This bestselling author of Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict, Michelle Petties shares a collection of personal essays that chronicle her triumph over 42 years of obesity and ill-health. As a result of uncovering and understanding her Food Stories, Michelle untangled long held and mistaken beliefs around food and hunger.

Michelle brings her life-lessons and guidance to IRON GIRLZ ATHLETICS in an ongoing monthly  4-part workshop & education series aimed to help others understand and recognize foods role IN & ON their lives.