Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I haven't finished the book, but I have to say in reading the first several chapters and working through the exercises, I feel that this book was a great break through for me. I love that she can combine the science of psychology and food issues with faith, she does a great job combining with appropriate scripture. However, even someone that is not of the christian faith would benefit from this book, it is not a theme that is shoved down the readers throat.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone dealing problems overeating. She covers the difference between eating addiction and eating for emotional reasons, food dysfunction, and how to over come them. Her methods work, they are working for me! But even if you aren't, it's still pretty OK. We went thru this book at a food addiction support group. It has some really good moments, but some of it was just religious noise.
If the religious stuff resonates with you then you'll enjoy this book. But if it does not, then still about half of it is really good. The religious stuff is never offensive to an unbeliever, but it's just filler that are little more than words on a page if you're not into that sort of thing. Still, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
There are some OK things for everyone in this book. And if you're into the whole religious thing, you'll probably really love it. One person found this helpful. My husband ordered this book for me to read. My name is Melanie Webster. I was so glad he did. I really felt that the author, Rhona Epstein was very honest and transparent in this book about her personal struggle with food and food triggers.
Her personal expertise on the subject was extremely helpful as if I was having private sessions with her as my counselor. I related to most if not all the struggles she and some of her clients had with food. The struggles she sited that her clients had were generalized to help many people relate without going into private, personal issues. The best quote from the book is "This is a plan not an option". Plans have a goal. Options are too lax in seeing results. Also the solution to the problem of yo-yo dieting is answered in the book by the involvement of the combination of "spirit, mind, and body".
All three areas need to be addressed to have a successful victory with food and food triggers. I got so much out of this book and I am very sure many people who have been struggling with food issues for many years or for a short time can gain much from reading this book. Never heard this presented this way. Never heard this presented this way, food addiction has been a lifelong struggle for me. This book is amazing. Great guidance from Rhona Epstein in this book. Really is a kind and loving, yet no nonsense look at triggers and how to deal with them. It's not just knowing what they are, but what can you do to prevent them and what can you do to overcome them!
The book gives excellent practical advice from someone who understands what it means when food has a dangerous hold on someone's life. This is a great book. It is easy to read and understand and has wonderful information in it. I highly recommend it to anyone with food issues. Epstein writes an amazingly encouraging, truthful and empowering book on how to overcome compulsive eating and sugar addiction. Food Triggers is loaded not only with helpful information but also a strong, bullet proof plan for overcoming this baffling addiction.
The book addresses the emotional, physical and spiritual aspects involved in addiction and provides the reader with practical ways to heal and recover. Epstein shares her hope and the freedom she has found and demonstrates that freedom is possible. See all 48 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Set up a giveaway. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. Never Binge Again tm: Made to Crave Devotional: There's a problem loading this menu right now.
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Unfortunately, I was only able to stomach no pun intended 60 pages of Food Triggers. It was written in the breathless, over-earnest style of one of those annoying spammy pop-up ads on the internet. Nothing new here - food addictions and the underlying triggers that 'set them off. Food addicts need to Worthy Publishing gave me a free, signed copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All true - all said before and in fewer than pages! May 15, Selkie rated it it was ok. I had gotten this on the last round of give-ways, so I thought I has better read it as soon as possible in able to review it.
Basically it is a revamp of the Over Eaters Anonymous handook: Yes, once you quitting eating a particular food, you may not crave it again. Aug 26, Ellen rated it did not like it. Not at all what I expected but not bad. I thought it would be like chemicals in the food and such, but it is psychological triggers. Mostly just recommending faith and meditation to overcome. Dec 01, Gabby-Lily Raines rated it it was amazing Shelves: Review may be found at the following backdated link: May 24, Margaret Mechinus rated it it was ok.
If I learned anything from this book, I can't remember what it was. Aug 01, Tamara Evans rated it liked it. An insightful read providing guidance to those who are food addicts or think they may be suffering from food addiction.
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I liked the overall layout of this book as well as the combination of biblical scripture and techniques used by AA Alcoholic Anonymous. I appreciate that the author inspires the reader to not only focus on diet to overcome food addiction but address the underlying issues and experiences which have lead to food addiction. By reading this book, the reader can learn coping techn An insightful read providing guidance to those who are food addicts or think they may be suffering from food addiction. By reading this book, the reader can learn coping techniques when feeling stressed as well as learn how to establish a normal relationship with food.
