My 52-Year Journey: From 205 lbs in Grade Two to Rediscovering Whole Foods

Fifty-two years ago, as a young second-grader, I was a towering figure compared to my classmates and even my teacher. Standing at 205 pounds and towering above the rest, I was acutely aware of my size and the discomfort it brought. From that early age, my relationship with weight, food, and diets took center stage …