Live Large! Affirmations for Living the Life You Want in the Body You Already Have (Paperback)

by Ed.D. Cheri K. Erdman (Author) "How much do you think self-esteem weighs?..." (more)
Key Phrases: other large women, fat stereotypes, size acceptance (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"offers encouragement to break the cycle of guilt, counter cultural messages, increase self-esteem, and move ahead to life changes."

Product Description
This appealing, easy-to-use guide offers gentle encouragement for all women, and especially those who struggle with a poor body image. Organized in a one-page-at-a-time format, readers can absorb and practice each message fully, truly come to love their bodies as they are, gain self-esteem, and live the lives they want. The ideas, affirmations, and actions are designed to get readers to replace critical thoughts, channel new energy into rewarding achievements, and basically "change their minds to fit their bodies."

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Gurze Books (October 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936077468
• ISBN-13: 978-0936077468
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #942,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly What I Needed!, December 5, 2003

By	melissa goldstein (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This book is amazing. It's all about taking your life back. Society has told fat people that we are bad, guilty, lack self control, shameful...and that if we were to just try harder then we could lose the weight and be accepted. What a load of &^&*()%$#&. Most people I know who have a few extra pounds have left no stone unturned in the quest for a thin body and societal acceptance. Self hatred and denial of myself, my size has robbed me of my life because I only thought I deserved to live if I were thin and EVERYTHING, all my hopes, plans, dreams, goals....were universally on hold. Every time I would "get thin" I would try to cram in all those things I was missing as a fat person.

This book is about getting back to business, despite your size. It debunks all the myths and stereotypes about fat people, that we are all lazy, unmotivated and hate ourselves. It teaches us self love despite the challenges of living in a society that clearly hates fat people.

Everyone is entitled to a life and a chance to live it. This book does not tell you what to eat or how to eat, or even that you should go out and eat a dozen doughnuts. It tells you that if you start loving yourself at your size and stop trying to change yourself it is amazing how your life will automatically change for the better! Stop putting your life, dreams on hold. Start loving yourself starting today...even if you're fat.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorite Books, December 10, 2007

By	M. E. Wood "http://largeandlovely.bellaonline... (Canada) - See all my reviews

"Affirmations for living the life you want in the body you already have."

Although this book was first written almost ten years ago it is still relevant to today's lush woman. In the introduction, Cheri K. Erdman, EdD says, Live Large! brings a positive voice into your life and helps that voice to become your own. This is so true.

The 148 pages of affirmations are divided into four parts: initiation, inspiration, determination and live large. Each page has a title like the 'Mirror Lies' or 'Live For Today'. Erdman provides a brief commentary on the topic followed by a one line affirmation like: I see myself as acceptable, lovable and beautiful. This is then followed by 'Size-wise action' which further describes how you can put intention behind the affirmation. This can be a simple visualization or journaling activity.

I loved this little book. Erdman's voice is not condescending and her concepts are legitimate and easy to understand. You can journal along with each prompt or just use it for bedside or bathroom reading. Each page is filled with valuable insight into our bodies, psyche and the world around us. She doesn't just tell you how it is but how you can choose to make a difference.

There is a small section of resources at the back, some outdated. This really has no affect on the rest of the content which is positive, inspiring and easy to relate to your own life. This is a definite must for your plus size library. I highly recommend this mini book. Reviewed by M. E. Wood.

5.0 out of 5 stars Every woman of size should read this book, March 9, 2005

By	Micki Chevalier - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Live the life you want now, not at some imaginary time when you might lose weight. Since diets don't work, that time will never come. You are fine the way you are, and this book will help you to follow your dreams regardless of your body size.