The only difference between the slim and the overweight is what they believe. We become what we believe. Most diets focus on calorie-restriction and exercise, but if someone holds sabotaging beliefs about food, health and weight loss, these behaviours have a limited chance of long-term success. This book is based on the experiences of those who lost weight, and kept it off. Though they had failed to lose weight many times before, what distinguished their final attempt was a significant event that wiped out obstructive beliefs. This triggered a permanent change of lifestyle that reduced weight and restored health. Beth Duffus challenges the way our culture and experiences influence our beliefs around health and weight. She describes the steps needed to identify and confront the beliefs that may be blocking weight loss. This prepares the mind for the triggering event that will set you free to lose weight for good.