Eating in Freedom is a piece of literature that was written by a man who had at one time eaten an entire gallon of ice cream at once. After almost freezing his stomach he decided it was time for a change.
The Author’s Story
Not only did the man (Tom McGregor) who wrote this book eat a whole gallon of ice cream in one sitting (his roommate’s ice cream rather), but he also did the following: He had a chocolate habit which cost him an average of $28.00 a day, and he could eat a (big) bag of cookies within minutes.
He would try to go on a juice fast, but still battled against his craving for all sorts of bad foods. At one point, (presumably before he tried the juice fast) he had gone to the gym. He did start to gain more discipline but still had a long ways to go.
He did exercise regularly but still had to combat the food issue somehow. He continued on an on for years trying and failing. In his book Eating in Freedom, Tom McGregor reveals how he finally mastered control over food.
Of course, you have to read the book in order to learn what his secret is. However, he testifies to no longer being a slave to food today. He also says that he is healthy and full of vitality.
Summary of Contents
The first chapter of Eating in Freedom shares how people become obsessed with food. A link to distorted thinking that leads to lack of self-discipline is part of what is covered in this work. An overview of the emotional pain that causes people to want to eat is also given.
The second chapter talks about the “past” and how it relates affects self-image and self-discipline. This chapter also talks about facing fears in order to escape from the trap of compulsive eating to freedom.
The third chapter talks extensively about “Killer Cravings” (The title of this chapter). It talks about the connection between triggers and cravings and gives a short overview of the neurotransmitters responsible for compulsive behaviors.
The fourth chapter talks about discipline, which combats compulsive behavior. This is where the process of making life-changing decisions actually starts.
Chapter 5 then goes into the art of dealing with negative thoughts and how they are often related to food cravings. Breaking this cycle of negative thinking will help eliminate your desire to overeat.
Chapter 6 gives readers of Eating in Freedom yet another weapon against overeating. You are taught ways to encourage your mind.
The seventh chapter gives you more ways to learn how to encourage yourself and lift yourself up. This is especially important if you do not have enough support around you right now.
Chapter 8 offers relaxation techniques, chapter 9 uses the concept of “yuck power,” and chapter 10 introduces information on dopamine which is a natural hormone produced by the human body. Dopamine helps a person remain in a positive mood in order to develop healthier behaviors.
There are 17 chapters in all in this book. It goes into quite a bit of detail while offering you several solutions to help you combat food cravings. The remaining chapters not mentioned hear will reveal more secrets to help you combat overeating.
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