Wow, you look so great ! I am so proud of you. Believe it or not, I actually need to lose weight myself. After all the years of eating what I want and not gaining an ounce it all caught up with me at once it seems. I work all the time and then come home to take care of 4 kids on my own but it's not enough to take the weight off. I've tried different things but nothing really seems to really work. I'm going to use you as my inspiration and may check into weight watchers myself. I don't guess I have seen any of you since grandma's funeral. I was shocked to see Katrina all grown up. You all look great and I hope things continue to go well with you all. Tell Chuck I said hello. I've often wondered what happened to you-- keep in touch and I will let you know how it goes. God Bless--Christi

Thank you, all I can think of is WOW! I read your Womans Day article then came to your web site, and I am glad I did. I just want to tell you that I am pushing forward after reading about you. I too last 87 lbs at weight watchers and have 55 more to go. I am a type 2 diabetic, hated my body for years and I had breast cancer at my highest weight ever (278), I have been cancer free now for 7 years. I was about to give up when I read about you and your views. My son is getting married in May and I want to be thinner for the wedding and now I am going to continue on toward the goal, for the prize for which I was called. Again thank you. And good luck with your journey. God Bless you friend....

MY SISTER-IN-LAW SENT ME AN ARTICLE ABOUT YOU FROM THE WOMANS WORLD MAGAZINE. SHE KNEW THAT I HAD STARTED WEIGHT WATCHERS ON MY OWN. YOUR STORY IS VERY INSPIRING. I AM YOUR HEIGHT AND I NOW WEIGH 280 LBS. I HAVE LOST 10LBS SINCE 1/2/08. I REALLY BELIEVE I CAN DO IT THIS TIME. I AM 52YRS OLD, AND I HAVE BEEN OVERWEIGHT FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS NOW. I AM GOING TO TRY YOUR ADVICE OF MINI-GOALS, 10 LBS AT A TIME. THANKS FOR YOUR INSPIRATION. I WILL CONTINUE TO CHECK OUT YOUR WEB SITE FROM TIME TO TIME.

Hello and wow. I read your article in WW and just wanted to let you know I am proud of you. I have an overweight daughter and she started LA weight and few weeks into it broke her leg and so has not been doing it until she is better. She still eats healthy though. She wants to lose the weight for sure as she loves dressing and looking good. I was wondering if you could do me a favor and be her mentor. Let meknow and I will really appreciate it because she is 25 years old and has battled with her weight. Can you be our friend and help us? Have a blessed day and one more time. you are wonderful and you look beautiful.

Melissa, ive just read your article in WW. i also am very much overweight. i loved your story and can relate to it. i love your website and plan to look at it often. thanks for sharing your story. it sounds like me but i am 57 yrs old. feel like i am too old to acompolish much. i am diabetic too and many other problems. keep on inspiring others. thanks !