i finished reading the end of overeating



The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite by David Kessler MD. There is lots of great stuff about the evolution of the food industry and why many of us crave high fat, high salt, high sugar foods. Kessler also explains how we program ourselves to eat out of habit or reward than out of hungry.

I never really thought of myself as an overeater but you don't get to be my size by just looking at food. But when Kessler talked about how some people don't even realize they are eating too much until it's all gone, it hit home. There are certain foods that just call to me. I don't even keep them in the house knowing that once I start, I can't stop. Sun chips, mint chocolate chip ice cream, cheddar cheese crackers...

I only wish he would have spent more time on how to overcome this problem. I know there is Overeaters Anonymous but I am not a joiner. And frankly, I think I am doing OK. But extra tips and tricks would be helpful.