Jan 16, Erin Cataldi rated it liked it Shelves: I for one, can overeat. I mean obviously, I'm giant or really a "glamazon" as mother calls me I'm 6 foot one and built like a brick shit house. I can pack the food away if I'm in a really bad mood or good one, depending on the situation. But thankfully, I'm not a chronic binger like author, Rhona Epstein, and thousands of others that can't control sugary foods are or have been. I'm not saying that to slam them, no way. That's just tough is all. I know some people have a real problem saying n I for one, can overeat.
I know some people have a real problem saying no and can't stop until they finish that whole crave case or tub of cookie dough. Author and certified psychologist, addictions counselor, and therapist, Rhona, talks about the very really problem of binge eating and how some people are wired to NOT STOP. Food addiction isn't a joke and she takes the first first few chapters outlining the scientific studies and giving a dumbed down version of how your brain works and in some cases, doesn't work.
Studies with rats have proven that sugar has the same effects as heroin and cocaine. Too much sugar chemically alters your brain and makes you crave it more and reject healthier food in favor of sweeter options p. It was quite interesting, I wish she had included more studies. But never fear there was still plenty more useful information in this book! There were success stories, real life solutions, scientific explanations, written exercises, group questions, and biblical insight to whet the appetite of anyone wishing to make a change to their binge eating life style or their loved one's food addiction.
I appreciated that this wasn't just a run of the mill diet book, because it's not a diet book! It's a lifestyle change. If you suffer from serious food addiction you have to cut sugar and flour out of your life forever. Addicts can't have just a little, a little taste will send them careening back into binging.
Food addiction is very much like alcohol or drug addictions in the treatment and application. You need loving support from others, God, professional help a nutritionist, I appreciate there are no recipes in this book , and knowledge. This was an inspiring read, and I can see many getting help from this.
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I received this book for free from First Look in return for my honest, unbiased opinion. Jan 13, Leilah De medina rated it it was amazing. Like so many others, I made a decision to eat better and get in shape after the new year. I am horribly addicted to sugar, and also intolerant to processed sugar. The one food I want to eat the most makes me super sick. IBS, exhaustion, irritability, nausea Like so many others, I made a decision to eat better and get in shape after the new year. IBS, exhaustion, irritability, nausea, depression, and the list goes on.
Why do we usually turn to those yummy, bad foods? There is an emotional problem. But that leads into a spiritual problem. God should be the first person we turn to in time of need, but then call the cookies and chips. And thus begins the vicious circle. How do you get out of this? Address the problem on on three levels. It is impossible to kick an addiction without His help.
Figure out what those underlying emotional triggers are. When you know how you feel you can go to God before the cravings hit. Stay away from it! Until you are able to exercise control, just keep that stuff out of the house. Learn what your body is actually needing when you have a craving. Jan 15, Crystal Scott rated it it was amazing. Do you want to eat well and live better? Then this book is definitely for you. Rhona Epstein is not only a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counselor but she also struggled with food addictions her self.
Written from her own personal experience, Ms. Epstein uses practical applications, biblical insight and true stories of struggle and success. In Food Triggers you will discover: I really enjoyed reading Food Triggers and am not ashamed to say that I have food addictions and this book is exactly what I needed to help me overcome the addictions, to end the cravings, eat well and to live a better life. I have been provided with a copy to giveaway and you can enter this giveaway by going to my Facebook page, http: Jan 10, Tonya rated it really liked it Shelves: He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
He never meant for us to struggle with food. Rhona writes like she knows what your mind and heart are thinking. Rhona goes on Chemical explanation. Rhona goes on to say that the truth of God's promises of love, freedom, and strength began to sink in.
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She discovered her ability to be free was totally dependent on Him. Relying on God and His strength instead of herself brought about true metamorphosis. Rhona uses many different examples of people she has worked with. I also really enjoyed the Trigger Talks. Rhona's book will be such a blessing to so many, I know it will.
It has a reader's discussion, if you would like to do it in a small group setting as well. Rhona says happiness is really an inside job. Want to know more? Leave me a comment, and on Jan 25th, I will pick a lucky winner and send them a free copy of the book!! I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I was not compensated in any form.
If you or anyone you love struggles with binge eating, then this is definitely the book for you! One of my favorite parts of the book was the very beginning where Rhona shared her own personal struggle with binge eating and the path she took to overcome it.
