AN APPETITE FOR LIFE IBD

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I donâÇÖt want you just to read the book - I want you to use the book to make a full recovery from binge eating or bulimia. I have written it in an easy to read style using real life examples to explain the practical steps you will need to take to recover.áRead it with a pen or pencil in your hand. Underline anything you want to remember, draw in the margins, write your experiences of the techniques and fill in the exercises. Make it your well thumbed guide.âÇÖAppetite for Life: Create a Life Free from Binge Eating and BulimiaâÇÖ is a recovery programme for people who binge eat or have bulimia. It does not dwell on theories of why people develop eating disorders or the horrors of suffering from one. Instead it focusses on giving you the the knowledge, skills and techniques you will need to fully recover from these horrible conditions.Real lived experiences of clients who recoveredThis book is based on the real life experiences of my clients who have recovered using this programme. I have scattered their thoughts throughout the book and I am sure that you will recognise yourself in their words. Let their spirit to embrace change inspire you to join them and to fully recover and flourish.Exercises and TechniquesI have chosen the exercises and techniques with care. I know they work and you will need them to recover. Once learned they will serve you well in other situations for the rest of your life.Section One: How eating disorders developThe three risk factors of developing an eating disorder.Strategy for eating disorder recovery.The food knowledge you will need to nutritionally rehabilitate your body.Section Two: How to recover from your eating disorder.How to calm your body and reduce anxiety.Techniques to shut up that âÇÖcritical voiceâÇÖ in your head.Techniques to handle your emotions without using food.Techniques to cope with stress.Techniques to improve a poor body image.Relapse prevention.A special chapter for those suffering from Bulimia Nervosa.Section 3: How to handle âÇÖreal worldâÇÖ problems, after you have recovered.How to help your friend or child with an eating disorder.How to handle âÇÖdiet expertsâÇÖ.What to do when âÇÖold thinkingâÇÖ bubbles up.How to survive the Wedding Buffet (or any other buffet come to that!!!).How to prepare for your holidays (vacations).What to do about âÇÖtake-away foodâÇÖ.How to handle friends who are dieting.How to cope when your friend loses weight on a diet.How to support your friend when they put weight back on.Getting the best help from your GP.Good lucká