I knew I would. I just had to be patient and eventually I’d find it.
And I did.
I found the PERFECT book.
This book ROCKS. It doesn’t tell you HOW to lose weight — I know HOW to lose weight. It really digs into changing how you think about yourself and your weight and how your weight affects you.
Now, a disclaimer, I’ve only gotten through chapter 2. I would have read the entire thing last night but I didn’t start reading it until 9PM and I was tired and have a lot of work to do today so I had to sleep. I’ll give a final review when I’ve finished (probably won’t be tonight because I have a date with some princesses and a mighty fine prince tonight).
One thing to warn you about if you’re considering reading this book. The author talks about her journey and her thinking behind her weight loss. She classifies herself as a “Former Fat Girl” BUT at her largest she weighed 185 pounds (I’ll be 44 pounds into this journey by the time I reach 185). At first I was a little taken back by her Fat Girl = 185 pounds statements. But, everything she says is ME and before long I was almost reading her weight # as my weight number because what she says rings true.
So, if you want a book that could help you face or address some of the emotions behind your weight loss and how to get past them, this is it. If you need a book to teach you what to eat or how to lose weight this one might not be it.
In the mean time, I want to go read but I need to earn some money today.
Oh, and don’t forget to sign up for the giveaway I posted yesterday. (If you don’t want it, sign up and have it sent to me — I’ll take it it!)
18 November 2009, 11:51 AM
i’ve learned along the way that “fat” and thin are both relative from where you’ve been.
sounds like a great book
19 November 2009, 10:03 AM
I loved this book! I also stumbled up another book that leaves you not feeling quite as alone on your journey: Tales from the Scale by Erin J. Shea. I am really liking it so far!