Obese, lazy, depressed, and out of hope, Carrie Carlson turned herself into a human guinea pig. The experiment? Over the course of one year, she would follow a low-glycemic diet, intending to prove it wouldn't work. The experiment failed. Three years later and over 80 pounds lighter, she shares valuable insights learned on her journey, like she would with a friend over coffee.Beyond hype and quick fixes, Formerly Fluffy gets real about aspects of weight loss that are often ignored. What is the best diet to follow? How much exercise do you really need to do? Can you lose weight without losing your mind? Grab a cup of coffee and find some honesty, insight, hope, and sanity for your own journey.