The functional relationship between flesh, life, and love
How a Fat Person Enjoys Life

"Fat Boy, My Life" tells the story of a fat teenage boy who faces a major life crisis.
Life is not easy for Benjamin anyway.
His mother is gnashing her teeth at his father, who has left for a new love, and at school he is a sullen outsider, living up to his reputation as a fat kid.
Well, that's okay.
He is on good terms with his mother, his grades are not bad, and he and his only friend Eric are a 'fat and hunched' duo, sharing their trivial daily lives and getting along well.
Besides, there are a lot of delicious foods in the world.
But things change completely once he starts liking Claire.
This is because they have to face the negative stereotypes about obese children, such as children who live as they please, lazy children, and children who just eat all day.
Finally, Benjamin decides to lose weight and embarks on a diet with the help of a weight management specialist.
At first, you'll suffer from boiled vegetables, unsweetened yogurt, constant hunger, and teasing from your friends, but as you gradually lose weight, getting on the scale becomes enjoyable.
Above all, I was very encouraged when Claire encouraged me by saying, “You have courage.”
But as with all things, over time, initial resolutions tend to loosen.
There's delicious food everywhere, and who can resist when a grandmother with a knack for cooking offers her special dishes?


How long will I have to keep doing this damn diet?
Furthermore, when he sends Claire a bouquet of flowers to confess his love and is rejected, Benjamin begins to go berserk.
Not only did I throw away my diet, but my school life also became a mess.
His friendships are ruined, he starts skipping classes, and his mother finally finds out.
Now, Benjamin is seeing a youth psychologist instead of a diet expert.
It's perfectly normal for teenage boys to make foolish mistakes or bad choices.
But if you don't love and cherish yourself, things won't get better.
The counselor speaks to Benjamin, who refuses counseling and complains of pain.
“No matter how real your current problems are, you must not let them ruin your future.” After all, Benjamin has a loving mother, concerned family and friends, and kind fingers pointing in a better direction.
Fortunately, Benjamin is able to come to terms with his situation through appropriate intervention and advice from the adults around him.
As I settle down in my life and become comfortable friends with Claire instead of being a burden to her, new opportunities arise.
Benjamin is a charming person in his own right, enjoying life by inviting friends over, treating them to a nice meal, and choosing music that suits the mood.


As expected, Claire recognizes Benjamin's true worth.
And when love comes true, surprisingly, your appetite naturally decreases.
Oh my, dieting is so easy! The fact that depression among teenagers has increased significantly since the popularization of social media is a warning about our image-driven world.
Although obesity is a problem for modern people, it is also true that pathological diets such as Pro-Ana, Bone-Skinny, and Beauty Weight are popular among teenagers today.
Health is invisible, but perhaps it is because a model-like 'fit' is clearly visible.
However, inner beauty and richness cannot be overemphasized.
"Fat, My Life" is a steady seller that won 16 literary awards after being published in France in the early 2000s and was even made into a TV drama.
Michael Olivier succeeds in calmly delving into the reality of the obesity problem and giving it literary form, rather than glossing over it with humor or consolation.
Its current relevance is sufficient in that it still addresses, or even more so today, important issues.