"Lori Hanson's bulimia recovery guide includes vital new information on the physical causes of compulsive eating that can make all the difference between recovery and relapse."

-Julia Ross
Author of The Diet Cure and The Mood Cure

"Bravo to Lori Hanson! She is one brave lady to air her dirty secrets in this book, and she does it with honesty and humor. In doing so, she gives hope to the rest of us who suffer from Eating Disorders and other addictions. I speak to groups about my own battle and victory over bulimia, and I know that telling your horrible "secret" is the first step to getting better. Lori doesn't just tell her story, she gives people tangible ways to get their lives back. I recommend it highly if you or someone you know is battling any kind of addiction. Recovery IS possible!"

- Barbara Niven
Actress and Speaker BarbaraNiven.com

"Lori's ability to take the reader through her story with precision and depth is undeniable. She does it with grace and humility. The reader is swept along with her and is given a glimpse of the emotional struggle and insanity that invades so many aspects of life in a person who deals with an eating disorder. Lori then clearly takes the reader step by step on a journey to recovery that is on the cutting edge of integrative treatments. Truly inspirational!"

- Lynn M. Klimo, M.D.
Integrative Psychiatrist at The Center for Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness

"As a nation we are seeing epidemic numbers of people with eating disorders, whether it is bulimia, anorexia or other forms of addictive, self-destructive, compulsive behaviors. Lori Hanson has taken us on her personal journey to identify the missing ingredients to balance her life and help all of us find freedom from our obsessions and find peace within ourselves. Your audience will experience the down to earth information Lori will share and help all of us find balance, peace and freedom.It Started With Pop-Tarts®... is the beginning of that journey."

- Barbara McFaddin
Host, BarBara McFaddin Show

"It Started With Pop-Tarts®... tells of a woman's inner struggle to overcome bulimia by peeling away the layers using different modalities. With great courage, tenacity, and examining one's self in truth, she prevails. This is a must read to help break free of the bondage of bulimia."

- Ann Boroch
Naturopath and author of Healing Multiple Sclerosis

"Lori's personal story into the complex world of eating disorders and self-esteem is an amazing tool for girls. Her style, advice and insight are honest and heartfelt helping readers of all ages relate and recover from their own inner strife. Thank you Lori for bravely delving into a sensitive topic so beautifully."

- Vanessa Van Petten
Author of You're Grounded, founder RadicalParenting.com

"I am excited about recommending It Started with Pop-Tarts®...to all who have chronic disease processes to contend with. Lori Hanson's very human and profound example of a person who learns to take charge of her own healing and use practitioners as helpers, instead of giving up her power, is an inspiration and a roadmap for both clients and healers. Easy to read, entertaining, useful, and helpful. What more can one say about a good book?"

- Jim Crabtree
Author of The Seven Windows to Wholeness

"I'd like to thank Lori Hanson for sharing her story in brutal honesty about her struggles, the ups and downs of her healing journey, and ultimately about how she found freedom from her obsessions. If you have struggled with food, weight, alcohol, self esteem and body issues for years, have given up on yourself and lost hope... this book can be a useful tool in your recovery. There is hope, also for you!"

- Andrea Roe
Author of You Are Not Alone

"Finally, a book about eating disorders that isn't peppered with the wacky antics of the tabloids nor the typical heaping of psycho-babble. Written with painful truth, clarity and humor, Lori Hanson clearly carries the reader through the taboo secrets of what bulimia is and does and delivers a viable solution to recovery. This is truly a "free at last" book that belongs in every family with kids."

-Judith Briles
Author of The Confidence Factor

"It Started with Pop-Tarts, a first-person account of one person's struggle with a binge-eating disorder and associated distorted body image, gives the reader a slew of specific tools to address an all-too-common problem. What's especially helpful about this book - besides the inspiring personal honesty of the author - is the organized way in which she summarizes her progress after the healing begins. This includes her creative outlet - there are a number of poetic song lyrics - as well as her experiences with acupuncture, energy healing, Hellerwork, yoga, the law of attraction, and other alternative healing modalities. For people who are open to alternatives to pharmaceuticals, this is a particularly important read."

- Rayni Joan
Author of The Skinny, Adventures of America's First Bulimic

"Author, Lori Hanson, takes us on an archeological dig of her own inner terrain in It Started with Pop-Tarts®...An Alternative Approach to Winning the Battle of Bulimia. Her book is a flashlight of hope, inspiration and guidance for anyone seeking a way out of the dark psychic caverns of bulimia, anorexia, binge eating or yo-yo dieting. Yet, even for those of us not suffering from an eating disorder personally, it clearly speaks to us. As we follow Lori's healing adventure, unearthing the secrets of her soul, we come to discover buried treasures of our own. Just as she reveals that eating disorders are ultimately neither about eating nor food, we begin to uncover the creative strategies we use to bury our own true light and power in favor of gaining social approval and surrogate love. If you've been stuffing down your pain of isolation and loneliness with food — or anything else — it's time to explore the stuff you're really made of instead. Read this book!"

