Ani Richardson - Love or Diet: Nurture Yourself and release the need to be comforted by food

I have been on the path to self-love for many years now but seldom have I come across a book whose voice touches me like Ani Richardsons in Love or Diet. Perhaps its because Ani walks her talk and when she speaks you can feel her right beside you. Perhaps its because she has risen from the ashes but remembers where she came from, or perhaps its because her heart is so unconditional that you fall into it gratefully. Whatever the reason, this book is like having your BFF, your guardian angel and a box of Kleenex by your side.

We all act out our unhealthy relationship with ourselves in a myriad of ways. It doesnt matter what your poison is, what matters is that you stop hating yourself and start loving yourself, no matter what. In other words, if you must eat that box of chocolates, go ahead, but dont punish yourself for it. Ani speaks first-hand to the insidious complexities of using food to hide, numb, stuff and hurt ourselves, and with fierce wisdom and enduring compassion (her words) she helps us to find the way out through self-love.

I LOVED this book and I am now and forever a fan of Anis. For years to come, I will delight in recommending Love or Diet to my readers and clients. Anyone who reads it will know how fortunate they are to have Ani as their guide.

Mimi Shannon, author of The ABCs of Self-Love26 Ways to Love Yourself Today and Self-Love The Crown Jewel.

www.MeLoveLetters.com

I imagine that Anis openness, sensitivity and honesty regarding her own journey will inspire, gently motivate and encourage her readers to make changes that support their own health and wellbeing. She has used her background working in nutrition and helping people with eating disorders as well as her own experience to create a supportive plan and enjoyable read to help readers remember how to love themselves and improve their body image and love lives.

Eve Menezes Cunningham, psychology, health and wellbeing journalist, counselor, coach, complementary therapist and owner at The Wellbeing at Work Consultancy.

www.wellbeing-at-work.co.uk

Love Or Diet is a must read for anyone who struggles with their food choices and body image. Ani Richardsons much needed holistic perspective on emotional eating sheds light on why we eat to harm rather than heal ourselves. The emotional and practical tools she shares will help you well on your way to a healthy, happy relationship with yourself and with food. Packed full of insight and inspiration, Love Or Diet gives you the opportunity to step off the overeating/diet roller coaster and experience self-understanding and healing on a completely new level.

Saskia Fraser, Raw Food Mentor & Life Coach. Author of Delicious Raw Food Desserts and Raw Food for Winter.

www.rawfreedom.co.uk

First published by Sassy Books, 2013
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Text copyright: Ani Richardson 2013

ISBN: 978 1 78279 091 4

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Please note: The intent of this book is only to offer general information to help you in your quest for emotional wellbeing. It is not intended as medical advice and the suggestions described should not replace the care and supervision of a trained doctor or healthcare professional. If you are taking medication or have psychological or physical problems please consult your medical doctor before you follow any suggestions in this book.

This is not a weight loss program. This book is not designed for individuals who have an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder or who are suffering from any other medical conditions.

If you are seeing a therapist or counselor then you might want to show them this book so that they know what you are working on and can help support you as you journey through the pages and explore your emotional eating patterns.

Much love, Ani xx

This book is dedicated to all women who struggle with emotional eating. May you be filled with loving kindness, may you be well, may you be peaceful and at ease, may you be happy. With special dedication to Chris and Freddy-dog, thank you for your unconditional love and support.