"the incredible shrinking critic" by jami bernard

what girl hasn't made an attempt at losing a few unwanted pounds. jami makes her journey at reclaiming herself witty and inspiring.

"i slept on it, chewed on it, the idea burrowing into my mind and heart, an earthworm aerating my subconscious."

"it's another key to weight loss: the goal isn't for the cerebral part of you to whip the corporal part into shape so it can be trotted out in polite company wearing the perfect little black dress. the goal is to show yourself respect by treating your body well. weight loss, once again, is a happy by-product of healthy living, not an end in itself."

rating: 8.5/10