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Fat Chance
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Item Description...
Overview
The author, one of the finalist on the TV show "The Biggest Loser," discusses her struggles with weight as a stay-at-home mother, her experiences during the contest, and the changes in her feelings of self-worth that resulted from her weight loss.
Publishers Description
Julie Hadden, one of the most successful and memorable contestants from NBC's "The Biggest Loser," struggled with her self-worth--and her size--for years. At age thirty-four she found herself at a crossroads: would she settle for staying "big" the rest of her life, or would she insist on making big changes instead? Reality-TV fans know which path Julie chose that day. When she stepped on the scale at the show's season-four finale, revealing that she had lost an astounding 45 percent of her body weight, she simultaneously stepped into the world's collective hearts. Julie's experience on "The Biggest Loser" helped birth her new physique, but the transformation went far deeper than that. From displeasure to contentment, from indulgence to self-control, from shame to self-confidence--every step along renovation's path, Julie sensed God hard at work.
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Item Specifications...
Pages 272
Dimensions: Length: 9.26" Width: 6.6" Height: 0.86"
Weight: 1.15 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Dec 1, 2009
Publisher Guideposts
ISBN 0824947886
EAN 9780824947880
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 | Well written and inspiring. May 7, 2010 |
Oddly enough, Julie participated on the only season of Biggest Loser that I have NOT seen. Therefore, I had no expectations of what to expect from her book. It had come recommended to me, so I thought I'd give it a try for extra weight-loss motivation.
I enjoyed reading this book and had to force myself to not race through it. I myself appreciated the Christian references. However, non-Christians might have an issue with those, as they are a very big part of this book.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Julie.
| | |  | GaPeach Apr 22, 2010 |
| I love this book. Very interesting and easy to read. Gives a new perspective on the spiritual views of weight loss. Would recommend to anyone who needs a boost of self esteem. | | |  | Not What I Was Expecting Mar 28, 2010 |
I purchased Hadden's FAT CHANCE because having recently lost seventy pounds myself and being a fan of THE BIGGEST LOSER, I was hoping to be inspired to keep the weight off and perhaps also get a sneak peek behind the scenes. I have to say, the book is a disappointment. Yes, we do get the sneek peek behind the scenes but it's disjointed and random, it's not a story about the show really, which was what I was expecting.
I guess the thing that bothered me the most is the constant religious references. I am not religious myself. I feel everyone has the right to worship and believe as they please. That being said, I would have not spent money on this book if I'd known that it would contains countless passages of sermonizing and preaching. I understand that Hadden's faith is a huge part of what sustains her and helps her. I even respect that. I don't want to read about it. This is Hadden's story and she has the right to express it in whatever way she wishes, but I feel it's important to let other readers know that God plays a huge part in this book before they purchase it. Personally, I feel like Hadden is shoving her religion down my throat which makes me wish I could bring back the book for a refund.
Something else that bothers me? Constant references to pop culture movies and then how Hadden feels they apply to her life. Are you kidding? When an author does that, that is a screaming sign that they are uneducated and just trying to fill up pages. It's not professional or credible. My advice? Watch the show and skip this poorly written, ridiculous excuse of an autobiography? You want inspiration? Read Shauna Wharton's "The Adventures of Dietgirl." | | | | A special pick for both health and spirituality libraries Mar 14, 2010 |
FAT CHANCE: LOSING THE WEIGHT, GAINING MY WORTH comes from a contestant from The Biggest Loser and tells of her journey from childhood to how she made it to the weight-loss show, where she lost nearly half her body weight and transformed her life. Religious perspectives blend with personal and social insights in a story of behind-the-scenes events from the Biggest Loser show and its contestants, making this a special pick for both health and spirituality libraries.
| | | | Behind the scenes of BL Feb 17, 2010 |
| I really enjoyed reading Julie's book. She lets us in on a few of the secrets of the BL. She shares so much of what she goes through with losing weight, working out and living life. Thanks Julie. You've inspired me. | | | Write your own review about Fat Chance
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