Lauren Strohmeier wants us to eat, drink and be merry without feeling guilty, saying that America’s fascination in weight has produced a major problem in the form of eating disorders.

At times, insecure friends must be identified and shown that their actions are not appreciated. Instead of becoming a victim of a “frenemy,” be aware of their insecurities.

Lauren Strohmeier provides narrative on the summer of her dreams, as a whitewater rafting guide in North Carolina.