102 chili sull'anima: La storia di una donna e della sua muta per uscire dall'obesità

Si può decidere di cambiare a qualsiasi età, anche a 40 anni: Francesca Sanzo, autrice e protagonista di questa storia lo fa nel 2013 quando intraprende una dieta per perdere 40 chili e passare dall’essere una persona gravemente obesa a rientrare nel corpo che si sente addosso. Il suo percorso è una vera e propria muta, perché per perdere molti chili bisogna prima di tutto capire perché si è arrivati a indossarne tanti. Questo libro non è un manuale di dieta ma il racconto di un processo di evoluzione, di una muta per volersi bene, per riflettere su quello che si è inceppato e provare a trovare una strada nuova, anche attraverso la narrazione. Proprio degli “inceppi” della sua vita racconta Francesca, attraverso salti e flashback tra presente e passato: ricerca di un nuovo stile di vita e riflessione su quello che l’ha portata a “mascherarsi” grazie all’obesità. Comprendere che a un certo punto della vita bisogna smettere di lottare ed accogliere la propria “anima nera” ovvero con quella zona profonda di noi che ci spinge ad assumere comportamenti disfunzionali e a farci sentire inadeguati al mondo, è il nocciolo della storia. Il rapporto con il cibo e con la percezione del proprio corpo e del legame tra questo e la mente sono il filo rosso lungo il quale si sviluppa il racconto. Adolescenza, genitorialità, ricerca di una nuova dimensione professionale: fasi della vita - comuni a molti - che ci mettono alla prova e a volte generano sentimenti e insicurezze. Francesca dal 2005 si narra sul suo blog panzallaria.com e lo ha fatto anche durante l’anno della sua muta raccogliendo, intorno alla sua, le storie di tante persone che l’hanno seguita e che prendendo spunto dal suo racconto, hanno deciso di attuare piccoli cambiamenti nella propria vita e cominciare a scendere a patti con la propria anima nera. Ed è proprio a tutte le anime nere del mondo che Francesca dedica il suo libro, nella speranza che possa essere di ispirazione per chi pensa che non sia mai troppo tardi per cambiare e per chi vuole cominciare a volersi bene davvero. Francesca Sanzo (1973) è nata e vive a Bologna. Dal 2005 gestisce il blog panzallaria.com dove racconta aneddoti legati alla sua vita e da cui nel 2009 ha tratto lo spettacolo teatrale “La rivincita del calzino spaiato: pensieri di una mamma post moderna”. Scrive in maniera nomade e diffusa anche sui social media, nella vita fa la digital coach e aiuta le aziende e i professionisti a narrarsi online in maniera efficace. Crede nel valore della condivisione e nella forza delle donne: da fine 2014 è Presidente dell’Associazione di promozione sociale Girl Geek Dinners Bologna. Nel 2013 pesava 102 chili, nel 2015 è arrivata a pesarne 60: in mezzo c’è stata la sua muta. Crede nelle narrazioni positive come antidoto a crisi e come motore di sviluppo umano. From four bestselling authors of Amish fiction come four delightful stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the everyday miracles Christmas brings. Evergreen Love by Amy Clipston Ryan Lapp had promised to marry Lorene Bontrager as soon as he was able to build them a house, but the day never came. Ryan moved away. Five years later, Lorene has settled in to her old maid role, and she's shocked when her younger sister announces her quick engagement to Ryan's younger brother. As they rush to plan the wedding, Lorene is constantly around the family she almost joined. Worse, she's forced to face Ryan himself, who has returned to town. As both Ryan and Lorene examine their own feelings, they must decide if they can find grace with each other—and the young people they once were—this Christmas season. There just might still be love in their future. Holiday of Hope by Kelly Irvin Henry Lufkin is one of four bachelors who lived in the West Kootenai, Montana, cabins that were destroyed by wildfires. He's the only one of them who hasn't since married, but he likes his solitude. Then an old friend asks him to care for his son, and Henry has to share his small cabin and his life with bewildered and rebellious ten-year-old Tommy. When the child encounters trouble at school, Henry reaches out to Tommy's teacher. Leesa Yoder never expected to find herself single and teaching sixteen young scholars, and she certainly didn't anticipate an