Confessions of a fat guy really isn't a diet book. It's about the trials and tribulations of being a fat guy in a world and the problems that go with it. I've been heavy for most of my life. I wanted to put a book together that explains what it's like to be overweight in a society where looks are everything. Most of the time, there is no room for overweight people among the masses. The problem is, about half of the people in the United States are at least overweight if not obese. There are also some startling statistics regarding overweight to obese children in our society. This book is based on my life. I'm 61 years old and have had about 10 years of my life as an in-shape male. By that I mean someone who is not looked upon as fat. There are a lot of tales of my fight to stay in shape. Most of the time I lost that fight. But I finally found a way to at least lose enough weight to be healthier. I won't be a swimsuit model anytime soon, but a guy can dream. I hope you love the book and get a few good laughs from it too. I don't take things too seriously in life. The one exception has always been the harm being overweight has caused. That's really what this book is about. Enjoy!