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Also by Jessica Weiner:

Life Doesn't Begin 5 Pounds from Now, January 2007
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Do I Look Fat In This?, December 2005
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LIFE DOESN'T BEGIN 5 POUNDS FROM NOW
By: Jessica Weiner

Simon Spotlight
January 2007
On Sale: January 1, 2007
208 pages
ISBN: 141693538X
EAN: 9781416935384
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Non-Fiction | Self-Help

Did you know the language you speak is as important as the food you eat?

Whether you're a size 2, 12, or 22, it's considered normal to hate your body. Society practically encourages it. But this discontent is really just a way of masking deeper issues such as insecurity, low self-esteem, or a longing for love and acceptance. By focusing on what others tell you are your shortcomings, you miss countless opportunities to feel connected, sexy, and powerful.

Life Doesn't Begin 5 Pounds from Now brings good news: By changing your thoughts, language, and actions, you can truly begin to love and appreciate your body today. In this book, acclaimed author and motivational speaker Jessica Weiner provides real solutions to real problems and helps women everywhere begin to decode the Language of Fat while discovering how to feel good in the here and now. With quizzes, tips, and tools, Life Doesn't Begin 5 Pounds from Now offers a step-by-step guide for creating a more fulfilling and positive life. You'll feel better about your relationships, your job, your family, your friends, and yes, even your body!

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