Praise from Meltdown Participants

"It's easy to think you are the only person with a problem. The Meltdown proved that many of us are in the same boat . . . I hope other communities copy us. It’s a great way to pull a community together—fighting a common enemy—fat!"
—Dorothy Volker, Retired Teacher's Assistant

"Our country has many cities but few communities. Today, we have a great sense of community."
—Susan Kopp, Clerk of the Court of Nevada County

"I have struggled with being overweight my whole life. Today I know there is no magic pill . . . Although I haven't yet reached my goal, I've made healthy changes."
—Kerry Arnett, Former Mayor, Nevada City

"Each person on our team worked at whatever program was best for them. Everyone was feeding off everyone else's success."
—Susanna Trevena, Bank Executive, Citizens Bank of Northern California

"We did not register to be part of the official Meltdown . . . Together, our [secret] team—husband, 65; wife, 62; and married daughter, 35—lost over 60 pounds."
—"Dick, Mary and Jane Doe"—Too Private to Go Public

"One of my biggest pleasures was seeing my 82-year-young mom enjoy the [Meltdown] so much. She just missed being the biggest winner for weight loss."
—Mary Baron, Realtor

"My new scale and I are becoming good friends. All that I learned through the Meltdown continues to help me on my journey to becoming a healthier me."
—Dena Nick, Homemaker

"The Meltdown gave me a sense of strength and balance, not only for my workouts, but also in life."
—Alisha Randall, High School Student

"Carole shows the power of one person to transform a community. Her personal story inspired thousands of others to take action and get healthy, and this book shows how you too can be a catalyst for change in yourself and your community."
—Nedra Kline Weinreich, President, Weinreich Communications, Social Marketing

"Carole Carson not only walks her talk and puts her smart calorie count where her mouth is, she is the Pied Piper of fitness, leading an entire town on the road to health."
—Mel Walsh, Author, Hot Granny

"This program proves that fun and friendship, values so integral to the Red Hat Society (a women's social organization) can also provide invaluable support in the pursuit of physical fitness."
—Sue Ellen Cooper, Founder, Red Hat Society

"One of those rare moments when ordinary people working together do something extraordinary. It made a lasting impression."
—Jeff Ackerman, Publisher, The Union