Make 2022 the year you learn to love your body.Yes, you can LEARN to love your body. No, it doesn’t come naturally to most of us. We’ve been bombarded with negative messages about our bodies for years, but you can overcome those negative messages with positive ones.The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body is one part humor, one part journal, one part recipe for self-love. Mix it all together, and … recipe for self-love. Mix it all together, and you’ll fill your plate with a greater appreciation for what’s on the outside AND what’s on the inside.
What’s in the Guide:
-what diet culture is and why it’s so harmful
-unpacking historical and sociological reasons for our obsession with youth, thinness, and beauty
-how to deal with bodyshamers
-how to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings
-how to dress for your body
-relationship and sex advice
-365 #bopo meditations
Plus, strategies for learning to love the skin you’re in now and forever.
It’s not easy. It does take work. But you’re worth it. I promise.
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The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body
By K.L. Montgomery. This book completely captured my heart. I’ve always had body issues and this book just felt written just for me. Now I’m a person who tends to not love myself or my body and this book really spoke some hard facts. I’d agree with some of the reviews out there, this book is for everyone no matter what your body type is or the reasons you don’t like about yourself. This book is an inspirational journey. I’m already a fan of this author and while it’s a bit different from previous works it’s just as amazing. I can see the thought put into this project and I appreciate the effort that was made because it’s truly incredible. If I could give more stars I would but I’ll give five of the biggest stars I can find.
The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery
5-Stars
The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery was an amazing read. It is full of life changing inspiration and is helpful to more than just one specific population. It has humor as well as some difficult moments for readers to work through. It is very helpful and also encourages journaling along with journal prompts. I have only done a few prompts but really wanted to finish reading the material. This is a book that readers well definitely look back to over and over again. I really felt Montgomery speak to me on a whole different level with this book. It is excellent and I highly recommend it.
The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery is a must read. It was refreshing to read from an author who is so honest and truthful. She even begins by not apologizing for the amount of swearing that will take place in the book, which I loved. The layout of the book makes it easy for a reader to pick up with whatever topic they may need, or read it from cover to cover. The writing that goes along with the topics help to drive the points home for the reader. This is not a “get thin quick” guide, this book helps the reader learn these lessons and be able to work them into their everyday lives. Rome was not built in a day and this same mentality applies to a positive body image. I highly recommend this story to anyone that isn’t feeling themselves, whether a “fat girl” or not, because we could all use a little more positivity in our lives.
This book is a must have, and I don’t mean just for the ‘fat girl’ either, everyone, especially teen girls should get to experience the way this book shows you to love yourself. One of my favorite things about KL Montgomery is she often includes playlists with her novels in the fiction world but she did her too and I freaking loved it. I have been dying to get my hands on this book since the moment I saw it was being written. We all need to learn to embrace our inner fat self and see ourselves for more than what is our body type. This book shows you that you can make yourself over and your esteem can rise without killing the vibe, it can be fun and freeing to love who you are and that is very much a present thought throughout.
Now I have started this book but I have not completely finished it because it is set up like a journal as well as a book. It gives lots of writing ideas that will help you to dive deep into your thoughts and patterns to see where you need to spend the most time focusing. I think this book is going to be a journey for myself and I won’t rush through it. Instead I have it post-it notated to split it up and savor each moment. It also includes motivational and fabulous quotes for every single day of the year so I look forward to opening this book and reading the daily affirmation/quote. I am excited to share this with my daughter when she turns thirteen this summer as well. She too has a body that she will have to learn to love in a society that preaches we are unlovable. I can’t wait to see what this book will bring the both of us. While you savor this one you can grab many body positive romances to read from KL Montgomery too! Bonus! I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us this year!
READ. THIS. BOOK!!!
This book is a must read for everyone – not just us fat girls. The information presented in this book is so valuable for everyone regardless of size. It makes you look at everything in a different way and realize that things you didn’t think mattered or even realized were happening make the most impact.
The journaling aspect of this book is a great way for you to stop and really think about your body and connect with it. The author keeps it real in the way she “talks” to you and gives you the information you need to start this journey. A great way to start loving yourself just the way you are!
A great book that will help you analyze your body, and how you feel about each part. Not being a trained professional in the area, she did a great job. Writes it with some humor as well as being serious about the topic at hand. Also has a chapter to analyze your body and what was discussed in the chapter previously.
