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The Shift

By: Gary Foster PhD
Narrated by: Amy Deuchler, Gary Bennett PhD, Gary Foster, Joel Richards
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This program includes an introduction read by the author.

Gary Foster's The Shift is not about what to eat or not eat. It’s not about when to eat. It’s about building thinking habits, proven through science, that help you lose weight.

Can you lose weight before you value your body? Are big goals needed to achieve big results? Do you deserve to go it alone because you got yourself into this? Is it possible for a weight-loss journey to avoid setbacks? Must gratitude and happiness wait until you’ve succeeded at your wellness goal?

No. To all of it.

Dr. Foster’s seven mindset shifts show you how - and why - to treat yourself in a way that feels better and primes you for likelier success. His argument and the techniques in each chapter, built on years of research and breakthroughs in cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology, can lead to results on the scale - but, more important, in your own thinking. The Shift flips old-fashioned weight-loss theory on its head, training you to recognize when your thinking is taking you away from your goals, to focus on action rather than outcome, and to value non-scale victories more than the number on the digital display. It’s evidence-based motivation - and it really works!

The seven mindset shifts include learning to enhance the traits you like best about yourself, leaning into your strengths, appreciating the power of small steps (and more frequent reward), finding your people, and truly relaxing into happiness and gratitude.

“Diet thinking” isn’t habit-forming; mindset thinking is. And muscular yet kind mental habits, like the ones found in The Shift, are key to permanent, positive change.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2021 Gary Foster (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
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Not just for WW members!

I will say first of all although I have done WW in the past I am not currently a member, my mother is and recommended this book to me as we both tend to struggle with mindset. I did not find it to be WW propaganda at all, which some of their materials come off as. He does mention it a few times, but I did not find it off putting.

As for the book itself, it's nothing short of amazing! I highly recommend it if you are feeling like you don't know where to start in your journey. It has made such a difference in how I look at things And I feel it will be instrumental to meeting my goals and maintaining them. I found myself listening to multiple chapters over again and finding new inspiration with each listen. I'm also planning on reading the book as I feel like this would also be a different experience and I like to highlight things.

He's very clear right from the beginning this is not a diet plan, he's not going to tell you what to eat and what not to eat. It helps you look introspectively at your personal goals and teaches you to be kind to yourself on your journey.

I plan to keep this book on my phone and listen when I start to feel myself backslide. Thank you so much for adding this to the audible library!!

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Mindet is Powerful

Loved it. I feel even more empowered , confident and grateful to myself. Thanks

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It’s More Than The Scale!

This book is foundational for beginning a weight loss journey! I would encourage all to start here. The author does an amazing job delivering the audio read of the book. Very practical and insightful!!

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"I knew that!" But needed to hear that!

I am an expert on all things me. But listening to this book clarified how brutal I am to myself for small transgressions. Debated buying the book to lend around.

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Don't hesitate to give this a listen!

Very helpful for weight loss and maintenance! I loved it. In a way, this is an updated version of the Beck Diet Solution, which is also a must-listen.

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Good Listen

It’s a good listen. It may be too easy going to work for someone like me and/or someone who has age going against them as far as weight loss. I’d like to see a WW book specifically targeted at menopausal women. If you’re under 50, and you still have a a little hope left, this book will probably help you a lot.

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the power of the mind

I love the positivity and the fact it's dealt with actions I can take to succeed.

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Mindset is crucial

As a WW member for4+ years and lost over 50 pounds the pandemic derailed me. I regained 10 of those pounds and had lost the edge of my mind set. This book really is helping me regain that edge.

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Loving myself

Great ideas, teaches you to love yourself in the Now. Bring grateful for something everyday and reaching your goals without harsh judgement when there are set backs.

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Very good

Such a good read I’m doubling back around to listen to it again. I listen as I’m driving to work and errands. So much broader than I thought it would be. Thanks

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