Andie Mitchell is a foodie and blogger who tells her incredible story of weightloss and self acceptance in her memoir, It Was Me All Along.
This book is not a diet program and Mitchell doesn't give any advice for how to lose weight - she just tells about her own struggle with emotionally eating and the cycle of shame, guilt, defeat, and self-hate that plagues so many of us. It is an interesting and insightful read, very raw and very bravely written. It is encouraging in many ways, but I found it to be discouraging in others and is not necessarily a book I would recommend as an inspiration for losing weight. However, I think she puts words to an experience that would be beneficial for everyone to understand.
Andie is descriptive to a fault, a little wordy, but still manages to tell a story that is relatable. You don't have to have grown up with an alcoholic father to find yourself in her shoes, eating because you're lonely or sad or bonding with friends or to celebrate anything. Any excuse for another cupcake.
The immediate feeling of remorse post binge and simultaneously wishing to do it again is a dichotomy I have felt more than once. It's one example of how she is able to put words to my experience. It was freeing to read, encouraging at points, but also discouraging at others. After losing nearly 135 pounds, she struggled with the fear of gaining it back. It's encouraging to know that a healthy balance can be reached, but discouraging to know that this battle never ends. She still slips up occasionally and though realistic, it's sad to know that I too will always struggle.
For those who have been overweight, it's a good way to process. For those who have not been heavy, it's a good way to understand the pain and emotional aspects one goes through.
I received a free copy of this book from bloggingforbooks.org for posting this honest review.
This book is not a diet program and Mitchell doesn't give any advice for how to lose weight - she just tells about her own struggle with emotionally eating and the cycle of shame, guilt, defeat, and self-hate that plagues so many of us. It is an interesting and insightful read, very raw and very bravely written. It is encouraging in many ways, but I found it to be discouraging in others and is not necessarily a book I would recommend as an inspiration for losing weight. However, I think she puts words to an experience that would be beneficial for everyone to understand.
Andie is descriptive to a fault, a little wordy, but still manages to tell a story that is relatable. You don't have to have grown up with an alcoholic father to find yourself in her shoes, eating because you're lonely or sad or bonding with friends or to celebrate anything. Any excuse for another cupcake.
The immediate feeling of remorse post binge and simultaneously wishing to do it again is a dichotomy I have felt more than once. It's one example of how she is able to put words to my experience. It was freeing to read, encouraging at points, but also discouraging at others. After losing nearly 135 pounds, she struggled with the fear of gaining it back. It's encouraging to know that a healthy balance can be reached, but discouraging to know that this battle never ends. She still slips up occasionally and though realistic, it's sad to know that I too will always struggle.
For those who have been overweight, it's a good way to process. For those who have not been heavy, it's a good way to understand the pain and emotional aspects one goes through.
I received a free copy of this book from bloggingforbooks.org for posting this honest review.
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