The Weight Escape : How to Stop Dieting and Start Living

Diet fads and fitness trends may offer the prospect of losing weight, but they rarely work out long-term. The Weight Escape offers something life-changingly different. Using the mindfulness-based method called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Russ Harris, author of the best-selling Happiness Trap; psychological practitioner Ann Bailey; and scientist Joseph Ciarrochi show you how to make the lasting changes you want. Focusing on the mental barriers that can keep us from setting and achieving our goals, they promote a holistic approach to well-being and weight loss—one that goes beyond meal plans and calorie counting to apply mindfulness to how you live as well as to what you eat. Through practical exercises and personal stories they show you how to: •••Set goals and give direction to your life •••Overcome destructive habits and exercise self-control •••Deal with cravings and stressful situations •••Develop self-acceptance This book contains the tools you need not only to get the weight-loss results you want but to maintain a healthy weight—and a healthy sense of well-being—for the rest of your life. **Diet fads and fitness trends may offer the prospect of losing weight, but they rarely work out long-term. __The Weight Escape__ offers something life-changingly different.**Using the mindfulness-based method called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Russ Harris, author of the best-selling Happiness Trap; psychological practitioner Ann Bailey; and scientist Joseph Ciarrochi show you how to make the lasting changes you want. Focusing on the mental barriers that can keep us from setting and achieving our goals, they promote a holistic approach to well-being and weight loss—one that goes beyond meal plans and calorie counting to apply mindfulness to how you live as well as to what you eat. Through practical exercises and personal stories they show you how to:•••Set goals and give direction to your life•••Overcome destructive habits and exercise self-control•••Deal with cravings and stressful situations•••Develop self-acceptanceThis book contains the tools you need not only to get the weight-loss results you want but to maintain a healthy weight—and a healthy sense of well-being—for the rest of your life. Skip the diets and calorie counting—the bestselling author of The Happiness Trap reveals how mindful eating is the key to long-term weight control and well-beingUsing the mindfulness-based method called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Happiness Trap author Dr. Russ Harris, psychological practitioner Ann Bailey, and scientist Joseph Ciarrochi present a holistic approach to well-being and weight loss. Focusing on the mental barriers that prevent us from setting and achieving our goals, they go beyond meal plans and calorie counting to explain how you can apply mindfulness to your lifestyle and eating habits. Through practical exercises and personal stories they show you how to:• Set goals and give direction to your life• Overcome destructive habits and exercise self-control• Deal with cravings and stressful situations• Develop self-acceptanceThis book contains the tools you need not only to get the weight-loss results you want but to maintain a healthy weight—and a healthy sense of well-being—for the rest of your life. Introduction Breaking free. Identifying your values and goals ; Recovering your strength ; Finding your tipping point ; Escaping the cage ; Harnessing the power of flexibility ; Listening to your body ; Summary Building a new life. Developing the mindfulness habit ; Making hard choices easier ; Finding lasting motivation ; Satisfying your true hunger ; Enhance your life ; Finding your faith and courage The seven-week weight escape boot camp Appendix: Nutrition guidelines. Diet Fads And Fitness Trends Offer The Prospect Of Losing Weight, But Rarely Work Out Long-term. Using A Mindfulness-based Method Called Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (act), The Authors Promote A Holistic Approach To Well-being And Weight-loss That Goes Beyond Calorie Counting. You'll Get Results, And Learn How To Maintain A Healthy Weight-- And A Healthy Sense Of Well-being-- For The Rest Of Your Life.--