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Honestly, this book changed my life and how I think about food and eating. However, it is absolutely for folks that live with a certain amount of privilege.
[Listened to the audiobook]
There were some elements I liked in this book, such as relieving the stress we put ourselves under to look good and be perfect. I think it's good to focus on what matters to you personally, and to take care of yourself - which is a big message in here.
I think some elements of this book are triggering and won't mesh with every person who is struggling with their body image / diet / weight, etc. I found I needed to take a couple of breaks while I was reading. I would even say to be mindful before jumping in to any diet book, make sure you are in an OK headspace.
There were some elements I liked in this book, such as relieving the stress we put ourselves under to look good and be perfect. I think it's good to focus on what matters to you personally, and to take care of yourself - which is a big message in here.
I think some elements of this book are triggering and won't mesh with every person who is struggling with their body image / diet / weight, etc. I found I needed to take a couple of breaks while I was reading. I would even say to be mindful before jumping in to any diet book, make sure you are in an OK headspace.
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DNF @ 27%, ultimately I just didn't vibe with what the book was saying. It's like she is arguing that intuitive eating is the right thing to do but then she talks about how intuitive eating isn't realistic. Give me solid examples of how to overcome an issue or just stay silent on it. I feel like someone told her "oh you should write a book about that" to get her to stop talking about weight loss and she took it to heart.
DISCIPLINE is key...even with TFID
I think the introduction of this book is fabulous. Every person needs to read it. It would change the mindset of so many people. The first couple sections are good too. I think the famine story was a good representation of what we do when we restrict ourselves so harshly of food. I will say, I will never restrict specific foods anymore. There have been several studies saying that’s the true way to KEEP off weight, and TFID explains why well. There’s also a section on the emotional side of eating and although that isn’t something I struggle with, I think she gives good advice on how to focus on the mental/emotional before the food.
However...There were a few things I wasn’t a fan of, and I think they could be quite dangerous. She talks about how everyone has a “set weight.” And that there are several different factors for someone’s “set weight”. I think the set weight theory is bogus. No one has a set weight of 450 pounds. Yet there are people who say f it, and are 450 pounds.
Another is she makes it seem the only downside of being overweight is the way it makes us feel negatively about ourselves, and the mental issues that come along with that. She even references how overweight people live just as long if not longer than “normal weight” people. And other ways it’s not dangerous to be overweight. Never does she mention how destructive type 2 diabetes is on our lives or how obstructive sleep apnea leads to a shorter life span. Some people are upset about being overweight and want to lose because they’re tired of the actual physical health issues it has in their body. The author makes it seem like those don’t exist and that they’re all in our head.
And lastly, which is why I titled this review...the author never mentions specifically that DISCIPLINE is what we need. Because not only does it take discipline to break all the “diet rules” and eat dinner at 9pm along with 3 creme filled donuts because that’s what our body wants...it also takes discipline to listen to our bodies when it wants a salad. Or fruit. I think it’s important to emphasize to DISCIPLINE yourself when your body does tell you it’s craving a home cooked meal. Because the way she states it is, you’ll see whatever the f you crave and want until one day you’ll start to crave other things...like kale and blueberries. But as we all know...just because you crave blueberries doesn’t mean you’re going to eat blueberries! I can’t tell you how many times I wanted a good healthy home cooked meal, but I STILL CHOSE to grab Taco Bell.
All in all, I think it’s worth the read. It definitely changed my mindset about not feeling guilty eating “bad” foods and eating what I’m craving. But I do feel like this book is best given to people who are 20 pounds or less overweight.
I think the introduction of this book is fabulous. Every person needs to read it. It would change the mindset of so many people. The first couple sections are good too. I think the famine story was a good representation of what we do when we restrict ourselves so harshly of food. I will say, I will never restrict specific foods anymore. There have been several studies saying that’s the true way to KEEP off weight, and TFID explains why well. There’s also a section on the emotional side of eating and although that isn’t something I struggle with, I think she gives good advice on how to focus on the mental/emotional before the food.
However...There were a few things I wasn’t a fan of, and I think they could be quite dangerous. She talks about how everyone has a “set weight.” And that there are several different factors for someone’s “set weight”. I think the set weight theory is bogus. No one has a set weight of 450 pounds. Yet there are people who say f it, and are 450 pounds.
Another is she makes it seem the only downside of being overweight is the way it makes us feel negatively about ourselves, and the mental issues that come along with that. She even references how overweight people live just as long if not longer than “normal weight” people. And other ways it’s not dangerous to be overweight. Never does she mention how destructive type 2 diabetes is on our lives or how obstructive sleep apnea leads to a shorter life span. Some people are upset about being overweight and want to lose because they’re tired of the actual physical health issues it has in their body. The author makes it seem like those don’t exist and that they’re all in our head.
And lastly, which is why I titled this review...the author never mentions specifically that DISCIPLINE is what we need. Because not only does it take discipline to break all the “diet rules” and eat dinner at 9pm along with 3 creme filled donuts because that’s what our body wants...it also takes discipline to listen to our bodies when it wants a salad. Or fruit. I think it’s important to emphasize to DISCIPLINE yourself when your body does tell you it’s craving a home cooked meal. Because the way she states it is, you’ll see whatever the f you crave and want until one day you’ll start to crave other things...like kale and blueberries. But as we all know...just because you crave blueberries doesn’t mean you’re going to eat blueberries! I can’t tell you how many times I wanted a good healthy home cooked meal, but I STILL CHOSE to grab Taco Bell.
All in all, I think it’s worth the read. It definitely changed my mindset about not feeling guilty eating “bad” foods and eating what I’m craving. But I do feel like this book is best given to people who are 20 pounds or less overweight.
A 3 for Bravery, but a 2 for actual usefulness. I mean - you can sum up the entire book by saying, "Eat what you want, your body will eventually adjust to a non-starved state and you'll adapt." I like that.... but it's the "getting to that point" that is bothersome. Seriously.
Of course, the author doesn't advocate for such a dietary disregard for those that have to follow special food advice due to health issues and such - but for the rest of us? It's a laissez-faire approach that is both intriguing and terrifying. It makes some solid points and argues well, but I find I am struggling with the true application of this approach.... and seriously doubt I could do it.
Of course, the author doesn't advocate for such a dietary disregard for those that have to follow special food advice due to health issues and such - but for the rest of us? It's a laissez-faire approach that is both intriguing and terrifying. It makes some solid points and argues well, but I find I am struggling with the true application of this approach.... and seriously doubt I could do it.