Weightless: My Life as a Fat Man and How I Escaped - Softcover

McBride, Gregg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1937612694 ISBN 13: 9781937612696

Publisher: Central Recovery Press, 2014

Synopsis

Gregg McBride was always determined to make it big -- Although not quite this literally.

By the time he was a young adult, Gregg McBride topped the scales at over 450 pounds and wore a sixty-inch belt.

Pretending airline seatbelts fit across his belly, eating out of the trash to cheat on his diets, and working as an overweight stripper are just some of the misadventures Gregg endured as he continually tried to win his battle of the bulge.

It was only when Gregg took an inward journey that he was able to free himself from his food addiction and take off more than 250 pounds of excess weight, which he’s kept off for over a decade.

Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking in its honesty Weightless is a tale of food gone wrong” that chronicles the before, the during, and the after in a way no other book has, and will move, educate, entertain, and inspire anyone who is ready for change.

Gregg McBride is a film and television writer and producer living in Los Angeles, where he works for companies including Disney, Paramount, Sony, ABC Family, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and others. His blog, JustStopEatingSoMuch.com, focuses on the topics of weight loss and food addiction. McBride has made multiple appearances on the Today Show and is also the author of the book Just Stop Eating So Much!, as well as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post.

Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN, is the longtime nutrition and health expert for the Today Show, a contributing editor to Woman's Day magazine, and the New York Times best-selling author of Food Cures and Joy Fit Club.

About this title

About the Author

Gregg McBride is a film and television writer/producer living in Los Angeles, where he works for companies including Disney, Paramount, Sony, ABC Family, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and others.

His blog, JustStopEatingSoMuch.com, focuses on the topics of weight loss and food addiction.

Gregg has made multiple appearances on the Today Show and is also the author of the book Just Stop Eating So Much!, as well as a featured blogger for The Huffington Post.

Review

"Gregg's life has changed so much for the better since losing the weight. And there's a lesson for all of us in his story. I've often said, because of our unique experiences, those struggles with our weight have created a unique bond between us all. We really are kind of like family. I mean, even though each of our stories have different plots, we can see a bit of our own lives in everyone else's weight-loss fight. I'd like to invite you to take a look at Gregg's story, Weightless. Yes, it may have some different twists and turns from your own struggles. But I can guarantee, as you read his story, you're going to see a little bit of your own life in his. Like I said, the plots may be different but we're all truly so very much alike. Just like Gregg, many of you have battled that weight for most of your lives but, believe me, you don't have to. There is a way out. You've just got to do like I once did, like so many of the people I've worked with have done and...like Gregg has done. You've got to stop ignoring the elephant in the room!" Richard Simmons TV Icon and fitness guru

Weightless is a delicious read in every way. In this funny, wise, and emotionally honest book, Gregg McBride offers hope and inspiration to weight-challenged people longing for change and acceptance without sacrificing their true selves.”Catherine Whitney, Coauthor, Eat Right 4 Your Type

Only Gregg could tell a story that’s this dark with this much humor. He brings hope to the most desperate situations in a refreshing and inspiring way.” Regina King, Actor/Director/Producer

As someone who has struggled mightily with my weight and feeling not good enough,” I can proudly say that this book has helped me to find my way again. I’m sure it will do the same for you!” Matt Hoover, Winner, The Biggest Loser

Edition details

• Publisher: Central Recovery Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1937612694
• ISBN 13: 9781937612696
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 328