Food Triggers: End Your Cravings, Eat Well, and Live Better
It sets the tone for the whole book and lets you know that she speaks from experience. The added benefit is that she is a Certified Addictions Counselor so she not only shares her personal experience but also her clinical expertise. The book i If you or anyone you love struggles with binge eating, then this is definitely the book for you! The book is broken down into three sections with several chapters contained in each section.
The first section is entitled The Science of Triggers. This section goes into the description of what constitutes binge eating. The second section is entitled The Heart and Soul of Your Triggers and it begins to dissect the triggers into different categories so you can begin to see what it is that begins the binge. The third section is entitled Beating Your Triggers: This section helps you lay out a strategy to overcome your binge eating.
Rhona has a gentle yet firm voice that encourages the reader and continues to point towards healing. Her use of Scripture throughout cements the notion that this is more than just about eating too much it is truly a spiritual battle but it is a battle that can be won! I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review. Jan 06, Sara Diane rated it liked it Shelves: I received this through NetGalley to preread. I was hoping that Epstein could help me understand why. After finishing the book, I can honestly say she helped, but not half so much as she might have.
While the title suggests that the book might help one discover which foods trigger overeating and how to stop craving them, what I found was far more of an "anti-sugar and white flour" mantra. While Epstein mentions a few times that other foods might be triggers nuts, especially , she really harps on sugar and white flour. And while I understand those might be common triggers, neither of them are triggers for me.
The other things that made it difficult for me to apply this book to my life is that I have don't binge eat--I don't eat the whole carton of ice cream, I don't eat the whole bag of chips. I don't order two pizzas and eat them both. My overeating is more of the "a little extra every time" rather than binge eating, and this book really focuses on binge eating. For those that DO binge eat, I think this book would be super helpful.
Food Triggers: End Your Cravings, Eat Well, and Live Better
However, for those of us who don't binge, who don't take solace in food, etc, it wasn't a very enlightening book. Jan 13, Rhonda rated it really liked it. I was surprised at the different things I learned in this book. Food Triggers is not just about what foods to avoid but help in fixing problems that make us abuse food or other things. Food addiction is real. Rhona help dealing with the whole problem, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of why we do what we do and address ways we can get better. It looks at you and makes you realize that food and overeating has issues in our past.
We need to fix our issues too. Teaches us skills to help us figure out the whys. This is not a simple read and you can change how you eat. It takes work, faith, learning to love ourselves and look at our past honestly and figure out why you started to overeat. We did not get into this mess all at once. We can change if we work at it.
Rhona gives us lots of tools, advice, knowledge, other resources and even the biggest of all Faith in God to help us. I know I am going to work and keep reading and following Rhona's advice. Perfect timing to help me with my goals I have set. I was given Food Triggers by Rhona Epstein to read and asked to give honest review and be part of Food Triggers blog tour.
I do want to spell Rhona's name differently though. Feb 01, Matthew Hodge rated it really liked it. From what I understand, the concept that food might be addictive is still up for debate. Or perhaps if it is addictive, it is nothing in the food as such but more so in the mind of the person consuming it.
So I can't vouch for the science. But I can say that the idea resonated for me. While I wouldn't classify myself as having a serious eating disorder like many of the people that Epstein writes about , I do struggle to stop at sensible quantities of junk food. I know the pull of a chip bowl or From what I understand, the concept that food might be addictive is still up for debate. I know the pull of a chip bowl or an open block of chocolate left lying around. So I found this book had some good stuff to say, especially about food, emotions and the past.
As to whether I would recommend it to others, I'm not sure. If you were Christian, probably no hesitation. But Epstein's personal recovery and how she encourages others to escape from their food addictions, is so rooted in relying on God that there is probably more time spent on talking faith than the practicalities of diet.
Food Triggers : End Your Cravings, Eat Well and Live Better by Rhona Epstein (2013, Picture Book)
Since reading this book, I have noticed my food habits change, and I feel like I have a better relationship with food as a result. Jan 14, Ibjoy Hannabass rated it it was amazing. It is not really a diet book, but a book for those who are in the category of food addicts. Though I found a lot of information for those who just find themselves craving a certain food from time to time. The author, Rhonda Epstein uses practical tips along with Biblical insights to help you solve those craving times. Or maybe you are doomed to eating too much?