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Are you ready to join the anti-diet movement? Geneen Roth has helped thousands of women get past an endless cycle of on-again, off-again dieting and accompanying self-hatred with simple, sane, and often hilarious advice. She's dared to go against the grain, advising women to get rid of clothes that threaten to strangle you and providing a new look at the activity formerly known as exercise. In When You Eat at the Refrigerator, Pull Up a Chair, Roth combines wisdom and sass to tackle the secret ways we undermine our best intentions, teaching us how to break lifelong patterns of unworthiness, and revealing the happiness that resides in the present moment.

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"I loved this book. It goes well with some of her other work, like Women, Food and God. This book has short essays on how to disengage from the feelings of "being fat" since you can go from feeling fat to feeling thin in moments (or the other way around usually). She has gentle advice about not dieting, not trying to change yourself through shame, guilt and force, but through paying attention and acting on your own behalf."

— Emma (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the idea to get rid of your too big clothes and your too small clothes. I think I'm gonna try that. She wrote a pretty insightful book for such a short book. Near the end I liked the thought that being thin isn't going to make you happy, otherwise all the thin people in the world would be happy!! "

    — Cindy, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very funny and true. Quick read "

    — Darlene, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A pretty good reality check. Uncomplicated, but not too fluffy, reminders of how twisted my thinking can get sometimes. "

    — tara, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So I don't normally read diet books and this is more of an un-diet book, but I liked it. Sage advice for anyone who has a mixed relationship with food. Not all of the tips applied to me (I have no desire to wear fancy clothes to the grocery store and doing something "luxurious" for myself each day seems silly), but a lot of them were spot on. "

    — Laura, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A tome I will return to again and again for solace and wisdom around eating/food/self-care issues. Simultaneously encouraging, amusing, and thought-provoking, this really challenged me to reassess some of my old ways of thinking about myself and the concept of nourishment, and work on the hard places it helped me identify. "

    — Cynthia, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Every woman should read this book! It speaks to women of all age and size! "

    — Rebecca, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The title really put me off, but otherwise, this is a fine book. A cute stocking stuffer for someone working on listening to their body when it comes to eating. "

    — Chavonne, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this would be another easy breezy self-help book with a list of 50 things like "get a pedicure" or "smile more." It was actually really great. I read a library copy of this, but I would like to buy it so I can remind myself of things that I learned from it. "

    — Crystal, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you have food issues, Geneen Roth offers a different and refreshing outlook on what is really involved in weight management. "

    — Kaye, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Anything by Geneen Roth is worth reading, if you struggle with food/body issues. "

    — Allison, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good wisdom for mindfulness, for body image, for coping, for healthy thought processes. It's written as a series of separate points, but they weave together well. "

    — Holly, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An "ahh-hah moments" (as Oprah would say)...type of book...loved it! "

    — Denidevine, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Supposedly for compulsive eaters, but lots of good general life advice for everyone served up in succinct 2-page snippets. "

    — Yasmin, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this book was very uplifting. Some of the content I felt I already knew, but it was nice hearing it from someone else. It has some great "feel good" content that helped me to realize how important it is to be positive and love yourself. Definite feel good read. "

    — Katie, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book wasn't just laugh out loud funny, it was so true! "

    — Andria, 7/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book changed my life, I am not kidding. "

    — Caroline, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Geneen Roth has a way of telling you what you need to hear just when you need to hear it! This is not a diet book. Rather it is more like a guide to being kind to yourself and accepting yourself where you're at so you can move forward. "

    — Sue, 8/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Quick read with 50 ways to feel thin, gorgeous and happy when you feel anything but! "

    — Becky, 6/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some interesting thoughts to ponder. Some funny elements. "

    — Leslie, 6/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A little trite - some good little nuggets of advice, but not too helpful overall. "

    — Veronica, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Her best book that I've read so far! It's so insightful. It's all about self-love and being kind to yourself. "

    — Rachel, 1/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. The author makes some really good points that even though I knew many of the things she said, I appreciate the reminder. It's all about valuing yourself enough to treat yourself well. "

    — Ashley, 12/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I haven't loved many self-help books but this puts everything so simply. I must read it again. "

    — Robin, 10/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books I have read! It spoke to me in so many ways about my relationshps with my friends even more so than my relationship with food & emotional eating. I have read it three times & need to read it again (especially the part about when to let a friendship go). "

    — Mary, 9/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another of my go-to books when I'm feeling "fat and ugly". Has helped me immeasurably to be gentle with myself. "

    — Karenlupton, 9/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love this book. Great insights into feeling better about yourself now. Thin is not a magic pill for happiness. "

    — Deanna, 8/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I kind of skimmed it, but the ideas that caught my eye really hit home. I might go back and read some of her earlier books. "

    — Natalie, 8/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It had a sense of humour and a lot of times I said to my self, omg that is so me! I found a lot of great tips and self talk I will definitely use in the future! "

    — Jennifer, 6/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The title really put me off, but otherwise, this is a fine book. A cute stocking stuffer for someone working on listening to their body when it comes to eating. "

    — Chavonne, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It had a sense of humour and a lot of times I said to my self, omg that is so me! I found a lot of great tips and self talk I will definitely use in the future! "

    — Jennifer, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Gosh darn, this is a book for me, and for anyone else working on a lifelong goal of having a healthy relationship with food! It's funny, loaded with common sense, with old and new information to remind me of how to strike the right balance with food. "

    — Amy, 10/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I kind of skimmed it, but the ideas that caught my eye really hit home. I might go back and read some of her earlier books. "

    — Natalie, 8/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this would be another easy breezy self-help book with a list of 50 things like "get a pedicure" or "smile more." It was actually really great. I read a library copy of this, but I would like to buy it so I can remind myself of things that I learned from it. "

    — Crystal, 8/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Quick read with 50 ways to feel thin, gorgeous and happy when you feel anything but! "

    — Bschulman87, 8/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An amazing view about our relationship to food and why we eat the way we do. The first book I've ever read that says the way to be at a healthy weight is to be kind to yourself. "

    — Brooke, 4/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Supposedly for compulsive eaters, but lots of good general life advice for everyone served up in succinct 2-page snippets. "

    — Yasmin, 3/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An "ahh-hah moments" (as Oprah would say)...type of book...loved it! "

    — Denidevine, 11/4/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Geneen Roth provides a refreshingly honest perspective on emotional eating; I found this book to be charming, funny, and so very applicable. I highly recommend. "

    — Sarah, 8/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book changed my life, I am not kidding. "

    — Caroline, 2/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hilarious and oh so true! Every woman on the verge of insanity over her weight should pick this little diddy up! It's amazing!!!!!! I love Geneen's sense of humor! "

    — Kate, 1/4/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you have food issues, Geneen Roth offers a different and refreshing outlook on what is really involved in weight management. "

    — Kaye, 10/21/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I haven't loved many self-help books but this puts everything so simply. I must read it again. "

    — Robin, 8/22/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book wasn't just laugh out loud funny, it was so true! "

    — Andria, 6/18/2008

About Geneen Roth

Geneen Roth is the author of the bestseller When Food is Love and multiple other titles. She has conducted workshops and retreats for over ten years. She is a frequent contributor to many publications including Salon, Huffington Post, and Good Housekeeping and has appeared on numerous national television and radio shows.