- Michael J Tamura
Spiritual Teacher and Award-Winning author of
You Are The Answer

"I met Lori at an eating disorders conference and immediately sensed that she was a powerful voice for those who need to know that recovery is possible, and that each recovery process is unique. Through sharing her intense, at times painful, at times thrilling, personal journey with us all, she challenges us to break down stereotypes and embrace the uniqueness of our own journey. Lori's courage in never accepting defeat, seeking out new methods when what she tried wasn't working, and never giving up, lights the path for us all. She is an inspiration and so is her book!"

- Shannon Cutts
Founder of MentorCONNECT, author of Beating Ana:
How to Outsmart Your Eating Disorder and Take Your Life Back

"It Started with Pop-Tarts®...provides hope, inspiration, guidance and clarity. Through sharing her journey Lori demonstrates that freedom from obsessions, healing, inner peace and recovery are all possible!"

- Christine Hartline, MA
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

"Lori Hanson has lived the struggle of disordered eating and Negative Body Obsession. She has lived it, and she has overcome it. Her book outlines how she healed from her eating disorder. You are bound to glean valuable tips and insights, and at the very least, you will know for sure that you are not alone in the struggle, and that healing is absolutely possible."

- Sarah Maria
Author of Love Your Body, Love Your Life

"You're one gutsy lady! I think anytime someone is willing to hang out their emotional underwear like you did...kudos to you. This is such an incredible journey, your book is very well stated!"

- Donna Seebo
Host of The Donna Seebo Show

"In my field as a Feng Shui consultant, my clients will often reveal to me the many issues that are troubling them the most. Lately, I've been hearing more and more from people struggling with eating disorders. Is it a sign of the times? Maybe, but it is very worrisome..

I feel so confident in recommending Lori's book to anyone who is faced with this all too powerful emotional roller coaster. Lori leads you into her life and her struggles with a sweet self depreciating humor, and you simply fall in love with her! Her simple and straight forward approach to healing is both courageous and awe inspiring. She is very human and her story is filled with light and hope. I especially think young women will connect with her message in a very big way, and just maybe....it should be required reading!"

- Elaine Giftos Wright
Nationally known Feng Shui consultant, teacher and speaker.
Owner of The Wright Way of Feng Shui

"I've started reading your book and it's a really captivating read. I love the way you speak! It's so honest. I've been paying attention to your tips, too. They are really helping in my recovery. I'm a month in and I feel strong! Thank you so much, Lori!"
- S.G.

"This book is not only a great read, but it contains valuable resources and referrals of excellent people that I currently use as a tool to live a better less stressful life. This book can be used as a tool for people not only with eating disorders but anyone that wants to see how incorporating meditation, yoga, energy healing, and the art of letting go into your life can change your results of living life immensely. Lori has been an amazing mentor, friend, and resource for me."
-Becki

"When I read Lori's book, I knew it would be very helpful to people who are suffering with bulimia and eating disorders. I was delighted to discover how helpful it also is to those of us who think we have a good life and haven't considered what we can do to make it better. Lori shows us the power in being courageous, sticking to our goals, fighting the good fight and never giving up. Brave and important lessons for anyone! Her advice and perspectives on alternative health options were a surprise bonus, and I copied down many of her suggestions and resources. I know we will be hearing a lot more from Lori Hanson in the future."
-B. Munson

"This book is beyond useful, it's life changing.
Lori's book is a wealth of helpful, well researched information. By sharing her personal struggle with us we learn so much of what works and what doesn't in the field of eating disorders and life in general. It's an easy read and is filled with such wonderful discoveries that you are going to want to read it again and again. This is an important addition to every womans library whether a person struggles with eating disorders or not. The lessons in self awareness and self esteem are crucial steps on the road to recovering from an eating disorder or any number of challenges in life. I highly recommend reading It Started with Pop-Tarts."
- A. R.

"Lori Hanson provides a different look and insight into eating disorders and bulimia. I've been struggling with an Eating Disorder for 4 years and have been struggling with bulimia for one year this November. It's been hell. This book provides hope that there IS a way out and that there is help. I appreicate Hanson's candidness and honesty throughout the book. I've sought all types of help ranging from counselors, psychiatrists, nutritionists, body work specialists, intenstive outpatient programs. This book, however, is one of a kind."
- Ashley B.

"I just finished reading your book recently and I wanted to let you know I liked it. I especially loved how it wasn't always so serious and it was actually funny at times. I'm 21 and have had this awful disease for 6 years now. It is an everyday struggle and I'm trying so hard to stop this."
- J.