Comments on: Behind the scenes at The Today Show

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:44:48 +0000

Hi Jennette!! I bought your book a week ago and literally started reading it… book in right hand, Mountain Dew and a Ho Ho on the table next to me. By the time I finished it yesterday, I had a bottle of water and a sliced apricot next to me. I have tried every diet known to man..for about a day or two. And your book has made me feel so different. Really truly motivated. I too live in Indiana (Brownsburg actually) I moved here 5 years ago and gained 140lbs since I moved here!! I gained an entire human being!!! I have a million and one excuses why I gained the weight of course!! I swear when I read your book, it’s like I am reading something I wrote. I truly feel the way you did when you were at your heaviest. Looking and feeling this way has made me miserable!! I really think this is goodbye to the fat me for good this time. I can’t thank you enough!! I am so thankful for this blog and especially your book. I hope to write more soon!!! time to say goodbye to 310 LBS AND hello to 165 again!!!!

By: Mindy Lankenau

Mindy Lankenau — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:37:09 +0000

I saw your Today Show interview – and immediately found your website … and ordered your book! The book is WONDERFUL – you are such an inspiration to another Hoosier girl that has has lived the same struggles. You’re writing is entertaining and motivating – Congrats on a job well done! Hope the book sells off the shelves!!!!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:55:09 +0000

I saw your interview. You did a great job. You seemed very relaxed and looked super cute!

Congrats on a great job and your book!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:05:12 +0000

Super cool you got on the Today show!

By: Deby

Deby — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:33:34 +0000

I thought it odd that you couldn’t say the whole name of your book, too. They didn’t display it on the monitor behind you either, just your picture and “Half of Me”.

Amazing that now you can say the “F” word, you can say damn, but they bleep God and I know I heard some program use the word Ass. So why not in the context of a book title?

I don’t get the rules, they don’t make sense.

But your book does and your life does and I’m glad you’ve shared both!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:19:00 +0000

I totally caught you on your premier appearance! I had no idea…and yet, there you were. Great job…really impressive!

I have to agree with the others. You looked real and sounded down to Earth.

Way to go!

By: Sally Parrott Ashbrook

Sally Parrott Ashbrook — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:36:15 +0000

That was a fun read! Thanks for sharing it with us.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:04:06 +0000

I still fold toilet paper in triangles, long after my summer job as a Days Inn housekeeper. I think it’s PTSD.

Way to go!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:28:50 +0000

Hi Jennette -

I am a long time reader and fan; I just got your your book last week and finished it over the weekend. I really enjoyed it. I finally started to get serious about getting fit 2 months ago. About a year ago, I asked you how to start moving because I could barely get up the steps without resting. I could never imagine running a half-marathon! But, now after just a few weeks on the treadmill everyday, I can already see the difference in my endurance and energy. My son and I can’t remember why we kept putting off going to the gym – now we make it part of everyday. Sorry to sound trite, but I really think learning about you helped me. I was almost ready to give up – I am 47 and have never been physically fit and I have been overweight for most of my adult life. I thought it would be way too hard for me to become active, but its not. Thanks – and you looked fantastic and very slim on the Today Show.

By: PastaQueen

PastaQueen — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:39:14 +0000

Heh! I only show mine at book signings.