This book is a guide to help people strengthen healthy eating attitudes, reduce compulsive overeating, and eliminate weight cycling. The book is based on specialized treatment interventions for anorexia and bulimia but is primarily geared toward obese and overweight people. Part I addreses the physiological triggers of weight cycling and compulsive overeating. Part II addresses the hidden evils of weight control such as perfectionism, co-dependency, and relationships which can sabotage weight control efforts. Part III contains biographies from patients who have completed this program and thier expereince in society as an obese child and adult. As readers progress through the book, they are provided with free online supprt at www.friendlymirrors.com. Online services include 24-hour webmail, weekly Q & A chats with the author, and posted lectures and chat transcripts.