The Ultimate Weight Solution

The Ultimate Weight Solution – Phillip C. McGraw

Many people have tried diet after diet, losing weight only to gain it back again. Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, the psychologist and television personality known as Dr. Phil, argues that this happens because most diets focus only on food and ignore the thoughts, emotions, habits and environment that drive eating behavior. In The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom, he presents an approach that addresses these factors.

Dr. Phil identifies seven keys to lasting weight management. They include developing the right thinking, which means changing self-defeating beliefs and inner dialogue; healing emotional eating, by identifying the feelings that trigger overeating and finding other ways to cope; creating a no-fail environment at home and work that supports healthy choices; mastering food and impulse control; choosing high-response, high-yield foods that require preparation and chewing and are nutritious; developing an intentional exercise habit; and building a support network of people who encourage your goals.

The book includes questionnaires, exercises and practical strategies for applying each key to daily life, as well as guidance on meal planning and food choices. Dr. Phil writes in a direct, motivational style, encouraging readers to take responsibility for their choices while recognizing the emotional side of eating.

The book became a bestseller and helped popularize the idea that weight management involves the mind as well as the body.

The Ultimate Weight Solution will interest readers seeking a behavioral approach to weight management. It is not a substitute for medical advice, and readers should consult a doctor or registered dietitian before beginning a weight loss program, especially if they have health conditions.