Interesting Book Excerpt on Food "Addiction"

ScarlettVamp

I wasn't sure where to post this or even if anyone would be interested, but I found it interesting so thought I'd share. It's an excerpt from a new book called "Obsessed" by Mika Brzezinski.

http://www.today.com/books/obsessed-mika-brzezinski-takes-americas-trouble-food-6C9773506

Some things really hit home with me, especially this quote: "The truth is that I live under a daily tyranny
of food cravings, and I fight against them constantly". Personally, some days I win over the cravings and other days I don't. I know there are some of you here on MFP who feel you struggle as I do, and others who have never felt this way and think it's ridiculous, which is why I put the word "addiction" in quotes in the subject line. I'm not trying to start a debate with this post and only mentioned both points of view in an effort to be respectful of the opinions and feelings of others.

GurleyGirl524

I am an addict. Sometimes I just want to eat, not because I am hungry, but because I know it will taste good or because I am bored.

77tes

It looks like an interesting book. I wonder if she'll be going more in the personal story direction or the sociological approach.