Book Report On Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself” (Jim Morrison). Friends are not made easily because no one is the same as each other. Yet we can be alike each other. Not only do the jocks fit together as friends, but the outcast kids do also. For example, in the book Staying fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher, Sarah Byrnes and Eric are alike. “‘My best friend. I [Eric] stayed fat a whole year for her" (Crutcher 7). Both teenagers are outcasts of their school because Sarah is seen as ugly and Eric is overweight. Since they are both outcast students, they learn off each other and protect each other. They do this by staying together through that hard times. Sarah and Eric both go through rough patches, yet Sarah faces danger

The Ultimate Fit or fat book by Covert Bailey has been the most beneficial piece of writing that has helped me to understand fitness and the effects it has on each individual. I have learned so much more by reading this book than by simply typing in “How to lose weight” in the google search bar. A majority of online pieces of writings and products they advertise on TV that are supposed to help you lose weight are all about dieting. The most important fact I learned while reading Covert Baileys book, is that dieting doesn’t fix the problem. It can help for a little while, but it doesn’t get to the root of the problem and correct it. In The Ultimate Fit or Fat book Bailey says, “The control mechanism for obesity is not diet, its muscle metabolism… Fat people who are constantly dieting should worry less about how to lose weight. Instead they should ask themselves, why do I gain weight” (Bailey). Dieting is not the answer. A mixture of eating healthier, exercising, and having a good mind set is what will end with a lifelong success.

In my opinion, the documentary's most important contribution to the debate on obesity is how socioeconomic status and location are related to it. Socioeconomic status is directly related to obesity because the lower income status you have, the more likely you will be suffering from obesity. They said that every one out of three children is obese and they are part of a family of four, who earn less than $25000. This is understandable because the parents of the poor families are earning money to pay for rent and utilities, so they are more likely to buy cheap foods with more calories and the high priced fruits and vegetables. Also, poor neighborhood tends to have more fast food restaurants than supermarkets. For example, Philadelphia had no

Thousands of children around America are increasingly joining the obesity epidemic and are struggling to get out of it. In the documentary, Fed Up, by Stephanie Soechtig, she creates a documentary that targets young teenagers and parents to uncover the truth of the epidemic and reveal how the food industry is hurting the children 's diet by making them become addicted to sugar. It explains how it is beyond people 's willpower and exercise alone that solves the epidemic, rather it is the food industries ' fault for the nfood they produce. Soechtig uses pathos, ethos and logos by documenting personal stories from young obese teenagers, providing a numerous amount of credible sources from a wide range of experts, and having evidence for the epidemic.

    Eric Calhoune, both the protagonist and narrator, is an important character of the text. It is fascinating how he is such a devoted friend to Sarah, and wants to do whatevers best for her, even if it is not beneficial for him. Over the course of the novel, Eric evolved into a more forgiving character. This is accomplished when he goes to someone who used to bully him, Dale Thornton, for help on how to get Sarah Byrnes to

Then when he told Mr. Byrnes where Sarah was, it was a decision he made for both himself and Sarah, because if he hadn’t told Mr. Byrnes, then he would have been dead and unable to help her anymore. In addition, when Eric kept Sarah from going to Colorado, it was a decision for both of them because he knew that if Sarah stayed, then she could have a family, but also that Eric did not want to lose her or her friendship. Even though Eric had to choose Sarah’s safety over her friendship for different decisions of the book, he was able to do it in a way that he saved their friendship and kept her

The story takes place in Reno, Nevada in the present. The most important characters in the book are Kristina and Bree. The protagonist in the story is Kristina.

The book staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher focuses on two best friends in high school named Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune. These two friends as well as many other characters endure both emotional and physical trauma after the discovery of Sarah Byrnes being in a mental hospital due to her abusive father. The eventful tale told by Eric shouldn’t be banned or challenged. Reasons for this include the upbringing of sensitive topics that are discussed from chapter to chapter. As well as an important lesson of the true meaning of friendship.

Sarah tells Eric her best kept secret,only one other

The main point of the article is body image and how you should not let other peoples opinions get in the way of your own happiness. In the article it state’s “she embraces the body that use to embarrass her.” Rousey is talking about how she now loves the parts of her body that others made fun of. Another part of the article say’s “that’s like my favorite weight.” Rousey is comfortable in her own skin and has found where she is happy with herself.

Fed Up. Stephanie Soechtig. Perf. Michele Simon, Katie Couric, Bill Clinton, Michael Bloomberg. Atlas Films, 2014.

This book, by Amanda Lanser, focuses on educating readers about childhood nutrition and specifically childhood obesity. The book starts out by asking questions such as should schools provide healthier lunches, or should schools ban junk food? It even asks the question, should children be responsible for making their own food choices. The author of this book is very trustable. From some quick research I was able to find out that she graduated from Lawrence University. From there she started teaching as a 7th grade teacher. From her experience there she started writing about and exploring high interest topics, such as child nutrition. The book does have contact information. Specifically address and website. When looking at the website there are

Since I have had many health issue I have truly focused my mind to my health. When I came across this article of the updates of the dietary guidelines of this year it caught my attention. This article educates people of the fats we intake in our daily life’s saturated fats vs. polyunsaturated fats which was interesting to know about the fats that put people at risk for heart disease and the “good” fats. This article is a good read for the population that trying to watch their diet and stay health and fit. Not knowing much about the Author Carrina Storrs it was surprising to read she had a PhD in addition to being a freelance health and science journalist. Storrs quotes Barbara Millen, chair

“In the beginning he had been fresh and strong, and he had gotten a job the first day; but now he was second-hand, a damaged article, so to speak, and they did not want him.”

Obesity is a massive problem all around the world. It is predominantly an issue in the United Kingdom, but it also a difficulty in other countries, for instance, in the United States, Denmark, Germany, etc. Being obese may seem like an individual problem, but it can, in fact, be a social problem. In general, you can ask yourself: Who is to blame? Perhaps it is society, maybe it is the subjective experts, or conceivably it is you.