Reviewed by YG

In Binge No More, Dr. Joyce Nash provides information on practically everything there is to know about binge eating – what it is, the different types of binges, how they start and relate to eating disorders and how to overcome them. The book contains facts, statistics, clients’ personal stories about binge eating, exercises to help readers identify their own eating behaviours and resources, including website and email addresses, to get more information and/or help with their situation.

At first, I found this book a little overwhelming and had trouble getting through parts of it. There is so much detail and some of it repeats itself several times throughout the book. However, the chapters vary in length and each contains useful information, including charts, lists and/or figures. I felt Dr. Nash really took the time to explain some of the ideas, thoughts and feelings involved with binge eating. I liked how this book presented the issue of binge eating in two parts: information on what it is and then information on how to handle it. Also, I felt that this book took me through a step-by-step learning process. In the beginning, I was introduced to the who, what, how and why of binge eating; then, how to assess and change my eating behaviours and coping skills and finally ending off with how to identify and prevent a relapse. I learned a lot about my eating habits, how I relate to food and changes I can make to both.

Binge No More is for anyone looking for a thorough self-help approach to deal with their binge eating. It can also be helpful to use to educate yourself before using other treatments.