Reshaping Rachel: My 115-Pound Weight-Loss Journey to Finding Myself
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Reshaping Rachel: My 115-Pound Weight-Loss Journey to Finding Myself
A blog. A weight-loss story. And intimate details of one woman's emotional yet humorous journey to finding herself.
Nearing her thirtieth birthday, yo-yo dieter Rachel Stevenson knew she needed help when she stepped on the scale at nearly 280 pounds. A movie—and a lack of clothes that fit—finally provided both the inspiration and motivation Rachel needed. With the support of her friends, family, and wife Fay, and fearless in her resolve and commitment, Rachel took her experience public by starting a blog for the entire world to read. ​ For eighteen months, Rachel’s followers track her 115-pound weight loss and her very personal stories of love, health scares, frustrations, and day-to-day successes. Along the way, Rachel reveals emotions felt only by someone in her shoes, and speaks candidly about them. She also discovers food in a different light, and develops her talent at transforming fat- and calorie-laden recipes into healthy, delicious meals. Rachel’s personal transformation is stunning—from physical change to emotional growth to finding a new career—and she hopes her story inspires others to reshape their own lives.
"Words are magical. They have the ability to make us laugh, make us cry, and make us change. Rachel's words do all of this and more. I've spent my life studying the magic of words and NOTHING is more powerful than a personal, vulnerable, authentic story like Rachel's. Whether you are overweight, underweight, or somewhere in between, Rachel's weight-loss memoir, Reshaping Rachel, will have you standing and cheering her on. Somewhere along her journey of personal growth, you will find yourself inspired and equipped to begin your own." - Tim David Bestselling author of Magic Words - The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words that Motivate, Engage, and Influence
"Life change can be scary yet often necessary. What is often forgotten is the journey we take through the darkness to find the light. Most people don't talk about it or share it out of fear and shame. That dark place creates the necessary evolution into light. Rachel captures that journey through vulnerability and her own truth. And through losing she finds herself. That is a gift to be shared." Jen Croneberger Author, Speaker, Coach. www.thefivewords.com
"Rachel's weight loss memoir is refreshingly unique with her blend of humor and transparency. I know I'm not alone as I stumble forward on my own weight loss journey. She motivates us to reshape ourselves from the inside out." - Lisa Tomarelli Blogger, speaker, motivator: Gain Faith, Lose Weight.
“In Reshaping Rachel, Rachel Stevenson takes us on a journey of personal transformation that speaks to readers of every shape and size. It is much more than a weight-loss memoir; it is an honest, fearless exploration of what it means to look at one’s life and say, “t’s time to make a change.â€â€ - Jodi S. Rosenfeld, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
"Rachel's journey is beyond a story of motivation and weight loss. It is about reshaping and taking control of your entire life." Mary C. Kelly, Author of Why Leaders Fail
"The blog format was fun and informative. I LOVED the list of tips and strategies following the story. I'm ready to reshape my life!" - Ruth Groves, Certified Organizer
"From the moment I picked up the book, I felt as if I was reading a snapshot from my own life story. Rachel's open and honest memoir about her struggle to battle the bulge and the emotional roller coaster that goes along with it hit home. She's right...reshaping yourself is a life long commitment and taking small steps is the key to success." - Carol DiEgidio, Travel Agent