Fattitudes

Finally, someone writes a comprehensive explanation of the problems compulsive overeaters face. Thanks to this book, I get it now, after reading about it for YEARS! There is a lot of work to do... and Dr. Wilbert makes you understand that the issues you face are real and buried deep within the psyche. The only magic bullet is patience and persistence. The Wilberts guide you through the work... give you direction, but the solutions are up to you to find. Believe me, this takes plenty of work, unearthing all these issues. If you have this problem, buy this book. You do the work, you get the results!

I've read a lot of diet books, but this is the only one that I saw myself on just about every page. It's filled with big and little insights about why we use food the way we do. I've at last come to understand the obstacles I've run into every time I've tried to lose weight in the past. It's a real eye-opener! I recommend it for anyone who has had a long term battle with weight.

Right into the book one of the authors (Norean) talks about the necessity of getting out of our own way in the battle to lose weight. She had my attention from that moment on. Most of us know how to lose weight, it's our attitudes that need adjusting. This book is easy to read, with helpful information on every page. I read it with a Magic Marker in my hand, marking passages to read again. It was pretty well marked up by the time I finished the book. AND, it's got to be the FIRST weight loss book I've ever read cover to cover. I highly recommend it. It's written with compassion.

Finally, a book that gets to the truth of why we(professional dieters) can't get to our healthy goal weight and stay there. I always said, "I want to be thin but I eat like I want to be fat." I never imagined I could have so many "Fattitudes" that made me want to stay fat! I know this will take some work. I don't mind this time.This is the LAST book I"ll ever need for weight loss and maintenance. That is why I have HOPE in my life now.

Thank you Dr. and Mrs. Wilbert for sharing your expertise and personal experience with Fattitudes! Following the process of self discovery defined by Dr. Wilbert has literally changed my life. I was at the end of my dieting rope when I joined the Fattitudes support group. I tried every fad diet, weight loss group, comercial diet center, starvation and bulemia. I measured my self worth by my body size. I had many temporary successes, but each time I regained the weight, it left me looking for the next quick fix. I felt out of control of my eating and was frustrated by my lack of will power. I grew to hate my body and myself. after a few years of doing nothing at all, I discovered the Fattitudes support group. With the help of Dr. Wilbert and fellow group members, I discovered that the war I was batteling with food actually had very little at all to do with food. I am in the process of discovering and addressing the issues which had for years led me to self defeating behaviors and attitudes. It isn't easy, it isn't fast, and my progress cannot solely be measured on a scale. I am facing my problems head on instead of medicating my heartaches with food.I highly recommend Dr. Wilbert's approach to healthy weight management. I am excited that many people with stories such as mine will find that there is hope beyond the struggle.