Wonderful! Your story is inspiring to me - I never have started a journal but I am going to attempt and see if it aids my weight loss journey. - 1/16/2011   4:29:01 PM

Very inspiring! I must remember to "enjoy the journey" as she says. - 2/2/2009   11:39:49 AM

Truly an inspiring story. - 1/29/2009   12:12:00 AM

I love reading her blog! She's so funny. Thanks for the interview link. :) - 1/28/2009   6:45:53 PM

I found Spark through Shauna, and she is an amazing motivator. Sure she could have done it faster, but more importantly she did it the right way and has kept it off.

PS she isn't getting rich off the book... I read somewhere she's made less than £3,000 (so about US$4,500) - 1/28/2009   6:04:46 PM

Glad Shauna Reid was smart enough to keep a blog, journal and keep track of anecdotes to write a book about her long journey which inspired others in the process and is still doing so judging by the responses here, and become famous, earning big bucks!! More power to Shauna Reid!!

Love smart women!! - 1/28/2009   10:51:59 AM

Wonderful story! Very inspiring! - 1/28/2009   10:50:44 AM

Love this... will consider sending to a few young people who I know are struggling. - 1/28/2009   10:39:02 AM

I bought her book about a month ago and I loved it! Her story is funny and inspiring. I am so happy she is getting the recognition she deserves! - 1/28/2009   10:33:38 AM

Nice video! Lovely person. - 1/28/2009   9:37:51 AM

How sad that it took 5 1/2 years to get there. Being a SPARKER she could have been there much sooner and rid of the burden of all those pounds. Just check out our SPARKPAGES SUCCESS STORIES. - 1/28/2009   4:04:06 AM

I knew there were blogs out there like this that people had, and others posted too.
Great inspiring story..
I think I will use her advice and start blogging regurlary here...we have such a great tool right at our fingertips with such a large support group already, so really we should not fail...we just have to commit and move forward each day...whether it is a bad day or a good day...they are all essential if you want success. - 1/27/2009   5:05:29 PM

I've been subscribed to her blog feed on Yahoo for yrs. She does prove that it can be done. Too bad we can't all be famous & make money at it too - 1/27/2009   4:59:54 PM

Wow. Inspiring story. Good for her. Will have to check out her book. - 1/27/2009   4:18:55 PM

Very inspiring! - 1/27/2009   2:09:06 PM

Got to get this book.. going to look at costco hope they have it - 1/27/2009   1:27:56 PM

I read the first few pages of your book on Amazon.Com I was so inspired I bought a copy. I can not wait until it arrives. - 1/27/2009   1:13:38 PM

IT IS ONE THING TO WRITE BOOK OR READ A BOOK ABOUT SOMEONE ELSES LIFE. THE CHALLENGE IS TO LOSE THE WEIGHT. - 1/27/2009   11:56:36 AM

I read the first 30 or so pages of this book online. I was in tears by the 3rd page, and couldn't stop. I am definitely going to get this book. Thank you for sharing your story, it gives me hope. - 1/27/2009   10:57:21 AM

I just finished reading her book and it was amazing. It is very inspirational and motivating. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is on a weight loss journey. - 1/27/2009   10:17:54 AM

Not interested but I hope it helps others. - 1/27/2009   9:09:40 AM

Very inspiring young woman. I subscribe to her blog but sometimes forget to go there, thanks for reminding me. - 1/27/2009   7:48:15 AM

Great story will have to check out the book. - 1/27/2009   7:39:04 AM

When I get home I'm going to recommend this to my friend who is having trouble getting motivated. Sounds like a great read. It is definitely on my "To Read" list. - 1/27/2009   4:34:18 AM

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE... wow, I never knew she existed! I cant wait to read that book. Guess what I'm buying tomorrow morning! - 1/27/2009   4:23:51 AM

WOOD LOVE TO READ THE BOOK - 1/27/2009   3:42:33 AM

What a wonderful interview. Now I have to go get the book! - 1/27/2009   3:31:07 AM

Good for her! Everyone should give this video a view. - 1/27/2009   3:05:08 AM

Amazing :) - 1/27/2009   12:46:09 AM

How inspiring! - 1/26/2009   11:29:09 PM

It was in Dietgirl's blog back in 2006 where I first saw Sparkpeople mentioned.
I am very very VERY grateful for this! - 1/26/2009   11:15:36 PM

Shauna, you are very inspirng and couragous person. Things are easier when you have ohters there to cheer you on.
- 1/26/2009   11:01:33 PM

I will go out tomorrow and get this book, I heard your interview on the television this morning. What an interesting story you tell keep up the good work. - 1/26/2009   10:44:49 PM

An inspiring story, to be sure. But with one HUGE piece of wisdom that makes all the difference. The SparkPeople folks ought to make a big banner out of this one and put it up all over the site:

"I started enjoying the journey -- not just waiting until I got to the goal to be happy about it."

The journey IS the reward: that's a truth that can make all the difference between success and failure. - 1/26/2009   9:58:42 PM

I am trying to get the book in my local library so many can enjoy reading it. Shauna is a great inspiration and has such a wonderful generous spirit. I also was most touched by her statement, "Enjoy the process and live in the moment. Don't wait until we reach our destination. It could be too late then. Live in the now." Here! Here!! Go Dietgirl Go - 1/26/2009   9:47:50 PM

OMG! I MUST go get this book. I love the story, and I love the fact that she just took her time. We don't need to rush into a size 5 or 9. It's okay to take our time to get there the healthy way. - 1/26/2009   9:40:18 PM

You are a great inspiration to those who are working on achieving their weight loss goals...thank you for sharing your story.
Gonna go out and buy your book!!!! :) - 1/26/2009   9:11:05 PM

Such an inspiration!! Way to go Shauna!! - 1/26/2009   8:36:28 PM

Great inspiring story.. - 1/26/2009   8:35:22 PM

Enjoyed your story! - 1/26/2009   8:14:30 PM

Well-spoken, beautiful young woman... such an inspiration! - 1/26/2009   7:59:19 PM

I loved this interview - thanks Spark Peolpe for sharing this. - 1/26/2009   7:40:25 PM

You are wonderful Shanua, thanks for the wonderful words. Way The Go!
HUGS. - 1/26/2009   7:27:59 PM

What an inspiration. I loved where she talked about Enjoying the Journey.
I will definitely buy her book.

Sunny - 1/26/2009   7:02:36 PM

Such inspiration! I want to buy the book and Enjoy the Journey!! - 1/26/2009   6:51:54 PM

Sounds like a good book, I'm going to have to get it. - 1/26/2009   6:51:27 PM

I read her book after I read a blog during Christmas. She stir up some emotional I did not know I had. She is so motivating and she was not even trying she just was telling you her story. - 1/26/2009   6:40:55 PM

"Enjoy the journey" instead of waiting until you reach your goal - what a wise revelation!!! And a great inspiring story!!! - 1/26/2009   6:18:01 PM

I'm so happy for her! How exciting! I'm picking up my copy of the book on my way home. - 1/26/2009   6:09:38 PM

I'm super excited for her! I only now am learning about Shauna, so I'm going to check into her some more, and based of 40Doom's comment, I'm going to get my next book soon! :) Cheers! - 1/26/2009   5:59:58 PM