Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good about Your Body and Self After 40

"Change Your Mind, Change Your Body" is a must-read for anyone concerned about their health, fitness, and body image. I found Dr.Kearney's vast experience, knowledge, and unique perspective really helpful. This is not just another diet book, but a life plan to help you take care of your body and self. I like how she included spiritual teachings from different religions throughout the book to help paint pictures of how we think of ourselves and look at ourselves, and how we can help ourselves. Clearly this author understands women and offers great suggestions on how to quit overeating and develop a strong, positive self image.

"My girlfriend bought me this book for my 49th birthday.I needed a kick in the pants to get moving and this book gave me one that and more. I have two kids and both are in college and doing well. Its me who has been struggling with my life in general my weight,body image and relationships with others. My Mom became depressed when I went to college and I never wanted that to happen to me. Through the stories and ideas in this book, I realized I have to stop feeling sorry for myself, stop procrastinating and take control of my eating and exercise..The authors insightful examination of why people overeat and great ideas on how to stop overeating have helped me tremendously. The chapter on exercise was really helpful and I am begining to feel stronger, not just in my body but in myself [I have also lost 6 pounds over the last three months]. The story that the author shared about the hike in Australia where the Aborigne guide asked her "What are you hunting for and who are you gathering around you at this point in your life" blew me away. This is a great book that has helped me look at midlif in a new way. If any women is having probelms dealing with aging, weight and self esteen this is the book to read, it is very easy and interesting reading...you go girls!!

Finally a self help book that is actually helpful!No gimmicks,No magic bullets-instead great ideas which have helped me to come up with a realistic weight goal for myself,cut out grazing on food all day long,,and becoming motivated to exercise again..Being a mother of two daughters,I got a lot out of the chapter about helping your daughters develop a positive body image-not only about body image but handling my relationship with them in general.The inspirational stories and exercises left me feeling rejuvenated and excited about these midlife years.

I bought this book for my mother for Christmas. She's 45 years old, and has always seemed pretty happy with herself until the past few years. She gained a little weight, and tried different diets, but nothing really worked so she gave up. I thought this would be the perfect book to re-motivate her, and I was right. She loved it. She said it not only helped her overcome overeating, but the chapter on fitness motivated her to start exercising. Now she is training with her friend for a five mile mini marathon in our hometown this spring. I read the chapter on compulsive overeating and found some new ideas to stop my bad habit of overeating. I am using her ideas on handling emotions like anger and sadness which often trigger overeating. I am one of those people who has too much responsibility as a graduate student and no healthy way to re-fuel. Often times, I use food. Like the author suggests, I am working on increasing my resources and decreasing my demands so I don't overeat out of sheer exhaustion. I loved the chapter on self care and am looking at relationships I am in that leave me "hungry". Since Christmas, I got myself a copy of the book and my roommate is currently reading it as well. This is the best book I've ever read about improving my body image and eating healthy. The only mistake this author made was to assume these ideas would only be helpful for women over forty. With the exception of the first chapter, the rest of the book is full of novel, inspiring ideas to help women like me take control of my eating and allow myself to feel sexy and attractive!

As a social worker practicing for thirty years, I found this groundbreaking book which combines psychologically proven techniques, ancient wisdom and spiritual teachings the most innovative, effective book I've read to help women finally overcome overeating and develop healthy body images. I love how she encourages women to exercise and develop physical strength while they are developing a stronger effective self in the world. She encourages women to take charge of their life, inviting them to pay attention to appetites and passions during "the middle years". Ideas like "you can't set boundaries with food (stop eating when full) until you set boundaries with others" is amazing. The step by step plan to reconstruct your body image provides simple strategies that anyone can approach. Patients have told me they found the book a great source of knowledge, comfort and strength. They love how the author not only gives examples how her patients have successfully used the strategies but also shares inspirational stories about herself and her family. This author's deep understanding of why women struggle with food and their body image and has come up with a novel, effective approach to help women move on. I highly recommended this book to all women.