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Defeat Your Cravings(tm): The Back Door to Weight Loss(tm) Kindle Edition

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"Defeat Your Cravings" is a comprehensive update of Dr. Livingston's experience with 1,000,000+ readers of his many previous books (20,000+ cumulative reviews), and with literally thousands of clients. It's also been updated to include scientific research into cravings formation and extinction, as well as the impact of community and the food industry on overeating behavior (and its extinction!)

  • Dramatically reduce “impossible to resist” cravings.
  • Reduce frequency of giving in by 85%+.
  • Recover faster from mistakes.
  • Think less about food and more about life!

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.

Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Perhaps more important is his own journey out of food obsession and obesity into a normal, healthy relationship with food.

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CGQ3LFCG
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Defeat Your Cravings, LLC; 1st edition (August 26, 2023)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2023
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    GLENN LIVINGSTON, PHD: Author of Never Binge Again - How to Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Stick to the Food Plan of Your Choice. CEO, Psy Tech, Inc. 

    Dr. Glenn Livingston is the son of two therapists in a family of 20 psychologists, social workers, counselors, and therapists.  Shortly after getting his Ph.D. (from Yeshiva University at the Einstein Medical Campus in New York City) Glenn built a 65 person practice in approximately eighteen months, and has now worked with well over 1,000 clients.  

    When people's symptoms resolved, he invited them into his coaching practice until, five years later, he was working almost entirely as a coach, and also directly supervising other coaches and therapists.  But because he doesn't have children, thoroughly enjoys his work, and has never had to commute, Dr. Livingston launched a second career as a consultant, helping large companies like Whirlpool, Novartis, Bausch & Lomb, and Panasonic, evaluate psychological response to advertising. 

    His previous companies eventually sold more than $30,000,000, and along the way obtained publicity in major media like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, the NY Daily News, Crain's NY Business, The Milwaukee Business Journal, The Indiana Star Ledger, American Demographics, CBS & ABC Radio, Bloomberg Radio, WGN & UPN TV, and many, many more. 

    Later accomplishments include co-founding and developing a 21 person online marketing agency, and developing his own profitable publishing business.

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    Customers find the book's information practical and effective. They describe it as a great read, well-written, and easy to understand. Readers also mention that the explanations and practices are easy to understand and incorporate. Additionally, they appreciate the great resources for troubleshooting and the techniques described are applicable to more than just food.

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    Customers find the information in the book to be good, practical, and scientific. They say it's an excellent tool to understand cravings and deal with them. Readers also mention that the techniques are sound and based on proven psychological principles.

    "...for years with cravings and emotional eating this has been the most helpful book I have read , beyond emotional eating!It puts everything in a new..." Read more

    "...What I loved most is the holistic approach—it’s not just about willpower, but about understanding our emotional triggers, nutritional needs, and..." Read more

    "...is a bit wordy and would benefit from tighter editing, but the techniques seem sound and based on proven psychological principles...." Read more

    "Beneficial information, I'm using the principles that the author has laid out.Great Read" Read more

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    Customers find the book well-written and easy to understand. They also say the author is brilliant, compassionate, and committed to helping people.

    "...So easy and enjoyable to read too. Thank you Glenn Livingston , you're a saint!!" Read more

    "...In addition, the book is incredibly well written and the steps are so EASY to follow because of how he's written the information...." Read more

    "...for his ongoing research and sharing his experience.He is brilliant and compassionate, and committed to helping people...." Read more

    "...Defeat your cravings is by far one of the best books I’ve ever read...." Read more

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    Customers find the explanations and practices in the book easy to understand and incorporate. They appreciate the great resources for troubleshooting and the techniques described are really applicable to more than just food.

    "...So easy and enjoyable to read too. Thank you Glenn Livingston , you're a saint!!" Read more

    "...behind why we crave certain foods and offers practical, easy-to-follow strategies to manage and overcome those urges...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC HELPFUL BOOK THAT WORKS!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
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    What a generous and kind author to give all this information for free! I have struggled for years with cravings and emotional eating this has been the most helpful book I have read , beyond emotional eating!It puts everything in a new light for me. So easy and enjoyable to read too. Thank you Glenn Livingston , you're a saint!!
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    DeLacey Gilmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
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    Defeat Your Cravings is an insightful and empowering guide for anyone struggling with cravings. The author breaks down the science behind why we crave certain foods and offers practical, easy-to-follow strategies to manage and overcome those urges. What I loved most is the holistic approach—it’s not just about willpower, but about understanding our emotional triggers, nutritional needs, and habits. The book is filled with relatable examples and clear steps, making it feel personal and achievable. If you’re looking for a supportive and informative resource to regain control over your eating habits, this book is a must-read!
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    Seattle Suzie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Practical approach and tools for cravings, despite "The Pig" references
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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    The fact that this book, and downloadable cheat sheets are free is surprising to me. It isn't perfect - the book is a bit wordy and would benefit from tighter editing, but the techniques seem sound and based on proven psychological principles.

