The Shift: How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life
Tory Johnson
Language: English
Pages: 288
ISBN: 0316408905
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The #1 bestseller--now in paperback with a new afterword and Tory's favorite recipes!
A single conversation with a boss forced Tory Johnson to face the one challenge that had always defeated her: her weight. After a lifetime of obesity, of failing at fad diets and sporadic health programs, Tory made the shift by recognizing that it was time to lose weight once and for all, and do it her way. In twelve months, she lost more than 60 pounds, and for the first time shares what she learned, what she ate and how she changed in The Shift: How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life, her most personal book yet.
In this updated trade paperback edition, Tory Johnson adds a look back at the amazing response her Shift has brought from thousands of people across the country, shares additional lessons learned in the year following the book's publication, and includes the stories of "Shifters"--readers so inspired by her book they have made their own life-changing Shifts.
The Shift is not a one-woman weight-loss journey; The Shift is a gutsy look at what it takes to undo a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits and feel great about the change and yourself.
for soft-serve ice cream. I think about that incident at the dentist’s office often—especially when I am shopping for clothes and I try on a blouse that makes me look not just fat but pregnant. The cruelty of the dentist’s comment is seared in my mind: “Gaining or expecting?” All these years later, I’m still bothered by his thoughtlessness and how often people think it’s perfectly okay to just say what’s on their minds, no matter how inappropriate or mean. At the reception for my grandfather’s
your spirits. I don’t want history to repeat itself.” She burst into tears because she assumed I was critical of her appearance. I assured her that was not my intention. As I soothed her, I said I wanted to be able to discuss my new regimen with her. I also told her that weight should be a subject we talk openly about instead of ignore. We hugged and she agreed. Emma is so beautiful and it breaks my heart to imagine her ever doubting it for a second. But I also know that for years people closest
committed now. For the foreseeable future, that mission will have my undivided attention. I wake up thinking about it, spend my day doing it, and go to bed determined to forge ahead tomorrow. I’m over being fat. This year, I want to look normal and feel good about myself. And while I’m not thrilled to have lost only eleven pounds, somewhere inside I know that to stay on this journey, to hew to this path, then I have to celebrate the milestones no matter how tiny they are. I can no longer think
we abandon the Cookie Diet, eager to dump this latest doozy. That night, we kicked off the weekend with Emma and Jake at Wondee Siam, our favorite Thai restaurant, with spring rolls and basil and curry dishes accompanied by heaping mounds of white rice. Calories and carbs be damned. Full speed ahead. Months later, I became intrigued hearing about people who had gone on the Zone, which promised to retool your metabolism through an optimal mix of fat, protein, and carbs. I arranged to have Zone
I’d regret it if I overindulged even on a holiday that revolves around food,” I say. “It wasn’t worth ruining the day by going on carbo-load.” Pointing to his stomach, Peter says, “I hear you on that. I think I enjoyed a bit too much.” “Plus, I did indulge. I tasted David and Julie’s brownies and shared an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie with Emma,” I admit. “Avoiding the two pumpkin pies wasn’t hard because I’m not into pumpkin pie. And yes, I did keep myself busy all day, which distracted me