Based on many years of psychotherapy experience with people suffering from eating issues, this book delves deeply into the most common emotional barriers to self-care through food.

Overeating is a sign that you may be disconnecting from yourself while eating, that you may be experiencing an internal emotional "void" which you fill with food. Weight is simply weight and defines a body type. Overeating, however, is a behavior unrelated to weight, hunger, or the desire for food. It is a sign of impulsive behavior in food consumption, indicating that you need to make more substantial changes in your relationship with yourself.

To overcome these barriers, you need to become aware of your personal obstacles, tame the urge for food, learn to listen to and understand your emotional hunger. Recognize what hinders your care, the care you have consciously chosen to offer yourself. You need to become more effective in your own food goals and feel more acceptance for yourself and your body. The techniques accompanying this book will guide you to a daily routine with proper food care.
Whatever you need, your healthy inner self can provide it for you.

"Come, we will go together, together we will move towards more nutritious meals. I just want us to be healthy and to take care of ourselves food-wise as we need. I promise I will not abandon you, I will not let criticism hurt you. And when you have a food craving, I will respect it and not punish you."

The book offers understanding, tools, and ideas for those struggling with food control, as well as for professionals dealing with disordered eating such as dietitians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

• The obstacle of difficulty in understanding emotions
• The obstacle of emotional numbness
• The obstacle of anxiety avoidance
• The obstacle of anger towards those who pressure for an impossible body
• The obstacle of impulsive behavior in food consumption
• The obstacle of emotional burnout and emotional emptiness
• The obstacle of fear of deprivation
• The obstacle of low sense of self-efficacy
• Conclusion: Remove your obstacles and learn to take care of yourself
• Supplementary material
• Glossary of psychological terms
• Acknowledgements
• Bibliography