For my Friend on the Scale

A personal story and guide for young people seeking freedom from disordered eating and dieting.

Do you ever overeat, feel guilty for indulging, eat more, and then gain weight? Do you find it difficult to get back on track with your diet or stick to a healthy routine? It's natural and almost inevitable when we restrict ourselves or repress our wants and needs. Read about how one high schooler overcame her eating disorder and her advice for all of her friends that are also on the scale.

Esther Lee is a first-time author who was born in Santa Ana, California but raised in places such as Bundang, South Korea; Rockville, Maryland; and River Edge, New Jersey. Esther doesn't know what to call her hometown, but she is a big homebody. As a child, Esther developed a love for reading, writing, and history. Esther also loves cooking, baking, and spending time with her parents. Esther is a high school student who attends Dwight Morrow High School/ Academies@Englewood in Englewood, New Jersey. Go Raiders! Esther hopes to pursue further studies in nutrition, public health, and food science in the future.