Of all of the methods I have tried to lose my weight, your story has motivated me to really believe I can do it. Thank-you. Joanne, NSW

Karen, you are my hero. I have read your books cover to cover twice! You have saved my life. Rebecca, WA

Where have you been all my life? Finally I feel like I am not alone. Helen, Vic

You have done what I have never been able to do, but because of you, I'm going to give it one more go. Thank-you. Nancy, Vic

I didn't want your book to end! Wendy, Vic

I can't put into words how much you've changed my life. For the first time I have a positive outlook and feel I can achieve anything. Joanne, NSW

Your book as has become my new best friend, I carry it in my bag permanently and whenever I need a boost, I just have to look at the cover and I feel I can achieve my dreams again. Annalisa, VIC

I have picture of you now stuck on my fridge, I look at you for inspiration. Caroline, Vic

Your book was the best money I have spent all year! Louise, NSW

I have spent my life waiting to do things "when I lose my weight". After reading your book I've decided there is no time to wait, I'm going to live my life now, starting with addressing my weight- TODAY! Anna, QLD

I am not a book reader, I only read magazines, but I found I just couldn't put your book down. Anna, WA

I Was going to give your book to a friend who really needs help too, but she'll have to go and buy her own because I can't bare to have your book out of my sight. Christine, QLD

What I like most is that your book is simple, from the heart and not full of crap, no scientific plans, no difficult eating plans and no expensive fancy recipes. Irene, TAS

So much advice comes from thin people who've never had a weight problem in their lives. Mary, QLD

I've just read your book for the second time and it still brings me to tears. So many times I have wanted to write to you but was too ashamed because your book describes me. Your determination and spirit has finally given me hope that I too can reach my goal. Rosa, SA

I have put your picture on my fridge door as a constant reminder of what I can achieve, not what I can't. Reba, NSW

Like many other large women, I have read probably hundreds of stories about weight loss. But by far, yours has affected me most. Gwen, SA

Isn't it great going clothes shopping trying on beautiful clothes instead of the one's that disguise the bulges! Michelle, SA

Thanks to you I have realised that losing weight is something I CAN do. Michelle, WA

It's raining tonight, but instead of sitting inside moaning, I have my raincoat on and I'm taking the dog for a walk. I will think of you every step of the way. Jean, VIC

Thank-you for sharing your story. It shows that there is hope for all of us real people out there who can't pay a fortune for surgery or personal trainers. Kathryn, SA

Your book was the best book I have ever read in my whole life! Angie, SA

I don't have a weight problem but still found your story so inspiring. Congratulations! Claire, VIC

Your book, thankfully, was very easy to read and even more easy to relate to. Some parts of it made me feel as though it was my life written on your pages. Marlene, ACT

Karen you have inspired me to change my life as you have changed yours. I will always be grateful. Naomi, NSW

Your photo from the book has been laminated and posted on my fridge door as inspiration. Nicky, TAS

I had all but given up hope of ever losing this depressing weight. But after reading your story I am full of determination that I can succeed. Loretta, VIC

Thank-you for sharing your story. I have been following your programme now for 3 weeks and I am already seeing terrific results! Julie, NSW

With three kids under four it's totally impractical to drag them all out walking each day, but I just love the idea of walking around the clothesline, I don't have to go anywhere and the kids can join in. Fiona, VIC