Hello everyone. My name is Julia Press Simmons.
Welcome to the first stop on my “Fuck It, I’m Fat,” Blog Tour!
Fuck It, I’m Fat: My Weight Loss Journey is a deep and personal look at the events in my life that triggered my food addiction. MY BIG AND SEXY HAS BECOME BIG AND DEADLY Well, actually, it has been deadly for quite some time. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2005, but I’ve been fat-as-fuck since forever. I’ve lived a hard life, and food has always been my source of comfort. Whenever I’d go through something, anything, I’d eat, and eat, and eat. It didn’t matter if I was full, I didn’t eat to get full, I ate to feel better and it never ever worked. Dear Readers, I must have started this book hundreds of times over the last few years, but could never bring myself to complete it until now. I’m no longer afraid to face the truth. I’m 34 years old and I have a wicked food addiction and a serious lack of impulse control. They say the first step on the road to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Whoop, here it is.FOOD ADDICTION – ADMITTING I HAVE A PROBLEM
I titled the book Fuck It, I’m Fat, because I was tired of using funny little nicknames for my obesity. I found that “calling a spade, a spade,” gave me power over my condition and strengthened my resolve to do something about it. The word fat evoked a strong emotional response, so I decided it to use the shame and anger to fix the problem. I have battled with my weight since junior high. I grew up in a speakeasy in the heart of North Philadelphia, and I learned how to use food to comfort and pacify the harsh and ugly realities of my home life. Before I knew what was happening, I became dependent on that method.
Food addiction is characterized by compulsive eating and an obsession with weight and body image. Persons with a food addiction display an obsession with, and craving for, food and eating, a preoccupation with finding sources of food associated with pleasure and comfort, a compulsive cycle of eating, and the lack of an ability to stop abusing food.
In “Fuck It, I’m Fat,” I attempt to outline the major turning points of my addiction and couple it with what I’ve learned about my disease and proper eating habits over the years. Each chapter contains a snapshot of my life and a lesson on positive food choices, healthy eating habits, and life style changes. This book is not an admission of defeat, it’s a testimony. I constantly struggle with my weight and illness mostly in silence or with dry wit, however I can’t any longer. I’m writing this book for therapeutic purposes. I wanted to spell it out for myself and others who struggle with obesity. This is me trying to get it right!
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Julia Press Simmons is the CEO of QMB Publishing and the author of five novels; Strawberry Mansion, Begonia Brown, Violet, Fornication Volume One & Two. She currently has a miniseries called Dawn of Destruction running on Amazon and BN.com .She is an award winning Spoken Word Artist, and Playwright. She has recently been nominated for poet of the year by AAMBC. Her play “Down There” was selected by the Shades of Black Festival Emerging Playwright’s Series in Nashville, Tenn. “Down There” also received a staged reading by the African American Playwriting Exchange in New York City. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family. Julia is currently working on her next novel, SM4: A Hustler’s Heart.
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Dee Writes 
Nikki Macnifcent
July 27, 2012
Julia this tour is going to help so many people. Thank you for sharing with us!
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
I really do hope it helps. I want to be healthy. Thank you for the support!
Missy
July 27, 2012
I’m definitely buying this book because i like your honesty. We cannot tackle anything in lies, but everything with the Holy Spirit who bring us to truth and reality…I am on a journey of my own with weight loss. Loss a little gain a lot is what I call it, but I ain’t playing no mo!!! (smile)
God Bless and keep on keeping on…..be like Nehemiah when he was rebuilding that wall in Jerusalem, those darn folks did everything to knock him off his game but he know what God put on his heart and he remain focus until it was finished….GO!!!!
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
Awwwww, thank you so much for the blessing! I wish you all the success in the world in your journey. Thank you so much for taking part in mine!
Nikki Macnifcent
July 27, 2012
Julia, thank you so much for starting this great tour! I know that you are inspiring me to eat better and exercise! It’s not easy, but hey, its healthy! I AM READY!!!
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
We got this Nikki!!! I AM READY TOO!!!!! thank you for the support!
Tonikia Trotter
July 27, 2012
Have to check this out……
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
Thank you, Tonikia!
Shakia Montgomery
July 27, 2012
Julia you inspire me more than you will EVER know. As I watch your video, I see how confident , humble and strong you are. I too am struggling with the addiction of food, but you are my inspiration and for that I wanna say ” Thank you”
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
The first step to defeating any addiction is by admitting there is a problem. Thank you very much and you inspire me also. That admission took courage!!!
Locksie Locks
July 27, 2012
Congratulations on your knew release Julia! I’m looking forward to reading about your journey.
