Break the Cycle. Discover and Reclaim Your Self.

The Constant Dieter

A Philosopher’s Guide to Conquering Chronic and Compulsive Overeating

By Caroline Wiseblood Meline, Ph.D.

What if your disorder isn’t so much a problem of how and what you eat—

But it is a coverup of your real being, who you really are? What if, by gaining a new perspective, you could discover a part of yourself that’s been  suppressed?

This book is grounded in philosophy and psychology, but it’s also deeply personal. I share my story—my family life, including a tragedy, and my path to understanding and fully recovering from a seemingly unconquerable eating disorder.

My favorite quote from this book: "Ultimately, we chronic and compulsive overeaters have to do something. We have to stop something and start something. We cannot only think about and read about our eating issues; we have to eat differently. On the other hand, while we do that, we need to keep thinking. So there are things to do and things to think about." This passage places our change, our well-being firmly in our own hands and not someone else's.

—Writer's Digest Reviewer

This is not another diet book. For one thing, it’s full of art!

This image is by Louise Bourgeois, one of my favorite artists, and it is titled “Oedipus.” You might wonder how this relates to having an eating disorder, but when you read my book, you will see that it does!

Other artists whose works appear in the book are Richard Stine, Pablo Picasso, and Alexander Calder. Artists inspire me because they know they aren’t completely in charge of what they create, but they also know there is a place inside them from which they create, and it can be trusted. When the compulsive eater “gets” this, they will be free.

If you are struggling but want to heal, I wrote this for you.

A groundbreaking approach to understanding and overcoming binge eating disorder—built on deep philosophical and psychological insights.

Key Takeaways from the Book:
✔ Why traditional diets don’t work—and what does.
✔ How the mind, not just the body, fuels binge eating.
✔ The 5 rules of Constant Dieting and how to apply them in real life.

Videos from My Book Launch

  • Video from book Launch, 2 minutes, Introduction to Creativity and the Constant Dieter, Chapter 3.


    Watch Now

  • Video from book launch, 6 minutes, continuing Creativity and the Constant Dieter, Chapter 3.


    Watch Now

  • Video from Book Launch, 1:20, conclusion to Creativity and the Constant Dieter, Chapter 3, devoted to the theory of D.W. Winnicott.

    Watch Now

The Constant Dieter Reviews

  • As a family physician for 35 years, I have searched for ways to assist patients with permanent weight maintenance issues. This self-help book is a composite of practical medically-sound advice and deeply personal memoir, supported by well-researched psychological and philosophical principles.

    Linda Good, M.D.

  • The author weaves her personal story with philosophical theories that have been influential in her life into a compelling, thoughtful, very readable book. I highly recommend it.

    Ilene Winikur, Educator

  • Congratulations on publishing this long-awaited book, with its satisfying blend of savvy philosophical exposition and cozy kaffeeklatch advice.

    Ed Stivender, Storyteller

  • Ashley and I were intrigued by the "transitional object" in childhood, a theory that neither of us were familiar with. We learned so much, not the least of which is, you are never to old to realize your ambitions, and it is a great idea to bring together the people you love to celebrate when you reach your goals.

    Suzy Hoyle, Realtor

  • Thought-provoking and inspiring. This book combines memoir, philosophy, psychology and diet advice in an original approach to a vexing subject. The discussions of free will and creativity as applied to dieting are novel ways to think about the topic, and the memoir sections make this a compelling, personal story as well as a lesson in philosophy and weight control.

    Nancy M

  • My favorite quote from this book: "Ultimately, we chronic and compulsive overeaters have to do something. We have to stop something and start something. We cannot only think about and read about our eating issues; we have to eat differently. On the other hand, while we do that, we need to keep thinking. So there are things to do and things to think about." This passage places our change, our well-being firmly in our own hands and not someone else's.

    Writer's Digest Reviewer

Join Me on Substack

My Substack is where I share stories, insights, and tools to help you understand the roots of compulsive eating and dieting—with compassion and without judgment.

I’m creating a safe and hopeful space in my monthly newletter, where I will chase epiphanies and make discoveries . 

Follow along. Let’s figure it out together.