Perhaps the most comprehensive text on why diets don't work. Written by two nutritionists who came to realize that dieting actually caused more eating problems that it helped.

Also written by two women in the medical field. Offers tips and techniques to gracefully embrace a lifestyle of permanent, natural slimmness.

This book is filled with affirmations for all areas of weight and eating. Also includes an important section on forgiveness. Many times "holding on" to resentment (weight) can also lead to "holding on" to excess body weight.

 An amazing and classic text on the underlying reasons women hold on to weight. Explores mental, emotional and cultural reasons why weight and eating issues plague many women. Written in 1979 but continues to apply to women in the 21st century.

I personally enjoy the candid nature of this book. Ms. Roth bares details of her painful childhood to help readers understand the possible reasons for emotional eating.

Bob Schwartz has a humorous style that helps readers to indentify the absurdity of dieting and diet mentality without feeling lectured, guilty or defensive. His no-nonsense approach makes it easy to understand why diets will never provide a long-term soultion to your weight problem.

 Laura Turner offers a no-nonsense, holistic, loving approach to taking care of your whole body. It's not just about toning your thighs or having a firm butt, it's about loving, nurturing and energizing your body so it can naturally land at its best size and shape.

I haven't read this entire book, but the description fits right in with the Donate Your Weight philosophy.

I'll admit, I haven't read this book but since I loved "When Food is Love" and since many people have recommended it to me, I will pass the recommendation on to you.

Diet-Free Solutions to Your Food, Weight, and Body Worries

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 This book came with high recommendation from a colleague.

I'll admit, I haven't read this book but since I loved "When Food is Love" and since many people have recommended it to me, I will pass the recommendation on to you.

The 5-Step Plan to Overcome Emotional Eating and Lose Weight on Any Diet

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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, End Your Obsession with Food and Weight

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 This is a classic text with MANY exercises to help you improve your body image.

The Tao of Inner Fitness through Sports and Exercise.
This book comes with high recommendation from my friend and fellow author, Laura Turner. I trust her judgment. This book is on my desk in the "to be read" pile. Oh, if only there were more hours in the day!

For those who think, "I just want to be normal when it comes to food."

Freeing Yourself from Food and Weight Obsession

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A Twelve-Week Self-Guided Journey from Compulsive Eating to Recovery

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Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems

I haven't read this entire book, but the description fits right in with the Donate Your Weight philosophy.