This book is great, no matter what diet program that you are on! The format makes it easy to stay motivated with a short, daily message.
—Elizabeth S. (Chicago, IL)

This book is excellent. I read it everyone morning. It gets me going for the day.
—J. Byrd

I'm a weight loss surgery patient, and have lost over 120lbs. The surgery addressed me physically, Linda addressed my head! I loved 100 Days of Weight Loss as much as her previous book, Life is Hard, Food is Easy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend both books regardless of whether you’ve had surgery, or what diet plan you choose!
—Beth J. (Phoenix, AZ)

Linda clearly has documented her feelings, emotions and actions. I believe she has come the closest to discovering the reasons why we overeat and how to overcome them.
—Shelley H. (Albuquerque, NM)

I knew my issues with food were emotional, but I just wasn't sure where to start dealing with them. This book got me started and now I look forward to each day's mini-lesson. Linda frees you to explore all the things you CAN do. I'm so very glad I bought this book.
—A. S.

This is the third time going through the book and I foresee at least 3 times more, yet I have found that I am discovering new gems with each time through. I am truly an emotional eater with a life filled with stress. Yet I am hoping that while doing the lessons over and over I will be able to once and for all have the key to a healthier me.
—Lucy M. (NC)

I have been overweight most of my life. I received this book and was so absorbed in it. I saw things that I have been doing and was so amazed, I just couldn't believe it.”
—Debra B. (Rockingham, NC)

This book addresses the emotional issues and habits we have that sabotage our success. I find myself repeating some of the ‘mantras’ like ‘I don't eat it just because its there’ etc.
—Karen F. (Conway, AR)

This book was very easy to read and well written. The weight loss ideas are easy to implement into my daily routine. This book is very encouraging and doesn't ‘talk down’ to me as a lot of weight loss tools do!
—Denise B., Amazon.com

How I have searched for an organized way to get my eating habits under control. Here it is. In 100 days (one at a time) I know just what to do. I turn to the numbered day and follow the directions. This book gets you thinking about yourself and food differently.
—D. W.

This book changed my life! I learned to nurture myself! As a working wife and mother there was never any time for myself! Something, or someone was always more important than me! No more—I make sure I take time for myself and my own needs. What a difference a book can make!
—Reader from Denver, CO

I have gained more insight and USEFUL help from this book than from any other information I've read on emotional eating in 20 years. I think anyone with weight issues has some component of emotional eating, and this book will help you identify what those issues are and how to deal with them.
—Alison (USA)

This book isn’t another fad diet — it focuses on WHY we reach for food, no matter what we weigh. The author will make you think. She has practical suggestions for breaking through our emotional barriers and taking care of ourselves instead of eating.”
—Susan

Three years ago I lost 35 pounds with Weight Watchers. I was so thrilled but as life's challenges continued on I regained 18 pounds. I knew it was more complicated then just choosing the right food and counting points. Your book has been a true inspiration.
—Jan R.

I just wanted to thank-you for the inspiration this book has given to me. I had gastric bypass surgery in January of 2005. I soon realized that of course, all my personal baggage and habits were still there and needed to be addressed and more important dealt with. I have found so much in your book that is so exactly what I am feeling, doing or experiencing.
—Mary Beth M.

I felt like this book was written especially for me. Now I am re-reading the book and doing each of the exercises and following the 5 step plan. It is the first time I realized that food isn't the problem.
—Melinda H.

This is by far, the hardest book that I have ever read, because the exercises (and stories of others who had traveled down the same path) in the book forced me to face loneliness, grief, depression, fear of rejection, hopelessness about my future, past pain from abuse, etc. It was hard to face that which I had run away from -- and consistently avoided facing by stuffing myself with food. Over this weekend, I put down the chocolate, and I faced the emotions associated with my depression head-on. I began thinking that I do have the power to change my thinking -- and my life.
—Anita (Denton, TX)

For the first time, I read a book that actually made me think about why I'm eating, rather than just teach me about another diet. This book recommends some tangible emotional exercises that really challenged me to understand why overeating has become so normal in my life. In fact, I carry around an index card everywhere that says ‘At my best I'm...’ with a list of qualities about myself that motivate me to stay strong. I am so thankful that I came across this book...
—C.H., at Amazon.com

From Weight Loss Centers

As someone who works in a weight management clinic, I can personally attest to the number of lives I've seen altered through the book Life is Hard, Food is Easy. I am continually recommending it, because until you can come to terms with your past and identify your own triggers for emotional eating, there is no way you can truly conquer your struggles with your weight.
—Katie Manning

Linda’s work addresses the emotional aspects of eating and weight loss extremely well. It goes hand-in-hand with the Curves for Women Program. Linda gives some very realistic and concrete suggestions for figuring out what’s really going on when we overeat.
—Kim Huss, Curves for Women Owner

As a dietitian and weight-loss counselor, I have been able to apply and use many of your concepts and methods in my sessions with clients. I believe that one must dig deep and uncover what truly lies beneath the problem, not just find a solution to what seems apparent on the outside.
—Vanessa Aldaz, MPH, RD

Unlike many books on emotional eating, Life is Hard, Food is Easy gives the reader everyday tools to overcome their challenges with weight loss. We recommend it to all of our clients at the Denver Metabolic Research Weight-Loss Center.
—Daphne Richards, weight-loss counselor

Your book was the first one that I’ve read on the subject of emotional eating that I think really gets to the core of what people face. I liked how you gave action plans on how to deal with the issues.
—Kelly Traver, M.D.

From Seminar Participants

This was fantastic!! Linda was incredibly enthusiastic, funny and sensitive about a really crucial, painful issue of weight loss. She gave so many tools in an hour I wanted to cheer. Everyone talks about the problem but few give you “tools” to change your thinking like Linda does!!
—Sherrie K.

This talk was great! Linda doesn’t just give you theory but real practical steps that you can use to help you achieve success – and she presents it in a way you can understand! – And really use!
—Kay B.

I really enjoyed the talk. It wasn’t just the same old philosophical mambo-jumbo, but concrete suggestions on how to avoid emotional eating. I have tools I can start using right away. Thank you.
—Mary L.

It was very inspirational and motivating. Made me realize I’m not odd, that I’m human and that many people struggle with weight issues.
—Debbie S.

Linda is very motivating and gives practical ways to deal with food issues on a daily basis. She is warm, engaging and speaks out of her own experience.
—Patty P.