Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27151 in Books
• Published on: 2008-12-30
• Released on: 2008-12-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780767929509
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
“Kim’s inspiration, encouragement, well-thought-out ideas, and leadership by example, helped me lose 86½ pounds in one year and throw out my blood pressure, diabetes, and anxiety medications. I haven’t felt better in three decades. I’m a trial attorney and the verdict is in on Kim: I love, like, and respect this lady and will forever owe her a huge debt of gratitude.”~Jack Golden, age 63, lost 86½ pounds

“Kim is a coach, a teacher, a counselor, and a friend to thousands of people struggling with their weight. She was the motivation and encouragement I needed as I worked hard to change my life. Thanks, Kim!”~ Jason Coles, age 35, lost 106 pounds

“Kim has been the best thing that happened to me as far as guidance, inspiration, and help with my weight-loss journey. I reached my goal of losing 100 pounds with Kim’s help … I have now kept the weight off for more than two years."~ Donna Toth, age 63, lost 100 pounds


From the Hardcover edition.

Review
“Kim’s inspiration, encouragement, well-thought-out ideas, and leadership by example, helped me lose 86½ pounds in one year and throw out my blood pressure, diabetes, and anxiety medications. I haven’t felt better in three decades. I’m a trial attorney and the verdict is in on Kim: I love, like, and respect this lady and will forever owe her a huge debt of gratitude.”~Jack Golden, age 63, lost 86½ pounds

“Kim is a coach, a teacher, a counselor, and a friend to thousands of people struggling with their weight. She was the motivation and encouragement I needed as I worked hard to change my life. Thanks, Kim!”~ Jason Coles, age 35, lost 106 pounds

“Kim has been the best thing that happened to me as far as guidance, inspiration, and help with my weight-loss journey. I reached my goal of losing 100 pounds with Kim’s help … I have now kept the weight off for more than two years."~ Donna Toth, age 63, lost 100 pounds

About the Author

KIM BENSEN lives in Shelton, Connecticut, with her husband and four children.

Customer Reviews

Finally Thin - A great book by an inspiring person
I first heard of Kim Bensen on the Weight Watchers community message boards. She's marketed her own low calorie bagels and I was searching for her website for this information. I found much more than bagels. I've never met her in person, but I found that Kim is helpful and kind to those who email her. I found out about this book on her website and couldn't wait to read it...got it the first day it was avail and couldn't lay it down until I was finished.

Her book is brutally honest and I applaud her for speaking so frankly about her struggles with dieting and obesity. It's the kind of book that will inspire you to keeping going, or inspire you to get started on a life changing plan for eating if you're struggling or have given up.

At some points in the book I was in tears, and at others, laughing. Her story is heartbreaking but ends in a final triumph. Her favorite line seems to be "now it's your turn". She tries to inspire others to achieve the seemingly impossible. She lost 212 lbs, kept it off and is now a very successful Weight Watchers leader.

A VERY good book for anyone, but especially those of us who need to lose weight. I HIGHLY recommend it. Also, she includes recipes. A bonus to the book!

Fabulous book on realistic weight loss and maintenance!
Finally Thin is a fabulous book. Kim Bensen is brutally honest about how difficult it is to be morbidly obese and what it took for her to turn her life and relationship with food around. The book discusses the pros and cons of every diet out there. It also discusses what it takes to maintain a weight loss which is what most of us don't know how to do. It has wonderful, realistic recipes for busy families in the back too!

"It's YOUR turn now"
I love this book! I've known Kim for a year or so and am inspired by her story. For those readers who do not live in Southern CT, let me assure you that both of the pictures on the cover of the book are real. There has been no "Photoshoping". Kim is as beautiful as she is on the cover, maybe even more so. (And she was as heavy as she is on the cover also).
The book is divided into three sections. Section one describes Kim's battle with her weight and some embarassing incidents that she very bravely shares with her readers. The second section describes 10 steps that are needed to "diet" sucessfully. She does not promote any one diet, but instead reviews all the popular diets and encourages the reader to choose the one they are suited for. The third section is made up of 70 recipes Kim has used and recommends.
I recommed this book and a visit to Kim's website: www.kimbensen.com.
There you will find all sorts of tools to help make dieting easier, a "guilt free" shopping list and much more.