Let’s Change the Conversation

After decades of dieting, I finally lost weight. So why couldn’t I stay slim?

Is Weight Loss Worth It?

A woman with a surprised or confused expression holding a large stack of books.

The Elephant in the Room uncovers why diets fail, why shame persists and why women believe changing our bodies will transform our lives.

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The Three Questions the Book Answers

  • Weight of Women

    Why do we get fat in the first place?

    Explores why we gain weight, how childhood rules, biology, emotional comfort and social expectations shape women’s bodies.

  • Debunking Diets

    Why do we keep going back on diets?

    Examines the commercial, cultural and psychological forces that keep women returning to plans and products that promise transformation.

  • Trusting Ourselves

    Why do we believe everyone else knows best?

    Highlights how reconnecting with our bodies rather than trying to following external advice helps build a more sustainable relationship with food.

The Elephant in the Room is not another diet or 10-step programme to weight-loss. It’s an invitation to stop trying to fix our bodies and start listening to them.