The Truth About Beauty by Kat James
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Kat James was an obese makeup artist working with some of the hottest stars in New York, such as Frederic Fekkai, Sarah Jessica Parker and Martha Stewart. Unfortunately, she didn't feel beautiful herself because of her unhealthy relationship with food. Kat's weight wasn't the only physical problem she suffered with because of her eating patterns. Her unhealthy choices also caused her to suffer from skin rashes, allergies, digestive problems and acne. More than anything, she wanted to feel beautiful and healthy.
Kat's breakthrough came one night when she finally gave herself permission to fail at losing weight. She decided that she didn't have to be perfect, and that she would have compassion for and love herself.
In her book, Kat's weight loss strategy encompasses more than simply calorie counting and watching the scale. First, she considers the emotional issues that may drive women to overeat. She herself admits carrying around the emotional burdens of anger, perfectionism and thinking of herself as a victim. Each person is different, but if you understand the state of your emotional health, then you can nourish yourself without overeating.
Next, Kat delves into scientific research, detailing physical reasons women want to overeat. These could include problems with blood sugar, serotonin, detoxing the body, hormones, food sensitivity and metabolism. She recommends working with medical professionals such as your doctor, nutritionist or alternative health practitioner to diagnose and target these issues. Kat encourages women to work towards health gain instead of weight loss.
Next, Kat writes about how companies market food and drink to their customers. Packaging, branding, marketing and regulation loopholes mean that the unassuming consumer oftentimes purchases food products full of fat, sugar and salt (which are awful for the body) without realizing it. She teaches that the companies with the best products are often those that spend their resources on superb ingredients, instead of on slick marketing campaigns.
According to Kat James, you will understand the Truth About Beauty if you do your homework, stay informed and accept and love yourself. Her approach to weight loss emphasizes reading up on scientific research, understanding food ingredients and packaging labels, as well as having a true knowledge of how food companies market themselves. A wise woman!