Kim,

A friend called last night with a last minute invitation to Written Words for your book debut. Unusual, because when this gal calls we go running and a good time is had by all. Alas!, the spirits were willing but the bodies and schedules won out. While we missed your launch, we will not miss your book or your message! We're feeling hopeful to be able to find you at another such venue, in the near future. In the meantime, there is your newspaper article (bravo) and your website (bigger bravo). We expect you to be on Oprah next! If the Big "O" has the good sense to include you with Dr. Oz, we'll definitely be cheering you on from our sofas (I mean treadmills). Having lost over 70 lbs, I've gleefully(sarcasm)put back almost 40 lbs., so your book may be coming along at the right time. Life is pretty good if you feel healthy, and that's the goal - hey, if the clothes hang right, that's a beautiful bonus (a win-win). It's funny what was important in your 50's...priorties shift tremendously. Thanks for the inspiration...I don't believe in wishing people "Good Luck" - you got where you are through hardwork and determination! Congratulations, the rest is gravy (oops, wrong choice of word)!

One day at a time,
Judy

Kim,
I was a pleasure to meet you last night at the book signing. You are absolutely right about Written Words being the best place for your book to be launched.
You are truly an inspiration to many. Good Luck with your book. I will recommend it for sure as I have with your bagels. I look forward to seeing you again and watching you on Better TV. It is fun to watch a fellow Sheltonite be such a success. Hugs, Wendy

Good Evening Kim,

I want to tell you that your opening release for your book was FABULOUS!! I loved the owner of the bookstore. She was a trip! :) I have to tell you that you are the nicest and most down to earth person I have met in a long time. I thank you for that. Also, your book is wonderful. It is amazing that there are other people that have the same feelings over food and you are not the only one feeling the pain. As a lifetime member of WW and the 3rd time I have rejoined I am ready to make my goal and stay there! It will be a year on Saturday January 3rd and I have lost 34lbs and still have a bit more to lose. It is a very long journey but hope to survive the highs and lows of losing weight. A lifelong battle!
As we spoke earlier tonight I do need some advice on my 9 year old daughter who seems to have no issues with her self esteem as of yet. I do know it is coming because that is when it all came to a head for me. I feel like I am constantly on her for all the amount of food she puts in her mouth. Am I making her want to eat more? I do know that she sneaks food constantly. Just the other day I found a Gogurt wrapper in her closet and I am constantly seeing the wrappers in the trash can. I am one not to keep cookies, candy, chocolate, etc. in the house only because I know I would eat it. I do have the 100 calorie snack packs and fruit snacks in the house. Only by the time I catch her with the snack she has already had one or two. I am going crazy. I am taking her to the pediatrition in 2 weeks because I know from your BMI chart for kids that she is over the top. I try and keep her active and not in front of the TV and video games but I feel like it might not be enough. I do have two other kids 4 and 3 who seem to know when they are full and love and live on fruits and veges so I feel like that first child syndrome mom who has failed and I don't know how to reclaim her back. I just hope I can help her before she goes through all I went through as a child and teenager. It can be very tough out there as you are well aware. If you have any more thoughts or suggestions for me I am up for anything.
I appreciate you reading my very long email. It was a pleasure meeting you tonight and I wish you the best of luck with your book. I have recommended it to everyone even though I haven't finished it yet.:)

Heather Vogler