The Easy Way for Women to Lose Weight

by Allen Carr

READ THE EASY WAY FOR WOMEN TO LOSE WEIGHT AND BE THE WEIGHT YOU WANT TO BE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Are you unhappy with the weight you are? In The Easy Way for Women to Lose Weight , Allen Carr addresses the difficulties that women face in trying to lose weight. Diets don't work and just lead to a feeling of deprivation, which can cause food disorders like binge-eating. By explaining why you feel the need to eat junk food and, with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free from this addiction, Carr shows you how to eat for a healthier, happier life.

What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway

"The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle."
Anjelica Huston

"It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction."
Sir Anthony Hopkins

"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence."
The Sunday Times

Genres: Health

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 2016

About the author

Allen Carr was a British author and the founder of the global Allen Carr’s Easyway method, renowned for helping millions overcome smoking and other addictions. Born in Putney, London in 1934, Carr began smoking at 18 during National Service and struggled with the habit for over three decades. A qualified accountant, he finally quit in 1983 following a revelatory visit to a hypnotherapist. The experience didn’t directly cause him to quit, but it led to two key insights: that smoking was simply a form of nicotine addiction, and that withdrawal symptoms were minor and psychological in nature. These revelations inspired Carr to develop a revolutionary approach to quitting, one that did not rely on willpower, scare tactics, or substitution therapies.
Carr’s philosophy centered on removing the smoker’s fear of giving up. He argued that smoking merely relieves withdrawal symptoms from the previous cigarette, and that the supposed satisfaction gained is merely a return to the non-smoker’s normal state. Through live seminars, books, and multimedia resources, the Easyway method encourages smokers to continue smoking while they reframe their beliefs, ultimately extinguishing their final cigarette with clarity and confidence.
In 1985, Carr published The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, which became a bestseller and was translated into more than 45 languages. The success of his London clinic led to the establishment of over 100 Easyway centers in 35 countries, offering seminars to treat smoking, alcohol dependency, sugar addiction, and even fear of flying. His method’s credibility was bolstered by independent clinical trials, including studies in Ireland and the UK which found it as effective—if not more so—than standard cessation methods. This led to its adoption by NHS-approved services in England.
A key element of the Easyway clinics is that all facilitators are former addicts who successfully quit using the method themselves. They must complete extensive training and become licensed members of the Association of Allen Carr Therapists International.
Throughout his career, Carr also co-authored a wide range of Easyway books addressing various addictions and behavioral issues, often collaborating with Robin Hayley and John C. Dicey, the current Chairman and Global CEO of Allen Carr’s Easyway. Dicey, whom Carr mentored, continues to lead the organization’s development and public outreach.
Carr died of lung cancer in 2006 at age 72, though he had not smoked for 23 years. He attributed his illness to second-hand smoke exposure during seminars. Before his death, he remained committed to his mission, challenging governmental ties to nicotine replacement industries and advocating for wider access to his method.
Carr’s legacy continues through his clinics, books, and online programs, which have reached over 50 million people worldwide. His message remains consistent: quitting is not a sacrifice—it’s liberation.

Reviews

[Ann Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because his Easyway to Stop Smoking book worked like a literal miracle for me. I like his approach with this book, the idea that junk food (like cigarettes) are not actually satisfying your hunger, and we need to break the brainwashing that we “need” these foods. I kind of feel like he should have stopped there though. A lot of the nutritional advice doesn’t seem correct, like the concept of food combining (eating protein and carbohydrate separately to ease digestion) has been completely debunked. It did give me a lot to think about. I think it’s particularly useful if you struggle with emotional eating. Definitely taking this one with a grain of salt however.

2nd Time Review: I revisited this book because I knew I needed a mindset shift around eating. Having used this method to successfully stop smoking I was a little more open minded this time. I plan to keep this in my especially in regards to sugar.

[Aileen (Ailz) Grist · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Allen Carr's books. He makes giving something up turn into gaining something. It seems to work for me too. Yesterday I had a flapjack - special occasion - and didn't enjoy it - or the taste it left in my mouth. That is a first for me.

My only problem is that I don't think that he's qualified to give out nutritional advice. As a type 2 diabetic that has reversed her condition I know that if I had just fruit for breakfast - or much in the way of fruit at all - my blood sugar would leap up. Sugar starts to be absorb in the mouth, fibre doesn't. Also the fact that we aren't meat eaters because we love animals and wouldn't want to kill our own: the 2 things that seperate us from the chimpanzees & apes is that - we have fire and we eat meat - that's why our brains are so much larger.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's really common sense stuff when it comes down to it, but it is stuff you would never normally think of. It gives you a completely different way of looking at food and how you eat. I love the fact that it is all about lifestyle changes and not yet another diet. I haven't put the instructions into practice yet, so I can't comment on that aspect.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lifestyle change not a diet

I enjoyed this book because it outlines simple steps to take in order to permanently change your eating habits for good. Thinking differently and keeping an open mind are crucial for making any sort of permanent change. I'm putting these changes to work and I'll update my progress.

[Deborah White · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn’t work

A ‘power of suggestion’ approach. DID keep an open mind, followed instructions. Found it frustrating. Must be in 20% fails.

[Lois Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book. Good advice

I dated this a 5 stars because I am motivated to do this and start feeling good. I will start slow as he has suggested. I quit smoking after reading one of Allen's books so already am a fan!!!! All this makes sense. Will purchase more of his books. It won't be hard. I like that he keeps repeating the main points and makes it easy to understand.

[Yvonne Godfrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only eat when you are hungry!

Eat when you are hungry, eat real food and stop when you have had enough! This is such wonderful and yet obvious advice.
The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 is because Allen makes lots of statements or claims that I would like to see backed up with studies.
I also question his comparison between Chimpanzees and humans. Quite strange!

[Angela Emmerson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A yoyo dieter, who has read loads about healthy eating

I have just finished reading Allen Carr's book. I have found it very interesting. I have already started to think differently about food and how I eat it. I will wait to see if I actually lose weight, I am excited to see what happens next.

[Catherine Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

fear of flying worked. here goes🤞u

Tried Fear of flying because my life was blighted. Got to the end of book and threw it over my shoulder in disgust. BUT it worked!!! Let’s hope this book does the same.

[Julie Grace Immink · Rating 4 out of 5]

"So whatever we believe makes us happy is the path we will pursue"

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition · Rating 3 out of 5]

Effective brainwashing - the easy way to take the joy out of eating, by imaging the ingredients mushed up and sloshing through your digestive system.

[Karina Zujewska · Rating 1 out of 5]

Some good advice but some absolute nonsense in this as well.

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some really good ideas that I will be definitely incorporating in my life, but there were some ideas that I know would adversely affect my health. So this book was a mixed bag for me.

[Evelien · Rating 2 out of 5]

Average

[Christine Mathieu · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is just one more of those self help books where the author tells you over and over again that if you keep reading it, it will solve all your problems.
Well, it's not that easy.

Also what is all this talk about the Little Monster and the Big Monster from page 160 on? I have to admit that from that point on Allen Carr just lost me.
I thought this was supposed to be a non-fiction book on weight loss, not a book for little children.

Guess I'll have to keep searching for the one book on eating disorders that has a better and more convincing approach.
One star.

[Katherine Tamplin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book to stop eating junk food, not to lose weight. I think it takes a very unique approach that makes sense. I like the ideas and the rules and I think it's made my view on food change, which was the hope!