Books by writer Steve Maddison and Pen Name Andrew Stefanie

248 pounds. No abs in sight. And somewhere beneath the belly… a man waiting to make a comeback.

In this brutally honest and laugh-out-loud funny memoir, one regular guy shares his real-life transformation from 248 pounds to 180 — without counting calories, joining a gym, or pretending to enjoy kale. What started with frustration (and a missing penis) turned into a journey of self-respect, chair workouts, and intermittent fasting that actually worked.

If you’re:
A guy who wants to lose weight without gimmicks
Sick of being tired, uncomfortable, and invisible
Looking for a starting point that doesn’t involve burpees or shame
Ready to laugh while getting your life back

Then this book is for you.

No fluff. No fitness cults. Just a straight-up, often hilarious look at how one man lost 68 pounds — from a chair — and got his body, confidence, and yes, visibility back.

This story beautifully celebrates family bonds, patience, shared traditions, and the quiet joys of nature. It’s a reminder to both adults and children of the magic found in simple, shared moments across generations.