Publisher's Synopsis
Weight loss diets are rampant in our society, fueled by the billion-dollar, weight control industry and the pervasive opinion that thinness is more important than health.12 Many Americans get caught up in counting calories, managing macros, or avoiding certain foods in an effort to shed pounds; but this behavior has some potentially dangerous side effects.
Sometimes, weight loss is a desired side-effect of a healthy lifestyle that includes eating a nutritious, balanced diet and being physically active. But other times, weight loss becomes all-encompassing and obsessive, and can turn into an overwhelming compulsion that may negatively impact day-to-day life.
