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The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation
by Elizabeth Berg

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 rating: 3 of 5 stars This book came well recommended but I must confess I was a little disappointed. Although Elizabeth Berg takes pains to commend Weight Watchers, she seems to use this as permission to turn right around and diss the group. I found her laments about dieting to be half hearted and mildly ha-ha. 'Poor me I am trying to lose weight because society has imposed this unrealistic body expectation on me and I'm miserable.' 'When I eat garbage I am so much happier and really a better person too because every one knows thin women are really demons underneath it all.'
 
 Maybe I am so unamused because I have recently rejoined Weight Watchers. It is the only way I have lost weight successfully and healthily despite my eye rolling over some of the rah-rah and other complaints. Yes society does impose unrealistic expectations and does a hell of a lot of talking out of several sides of the collective mouth but finally you just have to stand up for yourself. 
 
 Aside from that little rant, some of the other stories in this collection were compelling and insightful.
 
 I just expect more fun and insight from Ms. Berg after that great title and her track record.
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MaryAnn's review
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recommended for: Other Berg Fans, maybe some Weight Watchers, leaders & participants
status: Read in September, 2008

** spoiler alert ** This book came well recommended but I must confess I was a little disappointed. Although Elizabeth Berg takes pains to commend Weight Watchers, she seems to use this as permission to turn right around and diss the group. I found her laments about dieting to be half hearted and mildly ha-ha. 'Poor me I am trying to lose weight because society has imposed this unrealistic body expectation on me and I'm miserable.' 'When I eat garbage I am so much happier and really a better person too because every one knows thin women are really demons underneath it all.'

Maybe I am so unamused because I have recently rejoined Weight Watchers. It is the only way I have lost weight successfully and healthily despite my eye rolling over some of the rah-rah and other complaints. Yes society does impose unrealistic expectations and does a hell of a lot of talking out of several sides of the collective mouth but finally you just have to stand up for yourself.

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