JosieJ 11 Posted May 10, 2016 I'm scheduled for surgery a week from today. I haven't always been overweight/obese, I used to run, play softball, lift weights, etc... I really feel like I know a lot about nutrition, proteins/carbs, calories in vs. calories out, whole foods vs processed foods. What I still need help with is how to combat emotional eating. I know what I need to do but I just can't seem to always do it. I've read several books but am still looking to conquer this demon. Has anyone read any books they'd recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted May 10, 2016 I'm going to a therapist in my Bariatric Program. I think it's helping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted May 10, 2016 When food is Love by Geneen Roth (actually, anything by Geneen Roth) Eat it Up! by Connie Stapleton Overeater's Anonymous literature (OA.org) Alcoholic's Anonymous Big Book (replace alcohol and alcoholic with food and compulsive eater and it applies) Not food related, but very helpful: The One Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud Anything by Brene Brown The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BariatricBetty24 18 Posted May 24, 2016 I'm an emotional eater and currently PreOp working on these issues. I agree with Inner Surfer Girl, When food Is Love by Geneen Roth is a must read. I am also reading/working through, End Emotional Eating: Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Cope with Difficult Emotions and Develop a Healthy Relationship to food by Jennifer Taitz. This book is more interactive with assignments and journals. I have really learned a lot from this book. Taitz is a psychologist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
