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I Do It with the Lights On

And 10 More Discoveries on the Road to a Blissfully Shame-Free Life

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I Do It with the Lights On

Written by: Whitney Way Thore
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From the star of TLC's My Big Fat Fabulous Life and the YouTube sensation "A Fat Girl Dancing" comes an empowering memoir about letting go of your limitations and living the life you deserve. Right now.

Whitney Way Thore stands five feet two inches tall and weighs well over 300 pounds, and she is totally, completely, and truly...happy. But she wasn't always the vivacious, confident woman you see on TV. Growing up as a dancer, Whitney felt the pressure to be thin, a desire that grew into an obsession as she got older. From developing an eating disorder as a teenager to extreme weight gain in college to her ongoing struggle with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Whitney reveals her fight to overcome the darkest moments in her life. She holds nothing back, opening up about the depths of her depression as well as her resilience in the face of constant harassment and mistreatment. Now Whitney is on top of the world and taking no BS (body shame, of course). And she's sharing the steps she took to get there and the powerful message behind her successful No Body Shame campaign. She even reveals her favorite F word (it's probably not what you think), the thrill of doing it with the lights on, and the story behind the "Fat Girl Dancing" video that started it all.

Exuberant and utterly honest, I Do It with the Lights On is the inspiring story of how Whitney finally discovered her fabulousness when she stepped off the scale and into her life, embracing herself unconditionally - body, heart, and soul.

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What the critics say

“Whitney’s story is one of radical vulnerability. She is a vibrant example of what it means to choose confidence when insecurity beckons from every corner. She is cool, funny, and shameless - in the best possible way." (Kelsey Miller, author of Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting & Got a Life)
“Soaring above expectations, I Do It with the Lights On delves into the complicated relationship between a woman and her body. With her trademark charisma, Whitney emerges triumphant, plucking from the mire some of the most important realizations one can hope to have. If you have a body, this memoir is a must-read." (Linda Bacon, PhD)

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Funny, heartwarming & inspiring

Whitney Way Thore has a way with words (pun intended) her story is well written and nicely narrated. I hope she continues documenting her life’s work and I look forward to reading her next book.

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inspirational well written and captivating.

Inspirational well written and captivating. I wish there was a second one. I got the the end and didn't even realize until the audible thing started talking. Would highly recommend.

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A true inspiration

Whitney’s story of the ridicule she’s faced invokes a visceral reaction of heartache, empathy and anger at the thought that anyone deserves such horrific treatment for something as superficial as their weight. Her triumph to live a life of happiness for herself and to encourage and inspires others is nothing short of amazing. It’s beams of light like Whitney that give me faith in humanity and hope for our future and my daughters future. Read this book and watch her show to be truly inspired to live an authentic, fun and beautiful life free of hate and judgement. Thank you for your bravery and relentless spirit, Whitney.

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