Runaway Eating: The 8-Point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions Paperback – Import, 15 January 2005

This book really turned on a light bulb for me. It clearly outlines what are called "subclinical" eating disorders. It also helped me to realize that my reaction to dieting was normal! What a relief to know that it's not just me. Included in the book are some written exercises to help you figure out what triggers your "runaway eating" episodes. It also addresses compulsive exercise, another very common problem.I have been greatly encouraged to leave my dieting mentality behind. It may seem overly dramatic to say it was ruining my life, but it was! And those of you whose lives are driven by thoughts of what, when, and how much you will eat, and how long you must exercise know what I mean. You can experience freedom. It's scary, but you can! The book teaches you how to learn to listen to your body, and reestablish your hunger-feeding mechanism. Very helpful information. I put away my scale, but I can tell you that the fit of my clothes has not really changed since I started working in this book. I have not lost weight, but amazingly, I have been much more relaxed with food (and life) and I haven't piled on weight. I really think that once I get this down and some of the cravings for junk out of my system, that my weight will probably go down a little, though I am probably never going to be a size 6. I am also experiencing less dissatisfaction with my body-a miracle! I cannot give all the credit to this book, as I have read others along the way that have emphasized my freedom in Christ that goes hand in hand with obedience.

Very helpful information.

Not for someone who avoids psychotropic drugs. Being damaged by them is probably just as bad as being fat. I will give or throw this one away.

Book was in great shape. Don't bother reading it.

If you have read any other book on the psychology of eating disorders, you have likely already seen everything this book has to offer. There is no information found here that can't be found in dozens of talk shows and even more online sources. What a disappointment.