inexperienced bachelor telling her how to do her job. Amid the flying sparks, can Henry and Leesa see that there might be hope and love in this unexpected situation? Wreathed in Joy by Kathleen Fuller Mary Wengerd and Jakob Mullet have been best friends since childhood. Pressured by friends and family, they decided to date—with disastrous results. When they break up, their friendship is ruined. A year later, Mary is baking her Englisch friend's wedding and groom cakes for a Christmas Eve wedding. Mary loves the Christmas season, and had always dreamed of marrying during that time. Now she wonders if she'll ever marry. After she and Jakob form a tenuous new friendship, Mary breaks her arm. As he steps in to help her with the cakes, Mary is inexplicably and suddenly falling for him. But they've already dated, and that ended so horribly. Could it be better this time? A Christmas Prayer by Vannetta Chapman Widower Micah Miller runs the Amish Tour Company, offering Englischers a glimpse of a simpler life as well as tea at Rachel King's. Rachel has never married and has recently lost her parents. When Micah comes across an abandoned and injured dog, he gives it to Rachel for company. As Rachel is charmed by the dog and shocked by news of the existence of family she never expected, her heart and mind bend toward the possibilities of change in her life—even toward the possibility of love. Four stand-alone romantic holiday novellas Includes a glossary of Amish words Includes discussion questions for book clubs From bestselling authors of Amish fiction come four delightful stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the everyday miracles Christmas brings. Evergreen Love by Amy Clipston Ryan Lapp had promised to marry Lorene Bontrager as soon as he was able to build them a house, but the day never came. Ryan moved away. Five years later, Lorene has settled in to her old maid role, and she's shocked when her younger sister announces her quick engagement to Ryan's younger brother. As they rush to plan the wedding, Lorene is constantly around the family she almost joined. Worse, she's forced to face Ryan himself, who has returned to town. As both Ryan and Lorene examine their own feelings, they must decide if they can find grace with each other?and the young people they once were?this Christmas season. There just might still be love in their future. Wreathed in Joy by Kathleen Fuller Mary Wengerd and Jakob Mullet have been best friends since childhood. Pressured by friends and family, they decided to date?with disastrous results. When they break up, their friendship is ruined. A year later, Mary is baking her Englisch friend's wedding and groom cakes for a Christmas Eve wedding. Mary loves the Christmas season, and had always dreamed of marrying during that time. Now she wonders if she'll ever marry. After she and Jakob form a tenuous new friendship, Mary breaks her arm. As he steps in to help her with the cakes, Mary is inexplicably and suddenly falling for him. But they've already dated, and that ended so horribly. Could it be better this time? Holiday of Hope by Kelly Irvin Henry Lufkin is one of four bachelors who lived in the West Kootenai, Montana, cabins that were destroyed by wildfires. He's the only one of them who hasn't since married, but he likes his solitude. Then an old friend asks him to care for his son, and Henry has to share his small cabin and his life with bewildered and rebellious ten-year-old Tommy. When the child encounters trouble at school, Henry reaches out to Tommy's teacher. Leesa Yoder never expected to find herself single and teaching sixteen young scholars, and she certainly didn't anticipate an inexperienced bachelor telling her how to do her job. Amid the flying sparks, can Henry and Leesa see that there might be hope and love in this unexpected situation? A Christmas Prayer by Vannetta Chapman Widower Micah Miller runs the Amish Tour Company, offering Englischers a glimpse of a simpler life as well as tea at Rachel King's. Rachel has never married and has recently lost her parents. When Micah comes across an abandoned and injured dog, he gives it to Rachel for company. As Rachel is charmed by the dog and shocked by news of the existence of family she never expected, her heart and mind bend toward the possibilities of change in her life?even toward the possibility of love