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Break through the negative media messages!

Upsize Woman in a Downsize World is a primer to achieving high self-esteem and positive body image in just 21 days. As women, we need to break through the negative body messages projected onto us by the media and society. We need to stop dieting in order to be healthy. Dieting is the fastest way to gain weight and become unhealthy. The only reason you think you have to diet to look better is due to an image problem.

That's right, we have image problems, not weight problems. If you don't believe me, just imagine this scenario: You wake up tomorrow morning, get your first cup of coffee and turn on the T.V. You can't believe your eyes when you see little Katie Curie weighing 190 pounds. You change the channel and Kelly Ripa weighs 280 pounds. You hurry and get dressed so that you can run out and get your hands on a newspaper to see what transpired during the night.

You get to the newsstand and on the cover of Cosmopolitan is Claudia Schiffer weighing about 245 pounds and the piéce de resistance is Tyra Banks on the cover of Vogue weighing at least 195 pounds. Would you EVER have to diet again?

When we tie our body size and shape to our self-worth it is incredibly disempowering. Get off the yo-you dieting craze and learn how to be totally fit and healthy for perhaps the first time in your life. Building a positive body image is easier than you think. If you're willing to invest 30 days in yourself, I'll show you how. I pledge to help you see yourself as the Masterpiece you already are.

"This book is for every woman, who has ever suffered from a negative body image. Debbie's simple, effective techniques will help you break through the negative societal and media messages women face today and help you create high self-esteem, a positive self-image and greater self-love. This book is a must read!" --Jack Canfield (Co-author Chicken Soup for the Soul books)

"Debbie is a wonderful role model for women of all sizes, who desire to live a life of high integrity, healthy self esteem, and allowing the inner radiance of God to shine. She inspires everyone to live their lives to the fullest, and to follow their dreams without delay or fear." --Dr. Doreen Virtue, author Divine Guidance

"Deborah Lynn Darling is one of the most electric personalities I have ever met…and in the Speakers Bureau Business, we meet thousands of interesting people. Her spirit and beauty shine through her programs, books and in everything she does. We are very proud of her and recommend her highly. --Dottie Walters, CSP, Author, President of Walters International Speakers Bureau