This book was a breath of fresh air and the kick in my tush that I have been searching for. I felt like I was having a conversation with a close girlfriend not just reading a book. Her honesty and frankness allowed me to be truly honest with myself. I enjoyed the assignment/journaling aspect. I found the journaling helpful. This year I will be doing my best to work the meditations into my daily routine.
The Fat Girls Guide to Loving Your Body b K.L. Montgomery is one of those books that you experience rather than read. It is such a relatable and engaging book and it is something that I think everyone needs to read.
I was familiar with K.L. Montgomery through her romcom work and knew that her writing style was right up my street: I’m not normally one of self-help, love yourself type books however this one completely struck a cord. I don’t know if it is because of how matter of fact I found her to be or if I just happened to be in the right mindset for it but I connected with this book in a way I haven’t don’t for a long time.
I might not share all the exact same struggles as Krista but you can easily see your own life reflected in what she was saying. This book really made me look at things in a different light and want to be more positive.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough and it has already made my must read list for 2020 – it will take some doing to beat this one I think!!!
I’ll be honest, at first I was like, ‘Is this book really going to help me?’ For Nearly 20 years, I’ve struggled with my fat and hating my own body, but, I figured I would give this an opportunity, the worst that could happen I spent some time reading a book and nothing changed. BUT, I was wrong, This was helpful, It did open my eyes, a few moments were like a good slap in your face (Think Cher and her “Schnap Out of It”) I loved the journaling assignments, and even the pain and the tears some of them brought with them, but It has helped me learn to love myself, which is something I’ve struggled with since i was ten. I just turned 30 back in April, and I hated and loathed myself so much, missed out on so much, but this book, honestly, and K.L.’s way she writes, (and curses) spoke to me so much, to me it felt as if an older version of myself was telling me to fix things and to fix them now before I did miss out on life. I recommend this to every girl who has every struggled with loving herself and her own self image. You will not be disappointed!
5 out of 5 Stars! (I’d give it 10 if i could)
The Fat Girl’s Guide To Loving Your Body is a must read for anyone who is carrying a few extra pounds (or a lot of extra pounds) and who is unhappy with their body. As an obese, probably morbidly obese lady (yeah, I hate that term too) so much in this book spoke volumes to me. I was a chubby teen who went on my first diet at 18. I slimmed down to 8 stone for my wedding, only to go up to 16 stone later.
K.L. Montgomery is an author that I love. She doesn’t write about stick insect, Barbie doll heroines in her books. She writes about curvy ladies, ladies with bigger butts and no thigh gaps and I love her for this. In this book she writes about how we should love our bodies no matter what shape and size they are. I also love one of the mantras she used several times – you do not have to be pretty.
I loved reading her own experiences with weight issues and it really helps to know that I’m not alone, there are so many others like me out there. The assignments that she sets are very thought provoking and really make you think hard about your own thoughts and perceptions.
I really loved reading this book and think that many people would get a lot from reading this.
This book might be titled “The Fat Girls Guide…” but this book is for everyone! I think that everyone has probably had or has issues with their bodies. It’s so easy to hate things about yourself and this book will help you learn to love yourself, both inside and out! I’m not normally a self-help book reader, but this is a must read! I’m so glad I picked this one up. It definitely resonated with me, not only with the way I see myself, but in the ways I’ve thought about others as well. Do you judge others based on what they look like or what size they are? Read this. Hopefully it will give you an understanding of what you are doing, not only to yourself, but to others as well.
The journaling you are asked to do throughout this book may be a struggle for many. I mean, who really wants to take a hard close look at themselves and put into writing what you love and don’t love about your body? Do it! It really does help and will create a more body positive image of yourself. You’ll see just how great you really are!
Overall, this is honestly a super fun book! The author is so conversational and real, it feels like you’re sitting down and having a conversation with your best girlfriend! I devoured this book in hours and can’t wait to read it again. And I’m looking forward to the daily affirmations…365 days of them! Yes, this book is meant to be used over a years’ time. I think my attitude toward myself will take a huge directional change over the next year thanks to this author. This book is needed and a must read for all!
This book is amazing and a must for anybody who has issues with their bodies.
This books is body positive and teaches you to look at yourself not in terms of how much you weight but in what you can do and achieve. It promotes that no matter what your size and shape everyone can achieve anything they want to.
The journal exercises throughout the book are also great for making the whole journey personal to yourself and is a good tool for helping you see how far you have come from start to end.
