The "Think Thin, Be Thin" dieting book focuses on the mental and emotional aspects of eating. Instead of being an actual diet plan, it is meant to offer encouragement if you're trying to lose weight. The book's authors say that by "thinking thin" you will develop new neural pathways in your brain that will make it easier for you to stay slim. Always consult a doctor or therapist before trying a new self-help regimen.
History
"Think Thin, Be Thin," has a copyright of 2004 and is written by Doris Wild Helmering and Dianne Hales. Helmering is a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for three decades. She's been featured on Oprah, penned eight relationship books and written other weight-loss books including "Thin Becomes You." Helmering, of St. Louis, Missouri, has also been a consultant for Fortune 500 companies and hosted her own radio show in which she was an on-air therapist. Hales is the author of a top-selling college health textbook, "An Invitation to Health," and has written 13 trade books, such as "The Mind/Mood Pill Book." Hales, of San Francisco, California, is also a contributing editor for "Ladies Home Journal," "Working Mother," "American Health" and "Parade" magazines. She's also a widely published, award-winning freelance journalist.
Function
"Think Thin, Be Thin," is supposed to complement your existing weight loss efforts, so if you're already signed up at a gym or following a weight-loss program, authors Doris Wild Helmering and Dianne R. Hales advise you to keep on track with those. Addressing the psychological aspect of eating will help you follow your regimen because you'll stop craving extra food, the authors say. Hunger has less to do with how much you eat than your attitude toward food, so changing that attitude is key to losing weight, according to the book.
Considerations
The authors of this book cover a large number of mental techniques, but do not elaborate on the specifics of these, according to the Diet Spotlight website. The authors say on the eNotAlone website that the book is meant to expose you to the concept that you can control your weight numerous times. That's because everyone is different, so a technique that may appeal to or work for one person may not work for another. However, when many weight-loss strategies or solutions are offered, most everyone will find one or more that work. "Although you may not be aware of what's happening, mere exposure to these options will open your mind to the possibility that you can change the way you deal with food. And something in these pages -- an insight, a technique, or a new approach -- is sure to inspire you," according to the website.
Benefits
Helmering and Hales say that to lose weight you need to eat less and work out more. The answer to how to get yourself to do this lies in your brain. Most of the techniques the authors introduce focus on setting goals, or lining out what you plan to accomplish, and altering the way you interpret situations so you can get rid of self-defeating or inaccurate thoughts.
Features
A few actual dieting tips are included in this book. Among them, the authors advocate keeping a food diary and exercising in groups. The authors also discourage you from following fad diets and instead emphasize health and fitness, notes the Diet Spotlight website.
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