Eating has always been a big part of the holiday season. My family puts out snacks, then appetizers, salad (nutrition!), the meal, and then dessert. Then there are candies and cookies available around the clock. And I end up saying "Why did you let me eat so much?" to whoever is close by (because I couldn't possibly blame myself :)
Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater by
Frank Bruni details his lifetime love/hate and out of control/in control relationship with food. Bruni's big Italian family is highly competitive when it comes to who can put the most and the best food on the table. Saying no to offered food is an insult to the cook who is expressing their love by putting an incredible meal on the table.
Trying to find a way to master his cravings, Bruni eats in secret, pushes himself to go running and exercise at the gym, and is thwarted in his attempts to eat healthy by working on the crazy campaign trail. Buffet food everywhere! Oddly enough, it's when he takes the job as restaurant critic for the New York Times that he finally decides that portion control along with exercise are what works for him. I like that
Born Round looks at eating and body image from a male point of view, but I think it will appeal to anyone, especially those who have struggled with the numbers on the scale.
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