This contest is now over. I will be announcing the winner tomorrow.

Comment #1: Tuesday, January, 29, 2008 at 05:35:52

RockDg9 says:
"Hi I'd love to enter to read this book ... it's a topic which interests me (McCorps) even though I'm an Aussie!"



Comment #2: Tuesday, January, 29, 2008 at 10:53:04

nimrodiel says:
"I would love to read this :)

Count me in for your drawing"



Comment #3: Tuesday, January, 29, 2008 at 19:46:07

karen (morsie) says:
"I tagged you for a meme. You know I don't normally do that kind of thing, but I think you'll really enjoy this one. Here's my post and here's a link to where it all started."



Comment #4: Wednesday, January, 30, 2008 at 23:48:10

SabineM:
"I am dying to read this! Something that I think about soo often."



Comment #5: Thursday, January, 31, 2008 at 03:47:45

Linda R. Moore says:
"Yes please. I'd like to enter this one. :)"



Comment #6: Saturday, February, 9, 2008 at 21:06:28

Sandra says:
"I love books, anything on paper is good"



Comment #7: Tuesday, February, 12, 2008 at 15:22:45

ShellyJ says:
"I am intrigued by the causes of the obesity epidemic. Thanks!"



Comment #8: Friday, February, 15, 2008 at 14:24:23

windycindy says:
"Hi, My son in high school (and myself) would love to have this book. He studies this phenomena in his classes. I thank you very much.....Cindi"



Comment #9: Monday, February, 18, 2008 at 20:45:30

Karin says:
"Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!"



Comment #10: Thursday, February, 21, 2008 at 10:53:41

Wakela Runen says:
"Oh I have been wanting to read this for awhile now."



Comment #11: Sunday, February, 24, 2008 at 15:42:41

Callista says:
"Enter me please!"



Comment #12: Sunday, February, 24, 2008 at 17:46:03

Cindi says:
"Hello! I would love to read this book. I have heard good things about it. I think this generation is being called the Obese Generation! Thanks,Cindi"



Comment #13: Monday, February, 25, 2008 at 07:48:16

Gaye V. says:
"I teach at a school with high poverty and a high mark of obesity in the student population. I would love to read the book and see if it gives any new insight to this anomaly. Thanks for an interesting review. "



Comment #14: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 00:02:54

Michelle Rosborough says:
"sounds like an intresting read"



Comment #15: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 01:25:40

Bobbye Fussell says:
"This book sounds great! I bet there are lots of things people really should know in there!"



Comment #16: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 07:16:55

Jennifer Edinger says:
"I would love to win this book" "



Comment #17: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 12:57:54

veronica sandberg says:
"WOULD LOVE TO READ THIS"



Comment #18: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 13:06:02

Kayce says:
"Count me in."



Comment #19: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:02:07

Angela Jacobs says:
"Sounds interesting"



Comment #20: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 13:55:27

Marion Burgess says:
"Very interesting read!!"



Comment #21: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 15:43:15

Anita Yancey says:
"Nice books. Please enter me."



Comment #22: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 16:44:15

Terry Hodges says:
"I would love to win this book since it is dealing with the fat problem."



Comment #23: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:02:13

Aaron Richardson says:
"Cool, I love the concept of fat America and how to fix it."



Comment #24: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:03:41

Shawna Williams says:
"This would make a nice gift..."



Comment #25: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:10:28

Tracey Chambers says:
"sounds very interesting. "



Comment #26: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:15:31

Linda Pinto says:
"This looks like a good "read"."



Comment #27: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:25:54

Elizabeth says:
"I would really, really like to know why America is so heavy. I find it fascinating how prevalent the problem is and I'd love to read this book."



Comment #28: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:10:15

Mickey Anderson says:
"Hey, I'ld love to win this book. I would be so excited. thanks."



Comment #29: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:21:43

Eric Lannak says:
"I'm intrigued."



Comment #30: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 20:40:53

Pamela White says:
" Fat is epidemic and it has hit home help me. "



Comment #31: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 21:32:59

Shaun Wallner says:
"sounds like an great read"



Comment #32: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 21:41:13

Sharon Seneker says:
"I would really like a chance to read this book! Thanks!"



Comment #33: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:44:12

Mark Martin says:
" Thanks for the chance to win a great book!"



Comment #34: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:14:18

Nina says:
"I'd love to win this....thanks!"



Comment #35: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:19:41

C Duran says:
"This book looks VERY interesting. We truly do have an epidemic on our hands and it must be addressed. I would love to read this particular book on the topic!"



Comment #36: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:29:01

Morgan says:
"I would love to enter! :) "



Comment #37: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 00:22:21

Barbara Calder says:
"Please include me in the drawing. Sounds like a great read. "



Comment #38: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 01:21:58

John Pauzauskie says:
"With 2/3rds of our population overweight or obease, I'm curious what successful obesity prevention strategies are set forth. Our community needs to implement these at the local level. "



Comment #39: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 01:55:32

Greg Sawyer says:
"I'd like to take the initiative to help reverse the obesity trend in my own life, my family, my work environment and our city. "



Comment #40: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 03:32:57

Betty Curran says:
"This sounds like it truly reflects what is happening in America today."