This is a book that can be used over and over. I like the journaling and daily affirmations she has included. Its much more of a work-book to be a better me. I feel this is not just a book for fat people. It’s really for anyone with body shaming issues. Yes it leans toward helping overweight people but much of this is really for anyone.
I like the honesty written in this book. If ever I was wondering if what a certain body part was doing what it was supposed to….I found out in here. Or if I was the only one thinking this negative thought…I found out in here I am not alone. The author shares her personal stories and journey with the readers as well as tidbits and helpful links.
The words flow very nicely making this easy and fun to read. I think a lot of people will benefit from this book. As I was reading I was making a mental list myself of people I could gift it too.
“The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body” is a must read for everyone. Seriously. Everyone will benefit from this book. K.L. Montgomery is an author who writes romcoms and has branched out to include this empowering body positive book. You quickly learn that K.L. (Krista Lynne) has a passion for being an author and clearly has a love for her body too. She has put them together for this book with her body positive knowledge & knocked it out of the park.
Krista is open & honest throughout the book. First, she starts off with providing an inspirational playlist. Then, she guides the reader into an intro with whys & shows for this book. She smoothly moves into journaling assignments for various topics discussed. The reader can freely take those assignments as they wish but each is impactful & powerful as you progress further into the book. Take your time. Re-read a section. Take it all in. This is your journey. Continue your journey with the daily mediations included at the end of the book too. I looked ahead…these daily mediations will allow the reader to keep the body positive thoughts alive as you move on during the year. This book will be with me throughout the year to continue my self-care as I learn to love my body more.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author’s tone throughout the book is a voice we all need in our lives. Especially when it comes to the advice, history, and gems she drops for us to become better at living our best lives. Also, she happens to include ways for you to go in-depth with yourself through journal entries to reflect on not only what each chapter discussed but to help you see yourself better. This book is an amazing find for you to get more in tune with yourself from the inside out, the more you explore you’ll learn more about who you are from your soul to how to enjoy your body no matter what or how your life turned out. Pick up your copy and get in touch with your body on a deeper level.
AWESOME PLAYLIST
Wonderful way to discover about relationship to food and continue to explore changes in thinking. The way this is written is by the author’s experience, strength and hope which helps us to not feel so alone.
AMAZING JOURNAL PROMPTS (I’ve downloaded this to my phone so the prompts are always with me).
I am looking forward to utilizing this book every single day.
I honestly really loved this book from start to finish.
I love that it starts with a playlist that is filled with songs that make you feel like a badass no matter how you look.
I love K.L. Montgomery’s style of writing, when you read it, it feels like your talking to a good friend. Ones that realistic and tells you how it is.
This book is part self help book and part writing exercise/self help journal. The book goes back and forth between a writing assignment and the thinking behind why we are exploring that certain topic.
One of my favorite chapters is titled “what is diet culture and why is it so harmful.” So be sure to check it out.
Overall the book makes for light reading but i don’t suggest spending through it. The book is intended as a workbook and you won’t do the book or yourself justice by speeding through it.
For an extra dose of awesomeness their are daily body positive meditations at the end of the book. Enough for one everyday for one year!
I have loved everyone of this author’s books, this one is no different. I was able to relate to the author as I too have struggled with weight. Sometimes it feels good to hear that you are not alone with this struggle and I loved reading about this author’s struggles and experiences. This is a book of hope and that is it okay to be who you are. If you need a boost in self acceptance this is an awesome book for that and more. There are no words for what I took from this book but trust me this is a must read.
The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by KL Montgomery is everything we know but most don’t put into practice. This is a very different book than what she normally writes but it is written honestly and with humour. It is a book that is aimed at self-love and to be comfortable in the skin in which you wear every day. Let’s face it many of us don’t like what we see in ourselves, but we live with it anyway.
This book is designed to help you become that if you want without being to serious. Give it ago you never know.
The Fat Girl’s Guide To Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery. I have read almost every single book by this author and let me tell you, I needed this book…. It was great to actually learn more about the author and hear her stories.
I have been overweight since I was around 11 and went through being bullied for being the fat girl. I still as an adult, with 4 sons, being in an absolutely wonderful relationship, where by boyfriend loves me and my weight, I am still not happy with myself and I say it out loud a lot!!! This book made me take a deeper look inside myself and realize that I am amazing…. I still have to train myself to believe those words but this book has me definitely on the right track. Thank you so much for this book!!!!! I loved it and I absolutely love you!!!!