Andie Mitchel is one of those people who has "it." Well, at least when it comes to writing a memoir about her life: It Was Me All Along: A Memoir .  And really, it is food porn wrapped with a gorgeous story of overcoming and understanding her relationship with food.  You see, Andie used food to mollify sadness, to comfort her lonliness, to satisfy her cravings, and to punish herself.  In one powerful moment, she embraced her demon, food addiction, and reversed the lifelong uptrend of the scale.

Andie's story, while truly personal, is universal.  It's raw, authentic and honest.  Her storytelling ability and prose are exquisite.

So, LISTEN UP! Andie will inspire you. She inspired me! There is a part of Andie's story that's my story.

Thank you Andie for you bravery in sharing your passage of discovery to finding the delicate balance of embracing the life-long journey of physical and spiritual wellness.  You can also find Andie on her blog: Can you stay for dinner?