Ann has always been overweight and self-conscious. Even though the book 45 Pounds (More or Less) changes that somewhat, it’ll take more than a few hundred pages to completely transform her—maybe before she dies though.
By then, she’s hoping to…
- Take dance classes again, this time willingly.
- Dance at her sister Libby’s wedding. Practice makes perfect, right? So by Libby’s wedding she should have some even more killer moves.
- Run a 5K. She might even tell her mom she’s doing it, but probably not until the day of the race.
- Never diet again. Diets suck. Living healthy makes more sense and doesn’t limit fun. Besides, a life without ever eating a Mondo Burger is not worth living.
- Wear a cute swim suit in public, and not let size be a factor on whether or not she does it.
- Marry Jon and live happily ever after. *
- Have Raynee, the maid of honor, design all the dresses.
*This is subject to change. We’ll see how it goes.
About the book:
Here are the numbers of Ann Galardi’s life:
She is 16.
And a size 17.
Her perfect mother is a size 6.
Her Aunt Jackie is getting married in 10 weeks, and wants Ann to be her bridesmaid.
So Ann makes up her mind: Time to lose 45 pounds (more or less) in 2 1/2 months.
Welcome to the world of infomercial diet plans, wedding dance lessons, embarrassing run-ins with the cutest guy Ann’s ever seen—-and some surprises about her NOT-so-perfect mother.
And there’s one more thing. It’s all about feeling comfortable in your own skin-—no matter how you add it up!
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About the Author:
Kelly Barson graduated from Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She and her husband live in Jackson, Michigan, surrounded by kids, grandkids, unruly dogs, and too many pairs of shoes.
Website: www.kabarson.com
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