Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat »

Do you regularly deprive yourself, succumb to temptation, feel guilty, and then start the process all over again? If so, you need this book. Dr. Michelle May will guide you out of the food-focused, diet-driven downward spiral that leads you to eat, repent, and repeat. She offers a powerful alternative: end your love-hate relationship with food and start eating mindfully and joyfully.

No more rigid rules, strict exercise regimens, questionable drugs, or food substitutes. This book will soon have you eating the foods you love without fear, without guilt, and without bingeing. Create the healthy, energetic, and vibrant life you deserve.

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

Part 1 Think

Chapter 1 In Charge, Not in Control 9

Chapter 2 Trust Your Body Wisdom 29

Chapter 3 It's Not About the Food 47

Chapter 4 What Am I Really Hungry For? 63

Chapter 5 Fearless Eating 91

Chapter 6 Mindful Eating 109

Chapter 7 Just Right 121

Chapter 8 Self-Care Buffer Zone 135

Part 2 Nourish

Chapter 9 Diets Don't Work 151

Chapter 10 Rediscover Food 161

Chapter 11 Drink and Be Merry 169

Chapter 12 Clearing Carb Confusion 177

Chapter 13 Fat Facts 191

Chapter 14 Protein Power 203

Chapter 15 It's the Little Things 211

Chapter 16 A Flexible Approach to Self-Care 217

Part 3 Live

Chapter 17 Born to More 227

Chapter 18 Change Your Mind 239

Chapter 19 Lay Your Foundation 251

Chapter 20 Increase Your Stamina 259

Chapter 21 Increase Your Flexibility 269

Chapter 22 Increase Your Strength 283

Chapter 23 Challenge Your Body 295

Chapter 24 On Your Terms 305

Part 4 Eat

Chapter 25 I Am Hungry! 319

Menu Sunday Brunch 320

Menu Rustic Grilled Pizza Party 322

Menu Fiesta Night 327

Menu The Health Grill 331

Menu Family Night Pasta 334

Menu Orient Express 337

Menu One Pot Southwestern Stew 340

Menu Light Dinner by the Fire 341

Menu Mediterranean Small Bites Party 344

Menu Celebration Dinner 348

Menu Better than Fast Food 353

Menu Main Dish Salads 357

Appendix Health Notes 359

References 379

About the Author 397

Index 399