It's Not About the Diet

Does this magazine cover make me look fat? The headlines of every magazine on the newsstands scream out how we can unleash metabolism, lose 39 pounds in six weeks, cure our body shame, cure our jiggly fat and take care of all our fatigue, unhappiness and crankiness. All this and chocolate, too? Yes, these same magazine covers also give recipes for rich, decadent deserts, promising "heavenly in a hurry". No wonder Americans are so overweight, confused and are always looking for a solution to our weight problems. Join It's Not About the Diet for a discussion of what these cures and quick fixes are promising.