I'm So Effing Hungry: Why we crave what we crave - and what to do about it

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They were white-knuckling it through yet another diet plan, only to feel depleted, frustrated and really effing hungry. Amy Shah, MD, is a double-board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard Universities. My mission is to revolutionize the way we think about hunger and nutrition, and to help people manage hunger and cravings and break free from the tyranny of diets and battles with food.

And I'm hopeful that with the tips I have learned here my family will be eating healthier, fuller meals.Cravings aren’t your fault and eating a healthier diet isn’t just a matter of self-discipline or willpower.

I appreciate the recipes and the planner - which, when used, will help in eliminating hunger, cravings and addictions to certain foods. Shah in this book: why we get hungry, what we can do about it and history behind our food and why hunger's meaning is more than meets the eye. From Amy: By paying attention to food sensitivities/allergies and making selective mind and lifestyle changes, we can lead ourselves to a healthier, happier life. Every food choice that aligns with a healthier way of eating is worth it, and the effects are greater than we think. If you're seeking a holistic approach to managing hunger, understanding cravings, and embracing a more balanced lifestyle, this book deserves a spot on your reading list.

After reading this book, I have realized that I have an obsession with food and I would almost indulge in food even when I wasn't hungry. Most people aren't Vegetarian, so that's pretty hard to stick to lol but obviously thats what the author knows culturally so I can understand why she believes that's best.

As an author, Amy Shah has the credentials and expertise you would want from anyone authoritatively providing advice on what to eat. If you're looking for a new diet that will help you shed pounds quick, this is probably not the book for you.Shah explains, cravings aren't your fault--and eating a healthier diet isn't just a matter of self-discipline or willpower. Shah has a list of tasty recipes to get you started, she misses the point that her "grab and go" client eating patterns aren't cooking because they lack the resources (time, ingredients, cooking skill). I've always been an "all or nothing" person when it comes to fitness and diet (toxic trait, I know), and this book really helped me put that mindset in perspective. the big takeaway here is that natural food and homemade food reign supreme and that relying on processed food will hijack your body and turn you into a forever hungry individual.

Amy Shah's book is not just an informative read; it's a practical guide that empowers readers to take control of their health. I did not get the feeling that the author was trying to shame the reader for their eating habits which was nice. I'm So Effing Hungry" emerges as a beacon of balanced health advice in a sea of fad diets and restrictive plans. There are powerful biological forces at play in your body that govern your hunger levels and cravings.So she created I’m So Effing Hungry, a science-based plan designed to help you take charge of your health and your cravings, without feeling deprived.