This was raw, real, and relatable! I loved Clark’s authentic writing style, and it made reading her book easy. I know the subject matter, and it was like I was discussing food, weight loss, diets, drugs, and lifestyle with a bestie. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

For what it is, "Fat Bitch" is a solid book for folks considering using GLP-1 medication to treat obesity. It is written by a non-medical professional, a fact which is clearly disclosed, but it is well referenced and the information contained lines up with the advice I've been given by my dietician, GP and psychologist. The real strength of the book is that it emphasises all the things you need to do beyond just taking the medication (e.g. therapy, exercise, diet), such that the advice in the book is solid regardless of whether you're using the meds. The early chapters do read like the converted spruiking a miracle cure. This partly comes from it's existence as a direct pushback against the "willpower myth" and particularly the book "Skinny Bitch". The book does acknowledge the side effects and the fact that it doesn't work for everyone (I'm personally amongst the non-responder population). Overall it's an easily accessible intro which directs you to discuss your situation with your medical provider in all the right places, it gives sensible advice, and it has a healthy body-positive and affirming vibe. Well done Cat Clark!
Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC.

Fat Birch - Killing the Willpower Myth by Cat Clark

I'm brilliant at losing weight , done it loads of times and by several stone . The problem is getting going and once done , keeping the pesky lbs ( ok stones ) off !
I could really relate to this book , it could have been me that wrote it ( why didn't I ? )
Reading it was like sitting down with your friend and having a heart to heart with them . Loved it .
Will also add it will be great to re read when you are finding it tough going .

Get past the vernacular to benefit from Cat Clark's sound advice. This author is not only smart, she is compassionate. Not to be weird, I grew to think of her as a spitfire friend! She is passionate about helping others navigate this new promising means of healing our guts and our minds. Compassion & body composition are first and foremost in our adventures with GLP-1's. It's not all about weight loss, its about how we feel and the steps to feeling better in your skin and about yourself. And for those of you who love to hate those of us embracing new science before obesity related conditions takes us down and out, why don't you use a bit of 'willpower' and watch and learn. Perhaps try a (bitter) pill for that judginess.