    I absolutely hate that the author refers to his overeating impulse as "The Pig", as many reviewers have also commented. I realize this was just his approach, but it evokes a trauma response in me every time I read that word. If he could just use a less charged name for the alter ego, I suspect this approach would be much more palatable for many who will write this off as soon as they see the word "Pig" used so frequently in an a book about weight loss. Advocating for loving yourself while also referencing part of yourself as "a Pig who craves slop" just seems contradictory.

    Also, the format of the book isn't ideal for Kindle users - quotes highlighting key learnings are barely visible and the main text is hard to read on a Kindle device, but I opted to read (and highlight text) on my PC Kindle App which solved the problem. The free cheat sheets available on the DYC website are a big help.

    I'm going to give this approach a try because intermittent fasting and randomly giving up all the foods that I love hasn't worked for me and I'm desperate to end the binge cycle for good. But I will not be calling my alter ego "The Pig", that's for sure.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
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    Beneficial information, I'm using the principles that the author has laid out.
    Great Read
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    Kally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Do-able, Puts YOU in control, Entertaining as well
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
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    This is a very different kind of weight loss book. It is obviously written by one who lived through defeating his "inner pig." If you struggle with cravings, the dialogue to get you to eat will be familiar. The tools to defeat this behavior won't cost you anything and have proven to be effective. YOU will be in control of your cravings if you apply the ideas in this book. Lots and lots of encouragement, downloadable extras (worksheets, audios) and an optional (free) support group for readers. It's a lot for the money! If you're motivated at all to defeat cravings, give this a try!
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    Janet Guerke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book and Concepts to Overcome Overeating
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
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    I am a 71 year old professional woman who has struggled with binge eating since the age of 14. I have tried everything from diet pills, 12 Step Programs, therapy, diet books etc. I read Dr. Livingston's book on binge eating and enrolled into his program. I established a first rule around eating which was to eat 3 meals per day. I then added another rule which was to abstain from sugar. I also wrote an essay on why I wanted to be free of this binge eating disorder and how my life would be improved if I just ate 3 meals per day an abstained from sugar. I have lost over 25 pounds and no longer think that I have to look for another way to lose weight. I HAVE FOUND THE WAY THRU DR. LIVINGSTON'S PROGRAM. DO NOT LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE FOR A SOLUTION TO YOUR WEIGHT PROBLEM. Just be willing to write your boundaries, rules, and the reason that you want to be free of this issue in your life. Dr. Livingston, thank you so much for your book and your work in helping people like me. My life will never be the same and I am eternally grateful for your work and your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise with others. God Bless, JG
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    Blairdds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Understand the why, how to correct behavior and what to expect and watch out for.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    I have lost way too much of my life perseverating on food. This book has given me the tools to make a chamge i have mot been able to in 45years. I have enjoyed two months of freedom and am getting stronger every day!
    I am greatful to Glen for his humility, perseveramce and willingness to share and help others succeed in regaining freedom from food slavery.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my life!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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    I read this book for FREE ON Kindle but based on the impact it's had on me I would have gladly paid for it. I have struggled with disordered eating behaviors for 30 years. The method in this book changed how I think about food, cravings and binges. I have a sense of freedom with food that I've never had. In addition, the book is incredibly well written and the steps are so EASY to follow because of how he's written the information. Please give this book, or any of his books, a try. You don't have to keep suffering. There's hope!!!
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    Juan Pablo Sanchez Gamboa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bueno, pero no mejor que el original
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 17, 2024
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    El libro se enfoca más en técnicas de relleno como decirte cosas al espejo etc. el anterior me ayudó más, se enfoca más en su especialidad Addictive Voice Recognition Tecnique
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    GA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with maturing update on this theme! Well done!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2023
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    For those familiar with the theme of BED, this is a great and mature update of the original book written by this author on this theme. One has everything to gain and nothing to lose (except) accruing knowledge and wisdom and experience from this book. KUDOS to author!
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I did finally beat my cravings
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2024
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    Prior to reading this book the longest I'd gone without eating my trigger foods, chocolate and cake was 23 days, after reading, it's been 6 weeks for the cake and over a month for the chocolate and counting. Even when I did have the chocolate it was a choice not an impulse and I quickly got back on track thanks to this book. In short it works and if you are having issues with binge eating , it will help.
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    Convers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clever method to defeat binge eating
    Reviewed in Italy on May 10, 2024
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    After one month I recommend this book and the author's great insights. I will come back in six months for additional comments!
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    Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely effective!
    Reviewed in India on January 20, 2024
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    This book is extremely effective in helping to control cravings!
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