Fat And Unhappy: How "Body Positivity" Is Killing Us (and How to Save Yourself)

by Tristan Justice, Gina Bontempo

Overview

"In Fat and Unhappy, Tristan Justice and Gina Bontempo do an outstanding job of discussing the motivations behind the 'Healthy at Any Size' movement. They expose the significant risks to individuals who follow this movement and highlight the extreme cost to society in treating obesity-related conditions. The authors offer common-sense solutions to our mental and physical health crisis, supporting their recommendations with sound science.
"I believe this is the most comprehensive book to date on the importance of metabolic health and its role in the well-being of our society. Justice and Bontempo tackle this sensitive topic with both compassion and wisdom, making it accessible and engaging for readers. I will be recommending this insightful and impactful book to my patients and family." —Dr. Brian Lenzkes

"Our food is fake and it's making us sick. In Fat and Unhappy, Tristan Justice and Gina Bontempo peel back the curtain on the true epidemic behind chronic disease: corporate greed. We should all love and respect our bodies for the miracle that they are, which is why we should say no more to the sick care system that profits off of Americans addicted to hyper-processed food-like products. Fat and Unhappy offers the blueprint to reform our food system, reshape our lifestyles, and reclaim our health in a manner of true 'Body Positivity.'" —Courtney Swan, Realfoodology

"Fat and Unhappy exposes a dangerous reality: the food industry leverages our innate cravings to keep us hooked as consumers. In this essential guide, Tristan Justice and Gina Bontempo cut through the noise of the modern 'body positivity' movement, offering instead a powerful roadmap to help you think critically, get lean, and lift your spirits." —Max Lugavere, Author of the New York Times bestselling Genius Foods

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184432366
Publisher:	Bombardier Books
Publication date:	12/03/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Tristan Justice is a reporter at the Federalist covering health, politics, and culture for five years and is the author of the wellness Substack newsletter Social Justice Redux. His work has been published in Real Clear Politics, the Washington Examiner, the Spectator, and the Daily Signal. Tristan graduated from George Washington University, where he majored in political science and minored in journalism. He recently received his certification to teach yoga.

Gina Bontempo is a writer who previously worked as Fitness Editor for POPSUGAR. She also has written for Bustle, Teen Vogue, and Evie Magazine. Since 2013, she has been a health and wellness coach, helping thousands of women lose weight and improve their quality of life. She hosts a podcast called The Shift with Gina and has a women’s health group called The Shift. Gina graduated from Emory University with a bachelor of arts in religious studies and from Harvard University with a master of theological studies. She lives in middle Tennessee with her husband and two children.