Getting Better Bite by Bite: A Survival Kit for Sufferers of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders

by Ulrike Schmidt, Janet Treasure, June Alexander

Getting Better Bite by Bite is an essential, authoritative and evidence-based self-help programmethat has been used by bulimia sufferersfor over 20 years. This new edition maintains the essence of the original book, while updating its content for today's readers, drawing on the latest knowledge of the biology and psychology of bulimia and its treatment.

The book provides step-by-step guidance for change based on solid research. The use of everyday language, stimulating contemporary case study story-telling and evocative illustrations in Bite by Bite provide encouragement, hope and new perspectives for all readers.

This handy-sized book fills a need for easy-to-understand information about Bulimia Nervosa, a serious and prevalent eating disorder. Ulrike Schmidt and Janet Treasure are world-renowned researchers and authorities on eating disorders, and June Alexander, a former sufferer of anorexia and bulimia, is a respected writer and internationally-known eating disorder awareness advocate. Getting Better Bite by Bite is a valuable resource - for sufferers, for their families, and for the health professionals and carers treating them.

Genres: Self Help

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2015

Reviews

[Elisabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book full of qualitative research and quotes from people directly who have eating disorders. I find this book less comprehensive and structured than Dr Fairburn's, and oddly enough the latter isn't referenced in there. This does focus mostly on bulimia and does contain many insightful activities to understand triggers, habits, and life that supports the eating disorder, and how to gradually and ever so slowly change things. I do think this can be useful to one suffering with ED, yet in my work I rarely see bulimia and will continue to recommend fairburn instead. I did very much enjoy the shoulds and wants list though and likely will use it going forward.

[Ryann Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oooof as a therapist that specializes in binge eating - not a fan. How could the author think it’s appropriate to put a BMI chart to see if you’re at a ‘healthy weight’ in a book to help those struggling with eating disorders? 🫣

This book is also DENSE. I can only imagine someone struggling picking this up and being so overwhelmed that they then continue to reinforce the belief ‘I am the problem.’

If you’re looking to heal your relationship with food and overcoming binge eating and/or bulimia please read intuitive eating, anti-dieting, and health at every size.