Plus Size Mama: An overweight mom gets real about weight loss

Plus Size Mama begins like any good story with the author being up-front about what her weight loss goals are and admitting that she isnt thin or healthy at the outset. With keen insight and humor Miranda Gargasz shares anectdotes about what stood in the way of attaining her goals including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) the medical profession the sometimes cruel attitudes of others finances and her own attitude about herself. Through shared research and discoveries Gargasz offers concrete solutions for climbing the hurdles that block our success.Readers will come away from this book with a greater understanding of themselves. They will have resources and examples of things they can do to get going in the right direction. And for anyone who reads this book but doesnt struggle with weight loss this book will shatter stereotypes and misconceptions about overweight people. Doctors will be encouraged to dig deeper. Friends and family members will know better what they can do to support and help their loved one. This is more than just a weight loss book. Its a call to action. A must read for everyone.