Behind the Food (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781505363456)

Author ballooned to 143 kg and was diagnosed as morbidly obese. The perpetual battle with various fad diets caused greater increases in weight until a final straw of clinical depression and grave illness. With consultation of a dietitian and a psychologist balance and calm was brought into a very unhealthy mind and body. Effective education of food, how we manage our minds and our relationships with food is a vital part of who we are and how much weight we carry. The author shares everything, up close and detailed, emotions, thoughts and perceptions and the harsh reality of how simple it is to regain self respect, self control and a healthy mind and body.