First published 2009
Bethenny Frankel builds on her New York Times bestseller with practical eating guidelines that reject traditional diet culture. The Real Housewives of New York City personality argues that anyone can maintain their natural weight by removing mental barriers and changing their relationship with food. Frankel presents specific rules like "you can have it all, just not all at once" and "taste everything, eat nothing" to help readers balance enjoyment with moderation. She advocates for savoring delicious meals without calorie counting, weekly weigh-ins, or food restriction. The audio format delivers Frankel's signature humor and direct style as she explains how to abandon what she calls Heavy Habits and develop Thin Thoughts instead. Her system focuses on pleasure and balance rather than deprivation, promising readers can enjoy great food while staying naturally thin.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, health
Vibes: direct, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: balance, self-improvement
Audio CD · Simon & Schuster Audio