87 pg, paperback,’06

This little guide is a helpful tool for developing and maintaining a food plan. It offers basic nutritional information, check lists, activities and food record worksheets. It focuses on making food choices based on innate hunger cues, handling food fears, and maintaining an active, mindful lifestyle.

CONTENTS:

1 – Journey Toward Normal Eating
   Activity 1: Contemplating the Continuum
   Activity 2: Defining Your Destination
   Activity 3: Pleasant Alternatives to Overeating
2 – Working with Your Body
   Activity 4: Honing in On the Signals
3 – Navigating the Meal Plan
4 – Logging Your Progress
   Activity 5: Write It Down
   Activity 6: Finding Flexibility and Variety
5 – Observing Signs and Signals
   Activity 7: Listening to Your Body
   Activity 8: Responding to Signals
6 – Your Natural Body Weight
   Activity 9: What Has It Done for You Lately?
   Activity 10: Sizing Up Your Body Image
7 – “But I Can’t Eat That!”
   Activity 11: Finding Freedom within the Food Groups
8 – The Trail to Active Living
   Activity 12: The Joy of Movement
9 – Staying the Course
   Activity 13: Finding Balance
   Activity 14: Celebrating Your Accomplishments
Appendix 1: The Structured Food Record
Appendix 2: Counting the Foods You Eat
Appendix 3: Recommended Reading

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Kate Buttita, MPH, RD, LD, is a key member of Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute’s Research Education and Outreach department. In her work, she develops programs and has given numerous presentations that promote the concepts of normal eating to patients and professionals. Kate lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Marna M. Canterbury, MS, RD, LD, clinical professional at the Institute, has more than 15 years of experience with eating disorders and nutrition counseling. An engaging speaker and experienced writer, Marna reaches consumers and professionals with key messages about nutrition and health. Marna lives in Stillwater, Minnesota.