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incredible
I can't begin to describe my difficulties of growing into the body I am going to have as a woman, but I don't have to because Jessica did it for it for me. There are very few ways to describe how it feels to read "Do I look fat in this?" except to say it's freeing. As I turned the pages I would eat up every word & little by little i could breathe easier.
Genuine connection heals.
I have been a psychotherapist for about as long as Jessica has been on the planet and a writer longer than that. From both of these vantage points I applaud this excellent book. Most of all, Jessica is honest and vulnerable in what she has to share and teach and it is that kind of genuine connection that really helps people heal. Buy 2 copies; you'll want to give one away.

A Good Read for Those Struggling with Body Image
This is a good book for young women struggling with body image and self-loathing. Those suffering from an eating disorder often feel alone and isolated - this will help them to know that they are not alone. The book sends the message of learning to accept themselves and reject the unattainable quest for perfectionism. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Body image in women    2. Eating Disorders - General    3. General    4. Personal Growth - Self-Esteem    5. Psychology    6. Psychology Of Women    7. Self-Help    8. Self-perception    9. Weight Loss    10. Women    11. Women's Studies - General    12. Self-Help / Self-Esteem   

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Good info for all men and women.
Not sure what I expected, but I did find the presentation thorough, helpful and logical.Much of the general background can be found in other soucebooks and the internet but it was useful to have the information all in one location.The author did help me to identify long-standing posture problems as related to lower back pain.As a manual for structure and function, the book is very good; the sections on pelvic movements are very clearly explained.Unfortunately, the references to Rolfing and bodywork seem too vague

Practical, informative, fascinating
This is a superb book. It is written particularly for Rolfers, but is essential reading for any other body worker as well. Since studying this book on my own, I have become much more confident doing pelvic massage with male clients. Having detailed knowledge of the underlying structures allows me to explain to men what I'm doing and why. Clients can be informally instructed at the same time they are made more comfortable with touch in this area. For this reason, the book is valuable for all men who want to learn about their own bodies. Penis, Male Pelvis and Pubic Area:Explored in Depth
The author has written an intelligent, frank and provoking book about the area of the body least talked about in an intelligent, frank and provoking manner. I consider this book essential for anyone in the "body work" field. It is a well written authoritive work by a scientist well versed in anatomy, physiology, and somatics. An excellent and important book for any Medical Doctor, Psychologist or Physical Therapist yet easily understood and enjoyed by someone with a less scientific mind. In fact, I consider this book a "MUST READ" for P.T.'s, Massage Therapists, and all body workers, consultants and trainers who work with men. I would also consider this book an excellent primer for any one (woman OR man) involved in a sexual, romantic, or loving relationship with a male. It is the equivalentof the famous "Our Bodies Our Selves" only about men. I recommend this book with highest praises! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Body image in men    3. Consumer Health    4. Generative organs, Male    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology    8. Masculinity    9. Men's Health    10. Pelvis    11. Men's studies    12. Popular medicine   

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Good
A good book that talks about the obstacles a man has to overcome to win over premature ejaculation. The title is packed with useful information and the latest findings in the field and presents all the new treatments that have been discovered for this condition. f you want more out of a sexual disorder oriented book then look for "Natural Penis Enlargement: New Methods of Avoiding and Curing Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, and Erectile Dysfunction Safely and Inexpensively. New ... No Pumps, No Pills and No Gadgets! Vol. 2" by Platinum Millennium, the ultimate resource for premature ejaculation facts and myths

Has She Written A Baseball Book?
I was disappointed. I finished the book during the second chapter.

