book suggestions for general introduction to FA/HAES for mother-in-law?

[svf8528]

At breakfast the other day,  in the context of describing her new personal trainer, my boyfriend's mother made a crack about not wanting to "die fat". I replied mildly saying something about how if she did end up dying fat it wasn't the worst fate in the world. The conversation moved smoothly on and I thought nothing of it

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this

[mschaos]

http://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Fat-o-sphere-Dieting-Declare-Truce/dp/B002SB8PJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266427149&sr=8-1

very much so this

[sistercoyote]

Intuitive Eating: http://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-Revolutionary-Program-Works/dp/0312321236/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266429804&sr=8-1

Fat? So!: http://www.amazon.com/FAT-SO-Because-Dont-Apologize/dp/0898159954/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266429828&sr=1-1

The Diet Myth: http://www.amazon.com/Diet-Myth-Americas-Obsessions-Hazardous/dp/159240135X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266429871&sr=1-1

[arypgam]

Good suggestions so far! The Fat Girl's Guide To Life is actually a really informative book aswell. Your Mum sounds like she's got a good head on her shoulders and is pretty understanding, some of the books (especially Lessons from the Fat-o-sphere) would go even further, helping her grasp the concept of HAES and FA :D Good luck to the both of you.

[lowbudgetdiva]

I would also recommend she take a look at the Fat Nutritionist blog. Do keep in mind that Michelle has a total potty mouth, bless her heart, so if the BF's mom can't handle that, probably best to skip it.

[vintagehandbag]

Ooh, that and Junk Food Science might both be good. Basically, I think you can encourage someone on their fitness goals while conveying that fitness and thinness aren't interchangeable.

[vintagehandbag]

That sounds really thoughtful of her to follow up. I think the recommendations above are good. Personally, I'd stick with mostly health-focused stuff (fat?so! etc. are great, but I think she'd be most interested in the Intuitive Eating and whatnot) because I think it's most likely she'll engage with those things. Also, I think it's important to make it clear that you're providing tools, not criticizing her. Intuitive Eating is a great book because while it is certainly political, it's something that can be applied very broadly.