This book has some good points but I found it annoying. For instance she goes on and on about the power of positive messages and then proceeds to tell you to take a "before" photo and to be sure and make yourself look as awful as possible.
I hate how condescending the book can be. It makes you take a terrible photo of yourself at the beginning, trying to make you feel bad about your old self when you lose the weight. I do like how they do the 10 hunger scales and trying to eat when you are at a 2 in hunger and eat till you are a 4.
Pre-order on Amazon-- this book comes out on Dec. 27th! Though I am not currently trying to lose any weight, Renee Stephens' podcasts (Inside-Out Weight Loss or IOWL) have changed my life for the better. Guided journeys take you into discovering the intricacies of your relationship with food, comfort, worthiness, issues of self-hate and reteach you how love yourself.
This woman changed the way I think about food, my body, and my overall happiness and delight in life.
I am excited to be able to support Renee Stephens' first book, one I hope will change and enlighten the lives of many.
I hope any of my friends who struggle with acceptance of their bodies and eating habits tune into the (FREE!) podcast and then in turn support Renee's mission to end the weight loss struggle by reading her book.
And my little plug for Renee-- I have (without trying to restrict calories OR obsessively work out) lost about 25 pounds over the last year or so. I am kinder to myself. I'm not overly concerned about my weight, but DAMN, I feel good! I love eating naturally, eating my fats, desserts, fruits, veggies, carbs...and never ever overanalyzing my food. I know by listening to my body what it wants and needs, and how to give it that without some crazy "plan".
About 3+ years ago, I started listening to this podcast that I stumbled upon called 'Inside Out Weight Loss'. I was going to the gym and wanted some motivation to listen to while I was there. This podcast has completely improved my life. I started losing weight, but I wasn't trying! I also know that my relationships with others and with myself has improved because of what I learned from Renee Stephens. I am really excited to finally own her advice in written form.
I recommend this book (and her podcasts) to anyone who struggles with weight and/or self image. Even if you don't struggle with weight, you can apply her advice to all areas of your life. This isn't a book that tells you what to eat or how to exercise. This book shows you how to change your limiting beliefs and let go. Funny how when you let go of the control to do everything right with food that it finally starts to show the right results.