The Stress Eater Diet Book Review and Giveaway!

I was given the opportunity to read a new book out called The Stress Eater Diet. Being a first time stay at home mother to a toddler boy I feel stressed... OFTEN! So naturally I wanted to find out what this book was about and see if I fit the description? The Stress Eater Diet was written by Robert Posner, M.D. and Linda Hlivka. This book targets women who tend to eat a lot and unhealthily when stressed.

Based on new published research, The Stress Eater Diet is a "revolutionary program that can help rid you of stress and control your weight through a proven nutritional and simple exercise plan. It will reduce stress eating while balancing your mood and increasing your energy."

The Stress Eater Diet combines: Nutrition, Stress Relieving Exercise, Calming Techniques, and Serotonin boosting foods (activating calming mood sensors in the brain)

After reading the book I've realized that I'm not a stress eater. I have also been in athletics my whole life so I have those life skills. On the other hand, I have seen how many women are effected by "stress-induced mass consumption", and think that this book is a helpful tool for those looking to find a starting point. Helpful habits such as exercising frequently, drinking a lot of water, and eating well balanced nutritious meals are all discussed.  This is not a book for those that are already well versed in nutrition and dietary needs, but could be very encouraging for those needing a starting point as there isn't a lot of medical jargon. This book is simple and to the point. I like that. There are some easy techniques to follow that I feel could be helpful to many different readers. I definitely think its worth reading. If you're not sure whether or not you are a stress eater, the book as well as the website has a quiz you can take to determine if you fall into this category of emotional eating. They also have a blog that I found helpful with good topics.

Now for the good part... A GIVEAWAY!  Leave a comment on this post and tell me your favorite way to relieve stress and you will be entered to win a copy of The Stress Eater Diet book.

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Make sure you leave separate comments for each telling me you did so. The contest ends Tuesday, March 3rd. The winner will be selected randomly.