My Journey from FAT: a Wellspring Story

Download or read book My Journey from FAT: a Wellspring Story written by Melanie Stone and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Richards finds a plane ticket with her name on it, destination: FAT. This code represents the Fresno Airport Terminal, gateway to Wellspring Academy, a weight loss boarding school. Her mother, worried that Jill's health is in jeopardy after years of failed diets, wants her to attend. Jill doesn't want to go. While visiting the academy they learn Wellspring also offers summer camps. Determined to complete grade ten from home, Jill makes a deal with her mom. If Jill learns to be healthy and loses weight at the Wellspring La Jolla summer camp, then maintains these changes at home, boarding school is off the table. Jill and her mom travel from Fresno to San Diego where Jill's journey to gain confidence and fitness begins. Will the Wellspring program work for Jill when all other weight loss plans have failed? Is this more than an ordinary "fat camp"? This book is an entertaining way for children, teenagers, or adults to learn how to lose weight and stay healthy. The main character is a shy teenager who is originally scared of change, but finds health and self confidence through her experiences at a Wellspring Camp. Perfect way to learn useful information through a fun story.