It’s here! The Wellness Rebel is out in the world, and all your pictures and comments so far have been so wonderful!
If you’re not sure what it’s about, the book is a guide to sorting nutrition fact from fiction. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular nutrition myth that has thrived in particular thanks to the wellness industry and social media. I give you the science (i.e. the theory) and then themed recipes to put that into practice. I also share my own story of how I went from wellness wanker to wellness rebel, and encourage you all to become wellness rebels too!
I’ve put a lot of hard work into this book, and sadly we weren’t able to include the acknowledgements page in the book, so here it is:
First, I have to thank my family for putting up with my nervous breakdowns and endless food shops. You’ve been nothing but supportive despite not always understanding what my job actually involves.
My brilliant fact-checkers: Helen West, Laura Thomas, Megan Rossi, and Charlotte Stirling-Reed. Thank you for correcting my mistakes and making suggestions for improvement. Without you, the book just wouldn’t be as good!
To all my amazing recipe testers, but especially: Alena, Anabela, Caitlin, Cassidy, Claire, Eleanor, Emma B, Emma C, Erica, Esther, Haley, Hannah, Jennie, Kirstin, Megan, Melanie, Michael, Monica, Naomi, Noelia, Sabrina, Sarah C, Sarah R, Thea, Victoria, and Vikki. Thank you. You went above and beyond what I could hope for in terms of your feedback and enthusiasm.
To the entire amazing team at Head of Zeus who saw my mission and vision and turned it into something I’m incredibly proud of. A special thank you to Ellen, Jessie and Natalie, who came all the way to Hertfordshire just for the cover shoot.
To the team at Diane Banks Associates for being so supportive of everything, and for understanding what I was trying to achieve with this book right from the very start. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.
A few special notes: Firstly, Laura Thomas, who has been the most incredible mentor I could have hoped for. I couldn’t be happier to consider you my close friend, and I’m so glad you asked me to come on your podcast back in 2016!
Secondly, Anthony Warner, for showing me I shouldn’t be afraid to be my true self in writing – sweary and fabulous. And for giving me the benefit of the doubt despite my Instagram handle.
Thirdly, Maxine Ali and Natasha Lipman, who I’ve known since my hardcore wellness days, and who were the original ‘wellness rebels’ alongside me. And Bradley Martin, for dealing with me and my non-existent modelling skills, and for not shooting me in a too “wellness-y” way.
Finally, a huge thank you to every one of my social media followers who has stood my me through my transition from wellness nutter to wellness rebel. Your messages of encouragement keep me going through all the trolls, and are living proof that everyone can learn and change and grow in the face of compelling evidence. Because of that you are seriously amazing.
If you don’t have your copy yet, you can get it on:
The Book Depository – free international delivery
Tesco
Oliver Bonas
Congratulations, Pixie! I’ll be sure to check it out on Amazon. I know you put so much work, energy, and love into this amazing book!