Comment #41: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 04:21:00

Phyllis Silverstein says:
"I would like to read this book."



Comment #42: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 04:21:08

Leigh Nichols says:
"Looks like a very educational book- that I need! Thanks for the giveaway :) "



Comment #43: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 04:27:34

Carol says:
"Would love to win. "



Comment #44: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 04:36:43

Crystal G says:
"Sounds like a good book. I would like to be added to the drawing please. Thanks!"



Comment #45: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 06:44:41

SJ says:
"Looks like this would be an interesting read. "



Comment #46: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 07:01:33

Phyllis says:
"I would love to win this book!"



Comment #47: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 07:12:49

Joseph says:
"sounds like a good read. "



Comment #48: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 07:43:39

Jen W says:
"My family got hooked on junk food early because it was a cheap and fast way to feel full. We are paying for it bigtime- we have had a heart attack, cancer, and other nightmares among us. I would like to read this book. "



Comment #49: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 07:48:32

leloni says:
"This seems like a very interesting book "



Comment #50: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 07:43:39

Jen W says:
"My family got hooked on junk food early because it was a cheap and fast way to feel full. We are paying for it bigtime- we have had a heart attack, cancer, and other nightmares among us. I would like to read this book. "



Comment #51: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 07:59:29

Angie P. says:
"Sounds like a good read. Thanks for the giveaway. "



Comment #52: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:00:34

Robert R says:
"Sounds like a book that I would read...interesting correlation "



Comment #53: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:04:31

ks38 says:
"hey I'd love to win this book "



Comment #54: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:15:47

Dana Meeks says:
"Sounds like a very interesting book. Very relevant for today's times. "



Comment #55: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:29:40

Buddy Garrett says:
"I would love to read this book. Please enter me in the contest. Thank you. "



Comment #56: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:38:18

Rebecca Snodgrass says:
"I would like this "



Comment #57: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:52:35

Leslie says:
"Terrific "



Comment #58: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:57:18

Deborah Wellenstein says:
"What an interesting concept! I would love to read this book-thanbk you!"



Comment #59: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:59:50

Dawn Johnson says:
"Interesting "



Comment #60: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:11:03

Samantha Pruitt says:
"i'd love to win this, i always love a good read! "



Comment #61: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:12:28

Elna Mcrith says:
"enter me please"



Comment #62: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:18:01

Michael Capp says:
"I want to win!"



Comment #63: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:21:09

Sylvia Porter says:
"i would seriously love to win this, i love adding new books to my library!"



Comment #64: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:29:47

Shirley Baldwin says:
"this sounds like an interesting book & I would like to win it.... "



Comment #65: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:30:34

Susan Chester says:
"Well! This sounds interesting. Please enter me."



Comment #66: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:31:02

Chris says:
"Sounds very interesting."



Comment #67: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:37:55

htabony says:
"Hi, I'd love to read this book. Please enter me! "



Comment #68: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:59:23

Jennifer Barnett says:
"This sounds like a thought-provoking book. I'd like to read it. "



Comment #69: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:14:25

Catrina Pomerleau says:
"Please enter me in the drawing."



Comment #70: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:32:07

Ana Meza says:
"so neat"



Comment #71: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:32:16

Maja says:
"nice!"



Comment #72: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:32:30

Angel says:
"interesting"



Comment #73: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:35:07

S. Yerxa says:
"Super Size Me is one of my favorite documentaries. Would love you read this book."



Comment #74: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:52:09

Shannon Baas says:
"This sounds like a good book"



Comment #75: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:04:03

linda says:
"great prize,great contest-thanks"



Comment #76: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:08:02

BRIAN E. says:
"...the consumer culture of today is slowly killing us !!!"



Comment #77: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:15:12

john iavarone says:
"would love to win this."



Comment #78: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:20:31

kristina jones says:
"I would like to read this book"



Comment #79: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:35:00

Mary Braun says:
"In the day of skinny models & movie stars, endless list of weight-loss diets, why are we just getting fatter. I'm sure it is an interesting and informative book."



Comment #80: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:37:30

Candice says:
"Interesting...looks like a good read!"



Comment #81: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:41:30

Carissa Davis says:
"I would like to read this."



Comment #82: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:42:27

Mary Boldin says:
"I'm fat and would love to learn the economic reasons behind it. "



Comment #83: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:56:22

kathy pease says:
"please enter me :)"



Comment #84: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 12:02:36

DJ MULKEY says:
"After eating pork most of my life..it's now time to make fruits and vegetables a priority.k"



Comment #85: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 12:08:42

Gillien Wright says:
"What terrible eating habits we have here in the states with most restaurants serving grossly oversized portions! I'm sure that this book would be fascinating and informative."



