Psychologist and doctor of holistic health Denise Lamothe presents a complete program to combat overeating, showing compulsive eaters how to take control of their dependence on and obsession with food. Lamothe targets the enemy as "the Chew," which she describes as the "hurtful, persistent, out-of-control part of each of us." The Chew is what keeps overeaters from sticking to a dietary plan, and can compel them to go on eating binges. Learn to recognise the Chew - and resist it - by exploring how to- Gain control of compulsive eating Understand the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual reasons why you eat so compulsivelyClarify your food control problems and develop ways to manage them successfully Create a plan tailored to your own needs Feel happy, energetic, and peaceful