As a medical doctor (MD) who treats overweight persons, I found this book useful to recommend to certain of my patients. Not all people with obesity have emotional issues that need addressing, but many do. I think Dr. Phil has done us a favor with his practical, down-to-earth approach on dealing with these kinds of issues. He has helped a lot of people with a very difficult and life-threatening problem. For those reviewers...
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I have read many diet books and been on many diets. I believe that I can speak with some authority on the topic of dieting advice and I say what Dr. Phil has done here is remarkable. From the first chapter I felt moved emotionally. A few chapters in the reader is asked to begin writing about themselves. I set the book down for several weeks because I knew that if I moved forward there would be no going back. I would not be...
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I have read the book through real thoroughly. Now I am reading it a second time to really remember what is says. From the moment Dr Phil says I have to start living a healthier life NOW I started to do so. For over a month now, I - a huge sugar addict and couch potato - have not eaten any sugar and exercised every day. Dr Phil gives the tools to handle every situation that occurs in this process. For example, if I raid my...
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I've only started reading the first two chapters of this book, and already I find myself considering new possibilities about how I view myself and food!!!I was very disappointed to read the disparaging comments about this book and its author. I think people who expected to find something new here a) Don't get it; b) Are looking for a magic bullet; c) Just need something to complain about.THERE IS NOTHING NEW ABOUT DIETING!...
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The bad reviews seem to only be able to say a very few things: Phil is fat, Phil is not qualified or this diet plan does not work. People who have read this book and liked it though seem to have more down to earth commentary in comparison. They talk about the ways in which this book has changed their lives, not about how much they hate someone else. I have been working for a professional counseling service for the past...
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