The Yum Factor isn’t a diet book, nor is it a fitness book. It’s a book that provides strategies for taming the mind. And, as a result, the pounds will come off, you’ll become physically fit and in control of your thoughts, motivations and actions. Basically, it’s a cognitive-behavioral approach to food and fitness.

This workbook allows you to practice and apply what you learn in the book, teaching you how to listen to your body, determine what it needs and then love it in the best way possible. Finding your own personal Yum Factor is the first step toward living a vibrant life filled with joy.

The chapters of the Workbook follow exactly the chapters of The Yum Factor, offering suggested activities as well as proposing thoughtful questions to be answered. By performing the recommended activities and being thorough in your answers to the questions, you should gain insights into moving forward with the core tenets of the text.

Though it’s best to first read the book first before moving onto the workbook, you’ll definitely benefit from either of them, either on their own.