Thank you for reading. As you acknowledge, this book was written specifically for gay men, so its examples and journal exercises intentionally reflect the experiences, pressures and cultural contexts many of us encounter.
Blood sugar balance is included because irregular eating and inadequate nourishment can affect energy, sleep, anxiety, mood and emotional regulation, all of which can intensify negative thoughts about the body. It is presented as an alternative to restrictive dieting, not as another set of food rules.
Of course, not every exercise will suit every reader. The book repeatedly recognises that recovery is individual and encourages readers to use what is relevant to them alongside appropriate professional support.
Blood sugar balance is included because irregular eating and inadequate nourishment can affect energy, sleep, anxiety, mood and emotional regulation, all of which can intensify negative thoughts about the body. It is presented as an alternative to restrictive dieting, not as another set of food rules.
Of course, not every exercise will suit every reader. The book repeatedly recognises that recovery is individual and encourages readers to use what is relevant to them alongside appropriate professional support.