Weighing In

Weighing In tells the stories of two women who realized something had to be done about their weight. One faced the very real possibility of death as a result of morbid obesity. A lifetime of pain awaited the other if her weight issues were not addressed. Together they have written a memoir/self-help journal that is unique. The alternating chapters from each author reflects their reality and their spirited hope that others will be motivated to make changes to take charge of their...
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Weighing In tells the stories of two women who realized something had to be done about their weight. One faced the very real possibility of death as a result of morbid obesity. A lifetime of pain awaited the other if her weight issues were not addressed. Together they have written a memoir/self-help journal that is unique. The alternating chapters from each author reflects their reality and their spirited hope that others will be motivated to make changes to take charge of their health. Barbie's memoir takes the reader through her personal journey, answering the question of 'how does one get to be that big?' in a type of soul-searching confessional but also with the very practical steps that it takes to lose over 200 pounds. Her journey has led her to be a motivational speaker and the inspiration for many people. Liz's journal records her private challenges and the insights that helped normalize her body size but just as importantly her changed thinking about food. She has maintained a forty pound weight loss for over a decade and her mental health is greatly improved. Her goal of living like a person who never had a weight problem is completed.The authors' mutual mission is to give the reader an inside look into what it takes to address food-related difficulties. They share their own challenges and successes, not as ultimate answers but as examples of success. They decide what to eat, learn about nutrition and how food affects them. They become aware of emotional factors and how they impact their lives. They challenge wrong ideas about food use. They share how they met personal challenges, such as how to recover from the disaster days and how to encourage progress. The authors of Weighing In believe that anyone can find their own way to wellness.