Am I Fat Author:Abby Aronowitz "Am I Fat?" explores why most girls and women think they're fat, in an easily read, witty and wise text. Practical sugestions for "normal" eating are offered, along with advice about how to accept the resultant normal sized body. Self acceptance and self esteem are given particular attention, since without them, pervasive dieting in our c... more »ulture will continue. Girls and women want to feel confident, and have been taught that being thin is the ticket. Research regarding how to achieve ongoing self esteem and happiness is discussed, which will hopefully replace temporary quick fixes resulting from being on diets. Sex is discussed in detail, since society has promoted the message that "thin" is sexy. I debunk this myth and openly discuss how to be sexy, regardless of body type. It's time to derive pleasure from our bodies, instead of punishing them with hateful judgments and weird diets. The pervasive theme is "getting back to nature", which entails a move towards natural foods and listening to bodily signals. I also discuss how to manage sweets effectively, since so many women crave them. This system improves upon "feminist" suggestions of allowing people to eat what they want, by offering guidelines to prevent total abandon and bingeing.« less