A book which speaks many truths. Something which lots of us in todays society should be thinking about.

Interesting concept. Good idea to look at other aspects and not just what you are eating and how much exercise you do. Not so sure about self diagnosing and labelling though.

Wonderful workbook to recover from your food addiction.........

Received this ARC for an unbiased review. Story did not hold my attention and did not complete the book.

I didn’t connect with this book. I struggled with some of the psychology of it. My own issues I’m sure. I appreciated the chance to read it, but I won’t leave a review anywhere else but here.

Most of the book was fairly familiar. The basic information wasn't different from the norm. I did like her explaining food as an addiction. Food is an addiction and it is a hard one to live with because of the daily need and requirements.

Great workbook. It also implements mindfulness in its practice. I think in order to use this workbook correctly there is the need of a tutor, psychologist or teacher to accompany the path to recovery. Informative.

The thing I liked about this book is that it considers food as an actual addiction, much in the same way people suffer from addictions to drugs or alcohol. Because, let's face it - food IS an addiction, and probably one of the hardest to break given that you can live without drugs and alcohol but you CAN'T live without food.

This book fulfils its title of 'workbook' with lots of exercises scattered throughout, which enable you to consider where your problems are. However I did disagree slightly with the use of them, for instance if you score above x amount, you may have a compulsive nature / be a food addict, and so on - self-diagnosis isn't always helpful or safe. Everyone has a compulsive nature to some extent; I just don't think it is helpful to label every little thing in this way. I do however think this book does a great job at helping the reader to recognise their behaviours and therefore prepare them for change.

There are a couple of case studies which make the teachings really apply much better to the reader, and these were helpful to read. The book uses a lot of mindfulness techniques, such as stopping to actual consider the feel of your feet, the parts of your body, your mind... these are techniques I have used and find helpful.

On the whole this workbook is really well packed with activities and advice, and for anyone with a genuinely troubling relationship with food, this will be a great help for them.

A really interesting book that has given me a completely different perspective on food. One to re-read, it definitely makes you think about what you eat and why.

I read this book having never read anything about the topic of food addiction previously. I felt that this book did a really wonderful job of describing what food addiction is and is not, the different ways an individual can be addicted to or have an unhealthy relationship with food, and emphasizing that someone's size and/or weight does not include nor preclude an individual from this disorder. The tips included in the self-help chapters included many of the same tools and techniques that I have encountered throughout the other self-help books and programs I have completed including stress management, mindfulness, inquiry, journaling, prayer/meditation, physical activity, and overall healthful balance, The dietary insights in the middle chapters were also helpful in my own eating habits for becoming more aware not just of how food tastes, but the way foods make me feel both physically and emotionally. It was a really great insight into becoming curious and present to my eating habits that I think will help me as I move into stages of life where this becomes less of a trend and more of a necessity.

Good news and bad news ( for the review) the good news for me personally is that I am not a good addict. The bad news is that means this book isn't really relevant to me, ha. Nonetheless it still has good tools for understands and helping to fix problem behaviors.

I decided to request an advance copy of this book due to the fact I struggle with food. Instead of overeating I have an unhealthy addiction of not eating. Same Coin just different side.
This author has a wealth of knowledge in this field but she starts off a little heavy handed for those who struggle and it might overwhelming people quickly.
Many might see this book and the author background as only geared to those who are in her same social standing. Personally I found it informative and helpful in guiding a person where they can find help, The end of the book has endless resources for those who struggle with a food addiction.
The author has readers self-diagnosis themselves throughout the book with lots of questions for the readers to answer themselves. The Food Addiction Recovery workbook can be very useful for someone who is dealing with food addictions because it gives them a plan of attack to change their behaviors and how to get help with the reference guides.
I can see how this book could be very useful for someone who is dealing with food addictions and is looking for a tangible plan to change their behaviour.
I would have like to have more information on different eating disorders that are out there in the world.

I found this book as a reference guide as well as it is called a workbook to be helpful guide and I found it helpful in my own personal life.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advance Copy.



The comprehensive list of references at the back, and the author's credentials, were also reassuring that the material in the book was well-researched and valid.

This is a book written by an author who is clearly knowledgeable in her field. Personally I found the style a bit heavy handed and rather overwhelming from the start. The book takes an approach that assumes it's readers are all from the same socio-economic background, so it is a certain audience that fits the authors goal.

There is interesting information in the book - but I don't recommend the book in general

I like the format of this book. There are examples used, but they don't go on and on. The stories are peppered throughout as examples of the ideas she is trying to get the reader to understand. I also like all the exercises that encourage you to journal what you are thinking, your responses and ideas on how you care affected and can maybe improve.

While I like all this and it has a good flow that is easy to read. The ideas aren't always easy to understand and I feel sometimes it jumps too fast into the exercise. It's a good book to read though though, if you struggle with food. I think using this with a therapist would be really useful, though.

Nice and informative book. Full of encouraging tips to be healthier and love your body.