Medical Doctor's objections
This book is 16 YEARS old and does not provide any science or medicine based advice! It really consists of 100 pages with fluff and 18 pages with exercises. I wrote a review of "Copying with PE" stating the fact that it is a lot less valuable now because it is written 2 year ago. The reason is the breakthrough which medicine and research have achieved in this area.
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Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness    2. Health/Fitness    3. Love / Sex / Marriage    4. Men    5. Men's Health    6. Premature ejaculation    7. Sex Education    8. Sex therapy    9. Sexual Disorders    10. Sexual Instruction    11. Sexual behavior    12. Sexuality    13. Treatment    14. Coping with personal problems    15. Sex & sexuality   

Subjects:  1. Codependency    2. Compulsive eaters    3. Compulsive eating    4. Eating Disorders - General    5. Family relationships    6. Health/Fitness    7. Obesity    8. Self-Help    9. Coping with eating disorders    10. Self-Help / Eating Disorders   

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Standpoints
this book is more from a psychological standpoint of a man. if your looking for something to help you understand premature ejaculation or impotency from a mans point of view its a good book. If your looking at it as a spouse looking for answers then it's a fair book but really doesn't offer the proper solutions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Impotence    5. Infertility    6. Men's Health    7. Sexual disorders    8. Sexuality    9. Treatment    10. Popular medicine   

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Engaging and full of hope
Sheryle writes a creative, heart-rending story of her battle with anorexia and bulimia and the spiritual revelation that saved her life. She transparently shares her jagged journey from bondage to freedom in a way that those who struggle with this frightening disorder will identify with.Her questions for journaling are as good as hours of therapy. Once I started reading, I could hardly put it down. I heartily recommend it.
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Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Physical Health    4. Devotional    5. Eating Disorders    6. Eating Disorders - General    7. Patients    8. Religion    9. Religion - Christian Life    10. Religion - Christian Living    11. Religious aspects    12. Religious life    13. Worship   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Men's Health    6. Health & Fitness / Men's Health    7. STUDY NOTES - SparkCharts   

Reviews (20)

Outdated sure, but still relevant
This book, published in 1996 and half of which is a directory of shops, was bound to be outdated months after publication much less ten years after, as it is now.Hence the four stars instead of five.
Dated yet still relevant
As noted by many reviewers, the clothing fact information is first rate.
Terrible
What if you live outside of New York?This book isn't applicable for anyone outside "The City."Buy a book from John Bridges instead. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Beauty & Grooming - Fashion    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Fashion    5. Grooming for men    6. Guidebooks    7. Men's clothing    8. Men's clothing industry    9. Self-Help    10. Shopping    11. Art / Fashion    12. Personal appearance & beauty care    13. Business Life - Fashion/Image   

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GREAT BREAKDOWN
Impressed. I even bought a copy for my boys. I like the way they take a part of the anatomy and detail it. Great tips on staying healthy and excellent talk of preventing future problems. BUY IT!

Excellent book
This is an informative read. I recommend it highly for any one wanting a very thorough guide to the male body and staying healthy and fit.An excellent book!!!

Very understandable and informative, I highly recommend it.
Found it easy to find information.Most of my questions were answered by this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diets - Better Health    3. Health and hygiene    4. Health/Fitness    5. Men    6. Men's Health    7. Health & Fitness / Men's Health    8. Popular medicine   

Reviews (7)

Learn to recognize the body's natural - and real - hunger cues
From binge eating to obesity, Americans are more obsessed with weight than ever - yet diets and food logs often prove impossible to stick with. Try another approach with THE APPETITE AWARENESS WORKBOOK, promoting appetite awareness training as a solution to weight struggles. Learn to recognize the body's natural - and real - hunger cues, and differentiate these from other non-hunger cues in a title which shows how to link emotional eating habits with more sensible routines. The workbook approach lends especially well to home use.
This book is ground-breaking
It seems easy to say "Eat when you are moderately hungry and stop eating when you are moderately full." Well, then why don't we all eat that way? Because many of us often eat "recreationally" (my word). I know that my eating often has less to do with hunger and more to do with what time it is, what yummy thing is in front of me, how bored I am, or how emotionally stressed I am.
So Disappointed
I bought 3 books on this subject this week, and this is the one I wish I hadn't bought. I am so disappointed in this book. I was expecting a true workbook, and there is no real plan in this book. There is a lot of interesting information, some of which is useful, but if I hadn't also bought The Seven Secrets of Slim People, I wouldn't have gotten a plan to actually do the work I need to do to be able to find out when I'm hungry and when I need to stop eating. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Appetite disorders    2. Compulsive eating    3. Eating Disorders - General    4. Nutrition    5. Popular works    6. Recovery    7. Self-Help    8. Diets & dieting   

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Exercise, Nutrition, Science - It's All Here
This book is incredible.It has been a companion of mine since it was first introduced many years ago.This book was designed for just about anyone in mind, any age, any physical shape.It teaches you the importance of diet and nutrition, stretching and exercise, with plenty of examples for those of us with little experience at these subjects.This is a book for anyone who cares about the health of their body.So get the book, and then get motivated.

