Introduction

Kat Larson figured she had nothing to lose by becoming a contestant on the new reality show From Fat to Fabulous—except maybe a few dozen pounds. Then she'd finally be able to arrange a face-to-face meeting with Nick, the British hunk she met online, who still thinks she's a size four. She'd finally be confident and graceful and thin—and there's that big cash prize, too, to pay for all those slinky new clothes she'd need. She'd finally have the perfect life.

Johanna Edwards is an award-winning journalist and radio/TV producer who has written for Woman's Day and Figure magazine. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.