Perfectly Imperfect by Tarryn Nicole

Tarryn Nicole’s non-fiction memoir, “Perfectly Imperfect,” shares the story of a remarkable woman who overcame bullying, assault, a 20-year-long eating disorder, and even attempted suicide, ultimately finding her way to becoming an accomplished personal trainer, nutritionist and pro athlete. Through candid reflections on her experiences as both a victim and victor, Tarryn inspires readers with her empowering journey of transformation.

The book contains two parts. The first part details Tarryn’s childhood and adolescence, during which she faced numerous challenges and traumas that led to her developing bulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia. Throughout the section, Tarryn describes how she battled with low self-esteem, body image issues, and social isolation in a poignant manner. She shares about her difficult past in high school. She faced vicious bullying, was sexually assaulted by a family friend, and even attempted to end her life by overdosing on pills.

The book’s second half recounts Tarryn‘s journey towards recovery and empowerment. She chronicles her decision to seek professional help and therapy, followed by gradual self-love and body acceptance. As she shares her newfound passion for fitness and nutrition, readers discover how she transformed into a celebrity personal trainer, renowned nutritionist, eating disorder coach, and pro athlete with three state titles in women’s powerlifting. Alongside success stories come dark tales of the unhealthy side of bodybuilding industry against which Tarryn had to fight off to avoid relapse.

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The author writes with simplicity and engagement, skillfully blending raw emotions and experiences with humor and positivity. Anyone looking to improve their self-confidence or well-being will find valuable insights in her narrative, particularly those struggling with mental health issues like eating disorders.

Tarryn’s writing style is both captivating and approachable. Her authentic and candid narrative creates an experience that transports the reader into the conversation as if they were sitting together, sharing life stories. The authenticity and engaging quality of her voice compels readers to continue turning pages, leaving them unable to put the book down. The author effectively invites readers into her inner world, allowing them to engage with her thoughts and emotions on a deeper level, cultivating empathy.

Tarryn’s bravery is truly admirable, as she fearlessly shares intimate details of her life including struggles with bulimia, binge eating, food addiction and orthorexia. Her sincerity and honesty are both refreshing and critical in reducing the stigma surrounding eating disorders. Tarryn writes about her experiences with these hardships in a uniquely personal yet informative way.

Tarryn takes readers on a journey into the world of eating disorders in her book ‘Perfectly Imperfect.’ She shares her personal struggles and the inspiring story of how she overcame them. Moreover, Tarryn provides practical tips and guidance on recognizing symptoms and managing eating disorders. She shares an authentic and transparent account of her journey through recovery and details how she maintained her focus throughout it.

This memoir tells a story of redemption, showcasing how there is always a way back to life no matter how severe the problem. Tarryn’s inspiring journey left the reader feeling motivated and hopeful for their own potential path towards recovery and growth.

Tarryn’s effort in shedding light on commonly misunderstood eating disorders is truly commendable. She passionately highlights the intricate nature of these disorders, which goes way beyond simple right and wrong dichotomies, ultimately revealing their profound complexity to readers like me.

She offers genuine insights on eating disorders, presented in a digestible writing style. What makes the book stand out is that it’s not just a personal account of Tarryn’s struggles; it also provides valuable information that could benefit others experiencing similar challenges.

The memoir “Perfectly Imperfect” is a compelling and heartwarming story that highlights the power of hope and possibility. Tarryn Nicole’s journey serves as an inspiration for those facing challenges, proving that change is always within reach. Her story is a testimony to human strength and resilience, making her a role model worth looking up to.

To summarize, “Perfectly Imperfect” is a touching and essential memoir by Tarryn. The story of her struggles with eating disorders will inspire anyone who has faced similar challenges or knows someone who has. With endearing honesty, Tarryn’s tale delivers both insight and knowledge that may change the way you perceive these conditions. If you seek a raw and enlightening narrative, “Perfectly Imperfect” rightfully deserves your attention.

About The Book

On the surface, Tarryn had it all. A great family, house, friends and was a very gifted child athlete. She grew up to become a highly regarded celebrity personal trainer, nutritionist and professional power lifter, but all that glistens isn’t gold…Somewhere in the middle lies her secret. A secret she hasn’t told anyone until now. While this fitness queen seemed to have the healthy mindset and lifestyle all dialed in, she battled bulimia, binge eating, food addiction and orthorexia behind the scenes of her personal and professional life. A quartet so powerful and so poisonous, it almost took her life. Standing here today recovered, and ready to tell her story, Tarryn hopes to help others who may be in the shoes she was once in for twenty years of her life. Find out how something like this happened to someone like Tarryn or maybe it is happening to you. She offers her recovery methods and take on why these eating disorders are on the rise today. Get ready for Tarryn’s raw truth on what it’s like to live truly perfectly imperfect.