Excellent Workouts
The text is mostly magazine-type chatter, not without some good information, but the workout sections with photos are very good. I've been doing the excercises for three months and I'm very pleased with the results. Decent, but repetetive
This book does contain some decent information on losing weight, aerobic exercise and body-building.Unfortunately, the entire book is written in a very repetetive style that makes reading several chapters in a row quite a chore.In addition, there's a lot of evidence of cut-and-paste editing throughout the book as well.For instance, the book may mention "Dr. Joe Bloggs" in 8 or 9 different chapters.However, in every chapter, the writers will "re-introduce" as though this is the first time he/she has been mentioned, and with nearly identical text: "Dr. Joe. Bloggs, a PhD from Harvard University and a world-renowned physioloigist who also won the Nobel Prize in 1978 and is currently teaching at Brown, had this to say ..."It seems like a minor annoyance, but after several chapters with several of the same experts, it becomes quite monotonous.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health and hygiene    5. Health/Fitness    6. Men    7. Weight loss    8. Exercise & workout books   

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An important addition to the clinical literature on compulsive eating
American women and girls (and, increasingly, men and boys) are bombarded with messages about ideal bodies and acceptable weights, "good" and "bad" foods and the health risks of "obesity." Toss in the wealth of other stresses related to contemporary life and a recipe for disordered eating is born.
Great resource for clinicians AND clients
This book is beautifully written and an easy read for clinicians as well as clients. In a very straightforward yet well researched manner, the authors excel at addressing issues related to eating, self-esteem and the fallacy surrounding "diets."Via poignant case examples and theoretical applications, this book is an outstanding resource that should be on every therapist's (and client's!) shelf.In addition, this book pushes clinicians to be aware of their own internalized ideas and issues related to weight. Highly recommended! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Eating Disorders - General    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    4. Psychotherapy - General    5. Self-Help    6. Eating disorders & therapy    7. Self-Help / Eating Disorders   

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Not a true gentleman
I checked this book out (did not purchase it, fortunately) after reading a tacky article by the author on MSN.com about how a woman can best "romance a man".I actually checked out the book because I could not believe, after reading the MSN article, that the author had really written a book on how to be a "gentleman" and I had to see for myself what it had to say.It was as tacky as the article in MSN.A true gentleman is true to himself and is who he says and appears to be.
Disappointing - not for true gentlemen
Sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek.I suppose as a humor book, it's OK, but I'm sorry I wasted my money on it (and I wish I had read the reviews before I did, because it looks like many readers had the same reaction).

Sleazy
I think we'd be better off going to church. I normally have all the dates I want, some of them so hot I'm actually embarrassed a bit, but after reading this bad boy, my success rate fell off, until I got it out of my head. Fortunately, that didn't take too long! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Beauty & Grooming - General    2. Conduct of life    3. Etiquette for men    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Men    7. Men's Health    8. Personal & Practical Guides    9. Reference    10. Self-realization    11. Success    12. Personal appearance & beauty care    13. Reference / Personal & Practical Guides    14. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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Peak Conditioning - Exercises and Advices for Almost every Lifestyle and Interest
This is a great book for anybody interested in getting in shape, lose weight, feel better, become stronger, gain energy and strength. You name it and probably will find a related topic in this book.
The Best All Around Guide on the Market!
I got this book over 6 years ago, when I was a little guy in grade nine. I still find myself constantly referencing it for different excercises and movements. The book lends itself to nearly all demographics, lifestyles, and shapes & sizes. This is definatly a worthy addition to any home fitness library. I highly recommend it!

