I’ve read the first 14 chapters and I find so much in this book that really resonates with me.  I want to be a teenager and go to fat camp and be Stephanie’s best friend. 

I love the fact that she “goes there” with the relationship with her parents.  She loves them.  They love her.  But she tells it like it is and does not hide or cover for the flaws in her parents.  I personally had a great childhood and loving parents, but they definitely contributed to my fucked up relationship with food and body image.  They didn’t do it on purpose, and I’m an adult now who is responsible for my own well being and responsible for taking care of my own business.  But the seeds are planted when we are young and……. how did I get off on this tangent when I am talking about a book? lol

Oh, yeah.  The chapter about the Parent Weekend, when they come to visit, and all of the “fat” kids get a break from camp and basically use it to binge eat.  And their parents not only allow it, but encourage it, as kind of a treat for having done so well losing weight.  Hello?  This is what I do with myself EVERY FREAKING WEEKEND!  I workout all week, I try to do well with my diet, and the moment I have accomplished anything, I reward myself by basically undoing it.

So, I am about halfway through the book, and definitely liking it.