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Health Hijackers
Introducing the Zig-Zag Solution™ Health Hijackers is based on the works of world-renowned psychologists and Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, as well as behavioral economists, Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. They proved that our living on autopilot, aka fast thinking (fast, intuitive, emotional), is hijacking our lives. However, once people learn the unique deliberate, logical, and mindful slow thinking approach called the Zig-Zag Solution™, they finally can take control of their lives, making healthier, more meaningful decisions. It’s a way to guard against the mental glitches that get us into trouble. PRAISES
"If, like me, you have difficulty establishing healthy lifestyle choices, Health Hijackers is the book for you! And, if you're interested in learning how to use your personality type to make better choices, you'll also enjoy reading this book. Using her years of research and study, Roberta Schwartz Wennik has developed the "Zig-Zag" approach to making well-reasoned healthy choices, as opposed to making snap, probably unwise, decisions. Her well-written and well-documented book has an especially pleasing casual tone, and the personal anecdotes leave me with the feeling that Roberta and I had a chat over coffee. You'll also learn a lot about yourself, how you make choices, and about your interactions with others, as well. I highly recommend it. [] [] []
"For me, the core of Health Hijackers, and the one with the most take-home value, is the "Zig-Zag Solution™". While I am analytical and tend to think slowly and methodically anyway, that doesn't mean -- when trying to make a decision -- I don't skip over those aspects of my personality type that are not my strong suit. Using the SNTF (Sensing, iNtuiting, Thinking, and Feeling) pattern in the zig-zag pattern will force me to incorporate other ways of looking at things more than I normally do, and in a different order than I usually follow. As one can tell, I haven't used the method a lot yet, but plan to. I plan to add a subsequent review once I have used it more, and of course contribute to My Story. I do think the potential of the Zig-Zag method could be extensive and could apply to virtually any decision-making opportunity, not just one involving health. In spite of the wealth of information that is in this book, I found it easy to read. I think readers new to Myers-Briggs personality typing (the MBTI®) will not feel overwhelmed. The prose is straightforward and friendly and should have wide appeal. All in all, a four-star book!
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"There's so much here, it could realistically have 3 spin-off books. What I found most beneficial was:
1) Understanding behavioral economics and cognitive biases to reframe how we use out instincts positively in a way to improve our relationship with food and overall health. 2) Learning about my MBTI® type so as to improve my exercise/eating/relaxation balance. (Loved the concept of the three-legged stool.) 3) How using the Zig-Zag Solution™ (aka slow thinking) can help us reconnect with the pleasure of food and movement, something that can be challenging in our modern world."
[] [] [] "Having recently become interested in the neuroscience and psychology of how we make decisions and form habits for health, this book came along just at the right time. I was also very happy to see that Health Hijackers: Who They Are and How to Stop Them was written by a fellow Registered Dietitian—Roberta Schwartz Wennik, MS, RDN. This is not Wennik’s first book connecting personality type to health, but I think I like this one best because it deals with enhancing one’s decision-making ability. Wennik’s trademarked Zig-Zag Solution™ is a framework to enhance decision-making for a wide variety of personality types (16 of them)! By assembling information and then analyzing it to determine possible outcomes and consequences, we can make informed and rational decisions versus simply acting on auto-pilot or out of habit. Applying Wennik’s technique to counteract situations or habits that are detrimental to our health means that all of us who are willing to use “slow thinking” can optimize our health. We can make choices and logical decisions instead of just reacting or avoiding a situation."
[] [] [] “I appreciate the continuous theme of fast and slow thinking discussed in Health Hijackers, something that constantly challenges me to take a moment to think of my habits and actions. This not only applies to my diet, but my mental health as well (which, really, is intertwined with my physical health). I also appreciate Wennik’s knowledge and expertise that challenges the fast-thinking phishing ideologies that are perpetuated by food companies and media. Having studied communication along with cognitive psychology and self-control, I am amazed again and again how a simple (yet effective) 30-second commercial or simple branding can establish a strong, but inaccurate frame of health and wellbeing. I believe the only way to break out of the cycle is to actively remind myself to exercise slow thinking and stay alert amidst the bombarding, repetitious messages of profit that are cloaked as "help".
[] [] [] “I totally agree with what Wennik has shared in her book. Fast thinking has definitely been my downfall. The method she uses really is the 'solution'. It has helped me so much in reconsidering my first response. I'm now taking more time in my decision-making and reaping the benefits of my new slow thinking approach to life.”
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Your Personality Diet
Lose weight for your type. Even though the book is titled, “Your Personality Diet”, it's not a diet but an eating plan tailored to your personality type. You eat in a way that works for who you are. If you're a structured person, a more structured approach is appropriate. But if you're a more spontaneous, flexible person, you need an approach that reflects that. The idea isn't restriction, but freedom to choose based on your type. This isn't so much about what you eat but how you choose what you eat. Take the FREE personality quiz to buy the right book just for your type. PRAISES
“Losing weight this way was so much easier, so much better, and so much more long-lasting than anything I've tried before. What I enjoyed most was learning what my MBTI® type is and how to use it in a positive way.” – Laura R. |
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Roll a Recipe
Finally, the answer to the age-old question, “What should I cook?”. Roll a Recipe is the result of asking my family what they wanted for dinner and getting an "I don't know" response. I figured there had to be a way of deciding in a random sort of way, that was also fun to use. Thus, Roll a Recipe was born. First, roll the dice to determine what to make. Then roll again for what ingredients to use. Want to use different ingredients? Roll again. This is a great way to use up leftovers. Make something different every day. Have fun! Be creative! PRAISES
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been frustrated as to what to make for dinner. Roll a Recipe has made it so much fun, I look forward to cooking. I especially enjoy finding a recipe, such as a stir-fry, then roll the dice each night for different ingredients and get a totally different dish. This is so clever!” – Tyler G. |
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Is It Worth It?
The ultimate way to find what's essential in your life, Make your complicated life a thing of the past. This book honors WHO YOU ARE. Learn your type and how to answer the powerful and empowering question, "Is it worth it? to find what's essential in your life. Address the six areas of clutter in your life: things, mind, financial, job, relationship, and activities. PRAISES
“Marie Kondo asks people to get rid of stuff that doesn't spark joy. But finding peace and meaning in life is so much more. I now have balance, understanding, and determination because of this book. You could call it a renewed lifestyle.” – Xavier C. |
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Intuitive Living
Eat, Exercise, & Relax Intuitively Intuitive Living captures a side of mindful and intuitive eating that has been missed by many in the field. The sad truth is that we are acting intuitively (spontaneously and without thought) when we do things that sabotage our health. Who would consciously try to ruin their health? By taking a personality approach (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®), this book shows you how to deal with the “shadow side” of your type, how to establish healthy habits using your type, and, in turn, eventually live intuitively by selecting from your new repertoire of healthy habits. Take the FREE personality quiz to buy the right book just for your type. PRAISES
“Learning about my “shadow side” was eye-opening. I now understand why sometimes I don’t recognize myself. I get this feeling like I’m acting out-of-character and how my actions aren’t always in my best interests. Too often I used food to bury my feelings, only to regret it later. I now know how to deal with it using type.” – Leslie P. |
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