Comment #86: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 12:08:59

dorothy says:
"I would love to win this book it sound very interesting"



Comment #87: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:15:12

john iavarone says:
"would love to win this."



Comment #88: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 13:17:161

janeh says:
"sounds fascinating........a solution to the problem of obesity is certainly needed......."



Comment #89: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 13:41:09

Tobye says:
"This sounds really interesting. I'd love to have the book."



Comment #90: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 13:47:19

kiyana says:
"Sounds good!"



Comment #91: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:02:43

Mark Nieser says:
"I want a copy of this book."



Comment #92: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:23:43

Alicia says:
"I have five cats"



Comment #93: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:33:05

Desmond says:
"Count me in for sure! And thanks!"



Comment #94: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:50:54

Susan Smith says:
"please enter me"



Comment #95: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 15:06:09

Jamie says:
"I'm a personal trainer, and I'm always looking to learn more about the causes of America's ill health; I keep hoping that if I know enough, I'll eventually be able to do something about it.

Please enter me for your contest. "



Comment #96: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 15:09:20

Cheryl says:
"Sounds like a great book that I can't wait to read whether I win it or not. Thanks for the giveaway."



Comment #97: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 15:19:46

Kristina Ziegler says:
"This book sounds very interesting! I'd love to win a copy of it!"



Comment #98: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 15:29:07

Paige says:
"I'd love to win a copy of this; this is a subject very close to my heart."



Comment #99: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 15:50:07

catherine says:
"I would love to read this"



Comment #100: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 16:47:23

Linda Denisen says:
"This would be a very good book to read."



Comment #101: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 16:49:22

Nikki K Evans says:
"I would love to win, I love to read and I am very interested in all topics!"



Comment #102: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 16:53:16

jesy says:
"Sad but true"



Comment #103: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 16:57:47

susan varney says:
"luckyme"



Comment #104: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 17:11:25

JONI CHADWELL says:
"THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT! "



Comment #105: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 17:29:18

Valerie says:
"I need this bad and would love to read it I am trying now to eat beter and it is not easy"



Comment #106: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 17:32:11

theodore esteghamat says:
"this sounds like a good book to read."



Comment #107: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 17:42:04

linda says:
"great prize"



Comment #108: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 18:30:21

Tonya Keener says:
"I would love to read this"



Comment #109: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 18:43:25

Meredith Peters says:
"This sounds like a good attempt to make a dry subject readable"



Comment #110: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 18:58:01

Carla says:
"count me in please!"



Comment #111: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 19:06:23

Linda Moeller says:
"Looks like an interesting book."



Comment #112: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 19:10:40

Jack Palmer says:
"Thank you for the giveaway, My wife just lost over 100 pounds and I am so proud of her."



Comment #113: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 19:26:41

Frances Watson says:
"I would love to read this"



Comment #114: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 19:35:48

Auria Cortes says:
"I will blog about this so my visitors can sign up to win as well. Hmmm...maybe that's too much competition. :-)"



Comment #115: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 19:41:00

Alicia says:
"I'd like to win a copy"



Comment #116: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 20:08:15

christopher h says:
"sounds like an important book"



Comment #117: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 20:17:15

Renee Turner says:
"Looks like a very interesting and thought provoking topic."



Comment #118: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 20:34:15

bob keck says:
"This is an important issue, it's not only aesthetic, it's our health and survival. What's happening to our culture where we're becoming so unhealthy?"



Comment #119: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 20:40:52

kay says:
"cann't wait to read this one"



Comment #120: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 20:55:54

Lisa K. says:
"Sounds like a great book! I am a Cardiac Nurse, and love teaching my patients how & WHY to eat healthier. I find the "hows" and "whys" of obesity fascinating. "



Comment #121: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 21:00:00

Karen Gonyea says:
"I would love this book."



Comment #122: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 21:21:44

Victoria Koepp says:
"I want a chance to win!"



Comment #123: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 21:51:56

KATHY THRASHER says:
"I'm really curious to know HOW the economy makes me fat!!!"



Comment #124: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 21:21:44

Robert Bierly says:
"Nice book"



Comment #125: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 22:17:39

Liz says:
"Everyone needs to read.."



Comment #126: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 23:22:47

Barry Vogel says:
"The book sounds interesting"



Comment #127: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 23:43:25

Angela says:
"I'd love to have a copy! I blogged you too "



Comment #128: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 23:51:58

Joanne Danzer says:
"Sounds interesting"



Comment #129: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 23:56:02

Joy Venters says:
"would love to win"



Comment #130: Friday, February, 29, 2008 at 00:14:10

Phyllisg says:
"blast that fat! How about the theory of "Dummy Down Americans"?"



Comment #131: Friday, February, 29, 2008 at 01:06:05

sarah woods says:
"best of luck to all who enter"