Pleasurable Weight Loss: The Secrets to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Loving Your Life Today

by Jena la Flamme, Mama Gena (Foreword)

No points. No calorie counting. Just trust pleasure and the wisdom of your body.“The key to losing weight is not about enjoying less,” teaches Jena la Flamme, “it’s about enjoying more.” This revolutionary insight has allowed thousands of Jena’s students to lose weight without boring food plans, arduous rules, or punishing exercise. Why does it work? Because pleasure is the secret to switching off the stress triggers that are the real culprit behind emotional eating and weight gain. With Pleasurable Weight Loss, Jena invites you to discover to a graceful, feminine way for attaining the body of your dreams, • Taking the “guilty” out of pleasure—why pleasure is a trustworthy and intelligent guiding force in your life• Accessing your body’s wisdom—embracing your “animal nature” and turning your instincts and cravings into allies• Discovering your “ideal ecology”—creating the right conditions for weight loss with your food choices, thoughts, and lifestyle• Making it safe to be sexy—untangling the social and psychological issues of body image so you can feel good while looking your best• Exercise, cooking, and savoring life—everyday tips and no-stress practices for liberating your natural radianceHow you feel about your body and how you relate with pleasure matters more than what you eat when it comes to successful, sustainable weight loss. With Pleasurable Weight Loss, Jena la Flamme brings you a comprehensive, life-changing approach that starts with your mind—helping you relax, build self-esteem, and develop a sense of joy and trust in your body. Filled with inspiration, recipes, and practical guidance for women of all ages and body types, here is a powerful guide for transforming your relationship with food and exercise—a natural, enjoyable, and lasting path for looking and feeling your best.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

357 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Sophia Ciocca · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I felt like the title of this book was a bit of a misnomer. While a pleasurable approach to food, body, and movement is certainly the main topic (and the reason I picked up the book), the "weight loss" title seems like such a narrow aim. But perhaps that was exactly the point -- to find the women stuck in a punishing paradigm/relationship with their bodies and show them the way of pleasure, play, love, and ease.

While I was already well-acquainted with most of Jena's pleasurable living thesis from prior books (Pussy; Women, Food & God; Women Who Run With The Wolves), it was nonetheless helpful to see the principles of the feminine reiterated and applied to a topic so many women struggle with. My relationship with my body -- my "female animal" -- definitely deepened as I read and tuned in. I'm excited to keep deepening that relationship.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The emphasis on the stereotypical ideas of femininity made me roll my eyes in the beginning, but the parts where she mentioned science and research kept me interested. The author suggests pleasurable activities such as taking a relaxing bath, getting a massage, and telling yourself "I love you" to help promote weight loss. I'm not sure how well this approach will work, but I like the philosophy, and stress management can't hurt.

5/7/2021 Update: Just what I needed to re-read now.