I recently was forwarded a copy of “I’m With Fatty” by Edward Ugel to review. 
From the copy:
The book is an honest and wickedly funny chronicle of a father, husband, and all-around-food-obsessed man as he attempts to lose 50 pounds in 50 weeks – a foodie who can’t remember the last time he exercised but can describe every bite of his last Chinese takeout meal.
The book is really just a snippet of his life, 1 year to be exact. He hits rock bottom when he needs a CPAP machine for sleep apnea and takes on a challenge to lose 50 pounds in 50 weeks.
I found this book to be a very, very fast read. He uses a lot of humor, but you can feel underneath the humor the embarrassment and humiliation of some of the things he goes through. It’s actually quite interesting to read from a man’s point of view about self-image and weight loss. Turns out they think a lot like women do (only a little grosser at times).
You can actually read chapter 1 online here
There were times in the book where he really goes further than I want to hear about, like the colonic and the cleanse. I did find his anatomy of a week long binge to be pretty accurate to what I have felt in the past.
There is a lot of self-dialogue which is quite funny, including the rationale of buying Halloween candy at the grocery store 
This is not a book about an eating plan per se, although he does sometimes talk about what exactly he eats. It is more a book about the emotional/mental process of the 50 weeks.
I am not going to tell you if he makes his goal or not in the 50 weeks. He did learn some surprising things about himself during that time, both good and bad.
All and all a good quick read.
I am going to send this copy on to one of my readers. Any country, too!
All you have to do is leave a comment telling me the name of the last book you read.
I will pick a recipient on Tuesday morning August 31.
For more about Edward Ugel, you can visit his website.
That looks fantastic! I am sure I’d love it!
The last one I read was What The Bible Says About Healthy Living – by Dr. Rex Russell.
It was amazing and insightful about a lot of things…there are a number of foods I doubt I will ever eat again, thanks to this book!
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I’m having a little problem with follow-through these days, so the last book I read to completion was Playing For Pizza.
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My Sister’s Keeper.
I’m just finishing up The House on Tradd Street, although a little heavy handed, is a lovely Southern ghost story set in Charleston.
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I’m reading “Devil’s Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three”
Sounds interesting – I always love reading about other people and their weight-loss. I’m currently reading The Help and LOVING IT!!!
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I just finished re-reading ‘Catching Fire’ by Suzanne Collins because the third book in her series (Mockingjay) came out on Tuesday and I wanted to be ready….so that’s what I’m currently reading.
I would LOVE to read it! The last book I read was Halfway House by Katharine Noel.
The last book I read was Skinny Bitch. I would love to read this book.
Sounds like a good book, maybe something Mike would like too. The guy lives in Maryland too *smile*. The last book I read was “The Choice” by Nicholas Sparks.
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Please don’t judge me but the last book I read cover to cover was Kendra Wilkinson’s memoir, “Sliding into Home.”
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Gosh, I’m such a bore. The last book I read was Sports Nutrition for Coaches. I could do with some light reading.
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Just read Klondike Tales by Jack London
Hmmm, my last book(s) were the Twilight books. As soon as my race is over in a few weeks, I look forward to reading some good books!
I’ll go read that first chapter!
Kim
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I’m currently reading Ancestor by Scott Sigler…I don’t really remember the last book I finished. It might have been World Without End by Ken Follett.
The Berenstein Bears Go Camping (I work with young children). I could use a good “grown up” read
Just finished Who loves you best by Tess Stimson. Plot covers the conflict between the love of a mother and her nanny for the children.
I read the excerpt that is on the web, it was really funny. I laughed several times and even read some to my husband.
The last book I read was Darkest Night by Gena Showalter. It is summer time, I love light reading.
I’m with Roxie. The last book I read to completion was The Good and Beautiful Life by James Bryan Smith. Looking forward to your ride report tomorrow. Froyo question; do they have ‘original tart’ froyo back there? Do you just not like it? Just curious. It is the only flavor I really want to have!
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Right now I am reading Tragic Magic by Laura Childs. Love seeing what everyone is reading. I am always looking for new titles to read.
Last book I read is Up the Duff by Kaz Cooke (a humourous book about pregnancy and birth since I myself was pregnant until almost 4 weeks ago). Now with a newborn son and a deflated flabby tummy, I need to read motivating weight loss books and keep myself occupied at 3am feeds..LOL! Love your blog too – such an inspiration to this Aussie gal.
I am usually an udercover reader
. But I love your blog and I think this book might be a good book for my dad to read, he is having such a tough time losing weight. My last book to read was a classic: A tree grows in Brooklyn. Great book.
Take care,
Noga
I love to read books and you will find me reading something. The one I just finished reading was blind justice by william bernhardt.
I’m reading The Ames Girls. A true story of 11 women and their lifelong friendship by the reporter who wrote The Last Lecture
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I recently finished up the series by Stieg Larsson. The Girl With the Red Dragon Tattoo and the other 2 books in the series were great. I am a little depressed that I am done with them. Currently searching for my next book.
Sandi
Wife’s Tale by Lori Lansens was an interesting read (fiction)about an overweight woman who’s husband leaves her without a word on their 25th wedding anniversary and her journey of self discovery that follows.
Last book I read was The Wind Harp by BJ Hoff.
I’ve been hearing a lot about this book and would love to read it.
I’m currently reading the second book in the Outlander series by Diane Gabaldon, Dragonfly in Amber. I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and look forward to reading the next two in that series. Oh, and I have Anna Karenina on my Kindle going too. So many good books, so little time to read …
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I would love to read this book. I have just read Dear Diary about a girl that hits rock bottom with a different addiction- drugs. Interesting and witty, but would love to read this one!
I recently finished It Must Have Been Something I Ate by Jeffrey Steingarten. As an Iron Chef judge, he always seems so pompous, but this book was just the opposite – witty, amusing and full of great information. He incorporates some wonderful recipes along the way.
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It would be interesting to read about weight loss from a man’s point of view. The last book I read was Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish.
Hello! I read “Women Food & God” recently. Really great book.
At Bertram’s Hotel by Agatha Christie. Again.
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That looks like a really good book. The last book I read was “The Girl who fell from the sky”. Good!
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Marathon, by Hal Higdon
.-= Josie´s last blog ..My 1st 15K- New Blog- Ragnar- and Cake! Oh- & this week’s weigh-in too =-.
I might be too late but the last book I read was Savor by Thich Nat Han – recommended by you!
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