Joining the Thin Club: Tips for Toning Your Mind after You've Trimmed Your Body Book

Introduction: Joining the Thin Club     1
Against All Odds: How I Made the Journey Downscale     21
What If the Weight Comes Back?: How to Handle the Most Common Concerns and Fears Following Weight Loss     45
Fear of the Fat Coming Back     47
Your Relationship with Food: Addressing the Hidden Meanings     64
When the Goal Is Gone: Creating New Goals to Keep You Inspired     78
Cut the Criticism: Building a Better Body Image     89
Risky Times: Dealing with Backslide Temptations     106
Staying Fit: Developing Exercise Routines You Can Stick With     119
Who Am I?: Living Life as "The New You"     143
Friends and Foes: Developing a Positive Support Network     145
Soul Food: Feeding the Spirit     174
Making Up for Lost Time: Reclaiming Yourself     182
Shopping: Dressing the New You     191
Social Situations: Handling Holidays, Parties, and Vacations     212
"You Look Great!": How to Accept Compliments     225
The Skinny on Sex     232
Loose Ends: Plastic Surgery     244
Conclusion: Home Free: How You Know You're Thin for Life     257
Resources     267
Notes     271
Acknowledgments     281
Index     283