Can you fall in love at the gym?

Continuing our theme of self improvement this month, this week Meg and Nikki are talking about NR Walker’s book, The Weight Of It All.

Listen in as they talk:

* how to write a romance about weight loss without feeling fat phobic

* the importance of the post-breakup encounter with the ex

* why we want to be karaoke friends with Henry

* the importance of besties who talk about p*gging

Then, join us on Substack and tell us about your ideal meet cute and what song you’d sing for drunken karaoke.

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Books & Media We Mention

The Weight Of It All by NR Walker

Project Hero by Briar Prescott

Legally Blonde (Film)

Christmas With Danny Fit by Amy Lane

The Risdaverse by Ruby Dixon

On Circus Lane by Lily Morton

Merry Measure by Lily Morton

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