Dr. Phil's book

Pretzlgl · Sep 23, 2003

Haven't bought the book yet, but I am considering it. Watched his show though with the weight loss challenge. I'm interested to see how well the people do. In 10 months they can lose a lot of weight.

renerian, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

I have read all his books and learned alot and did some deep self evaluation after reading them. I enjoyed them very much.

renerian

healingtouchRN · Sep 23, 2003

am working on dieting myself. Used hypnosis for a starter, which focuses on good habits, not eating because it's time or for stress, etc....I have lost 13# in a month I guess, increasing my activity level, make myself take the stairs (pant-pant) & no seconds except for salad & those things. But I do eat what I want, just not the 24 oz shake from sonic!! I'll have a few bites, savor them then remember how far I have some without backing up. If I goof up, then I picture a waitress with a whole tray of glasses, she drops one or two, does she throw down the whole tray? Or does she pick up & carry on? It's a good way for me to not beat myself up for minor setbacks. :rolleyes:

sbic56, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

Yup, I have been watching Phil's recent weight loss challenge shows, too, and probably will buy the book. I like most of his straight forward, almost simplistic, but "why didn't I come to that conclusion?" type of advice. I am not overweight, but I struggle daily to stay that way and know alot of my overeating is stress related. You can never know too much about yourself!

JUSTYSMOM · Sep 23, 2003

I purchased his book a few months ago. I was mainly interested in finding out what his take was on overeating.

He maintains that people who overeat are getting some sort of benefit out of it. In other words, let's say you are lonely or hurt about something. You overeat to not only soothe yourself, but you are creating your own little party in your mouth.

The book includes an example of a woman who would constantly lose and gain 100 lbs. She really wanted to lose weight. But she would always end up gaining it back. After working with Dr. Phil, it came down to the fact that her fat was acting as a shield against men. She was afraid of rejection so bad, that she forced the rejection upon herself.

Once she realized this, she was able to work it through with Dr. Phil and live happily ever after again..blah blah blah..

mother/babyRN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

So, is any of this NEW news? Nope, but it sure will make Dr. Phil a cartload of cash...Are we too dumb to do what we already know???? Should be interesting read...More words to say what we already know....

sbic56, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

Originally posted by JUSTYSMOM

Once she realized this, she was able to work it through with Dr. Phil and live happily ever after again..blah blah blah..

So, I take it, by the blah, blah, blah comment you didn't really dig what the good doctor had to say? He can be a bit of an overbearing, know-it-all, but is the book worth it, in your opinion? (I like these allnurses reviews; hate to waste my money!)

sbic56, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

Originally posted by mother/babyRN
So, is any of this NEW news? Nope, but it sure will make Dr. Phil a cartload of cash...Are we too dumb to do what we already know???? Should be interesting read...More words to say what we already know....

True, but sometimes we don't want to admit what we know. It's called denial!

JUSTYSMOM · Sep 23, 2003

sbic56,

It's a good read as a library book (not sure if it is yet). I wouldn't spend the money on it. I personally think that we all know why we overeat. His book just brings to life the things that you already know, but may not admit.

In other words, why do I overeat? Well, it certainly soothes me when I feel depressed, lonely, angry etc etc. Do I want to lose weight? OF COURSE I DO. However, why is it so hard for me to do it?

The real reason is that I am not willing to give up my source of comfort. In addition, I hate it when men come onto me (uh oh, I said it..) no matter if I am single or even married. Yep, I have been one of those women who have been told how beautiful my face is..if only I lost weight. Yet, I have always been hit on. It is only when I reach a certain weight that it stops. My weight is my armor. Does this make sense?

Anyone else willing to admit why you overeat? I am willing to bet that all of us overweight people have a lot in common. We use food as a source of.......

NursePru · Sep 23, 2003

He mentions in the book that what he is saying should sound familiar. He actually says that if you are thinking to yourself that you have never thought any of the things he is saying to throw the book in the trash because you are not in the right mindset.

I'll admit why I can't lose weight. I eat for comfort when I'm stressed or upset. I never excercise the way that I'm supposed to and I eat the wrong things. Some of you are right about that fact that it isn't rocket science. Most people that battle there weight know exactly what needs to be done to do it, but have other issues to face before that can happen. I think that the only thing that is beneficial about the book is that you have to really think about the "nitty gritty" that is causing you to be overweight. Might seem dumb to some, but I can use the help, so I went for it and spent $20.

Good luck to anyone who is trying to get fit, no matter what program you are trying. :)

sbic56, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

Originally posted by JUSTYSMOM
sbic56,

It's a good read as a library book (not sure if it is yet). I wouldn't spend the money on it. I personally think that we all know why we overeat. His book just brings to life the things that you already know, but may not admit.

In other words, why do I overeat? Well, it certainly soothes me when I feel depressed, lonely, angry etc etc. Do I want to lose weight? OF COURSE I DO. However, why is it so hard for me to do it?

The real reason is that I am not willing to give up my source of comfort. In addition, I hate it when men come onto me (uh oh, I said it..) no matter if I am single or even married. Yep, I have been one of those women who have been told how beautiful my face is..if only I lost weight. Yet, I have always been hit on. It is only when I reach a certain weight that it stops. My weight is my armor. Does this make sense?

Anyone else willing to admit why you overeat? I am willing to bet that all of us overweight people have a lot in common. We use food as a source of.......

It seems so foreign to me that you, or anyone, would try to make themselves unattractive. I do not doubt this is the case for your overeatting, just find it amazing. Being very plain and not necessarily considered attractive, I guess is why I work very hard to keep the weight off, so I can maintain what is my more attractive attribute. ( I certainly do not get hit on alot!) In the end, with both of us, it boils down to matters of self esteem. I suppose that is what I need most to improve instead of my looks!