Do I Look Fat in This?

“Do I look fat in this?” ItÂ's a nagging question that almost every woman asks herself—regardless of her size. ThereÂ's an epidemic of self-loathing among American women today. So whatÂ's keeping so many women from feeling confident? Powerful? Sexy? For many women, the answer is, “My body.” We hate the shape of our bodies. We worry about cellulite. Sagging. Sex. As a life coach on the daytime reality show Starting Over, Britten has helped countless women befriend their bodies—first by facing and accepting what they see in the mirror, and then by empowering them to make healthier decisions about their weight. SheÂ's heard from thousands more who write in to her Web site asking for advice, support, and guidance on how to raise their self-esteem, particularly as it relates to their bodies. She knows what it takes to choose to live a healthy lifestyle and to commit to change. But that doesnÂ't mean itÂ's always been easy for her to practice what she preaches. In Do I Look Fat in This? Rhonda shares her personal story of body confidence as well as the stories of many of the clients she has worked with to look beyond the scale, stop hating their bodies, and start loving themselves.