Body Intelligence

by Edward Abramson

A Breakthrough Plan for Overcoming Emotional Eating--Without Dieting A highly visible authority on eating and weight disorders, Dr. Edward Abramson uses a refreshing, thought-based approach that brings new perspective to the subject--and new hope to dieters everywhere. Like the groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence , Dr. Abramson's exciting life program redefines old beliefs. It teaches people to rethink their eating habits, reinvent their body image, and resist the endless cycle of quick-fix diets. This is what he calls Body Intelligence--a simple, safe, and smart three-step program that can show anyone how to eat intelligently, look at the body intelligently, and use the body intelligently. This is the intelligent way to eat well, lose weight, and live life to the fullest. There are no rigid meal plans, no low-fat recipes, no carb and calorie counters. Instead, Body Intelligence offers a unique weight-control plan that goes to the root of most eating problems--the thought patterns that affect the way people eat, the way they see themselves, and the way they live. It's a complete, lifelong program that can open minds and transform bodies--without dieting. Dr. Abramson gives even lifelong dieters the power

256 pages, Hardcover

First published July 18, 2005

Reviews

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 3 out of 5]

For those ready to move away from a dieting mentality towards eating intelligently, Body Intelligence gives an interesting and helpful perspective. Three components of body intelligence are discussed. Eating intelligently is about recognizing and satisfying physical hunger. Looking at your body intelligently discusses developing a positive and realistic body image. Using your body intelligently talks about being comfortable with physical activity. Most people who have been dieting for any length of time are probably very aware of what to eat, i.e. particular foods and portion sizes. But this book goes a step further into learning about our bodies and how we respond to food.

The first two chapters deal with the difference between dieting and body intelligence, and where this intelligence comes from. Then the author explores reasons why we eat. He covers emotional eating, dieting history and attitudes, and he talks about making eating fun. Two full chapters are devoted to body image, and how to go about changing related thinking patterns. Other chapters cover exercise and motivation. Finally, Dr. Abramson discusses children, culture, and changing your thinking for the long term. The book is well-researched, providing a great deal of interesting and helpful information. Most overweight people would admit that emotional eating plays a large role in their weight problems. This book offers concrete and easy to understand direction for overcoming that regular slide down the slippery slope of emotional eating. It directs readers using quizzes, record keeping, and other helpful tools. Anecdotal examples make the concepts more relevant.

Changing your thought processes takes time, but it's much easier than a strict diet plan. Body Intelligence is a great choice of guides to help you move toward the weight and body you have always dreamed you could have.

[Ahmed Dawod · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing it deserve to be a best selling. I just want to say that I lost 6 KG in 2 months because I followed the techniques in this book.
Edward Abramson is a great thinker in his field. A new way to think about food and yourself. The book is full of new interesting facts that you never knew before.

I recommend it to everyone even those who don't need to lose weight.

[Yuan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books helped me a lot when I was struggling. Enough said.