Wow! Reader Love for I Blew My Diet! Now What?

I’m so honored. Moved. And full of gratitude. Last May, when my new book, I Blew My Diet! Now What?, was released, I was thrilled to receive endorsements from awesome thought leaders such as Mel Robbins, JJ Virgin, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield, Mary Morrissey, Dr. Peta Stapleton, Dr. Srini Pillay, AJ Jacobs, Katie Wells, Nir Eyal, Kristen Butler, Jennifer “Jay” Palumbo,” Izabella Wentz, Jessica Ortner, Dr. David Friedman, and others.

In recent months, you, my dear readers, have been sharing your thoughts. Although I’m a writer, I’m at a loss for words. You get it! You really get it! You’re benefitting! I’m simply overjoyed!  

To summarize what readers have been saying, I turned to Perplexity AI, a “conversational search engine and answer engine that provides direct, accurate, and cited answers to user queries in real-time.” Here’s Perplexity AI’s summary:

“Readers love I Blew My Diet! Now What? for its warm, no-judgment
tone and powerful, practical, science-backed strategies that help
them recover fast, refocus, and Bounce Back Boldly™.”

If you’ve been wondering if I Blew My Diet! Now What? can help you, I invite you to check out what readers have been writing. These are all direct quotes:

A refreshing and encouraging take on weight loss setbacks
Where has this book been my whole life?

What tands out is Bennett's compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Easy to follow and fun

Game-changer for binge eaters

A compassionate, No-Shame Reset That Actually Works

Reframes slip-ups as part of progress, not failure

A refreshing must-read for lasting change!
Such a honest and relatable guide

Supportive without being preachy

Perfect for when you’ve fallen off track

A “No-Fail” Manual Toward a Healthier (More Svelte) YOU

More Than a Diet Book — It’s a Reset for Mind and Body

Encouraging without shaming

Satisfied my reader’s appetite!

Very relatable and relevant

Less about what you eat and more about what's eating you

A thoughtful, empowering guide to long-term change

I loved how the author admits she blew her own diet instead of pretending to be perfect.

Helped me stop beating myself up after slipping on my diet

This book is a masterclass in the psychology of resilience, transforming a common moment of "failure" into a profound opportunity for self-mastery.

What I appreciated most was the tone: supportive, realistic, and motivating without guilt or pressure.

Very well researched

What makes this book especially meaningful is how personal it feels. Connie’s vulnerability and honesty make it easy to connect with her journey. Many readers will see themselves in her story.

Let’s be honest—we’ve all blown our diets. What makes this book a game-changer is that it doesn’t shame you—it empowers you.

Love, love, love it!!

A must-read for anyone who’s ever said, “I’ll start again Monday”… and actually wants to follow through this time.

Most diet books make you feel bad for failing, but this one does the opposite. Connie shares her story with honesty and humor, and it’s so relatable.

Bennett combines heartfelt storytelling with practical wisdom to offer a balanced path back to health—with humor, sensitivity, and science.

This book feels like a pep‑talk from a friend who’s been there.

More than just a diet book—it’s a practical and encouraging guide to getting back on track after a setback

A game-changer for anyone who's ever stumbled on their wellness journey and felt stuck in guilt.

Bennett’s book is one EVERYONE needs to read in order to gain control and better nourish their bodies, bellies, and souls.

Such a fun and refreshing read! It really makes the everyday challenges we face with dieting feel light-hearted and totally relatable. This book touches on the realities of weight, cravings, and those “ugh, I’ll start again Monday” moments in a way that feels so honest and human.

“As I read Connie Bennett’s story, I felt seen. I recognized myself in her shame, her grief, and her honest reckoning with why willpower alone so often fails us. I appreciated how she reframes “blowing your diet” not as a moral failure, but as a clue—an invitation to look at emotional triggers, stress, and biology with curiosity instead of judgment.

Connie Bennett rescued me from nightly cookie negotiations with a blend of tough love, science and absurdly useful tricks. Her FEASTS strategies are delightfully practical and yes, they survive real life, kids, deadlines, and my midnight cookie raids .Peppering the book with cartoons and real life honesty makes the whole thing feel warm, not preachy. This book didn’t shame me. It taught me how to bounce back, laugh, and eat better without becoming a sad salad martyr.

The recipes in part IV are downright yummy

If you’ve ever felt ashamed after a setback, or frustrated by emotional eating, this book is like a warm hug and a roadmap.

This book felt like a heart to heart with someone who’s been through it and truly gets the struggle. Connie’s honesty and practical strategies helped me see that slipping up isn’t failure, it’s part of the healing process

Highly recommended for those ready to take meaningful steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

Thank you again! If you’ve been caught in that overeating-shame-blame spiral, I invite you to check out my book, I Blew My Diet! Now What?