Finally Thin!: How I Lost More Than 200 Pounds and Kept Them Off--and How You Can, Too

Finally Thin!: How I Lost More Than 200 Pounds and Kept Them Off--and How You Can, Too
by Kim Bensen

Finally Thin!: How I Lost More Than 200 Pounds and Kept Them Off--and How You Can, Too
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Author: Kim Bensen
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-30
ISBN: 0767929500
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Crown Archetype

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Book Review: A "must read" if you're serious about losing weight and being in it for the long haul
Summary: 5 Stars

Ms. Benson was so brutally honest (moreso than I think most of us could have been) about her struggles, challenges, humiliating experiences, etc. that lead to her "ah ha" moment to once and for all make a lifestyle change. I felt as though I could have written many of her experiences myself -- fully understanding her emotions and even her humiliations. I think this is the first weight loss book I've actually read cover to cover, and it's by far the most inspiring one I've ever read. Heck, if Kim can lose 212 pounds and keep it off, surely I can lose less than half of that! But, honestly, I think much of what you "get out of" books like this it really depends upon the frame of mind you are in. The weight loss journey is such a mental effort that you have to be at a point in your life when you're truly ready and willing to be in it for the long haul or it's not going to matter WHAT you read. For me, this book was it. I've ready numerous such books, but this one I felt was "written for me". I got it. But I was also ready to be receptive and ready to make a change. I'm doing well on my journey and fully expect to reach my goal. And I will keep this book handy for inspiration along the way! Also, be sure to check out the recipes in the back. She's got some really great ones listed. And, as a side note, though Kim lost her weight using Weight Watcher's, she clearly does not endorse any specific program and recognizes that most all programs will work IF they're followed. I appreciate that since I've chosen a different program. I never felt that WW was being pushed at me. Thanks for a great book!!

Summary of Finally Thin!: How I Lost More Than 200 Pounds and Kept Them Off--and How You Can, Too

The ultimate companion to any diet?featuring ten steps that will give you the information and motivation to achieve your own success on any weight-loss plan.

Kim Bensen knows about weight loss. And weight gain. For decades, she tried every diet there was, but nothing seemed to work ? for long anyway ? and she yo-yoed her way to 350 pounds. But she never gave up and in 2001, despite years of heartbreak and discouragement, Kim tried again. This time was different and the results were phenomenal: 212 pounds lost forever, fourteen dress sizes, four ring sizes, one and a half shoe sizes, and 200 points of cholesterol gone for good! In the end, Kim not only changed her health and size, but also her career. The clamor of ?How did you do it?? by desperately struggling individuals as well as the national media motivated her to sit down and pen into words what she had put into action.

In Finally Thin!, Kim Bensen recounts her own success story and then breaks down her success into a ten-step system, showing readers exactly how she accomplished her weight-loss goal. From choosing the right diet for your needs to setting realistic goals, finding support, eating out, recovering from a slipup, the keys to maintenance, and even 75 recipes, this book covers it all in an upbeat, inspirational, and approachable tone. A must-have for anyone trying to lose weight, Finally Thin! will help dieters break free of the yo-yo cycle and achieve their ultimate goal?once and for all.

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