Georgene Collins – Obesity Free Forever
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What excites you most about your book’s topic? Why did you choose it?
Author: It is exciting that I am revisiting a promise I made to myself as a young woman to help others lose and manage their weight permanently.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: How long did the book take you from start to finish?
Author: It took about 18 months to complete the book.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What aspect of writing the book did you find particularly challenging?
Author: Including the diary of my weigh loss journey. I struggled between whether others would judge me or use the information as intended—to demonstrate my transformation from the inside out.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What surprised you the most about the book writing process?
Author: The amount of time it takes to complete the editing process.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: Did you have any favorite experiences when writing your book?
Author: Yes, I took a week’s vacation from work and I wrote and wrote and wrote. I truly enjoy the writing process. I also enjoy the website I developed to supplement the book.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What do you hope your readers will gain from reading your book?
Author: I hope readers will become inspired that after 25 years of failure, if I was able to safely and naturally achieve weight management others can also. I also hope the readers will learn at least one new tip or method to help in their journey to permanent weight management.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What projects are you currently working on?
Author: Through my PhD program, I am writing a course.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: Is writing your sole career? If not, what else do you do?
Author: No, I wear a few hats. I am a certified Nutrition, Wellness and Weight Management Consultant and a registered nurse working as a Director of Quality for a hospital.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: Did you do any research for your books, or did you write from experience?
Author: Both. I used my consultant certification training as well as my personal experience.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: How did you come up with your title?
Author: An editor recommended the title. My original title was Lose Weight Now Tips. I like Obesity Free Forever better.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What books have influenced you the most?
Author: At heart, I love change management and leadership. The books that fit both descriptions are Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman (1998) because it taught me to become comfortable being openly authentic; Failure is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony In Her Own Words by Lynn Sherr (1995) because it reminds me of the importance of being true to one’s convictions and The Manager as Change Leader by Ann Gilley (2005) because it reminds me that the right to lead others begins with respect, first of self than of others.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: What did you do to prepare for writing your book?
Author: I lost and gained over 1000 pounds in my lifetime and experimented with healthy alternatives until I learned the right combination.
I also researched credible, safe material that anyone can easily use to reach and manage a healthy weight.
FASCINATING AUTHORS: Thank you for taking the time to be part of this interview!
To learn more about the book and Author, please visit – http://www.obesity-free-forever.com/
