The Thin You Within You
An addiction specialist gets to the heart of stubborn weight problems: "Invaluable for anyone who wants to overcome overeating." —John Bradshaw, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Homecoming Diets don't work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a psychiatrist specializing in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem. To develop healthy eating habits, a person must first develop a strong sense of self. With his characteristic upbeat style, Dr. Twerski explains: -The seemingly illogical compulsion of