Journal and Debbie did not disappoint!

This Journal, which is in trade paperback size is absolutely wonderful. It comes with inspirational quotes and valuable information on how to assess whether you may have an unhealthy relationship with food. The questions you are asked to answer are thought provoking and will help you to understand yourself better.

The author knows her subject well (overeating) as she has herself been though the nightmare that is food addiction.

If you feel you may have a problem with food or, if you want some help in staying abstinent, this is the tool for you.

The size makes it convenient to carry around with you and I have been toting it around and jotting notes when I feel I need to "vent" my feelings. Excellent book.

NOW! A cookbook containing recipes for food addicts (no sugar, no flour and measured ingredients) would be the perfect companion to this Journal.

Hopefully, this is next on our author's list!!!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Approach to Watching Your Weight, May 9, 2004

By	Barbara Scala (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

Debbie Danowski's book "The Overeater's Journal" is a great way to be aware of our eating habits. By exploring our physical, emotional and spiritual links to food, we can discover ways to overcome overeating and lead a healthy life. Debbie's book provides wonderful journaling exercises to discover what stands in our way to successfully keep the weight off. This book is truly a gift!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tool, March 16, 2007

By	Kimberly A. Robinson (Wellsboro, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For someone trying to use journalling as a way to understand and overcome compulsive behavior, this book is invaluable, whether you are working within the framework of a 12 step program or doing the work on your own. I look forward to writing on the topics given.