Non-Diet Approaches

Weight loss need not revolve around restrictive diets - or food obsessions. There are a number of approaches to weight loss that typically involve addressing behavioral or emotioal issues, and focusing on the pleasure of eating.

Shrink YourselfRECOMMENDED

A free interactive session with Dr Roger Gould.

This program is part of a 12-week online course that delves deeply into the emotionally-charged issues of food, weight loss, and body image.

The course is arguably the closest thing to getting a guided one-on-one course with a therapist. Working directly with someone is always the best option, but can be costly - online courses and workbooks can offer a good alternative.

French Women Don't Get Fat
This book and program is based around a positive, pleasurable and healthy approach to eating that involves changing many aspects of lifestyle.

The book by French-born American Mireille Guiliano became an instant bestseller.

Empowering Questions
Before thinking about going on a diet - take a look at these thought-provoking questions.