Congratulations on your lifestyle

By Yasmina Dourari

Step into the poignant world of Laura, a gripping tale of personal struggle transformed into an inspiring triumph. This captivating narrative takes you deep into Laura's intimate journey, a woman facing the overwhelming challenges of obesity but determined to reinvent herself.

Dive into the depths of her quest for balance, a journey that transcends mere numbers on the scale, evolving into an emotional and physical exploration towards resilience. Laura's story is a poignant reflection of human determination, the will to overcome obstacles, and the radiant glow of personal transformation.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Yasmina Dourari
• Release date: Mar 6, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224781508

Yasmina Dourari

 am a dynamic individual who juggles two roles as an entrepreneur and a journalist. As an entrepreneur, I navigate the business world, bringing innovation and a strategic vision to my projects. My ability to identify opportunities and drive projects forward sets me apart in the competitive business landscape. Simultaneously, my passion for journalism reflects my commitment to storytelling and information dissemination. Whether through investigative reporting or insightful commentary, I play a crucial role in shaping public discourse and keeping the audience informed. Balancing the demands of entrepreneurship and journalism showcases my versatility and keen understanding of diverse professional spheres. My unique combination of skills positions me as a multifaceted individual contributing meaningfully to both the business and media realms.

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Congratulations   on

your lifestyle 

Yasmina Dourari

The Pain of Being Overweight 

Laura still remembered the afternoons spent munching on cookies with her grandmother, sweet moments filled with warmth and indulgence. But somewhere between those childhood moments and adolescence, Laura's relationship with food began to change. Cookies had become escapes, solaces in the face of mounting school pressures and family difficulties.

As she grew older, the well-meaning remarks of her family and the looks of her classmates slowly turned food into an emotional burden. Meals were no longer just a physical necessity, but a source of pain and confusion. Laura began to feel shame about her eating habits, a shame amplified by the mediated beauty standards and insensitive comments from some.

Laura's internal struggles had become a daily routine. She wanted to be accepted for who she was, but every bite seemed to reinforce the gap between her self-image and the one the outside world reflected back to her. The standout moments of this period were emotional confrontations with mirrors, moments when she felt vulnerable and misunderstood.

Relationships were not spared. Friendships have sometimes been strained under the weight of comparison and judgment. Social experiences that should be joyful were tinged with anxiety and self-deprecation.

Laura had built an emotional wall to protect herself, a defense mechanism against comments and disapproving looks. But behind that wall, a young girl was desperate to understand herself, to come to terms with her complex relationship with food, and to find a way to reconcile with her body and mind.

The scene often froze in front of the mirrors, these reflective surfaces becoming portals to an inner duality. Laura confronted her reflection, trying to find harmony between what she felt and what others seemed to see. Every detail was scrutinized with almost obsessive precision, every imperfection amplified by the unattainable standards imposed by society.

However, beyond these moments of visual torment, Laura kept a secret garden, an intimate space where she clung to her childhood memories. These fragments of happiness, those afternoons with her grandmother, became lifelines in the tumultuous ocean of her conflicting emotions.

Family conversations around the dinner table had become minefields. Every meal was laden with implicit judgments, well-meaning advice that weighed on his shoulders like unbearable burdens. She wanted to open up, to explain this internal struggle, but the words