Can't wait to get my copy!

I fully intend to support. I'm definitely a fan and you have inspired me to begin this journey again...by reading your words i know its gonna be hard (hit my first real bump yesterday)but you've been there...and proved it can be done....and thats just the push i have been needing...a realistic view and not some pie in the sky "its so easy"

my pants are fitting looser today! as well as my top (just blogged about it if anyone is interested)and i am sooo encouraged!

I plan to buy at least 2. one for me and another for a friend. PQ rocks!

I think your publisher should consider offering a pre-sale to your loyal blog readers. You could break sales records before it even hits the bookstores.

What an inspiration you are to so many out there fighting the fight.

You look like you are already at "goal." You look absolutley AMAZING!!!

Congrats!

Half of Me....Twice the Confidence!

I know you've heard this from many others, but you have been such an inspiration to me. I have 2/3 of me to lose and just felt so defeated before I even started, but thanks to your blog I purchased the SBD book and started this week. I know I'm going to have ups and downs, but knowing that there is someone else out there who has worked hard and lost the weight in a healthy way has given me hope that I, too, can do this.

Thank you, PQ, for not being afraid to share your journey with the rest of the world - you have touched so many of us with your story!

Hugs,
~*Julie Christine*~

I would definitely like to read the book.

Hope my english isn't awful ^___^

Half of me : kissing my granny panties goodbye

Just wondering since you mentioned work if your boss ever came out and congratulated you or anything. (I may have missed it if you've already answered this question)I understand what a sensitive issue it can be HR-wise, but really he'd have to be blind not to notice how fab you are.

Thank you for the many reminders that it's not motivation, but self love, self care and doing what maybe doesn't come naturally. It's helped me keep the focus on what's important - health and feeling good - which often coincide with great side benefits like shopping in real daylight and a perky butt.

Keep up the greatly inspiring work. I hope you'll continue even after you've reached your goal. I can't wait to read the book.

I have to admit I don't love the subtitle; it sounds a bit too self-deprecating or something. And for some reason "Half of Me: The First 200 Pounds are the Hardest" sounds better to me... but that could just be because I am in a funky mood today. I would buy the book no matter what. The Half of Me part is the real attention-grabber so as long as you have that in there I think the title will generate a lot of interest.

Half of Me alone could mean many different things -- someone in a co-dependent relationship, someone with emotional issues, etc. etc.

The subtitle conveys what the book is about --the crazy amounts of weight lost, the author's sense of lighthearted humor, etc. It also alludes to the fact diet/exercise were involved, as opposed to surgery. I like it!

Not to get all Little Grasshoppery on you, here, but just as with your sharp self-observation about weight loss, you clearly have an unusual ability to see what's actually going on, and adapt. And once again, it saves the day.

In this case, it would have been nearly impossible for most people to see what was right in front of them, once they had simply gotten the idea in their heads that there had to be a change. They would have thought the commenters were just missing the point.

And you couldn't do better than "The Last 200 Pounds are the Hardest". [Applauds wildly]

I have been following progress and girl, you look fan-freaking-tastic!!! Your story is so inspiring!

I wondered if you yet had a plan for the switchover to maintenance, once you reach your goal?