50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food

We all want to treat ourselves. That never goes away.

I love this book! It gets to the heart of mindful eating without invoking God or angels or the Secret or deep Buddhist philosophy. The writer give solid, concrete ways to self-soothe so that the reader becomes enabled to eat mindfully. There is no delving into any dieting theory, just practical tools to end the problem of emotional overeating immediately. Isn't that what we are all looking for in weight loss books?

Susan Albers,after explaining various reasons for eating...other than the obvious, allows us to pick and choose among fifty reasons why we might have purchased this book. We can learn how to handle situations that lead us to unhealthy eating. Easy to understand, practical suggestions! A great approach to those of us intrigued by the term "Behavioral Modification"! Now, to put it into practice!

As a psychologist, I'm frequently on the lookout for books that can help the people I work with. Dr. Albers's book is an excellent resource for people who are struggling with eating issues. As many people struggle with eating mindlessly (when they're not hungry or are upset, for example), it is important to learn other ways to cope with difficult emotions. She gives an overview of mindfulness and then details 50 exercises focusing on different ways to redirect the impulse towards self-destructive behavior. Many of the exercises in this book would work well for people dealing with other problems too, such as substance abuse.