{"product_id":"overeating-freedom-from-food-fixation-9781596369467","title":"Overeating: Freedom from Food Fixation","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you are personally struggling with overeating or you know someone who is, this 96-page book offers you key information on the causes, effects, and practical solution for compulsive eating. It answers key questions, such as\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Am I depressed because I overeat? Or do I overeat because I'm depressed?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Why is it so hard for me to resist the urge to eat?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Is it wrong to reward myself with food? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e What daily choices can I make to bring change?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre you tempted to super-size it at the drive-thru? Maybe you prefer late-night snacking while everyone else is asleep.\u003c\/em\u003e If we're honest, many would have to admit that we often eat too much! After personally counseling people struggling with compulsive eating disorders for 30 years, June Hunt has seen firsthand what it takes to overcome the urge to overeat and to conquer food fixation. \u003cstrong\u003eShe invites you to experience the freedom, energy, and joy that come from running to God (not to food) for comfort. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eI've had a rough day, \u003cbr\u003e but this chocolate bar will make me feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis quick-reference guide on overeating combines June's years of experience with timeless biblical truth, relevant information, and practical action-steps. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Get \u003cstrong\u003e key definitions, such as what counts as overeating?\u003c\/strong\u003e What is compulsive eating? and what is binge eating? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e Learn how to spot the basic characteristics and \u003cstrong\u003esigns that you struggle with overeating\u003c\/strong\u003e (includes a self-test)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e Discover the situational and \u003cstrong\u003eroot causes of compulsive eating disorders\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as anxiety, unresolved pain, depression, or a crazy-hectic schedule. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e Get practical advice on how to personally overcome compulsive eating or help guide someone through the process. Includes \u003cstrong\u003e11 first steps\u003c\/strong\u003e to take to begin your journey toward a healthy mindset toward food and 8 daily choices you can make for change. Click here to find out more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eDive into the Word of God and be transformed as you align your thinking with God's thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended resource for pastors, church leaders, youth leaders, children's ministry leaders, parents, concerned friends and family members.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What is Overeating and Compulsive Eating? \u003cp\u003eOvereating means excessive eating. Compulsive eating is uncontrolled overeating based on emotional hunger, not physical hunger. It often comes with a seemingly irresistible urge to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e What are the warning signs of compulsive overeating? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e People who compulsively overeat are often trying to find comfort, escape from a problem, or calm their anxiety with food. Emotional eaters are trapped in a vicious cycle: eating to feel better, feeling worse instead, and then turning back to food for comfort and relief.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e What are some of the effects and symptoms of overeating? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Physical symptoms of overeating\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronic neck and joint pain, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disorder, shortness of breath after mild exertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Relational symptoms of overeating\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeling embarrassed, feeling inhibited, feeling isolated, and feeling rejected. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Emotional Symptoms of overeating\u003c\/strong\u003e anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, hopelessness, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Spiritual Symptoms of overeating: disobedience (gluttony), shame, guilt, self-condemnation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 12 Practical Tips on How to Stop Overeating \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't say\u003c\/strong\u003e, I am dieting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo say, I'm eating healthy foods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't\u003c\/strong\u003e weigh yourself every day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Do record your weight once a week.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't\u003c\/strong\u003e keep unhealthy food around you. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo keep healthy food prepared for snacks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't\u003c\/strong\u003e eat fast!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo chew slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't\u003c\/strong\u003e get caught off guard by temptation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo have an alternate plan (call a friend, memorize Scripture, take a walk, enjoy a hobby). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't\u003c\/strong\u003e reward yourself with food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo focus on the rewards of self-control and a new, healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Steps to a Solution How can someone overcome compulsive eating disorder? \u003cp\u003e Here are just a few daily choices someone can take to start their journey toward healing. Decide each day to accept this challenge for change. Accept the challenge to make these daily choices-- realizing success is just a choice away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife is a series of choices, therefore... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to give control of my life to the Lord Jesus Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to change my eating through the power of Christ within me.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to live to please God, not to please my appetite.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to make wise choices when tempted to eat unwisely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to make right choices when tempted to eat excessively.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to glorify God with how I treat my body. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to focus not on food but on faithfulness to the Lord in my life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e I choose to let God be my God--not to let food be my god.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book gives practical ways on how to stick with these daily choices as you conqueror your urge to overeat. You (and those you help) can be an overcomer as you discover your incredible worth through God's eyes. His love will satisfy your craving for comfort, love, and affection. His truth will help align your thinking with God's thinking.  The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 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