Goes into Emotional causes for weight gain

It outlines the effect that mindfulness has on weightloss and the role that mindlessness plays in getting fat.
It talks in depth about the cycle of shame and how we (as food addicts) are as much addicted to the cycle of shame as we are to the food.
This book briefly analysed the types of personalities that are prone to food addictions and how these personality types deal with issues.
She goes into how to break the hold that certain foods have in your life through exposure therapy.
Its a good read on the psychology that surrounds food addiction and answers the question why do I keep getting fat even though I'm working so hard to stay thin?

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This book has literally changed my mindset

Hopefully it changes my life too. I have never related to a book so much. First time I was like. Wow this is amazing. Second listen. It started to sink in more and more. I’m about to do a third time. I have so many issues it will take a while. But this book is the only thing I’ve read that actually makes sense! Reducing the guilt. Identifying the mind hunger. Understanding how I got here and acknowledging that I wasn’t always this way gives me hope.

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A great book that really spoke to me

This book really spoke to me and my 'neural pathways'. The narrator has a very pleasant and informative voice, easy to listen to and take in information. I clicked on the title initially as it piqued my interest and I wasn't expecting much, just another quick fix. However I was pleasantly surprised that this book is very relevant, up to date and refers to plenty of research. I have read many books on emotional eating but don't feel that I can relate to any of them. This book just made sense to me. Using the latest science of neuroscience, it is very up to date and made me realise maybe it wasn't this mystery emotion or feeling I was supposedly suppressing (as other books said) but more the pathways in the brain, the well worn paths and the fact that sugar and certain foods light up the reward and pleasure centres of the brain. I have found myself with quite some bad habits and this book made me realise I can choose healthy food and enjoy it. The more you try to be healthy, the more the neural pathways in the brain will set. I have the kindle and audible version. It is also shorter than most books which means I actually got through it all (7.5hours) but it is all relevant and succinct, and gets to the point quite quickly without going on an on. I think the title appeals to those looking for a quick fix but offers so much quality and science that you would expect from that title. It is not a diet book, it helps you to understand your brain, pleasure centres and also that it is not your fault. Highly recommended.

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Interesting information

Interesting however quite repetitive. I will try to implement the protocol.
The readers voice was a bit annoying.

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Very good book but outdated diabetes info

Excellent for getting to the root cause. I highly recommended it. Offers great science and statistics and an abundance of techniques to rewire the brain. My only critism being it hasn't got the clearest reasearch on diabetes. I recommend this book in conjunction with Dr Gregger 'How not to Die' and 'How not to diet'. These books have the biggest reasearch team behind them in scientific studies on the effects of food on health. I lost the majority of my weight following Dr Gregger and this book helped me maintain that weight through its suggestions. I'd say these three books are the triad bible of weight loss.

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How it is

This is not a quick fix diet book, it is informative and gives you the tools to put things into practice to help you make life changing habits

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A great, well referenced book

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very psychologically and emotionally focused and well researched and referenced.

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Life changing book

This book really gets to core of emotional eating and explains it in an easy to understand way. It offers wonderful practical advice to women who want to change their unhealthy relationship with food and reclaim their lives. Highly recommended.

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Most motivational book I've read in years

Would you listen to The Thin Woman's Brain again? Why?

I have actually listened to it through audible over and over and over again. It is like a mantra to me almost - very positive reaffirmation.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Looking at weight management from different people's perspective and why it is hard for some and not others

Have you listened to any of Kate Fotopoulos’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Haven't listened to any others at this stage

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not cry but made me think hard about what I wanted to achieve with my weight loss

Any additional comments?

Great book - totally recommend.

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Relatable and effective

An excellent book. It is working for me. I recommend it to anyone struggling with their weight. The author's story is relatable and the recommendations actionable and based on science. I've read books on CBT and neuroplasticity before; this book simplifies the messages and activities that help rewire your unconscious brain. The narrator is really soothing to listen to as well.

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