Yes, the fun fun stories of your youth. And the chain smoking. You make me want a cigarette now! ARRGH! :-)

And with love comes the harshness of these words: you are obviously not there yet. I don’t think you are 100% ready to drop the extra poundage.

The key here is to get you to realize that you DO need to make a lifestyle change. It sounds like just a buzz word, but it is true.

It does takes a “lifestyle change” to realize that taking the stairs is preferred to an elevator, parking at the back of the lot is better than the front, etc.

I haven’t read this particular book that you are reading are, or any diet book for that matter, but I have a feeling it isn’t going to help you one bit.

I would suggest doing some research right now. Look into how your body burns calories, how much a proper portion is, and the like. You’d be surprised in what you find and what you can DO with all the food that you already know and love.

I LOVE reading up on the facts. Reading about how one person lost 1238 pounds drinking only potato juice squeezed from the coastlines of Peru isn’t going to help you one bit. Sure it worked for them, but wouldn’t it be better learning what would work for you? Reading on how your body reacts IS a good read indeed.

Keep in mind, dieting doesn’t have to be painful.