Reaching the peak...
This book is a product of the magazine ofMen's Health, a magazine devoted to men's health issues, including but not exclusively fitness related.This book is 352 pages of sections that match the tone and style of the magazine -- it is like a collection of pieces that may well have been part of the magazine.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Exercise for men    4. Health/Fitness    5. Men    6. Physical fitness    7. Physical fitness for men    8. Exercise & workout books    9. Fitness training   

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A Guide for a Difficult path
I had received an early warning sign. The possibilty existed that I had prostate cancer, a disease that killed my father. In my doctor's office was a book he had written entitled "The Complete Prostate Book". I obtained a copy of the book from Amazon.com so as to study the options available to me. Some months later my cancer was confirmed and I was well prepared to make a decision on my behalf.
Outstanding Resource- Easy to Read!
When Dr. Jones titled this book... he meant it! It IS complete.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Diseases    4. Diseases - Prostate Cancer    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Men's Health    8. Popular works    9. Prostate    10. Prostate Cancer    11. Urology   

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A Must-Read For Overeaters
At last!A book written for people who are addicted to food and who are sick to death of diets, support groups, meetings and excuses.This book teaches you how to recognize the addictive voice inside of you and become master over it.AVRT, or Addictive Voice Recognition Technique, truly gives the power and control back to YOU.This recognition, as well as applying, what the Trimpey's refer to as T.A.P.S. is all you'll ever need again to lose all your excess weight.TAPS stands for Time - Amount - Place - Stuff. Setting rules about the time you eat, the amount you eat, where you eat (never in the car or in front of the TV, etc.), and of course, the "stuff" you eat, all in conjunction with making the "Big Plan" (i.e., I Will Always Eat Correctly) really, really works.I read this book, applied the AVRT to my life, and the weight has just melted off.The best part?I did not diet nor will I ever again.Now that I can recognize the addictive voice which screams for more food, especially when I don't need it, I know that I will never have to struggle with fatness again.I highly recommend this book!

A different point of view on the concept of "Food Addiction"
This book turns the 12 step recovery movement as applied to overeaters on it's head.The Trimpey's are most known for their opposition to Alcoholics Anonymous and similar 12 step programs; Overeater's Anonymous is the same program used in AA, only applied to "food addiction".The first step of Overeater's Anonymous is to admit that one is "powerless" over his/her compulsion to overeat; that overeating is a lifelong "disease" that will never be cured. Only by working the 12 step program and attending meetings for life can anyone begin to approach "recovery".The Trimpey's argue that this belief system is irrational and ultimately unhelpful to the overeater. The book outlines some key "Philosophy of Fatness" (irrational beliefs) that helps to keep us overeaters fat. Some of these beliefs are the following: Fresh Approach for an Age-old problem
The Trimpeys aren't going to be popular among all the myriad therapists, treatment centers, fat farms, diet gurus and "experts" like Susan Powter and Richard Simmons who are making fortunes at the expense of desperate dieters.What this book manages to so ably point out is that every person who has successfully lost weight and kept it off permanently did so from a Big Plan - NOT through the "support" of any group such as Weight Watchers, Overeaters Anonymous or the like.It was an INDIVIDUAL CHOICE backed up by individual effort and initiative.The Trimpeys help the reader find that motivation and reinforce the will to recover from binge eating by recognizing and seeing through the Voice of Fatness. While there are no easy answers or magic pills, there IS a rational choice which we can learn to make for ourselves.By debunking the irrational beliefs surrounding compulsive eating, discarding worthless theories about the origins of our problems, and directly confronting that internal voice masquerading as our own mind we can triumph over the whole kit and kaboodle. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet/Nutrition    2. Eating Disorders - General    3. Neuropsychology    4. Psychology    5. Self-Help / Eating Disorders   

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Great way to start the day
I purchased the book, FOOD FOR THOUGHT, a few years ago.Elizabeth L. knows what she is talking about. I read a daily meditation each morning and always find something in the writing that pretains to me. If you suffer from compulsive overeating, buy FOOD FOR THOUGHT.It's very inspirational.

