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A question from Lora

Hi Frank -- no question for you to answer here, just wanted to thank you for writing "Born Round." As a journalist and lifelong dieter myself, I appreciated reading about the struggles that got you to where you are, and your honestly about the embarassments along the way. Congrats on a great book. I always loved reading your NYT Dining reviews, despite my being a Midwesterner who's been to NYC... Read Frank's Answer

A question from Ning

Dear Frank, In DC, your body image did not affect your career. You accomplished best work regardless, how? Thank you very much for writing Born round. The book keeps me company in the subway daily. There are only a few pages left. I am a bit sad. But I am glad I found this site. I am a new fan. Please keep writing. Ning Read Frank's Answer

A question from Overworked

Frank, I am wondering how you deal with stress eating? Or maybe since you left the White House beat, you don't have any more stress in your life :). Despite a very high pressure job with excruciating deadlines, I have been doing pretty well with my eating over the last year by signing up with one of those gourmet diet home delivery services. I don't have to worry about shopping or cooking and... Read Frank's Answer

A question from Sara Graham

I just finished your book and I LOVED it! I did not grow up in a big, Italian family, but I've always known how to eat. I am one of four girls, the biggest one of the bunch. I've tried a lot of diets/rules/regulations regarding me and food, but I've about decided you must DECIDE you want to change your life. It always seems I am either really in control, or totally out of control. I will say... Read Frank's Answer

A question from Kerry

I haven't read your book - YET - but had some questions...did you have the actual DESIRE to lose weight, etc, before you changed things in your life? Did the motivation come before or after you changed your thinking? Also, is it something you battle daily in your mind? I heard a clip and you had said that every couple of weeks you allow yourself one day to "binge", have you ever had difficulty... Read Frank's Answer

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You said in one of interviews that "Writing the book was intensely therapeutic. It enabled me to see and understand even... View Frank's Answer

Hi Frank, I just wanted to let you know how much I love your book "Born Round." I'm laughing and crying. It is just a... View Frank's Answer

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Hello Frank. Loved your book. So many things I can identify with. Thank you for writing it. I don't believe you mentioned... View Frank's Answer

Hi Frank -- no question for you to answer here, just wanted to thank you for writing "Born Round." As a journalist and... View Frank's Answer