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
Locksie, your continued support really moves me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Dionne Payne
July 27, 2012
Finally someone saying what I couldn’t. I am fat, fuck it. I have struggled tryin to be thin. So it is, what it is. Thank you for feeling the same way, an having the guts to say it. Can’t wait to order your new release.
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
Thank you for the support. “Fuck it, I’m Fat” is about admitting I have a problem and getting to the root of it! I appreciate you!
Rachel Berry
July 27, 2012
Lady, it’s clear to see & hear that you are both vulnerable and excited about this chapter in your life. Your video shows you being real, open and humble. This shows your character and tells a lot about you besides what you are sharing. As an author and reader too I can assure you that readers love to be able to connect with authors and that is a part of why some become loyal fans. I wish you nothing short of abundant success and know that this journey will bless others too, which is what our life and purpose is really about anyway. I look forward to watching your life story unfold! Continue to live a RICH life – Rewarding, Inspired, Cherished & Healthy!
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
I read your comment 3 times! I just blew this up and printed it out… “Continue to live a RICH life – Rewarding, Inspired, Cherished & Healthy!” I will be adding this to my mantra. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Valerie
July 27, 2012
congrats!! I like what I have read so far. I can’t say I have struggled with my weight, more like accepted it, all of my life. Once in a great while I’ll get motivated, but I lose that mojo faster than you can say “May I please have a large mocha frappe?” I can’t wait to read the rest 🙂
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
Thank you for the support… I need to change because this thing is killing me! I hope I am inspiring someone because you all are inspiring me 🙂
Julia Press Simmons
July 27, 2012
Congratulations to Shakia Montgomery for winning the first blog tour competition! Thank you Deatri King-Bey for hosting me on your blog Dee Writes! I was humbled by all the support and encouragement!
Deewrites
July 28, 2012
I’m so glad you are sharing your journey with us. We need to hear the struggle and success of others. Thank you.
Julia Press Simmons
July 28, 2012
Thank you so much for hosting me, Dee!!!! I appreciate you so much. I think we did a pretty good job of things!
devoine gibson
July 29, 2012
I applaud your ability to tackle your situation head on .
Julia Press Simmons
July 30, 2012
Thank you so much.
authorfbradshaw
July 29, 2012
hey, Ms Real As It Gets,
I commend you on your coming out. Many would not have done so. I hope that people have taken this serious. I too have a food addiction; i believe i eat and eat and eat for two reasons; i love food…no really love tastes! And when it is good I do not know how to say ok…you had enough. The second is to pass time…I seem to fill in gaps in time with food…it may stem from loneliness or an incompleteness…but i know there is a problem. What gets scary for me is that I am a diabetic with two sleep disorders …Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea; all are weight related. UGGGGHHHHHH! I need help too. I will be walking beside i JP with this weight battle…hands up! high five sis!
Julia Press Simmons
July 30, 2012
OMG. I really hear that! I think we can beat this thing if we follow the 12 step principles. I think it is power in recognizing the addiction and treating it as such. I’m with you, FB. We can do this!!!
Lisa
July 29, 2012
OMGosh Julia! Thank You for your honesty! I saw myself in your words…I too am a “Big Girl” But never a couch potato! I was always very active and athletic…always going to the gym or belly dancing…did some full figure modeling…as a matter of fact I consider myself a “fat-thelete!” I just recently earned my brown belt in TaeKwon Do!!!! With all that said…Three years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and it crushed me! It crushed my spirit…The only time I ever lost weight was when my doctor prescribed a version of Fen-Fen when it was on the market…(good stuff but it was killing folk) I loved it….I had tons of engery and no apetite! Whooooo Hoooooo and 40lbs later a flat stomach!!!!!!! Whooo Hooo!!! Then they took it off the market!!!
i struggle with weight loss ever since…It sucks..and it’s painful…I know that its not what Im eating but what’s eating me and Im sure a lot of that has its roots in my family of orgins and how they used food to show love and years of rejection from men…eh…I get it! I know that there are other factors like environment…biology…insulin resistance, candida…psychology…depression…anxiety…I know that there is no one silver bullet that keeps us fat…and its definately way to complex to suggest that its a matter of willpower that keeps us fat! But Kudos to you my sister for being honest, vulnerable and courageous enough speak about the trials of being fat! A Big Thank You from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julia Press Simmons
July 30, 2012
You are so welcome! I use to be really active as well. 17 years of nursing has ruined my back. I struggle with exercise. Everything you said relating to the depression and anxiety goes hand in hand with this battle. Identifying my cause and affect was key in me gaining strength to face my condition. I hope that prayer will bolster my efforts, because I fight everyday!