Fresh

I feel so rejuvenated in a way that's deeper than any physical sensation, because physically I feel like crap. I'm finally taking control of my life and how I choose to live that life.

This freshness is the result of a book I'm currently reading, which I'm sure you've heard of: Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth. I was so hesitant to buy this book. I refuse to jump on Oprah's bandwagon whenever she brags about anything, I don't find myself benefiting from the newest trends, I don't believe in God, and I don't like being told to get something just because it helps someone else. The book was only $14.04 on Amazon.com and I got free shipping, so I thought I would just read it and give it away if I found it completely useless. FedEx delivered the book Saturday (yesterday) and I read up to the 100^th page out of the 211 total.

Women Food and God speaks to those who are addicted to food (and everyone really). I knew I had a horrible relationship with food, it's apparent to anyone who looks at me, but there's just something in the way that Geneen describes this relationship/addiction and how to overcome it. In many ways I felt connected to those discussed in the book, and in others I felt as though "that's not me, but I understand." I like the book, but I also don't like it. It's very repetitive, but I also find it to be effective considering the changes it has me making.

I believe it's worth reading if you also suffer from disordered eating, but also if you want a new outlook on life in general. This book doesn't just speak to those who eat too much or eat according to their emotions, its deeper meaning can be applied to any aspect of life; that's what makes it such a great book. I won't say you absolutely have to read it, but I do recommend it to everyone. I could share details of the book here or on YouTube and save you the money, but I don't think it would carry the same message the way reading it yourself would.

That's my two cents. :)