Very Insightful and Supportive
This book has been a great support for me. I often go back to passages over and over. It is supportive and written in a positive manner. It addresses motivation, making mistakes, forgivness, you name it. I knowpeople that use this book for mediations even if they aren't over eaters. Ihighly, highly recommend this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Devotional    2. Eating Disorders - General    3. General    4. Meditation    5. Psychology    6. Self-Help    7. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    8. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

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FINALLY, SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS
Stephen Buhner brings considerable wit, wisdom, and compassion to his exploration of the midlife passage that men (and women as well) must inevitably travel. The passages that look at the specific teachings that our bodies have for us in the midlife journey are nothing short of magnificiently poetic. He follows this up with a comprehensive look at the different parts of our bodies, how they work, how they can malfunction in midlife and what herbs, suppements, and foods can help correct them. The book cites several thousand clinical trials with the herbs and supplements that are suggested making it one of the better researched books in this field. One of the unique - and powerful - elements of the book is the incredibly detailed look at natural testosterone enhancers - used to counter the deleterious effects of synthetic pollutants that affect male androgen levels, causing everything from low libido to low sperm counts. But the true joy of the book is the wit and wisdom that comes through on nearly every page. Truly, this is a book that every man - and his spouse - needs to read. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative medicine    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health and hygiene    6. Health/Fitness    7. Men's Health    8. Middle aged men    9. Middle-aged men    10. Health & Fitness / General    11. Personal & public health    12. Popular medicine    13. Traditional medicine & remedies   

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Watch the video first
I found some useful information in this book.However, most of the tips are display in a fairly well done video at the author's website.Just do a google search on "The Art of Shaving" and view the "Perfect Shave" video.You will see all of the tips acted out.Like shave after a shower, shave with the grain, use a preshave oil, how to dry afterwards, etc.
Worthwhile, Concise, Informative
Some of the other reviews were a little hard on this book.I read it from cover to cover and the only place it mentions the retail store "The Art of Shaving" is on the back flap.There's a great deal of good information here, stated in a concise way.I found it to be very worthwhile.What some of the other reviewers may be complaining about is the book states a number of times that it is necessary to have the right products and use the right technique to get a good, irritation-free shave.However, they do not mention their store or their products by name.Rather, they refer to "pre-shave oil" or "after shave balm."The clincher for me though, is that I actually put the advice in this book into practice and found it to be perfectly true.I'm almost 50 years old and didn't really know how to shave until I read this book!
Great!
I have been shaving for 40+ years and now realize that I did not know how to do it right!This book is terrific and tells you what you need to know.I'm now enjoying my morning shave as this book has made it into a real pleasure and a small luxury to start the day.Skin looks and feels better, shave is actually closer, and it is a relaxing moment in the day.Yes, there are some commercials for the authors' store, but if you don't like that just skip over those bits and go on the Internet to find alternate supplies (Casewll Massey has some great products too).Buy the BEST badger hair brush you can find and follow the rest of the authors' advice and you will start enjoying the ritual and how you look and feel afterward.Very highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Beauty & Grooming - General    2. Fashion & Grooming    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health and hygiene    5. Health/Fitness    6. Men    7. Men's Health    8. Personal grooming    9. Shaving    10. Health & Fitness / Men's Health    11. Personal appearance & beauty care   

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Great Book For The Advanced Exerciser
This book is not for the beginner!
Best book on abs.. period.
I admit that the diet part it lacking, but one search on a search engine can pull up anything you need to know about diets. The workouts in this book range in difficulty, and some you really have to build up to. The pictures and explanations of how to do the exercises are great, and the trainers tips can help you fix some common mistakes you might make. I like how it also goes over working out with gym equipment, medicine ball, an aerobics workout ball, and on the floor. This book is packed with exercises that even if you have a 6-pack it will still make you feel the burn. For people who expect more than this, I cant imagine being able to master all the exercises in this book and being able to do some of the aerobics ball workouts more than 15 repititions. I am already seeing my abs come out, with diet and exercise of course, and without this book I would be stuck in a rut not knowing how to work out all areas of my abdominals.

I find it incomplete
On the back cover the book says it does an extensive job on showing you the right diet to get the right abs, but as a reader I was very dissapointed to discover that there are only two pages on diet.Now the routines are very straightforward, but the exercises are extremely difficult to perform.I think there are better books out there than this abs book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. General    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Men's Health    7. Exercise & workout books    8. Health & Fitness / Exercise