As someone who had a lifelong struggle with disordered eating, and living in a marginalized body, this book was so incredibly informative, and empowering. It has such helpful, practical steps for anyone taking their first (or 100th) step on their journey to reject dieting. It was really refreshing to hear the author speak openly about how oppressive systems impact people's body sizes, as well as our societal ideal of what a body "should look like". And, as an anti-diet focused cooking instructor, I will be recommending it to all my clients!

Julie has done a tremendous job exposing the diet industry and our society as a whole for creating patterns of eating disorders in so many of us. I was shocked by what I learned: that NO diet has ever been successful with a majority of participants over the long term (5 or more years), and that cycling through diet programs actually leads to poorer health outcomes down the road. As someone who has always wanted, and repeatedly tried, to fit the most-desired, thin body type, I think that this book is the beginning of a healing process for me, and the creation of a more balanced approach to food. If you're someone who doesn't believe that racism, sexism, and homophobia exist, you'll probably be frustrated with this book, but if you're open to the idea that a sexist, racist, and homophobic society has created an ideal "white, straight, thin" body type and is encouraging all of us to starve our bodies and deny our selves to achieve that, this is the book for you.

As someone living in a marginalized body (proudly fat), I found this book incredibly refreshing and validating. Hearing the author’s perspectives and experiences - many of which resonated deeply with my own - was both eye-opening and empowering.

This book has me fired up to dismantle oppressive systems, continue my anti-diet journey, and support others who are looking to break free from diet culture for good. The author’s relatable and compassionate writing style makes it easy to connect with their message, and their passion shines through every page.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone tired of dieting and looking for actionable steps to reclaim their relationship with food and their body. I’m already planning to buy copies for friends and family—it’s truly a must-read! Voice Finders UNITE!

I really wanted to like this book. But it didn't really have any new information other than to suggest intuitive eating as the best strategy. Also, the constant political commentary was extremely distracting. I found that it took away from the author's message.

This is an absolutely fascinating look at the fallacies of diet culture, past, present, and future. I am finding it very helpful on my own anti-diet journey, which I’ve only just begun several months ago. I like the activities that the author suggests and will use them in my daily life. The only thing I found frustrating was the fact that her link to the page on her website where the extra worksheets and activity directions exist, were not available.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I couldn’t get into this book. Very repetitive & took a long time to get to the point. I can’t say that there is anything I can implement from this book. Was really hoping for some good information & advice but I unfortunately didn’t. Not the book I was expecting.

This book was a great dive into the oppressive nature of diet culture, exposing its roots in racism, ableism, and misogyny. I really enjoyed seeing the author's suggestions for our to repair our relationships with food without succumbing to the widespread diet culture of our society.

Everything I wanted in a book! I hope a ton of people read it and get help from the messages we've told ourselves for years about food. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.